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Santa Fe Public Schools merged with its nonprofit partner after mass resignations last year (giving school officials more control over the organization).

Preschool programs in New Mexico helped the state move up in national rankings as more children enrolled last school year, and local parents observed noticeable gains in early learning.

More than 290,000 people applied for hunt tags, and only one in five were approved while 230,000 applicants face delays or high costs on private lands.

Lawmakers plan a Game Commission overhaul beginning Jan. 1 — 2027 amid growing public concern.

Residents in Santa Fe County have decried repeated cluster mailbox destruction and long repair delays as rising mail thefts prompt a change in the county's ordinance targeting illegal dumping.

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.