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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longtime Santa Fe builder Kim Shanahan died last week in Costa Rica at age 68 — he led the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association and was a firm advocate for affordable, green housing. Santa Fe New Mexican
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Drury Hotels will renovate Marian Hall — a historic former tuberculosis sanatorium — to add about 40 new guest rooms to its existing site. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Retired chief warrant officer Sal Soto, who served in the Army National Guard from 1966 to 1970 and later worked with veterans at the New Mexico Military Museum, will speak at the museum on April 30 with a reception at 5 p.m. and speakers starting at 6 p.m.—he shares personal lessons from his military service and work with families. Santa Fe Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The New Mexican debuted an environment newsletter to celebrate Earth Day — a day marked for 55 years that honors Earth’s 4.5 billion-year history. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division is asking for applications for grants as it offers $13 million in funding this year—local groups can apply to support outdoor recreation projects. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez launched an investigation into the Children Youth and Families Department after confirming that 16-year-old Jaydun Garcia took his own life in a state facility, with officials citing confidentiality laws for not releasing details. Torrez demanded more information to expose problems in the child welfare system—insisting on a public report to guide future reforms. KOB 4
- ➤ Attorney General Torrez announced an investigation into the child welfare system following the death of a foster teen at an Albuquerque group home—he said he is fed up with CYFD excuses and aims to hold the agency accountable—while further details remain pending. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Sheriff Adan Mendoza said he would like to extend the four-day workweek from the pilot program to his entire agency — a change that would affect all county deputies if approved. Santa Fe New Mexican
SPORTS NEWS
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Bad Nerves Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return — $39 — Catch the electrifying sounds of Bad Nerves in a vibrant artistic venue.
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Do The '80s Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — BOXCAR — 25% OFF with code RAD25 — Relive the '80s with neon outfits, contests, and drinks at this themed pub crawl in Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe Pickleball Festival
8 AM - 8 AM — Fort Marcy Recreation Complex — Check local listings for costs — Play pickleball, take lessons, and join tournaments in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Live Bluegrass with Banjo Joe and Danielle
1-3 p.m. — Cowgirl BBQ — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of lively bluegrass music with the dynamic duo at a local favorite venue.
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Bike America by Mike Lew
2-4:30 p.m. — New Mexico Actors Lab — $40 for adults, $20 discounted, $5 rush — Experience a theatrical journey across America through the eyes of a young woman seeking happiness.
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Cris Williamson Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — New Mexico Museum of Art — Average ticket price $46 — Experience an evening of soulful music with Cris Williamson in an iconic venue.
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Bike America by Mike Lew
7:30-9:30 p.m. — New Mexico Actors Lab — $40 adults, $20 discounted, $5 rush — Experience a theatrical journey as Penny bikes from Boston to California, exploring happiness along the way.
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Bike America by Mike Lew
7:30-9:30 p.m. — New Mexico Actors Lab — $40/Discounted $20/Rush $5 — Experience a picaresque bike journey across America through the eyes of heroine Penny as she searches for meaning and joy.
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Santa Fe Artists Market
9 AM – 2 PM — Santa Fe Railyard Plaza — Free entry — Explore a diverse array of fine art and crafts from talented local juried artists.
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Dreamer Isioma Concert
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return — $48 — Experience an electrifying performance by Dreamer Isioma in a unique venue.
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