Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
Good morning, Santa Fe.
Santa Fe’s long-running Ohori’s Coffee Roasters was started in 1984 by Susan Ohori who learned coffee making from Alfred Peet.
Now run by Tai Brinegar, the shop keeps a unique darker roast method while facing a 5% price increase this year—serving more than 30 blends and employing over 30 workers.
Since the '80s, the Centinela Mammoth Donkey Reserve in Chimayó has bred enormous donkeys used in religious processions, and church officials say they are the chosen animal of Christ.
The burros are as big as horses—supporting longstanding local traditions—and are carefully maintained by reserve workers.
State Auditor Joseph Maestas outlined his background, current role and future plans while discussing Santa Fe audits, a DOGE-like proposal and funding challenges.
The city council met privately on Wednesday to discuss the possible termination of the lease for the Interfaith Community Shelter—also known as Pete’s Place—on Cerrillos Road.
Volunteers, staff and shelter leaders protested the move and raised concerns about job security as the city may replace the shelter with services from Urban Alchemy.
Santa Fe County officials celebrated the groundbreaking of Cresta Ranch Apartments — a new multifamily development with 240 units that will be rented at affordable rates, marking the county's first project of its kind.
Greer Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return — $59 — Last-minute tickets available for an exciting concert at a unique venue.
Chef & Shaker Brunch: Peru Meets New Mexico
12-2 p.m. — BOXCAR — $75 per person — Enjoy a unique brunch paired with traditional Peruvian pisco cocktails in a culinary collaboration.
Grace: Stories by Ironweed Productions
1:30-3 p.m. — The Crows' Nest Performance Space — $15 — Celebrate 20 years of local theater with five compelling short plays exploring life's delicate moments.
Dressage at Santa Fe I & II
Saturday and Sunday — HIPICO Santa Fe — Entry details upon request — Experience top-level dressage in the beautiful city of Santa Fe.
Grace: Stories by Ironweed Productions
2-3:30 p.m. — The Crows' Nest Performance Space — $15 — Celebrate 20 years of local theater with a collection of five captivating short plays exploring human connections and poignant moments.
The Kiffness Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return — Starting at $51 — Experience the unique sounds of The Kiffness live in a vibrant setting.
Wine Dinner Experience
6:00 p.m. — Terracotta — $150 per person — Discover exquisite wine pairings in a delightful four-course dinner hosted by talented chefs.
Romeo and Juliet Production
7:30 p.m. — The Nest-Upstart Crows of Santa Fe — Open registration — Experience a community-driven take on the classic tragedy with open roles for all participants.
A Subtle Kind of Murder
7:30-9 p.m. — New Mexico Actors Lab — $20-$40 — Follow a writer navigating her past while adapting a classic noir murder mystery for the stage.
Dance Party Fundraiser
7-9 p.m. — Studio Nia Santa Fe — Donation of $10-50 — Celebrate with Rock&Roll, World Beat, and Afro Pop while supporting ManyMothers nonprofit.
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