Today
in Santa Fe
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe Opera will present its 2027 season featuring Puccini’s Turandot, Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte and Janáček’s Kátya Kabanová, along with the American premiere of Brett Dean’s Of One Blood. Santa Fe New Mexican
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rural libraries (in Pecos and La Cienega Valley) opened or expanded on the outskirts of Santa Fe despite limited state funds, following years of calls for increased support from advocates. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe County commissioners oppose exploratory uranium drilling near Canjilon and Rio Arriba County also rejected a Canadian company’s plan to drill in Carson National Forest. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Oñate Bridge reopened Tuesday afternoon in Española after nearly a year closed due to riverbed erosion concerns—drivers made the first drive across once repairs resolved issues that led the New Mexico Department of Transportation to shut it down in June 2025. KOB 4
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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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Artist Community Critique Circle
5:30-8 p.m. — Santa Fe Art Institute — $8-$35 — Engage in a creative exchange while receiving feedback on your artistic practice.
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CURRENTS Art & Technology Festival
6 p.m. — El Museo Cultural De Santa Fe — $52.20 — Explore the intersections of art, technology, and digital culture in this immersive ten-day festival.
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