Today
in Santa Fe
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Fe school board is weighing tough fiscal moves amid declining enrollment. The district expects $153.8 million from state funds and plans to spend $156.2 million+ prompting adjustments to balance its budget. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The second phase of New Mexico's trial against Meta entered its fourth day Thursday, with testimony from Cyber Tip Line director (Fallon McNulty) explaining how incomplete reporting on child safety raised concerns over 11 cases of suicidal ideation. The trial follows Meta's March finding for failing to protect children. 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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The Regular Garden Party & Market
7-11:30 p.m. — Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with music, food, and community spirit at this vibrant garden party.
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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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