Today
in Santa Fe
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last Saturday, 175+ volunteers and 50+ dogs helped tidy Frank Ortiz Dog Park at 160 Camino de las Crucitas in Santa Fe, brightening the local off-leash space for the community. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The All-American Rejects looked for a house venue for their rock show on Wednesday in New Mexico via social media + locals suggested spots like breweries and creative spaces for the event. KOB 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews will begin repaving a four-mile stretch of NM-344 in Edgewood on Friday, May 8 and are expected to complete the work by June 1 if the weather permits (construction runs Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with one lane closed and a pilot car directing traffic). KOB 4
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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