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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe police and firefighters have received new tools from an autism awareness nonprofit; the bags contain sensory items (earmuffs and communication tools) that help first responders interact with people on the spectrum. Santa Fe New Mexican
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. John's College will host a daylong classics program on Saturday for non-students to discuss an early Lincoln speech—an event that showcases the college's liberal arts program. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ A new report found that thousands of new students enrolled in New Mexico's preschool programs during the 2023 to 2024 school year, marking the state as a rising star in early education. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ The Santa Fe school board will decide Tuesday whether to offer the superintendent job to one of the three finalists who presented their vision and past experience at public forums. The decision will follow board discussions and community input to choose the best candidate for the role. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe County will spend $3.7 million to buy a 2,700-acre open space between Santa Fe and Eldorado for future recreational use. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ The city introduced an ordinance on wastewater rate hikes Wednesday and will soon propose a separate water rate increase to fund crucial infrastructure improvements—measures aimed at modernizing the system. Santa Fe New Mexican
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Fe Restaurant & Bar Directory 2025 — compiled by SFR — offers locals a clear guide to eateries by neighborhood, listing essential details from coffee shops to fine dining options. The guide provides contact numbers and key menu highlights, making it easy for readers to choose where to eat. Santa Fe Reporter
SHOP NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR The No. 1 best-selling apparel item on Amazon and your new shoe of the summer: Crocs. If you haven’t tried them, Crocs are having a comeback, beloved for being lightweight, comfortable, and easy to slip on and off. The Buy
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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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Marc Scibilia Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return — $59 — Experience a night of captivating music from Marc Scibilia at this unique 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 cross-country bike journey that explores the search for happiness through friendship and adventure.
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