Good morning, Santa Fe.

G Leger-Lovato, a local concept artist with Meow Wolf, marked seven years with the arts company today—explaining how they develop early visual ideas for interactive installations and noting that AI-generated imagery lacks the human touch in art.

Travel + Leisure magazine readers named Santa Fe their favorite U.S. city—ranking it 19th in the world.

Local tourism officials expect the ranking to draw more visitors to the city's attractions.

Erica Lord, an IAIA graduate, opens her first Santa Fe show today + her one-woman exhibit The Codes We Carry: Beads as DNA Data is on display at the Santa Fe Community Gallery.

New Mexico farmers have relied on a federal visa program to secure seasonal labor & the program is now set for an overhaul that may affect future harvests.

New Mexico State Library offers free virtual courses on digital literacy including overviews of applications like Excel — the courses also cover lifestyle topics such as gardening and are available live or on-demand.

The race for state land commissioner grows more heated as candidates debate conservation, cannabis, and cuts to state programs—issues that may shape state land policies—with new debates coming soon.

International Folk Art Market

12 PM – 11 AM — Santa Fe Railyard Park — Entry fees may apply — Experience a vibrant celebration of folk artistry featuring over 150 global artists.

Vieux Farka Touré Concert

7 PM - 1 AM — Santa Fe Railyard Plaza — Price TBD — Experience the vibrant sounds of Vieux Farka Touré with Seanchai under the stars.

Lowrider Day On The Plaza 2025

2-6 p.m. — Santa Fe Plaza — $30 for cars, $20 for motorcycles, $10 for lowrider bikes — Celebrate lowrider culture with a showcase of unique vehicles and community spirit.

Level 1 Certification in Natural Movement

2-6 p.m. — Fort Marcy Park — Cost varies based on bundle — Explore the fundamentals of Natural Movement® Fitness with expert Erwan Le Corre.

Lumbre Del Sol Concert

6-9 p.m. — Santa Fe Plaza — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of a beloved Chicano Latin rock band steeped in local heritage.

Santa Fe Film Institute Black & White Ball

5:30 p.m. — La Fonda on the Plaza — Single Ticket $195, Table of Ten $1755 — Experience a glamorous evening of music, culinary delights, and entertainment while supporting emerging filmmakers.

The Turn of the Screw

8:30-10 p.m. — Santa Fe Opera — Tickets from $230 — Experience a captivating performance of this classic opera at a premier venue.

The Family Stone Concert

7-10 p.m. — Santa Fe Railyard Plaza — Free entry — Experience live music from The Family Stone along with Rev Karol King Kong in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Traditional Spanish Market

All day — Santa Fe Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate the rich heritage of Spanish art and culture at the largest juried art show of its kind in the nation.

Backpacking Adventure for Kids

12:00 AM — Patrick Smith Park — Cost TBA — A three-day outdoor backpacking adventure designed for ages 10-13.