Good morning, Santa Fe.

Locker 505 launched a mobile clothing bank using a renovated bus that will offer outfits, hoodies, shoes, snacks, and socks to an extra 3,000 students statewide each year — the nonprofit also seeks donor help for further bus updates.

Whataburger will open its first restaurant in Santa Fe on Cerrillos Road Monday morning as the fourth franchise in New Mexico for PCL Ventures.

Jason Morgan, principal of ATC Charter School, was placed on leave as his contract was not renewed for the next school year according to the governing council president on Friday.

Santa Fe Children's Museum received a $10,000 grant to boost its STEM programs (one of 20 museums nationwide to get this funding) and will use the funds to create hands-on science activities for local kids.

The Santa Fe school board extended superintendent Christine Griffin's contract for two years + increased her salary to $208,000 after she joined the district from Arizona last year.

U.S. Forest Service crews in New Mexico are training daily using helicopter support and other fire-fighting tools amid low snowpack to prepare for an early wildfire season.

The Sandia heli-tech crew is checking its helicopter to assist on fires as early as Thursday.

New federal rules require SNAP recipients to work 80 hours a month starting June 1 or risk losing food assistance for three years.

The New Mexico Health Care Authority will ask SNAP applicants to show proof of shelter costs & utilities beginning May 1.

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.

Iration Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company — Tickets from $87 — Enjoy a lively evening of reggae and rock vibes with Iration.

Jensen McRae Concert

8-10 p.m. — Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return — Tickets available now — Enjoy an unforgettable evening with Jensen McRae on her first-ever performance in Santa Fe.

2026 Santa Fe International Literary Festival

12-9 p.m. — Santa Fe Community Convention Center — Registration required — Celebrate literature and engage with acclaimed authors through panels and receptions.

Darrell Scott & Rob Ickes Live Performance

7:30-9 p.m. — Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery — $35+ fees — Two Americana legends blend soulful songwriting and masterful musicianship in an unforgettable collaboration.

Jake Xerxes Fussell Concert

7-10 p.m. — Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery — $20+ — Experience the unique folk interpretations of Jake Xerxes Fussell, a contemporary master of American folk music.