Today
in Santa Fe
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe Heroes veteran banner program will host a fundraiser dinner and ceremony this Friday; banners will be installed in advance of Memorial Day on May 20. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe International Literary Festival expects to sell 20,000 tickets this year as it features authors from local, national, and global venues. Organizers say the event has grown into an economic powerhouse that boosts the local arts scene. Santa Fe New Mexican
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe Community College is overhauling its arts program, which will raise tuition costs that some arts students say are pricing them out. The school said the changes were necessary, leaving students worried about affording their courses. Santa Fe New Mexican
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Community solar projects are gaining momentum in New Mexico after years-long delays, and lessons learned are guiding plans to expand the statewide program — officials say the new approach will help improve access to clean energy. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ La Cieneguilla Water Co. is using a $5.9 million state grant to start a report on water fixes after PFAS contamination. The preliminary report is expected to guide future steps in the community. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ ALERTWest installed two wildfire cameras in Santa Fe today; the devices join a nationwide network that scans for wildfire signs. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new city councilor's resolution calls for naloxone to be stocked on Santa Fe buses and in community facilities (to help reduce overdose fatalities) as Northern New Mexico struggles with high overdose rates amid a nationwide decline. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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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