Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
Good morning, Santa Fe.
The Riverside Fire that started five days ago on the north side of Santa Claran Casino at Santa Clara Pueblo is now 100% contained, though nine crew members remain (continuing mop-up and searches for residual heat).
Santa Fe-based Meow Wolf was named by Time Magazine as one of the 10 most influential travel and tourism companies of 2026; the company started in 2008 and now expands to Las Vegas, Denver, the Dallas metro + Houston, with a Los Angeles location coming later this year.
Palacio Cafe owners Damien Muñoz and Maria Vigil purchased the Santa Fe landmark El Farol on Canyon Road.
The restaurant has been closed since last fall.
The Zorro Ranch truth commission announced that Albuquerque-based law firm Fadduol, Cluff, Hardy and Conaway, P.C. was contracted with a 750K budget to investigate Zorro.
Santa Fe will enforce watering restrictions starting Friday after a dry winter.
Officials say the water supply is sufficient plus they urge residents to conserve water by following the new guidelines.
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.
Special Spirits Tasting: Raise the Bar
1-3 p.m. — Milk of the Poppy — $15 general admission, FREE for bartenders — Taste and learn about unique spirits while enhancing your cocktail-making skills.
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