Good morning, Santa Fe.

Pueblo leader and Vietnam vet shared his deep ties to the annual pilgrimage to Chimayó — a tradition spanning decades — as tens of thousands of faithful are expected to join the Holy Week event.

CYFD set new annual targets to recruit nearly 200 nonrelative foster homes & place hundreds of higher needs children in specialized care.

The agency will work this year to meet these goals.

Española students and local collaborators are developing a high-tech wearable glove to help treat Parkinson’s disease using open-source software, with plans to share their approach with others soon.

New Mexico health officials warn that gifting baby birds for Easter may cause salmonella infections from animal waste or contaminated surfaces — urging Santa Fe residents to choose safer holiday options.

Easter Sunday Brunch

Easter Sunday Brunch — 10 a.m. — Julia - A Spirited Restaurant & Bar — $30 and under — Indulge in a thoughtfully curated menu with seasonal specialties and handcrafted cocktails.

Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer Performance

7-9 p.m. — Lensic Performing Arts Center — $64+ — Experience a collaboration of jazz and bluegrass with legendary bassists Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer.

MU: Percussion Recital

6-8 p.m. — New Mexico School for the Arts — Free admission — Experience captivating student performances featuring percussion ensembles.

Hamlet

7-10 p.m. — Lensic Performing Arts Center — $22 | $19 Lensic Members — A contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy featuring Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera as the troubled Prince Hamlet.

Korvin Balkan Brass Orkestar Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — Paradiso — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant fusion of Balkan traditions with contemporary energy from the Korvin Orkestar.

Eric Henderson Guitar Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — New Mexico Museum of Art — $25–45 — Experience the virtuoso guitar sounds of Eric Henderson, trained by the legendary Andres Segovia.

Cinco De Mayo Car Show & Concert 2026

1-5 p.m. — Santa Fe Place Mall — Free entry — Celebrate culture with cars, live music, and local vendors at this festive gathering.