Wednesday, May 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said 24-year-old Isaac Barela was caught rifling through a vehicle in Santa Fe — two local men held him until police arrived. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Federal agents arrested 16 people & seized drugs, guns, and cash in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, with Attorney General Pam Bondi calling the operation the largest fentanyl bust in our nation's history. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Owner Nicholas Maryol of Tia Sophia’s—an eatery that celebrated 50 years on May 5—said he will add more fresh in-house offerings after a recent trip to Japan. He aims to improve the menu and bring better value to loyal Santa Fe customers while honoring the family legacy. Santa Fe Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Christine Griffin, the incoming Santa Fe schools superintendent, said she will soon hold community forums for stakeholder groups to share input on what should not change—she aims to use community feedback to shape future school policies. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe will boost spending on its housing office, but the city manager said setting goals for housing production is challenging because the housing market is tied to the overall economy. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Mayor Alan Webber will speak at the State of the City address on Thursday at the convention center, and he will discuss Santa Fe's strength + resilience as detailed in a news release. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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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Acoustic Evening with Mark Winters
6-10 p.m. — The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of Acoustic Rock with a positive vibe in Santa Fe.
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Intro to Chess at Santa Fe Community College
7-9 p.m. — Santa Fe Community College — Check website for registration details — Enjoy learning chess with fellow beginners in a friendly environment.
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Santa Fe Stargazers General Meeting
7-9 p.m. — Vista Grande Public Library — Free entry — Engage in sky reports, presentations, and community discussion at this monthly astronomy gathering.
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Santa Fe Moms' Night Out
6-7:30 p.m. — The Alley — $40 per person — An evening for moms to relax with bowling, appetizers, and drinks in great company.
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