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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe welcomes its first Crumbl dessert franchise on Cerrillos Road today with every customer receiving a free chocolate chip cookie. The opening marks a new treat option for local residents—set to serve fresh desserts in the community. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Santa Fe celebrates culture with the gala opening of the 52nd Chamber Music Festival at Bishop’s Lodge featuring Wise Fool New Mexico and the immersive art exhibit Sagrada Medicina opening at 5 pm at El Museo Cultural; earlier this week, Red Baraat played free at Railyard Plaza, and upcoming events include How Music Captivates with Elizabeth Margulis on Monday at St. Francis Auditorium and the Mottainai Anniversary Party on Friday at Mottainai on Early Street. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Peshawn Bread, known for her work on Marvel’s Echo and Drunktown’s Finest, was tapped as co-producer of SWAIA’s Native Fashion Show at Indian Market in August. The show will launch a designer assistant internship program to help Native artists build skills—an effort that underscores Santa Fe’s deep ties to indigenous fashion. Santa Fe Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former WNMU president Joseph Shepard was sued by the State Ethics Commission on June 27 for misusing at least $177,000 in funds meant for an ADA-compliant ramp to build a patio for his daughter’s wedding. The suit alleges he misled staff about the work and seeks fines and restitution for funds spent on his personal event—adding to earlier legal actions against him. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Tuesday morning, New Mexico justices denied Tesuque Village residents' emergency petition to block Bishop’s Lodge’s wastewater permit process and allowed administrative hearings to resume—Bishop’s Lodge will now potentially discharge up to 30,000 gallons a day from its new treatment plant instead of the current 14,700 gallons. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Santa Fe mayoral candidate Michael Garcia, a former city councilor who often criticized Mayor Alan Webber, is running to replace him and plans to push community-based solutions for the city’s major challenges. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ The Santa Fe police department is asking for funding to update its facilities — the department also wants a new shooting range because housing growth is pushing against the current range near the airport. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Backpacking Adventure for Kids
12:00 AM — Patrick Smith Park — Cost TBA — A three-day outdoor backpacking adventure designed for ages 10-13.
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The Turn of the Screw Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Santa Fe Opera — Ticket prices vary — Experience a chilling opera performance in a stunning venue.
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Artist Weekend Book Fair
Join local non-profit art and photography publisher Radius Books for a festive community book fair at SITE SANTA FE. Browse hundreds of Radius titles and meet international and local contributing writers, curators, and artists who will be available to sign purchased books.
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