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Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Due to recent weather conditions and a scheduled window replacement project, the ice rink—located at Chavez Center—will remain closed through the end of July as its second summer closure. Santa Fe New Mexican
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Members of Santa Fe's Jewish community were shaken after an assault in Boulder, Colo. — local temples plan to increase security measures. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Said Assali, a Santa Fe man with family in Gaza, spoke out against war and said his childhood memories of Gaza no longer match a city filled with ruin, rubble — signs of the ongoing humanitarian disaster affecting his loved ones. He stressed that the conflict touches real people rather than abstract labels. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Native Tejana Tracy Fenix will curate the three-day Mud Kin Project — Lightning Storm exhibit at Santa Fe Art Institute on Friday, June 13 from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring six Indigenous/Latinx land-based artists with performances, installations and a mud brick making workshop. Fenix recently visited family in El Paso on her way from Queens and will use the event to connect ancestral ecological practices with the region’s monsoon culture. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Blue Spruce, believed to be the first Native American dentist in the country, died June 2 at his home in Surprise, Ariz at age 94—he left a legacy in education that is remembered in Santa Fe. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials ended a 15-year lease for Pete's Place after public protests and will vote today at 5 p.m. on a plan to convert a vacant property near Fire House No. 7 into a micro community for families—this step aims to improve support for both the unsheltered and local neighborhoods. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Santa Fe County commissioners backed a bill to ban mining in the Upper Pecos watershed — the measure withdraws the area from mining activity. Santa Fe New Mexican
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A New Mexico special hunt auction is underway offering eight hunting packages for elk, pronghorn and mule deer (past auctions have raised tens of thousands of dollars for similar hunting chances). Santa Fe New Mexican
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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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25th Annual Butterfly Run
7:30-10 a.m. — Pojoaque Wellness Center — Entry fee varies — Celebrate fitness and community spirit at this annual run.
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Romeo and Juliet by Upstart Crows
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Nest-Upstart Crows of Santa Fe — $15 at the door or online — Experience a classic tale of love and tragedy in this collaborative production.
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Makeup Blowout Sale Event in Santa Fe
10 AM - 5 PM — Courtyard Santa Fe — Free entry — Experience huge discounts on makeup and beauty products during this annual sale event.
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Old West Auction
5-9 p.m. — Santa Fe Art Auction Ltd — Varies by lot — Discover 472 lots of Old West collectibles and art featuring iconic pieces.
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Virtual Senior Living Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Brookdale Santa Fe — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living options and enjoy exciting activities designed for vibrant lifestyles.
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Wonders of Water for Ages 5-7
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM — Patrick Smith Park — Cost TBA — Dive into a fun-filled week exploring the magic of water and its wonders.
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2025 National RTAP Tribal & Rural Transit Mini-Conference
Jun 24-26 — Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza — Cost varies — Engage in valuable training sessions on transit grant writing and customer service.
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