Good morning, Santa Fe.

New Mexico’s free child care program is six months old and now serves nearly 44,000 children + 18,000 new enrollees from November.

The state is easing zoning rules for home-based providers to help working families access quality care.

Santa Fe's top graduating seniors were honored at the Super Scholars banquet, with educators and mentors recognized for their impactful guidance.

The event celebrated students and their supporters in a gathering that highlighted academic achievements.

Gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial candidates gathered at a panel hosted by the New Mexico Alliance of Health Councils today, where they discussed making healthcare worker recruitment a top priority to support local medical services.

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.

River Cleanup & Coffee

9-11 a.m. — De Vargas Park — Free — Participate in a community effort to clean up the river and enjoy coffee while making a positive impact.

Pottery Throwdown at Paseo Pottery

5-8 p.m. — Paseo Pottery — Supporting local nonprofits — Get creative with pottery while enjoying music and drinks for a great cause.

Teaching Artist/Artistic Associate for After-School and Outreach Programs

NDI New Mexico is founded on the belief that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children, helping them develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and self-confidence through the dynamic discipline of dance. As one of the largest youth-serving organizations in the state, it partners with public schools across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Northern New Mexico, and residency sites statewide, offering performing arts classes and in-school outreach programs for 3rd to 5th graders, while this role is responsible for teaching dance curriculum and choreography using NDINM’s pedagogy across in-school, after-school, and advanced team programs and ensuring artistic and administrative success.