Good morning, Santa Fe.

Firefighters near Santa Claran Casino contained 80% of the Riverside Fire that burned 44 acres on April 24—nine personnel continue mop-up work as cooler weather and higher humidity help suppress the blaze.

Santa Fe-based Meow Wolf made Time100's list of influential travel and tourism companies + Time magazine credits the immersive art company with inventing its own category.

Active-duty military, National Guard, Reserve and family members can visit 16 museums & historic sites for free under the Blue Star Museums program this summer.

The offer runs from Armed Forces Day on May 16 through Labor Day on Sept. 7.

Bookkids distributed free books to students at Santo Domingo Pueblo to tackle local literacy challenges and the book desert issue.

The initiative aimed to spark a love of reading among New Mexico youth.

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.

Eldo Jams

8:30-11:30 a.m. — Eldorado Community Improvement — Free entry — Enjoy a morning filled with joyful music as local musicians gather to share their passion.