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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Santa Fe man accused of murdering his younger brother was arrested earlier this week after witnesses reported he left a home covered in blood—he appeared in court Thursday. KOB 4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Although not final, the Institute of American Indian Arts is set to receive at least $12 million in federal funding return—funding that officials expect will support its annual operations. Santa Fe New Mexican
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Laguna Fire has burned 17,020 acres and remains 55% contained in the Santa Fe National Forest as 262 firefighters use aerial support, engines, helicopters, water tenders, dozers and ambulances to control it, while favorable weather aids progress and crews maintain evacuation orders at Gallina Ranch — the Monastery of Christ in the Desert is in Set status. KOB 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Santa Fe recovered more than $300,000 stolen from its online vendor portal in May when hackers diverted a payment for an airport paving job—local and federal authorities, along with Wells Fargo’s fraud team, returned the funds and city leaders have strengthened security protocols. KOB 4
- ➤ New Mexico led the nation with a 20.5% rise in high-speed internet access when comparing the last six months of 2023 to the last six months of 2024. South Santa Fe saw a 73% boost from new development by Xfinity cable and NMSurf fixed wireless — other areas like Chaparral and parts of the Navajo Nation also improved significantly. KOB 4
- ➤ Edgewood officials halted a housing development project today over water concerns—commissioners expect that decision to be appealed. Santa Fe New Mexican
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico health officials reported a 31% drop in primary and secondary syphilis rates from 36.5 to 25.3 cases per 100,000 people in 2024 & a 19.6% decline in congenital syphilis cases compared to 2023. They credited the decrease to increased testing, outreach, and prevention measures at public health offices. KOB 4
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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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Waxahatchee Live in Santa Fe
7-9 p.m. — The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company — $46 — Experience the powerful songwriting of Katie Crutchfield, one of today’s hardest working singer-songwriters.
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The Turn of the Screw
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Santa Fe Opera — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling live performance of The Turn of the Screw at the renowned Santa Fe Opera.
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Yelawolf Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company — $52–$57, VIP Package $111.50 — Experience the chart-topping artist Yelawolf as he brings his unique blend of music to Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe Career Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Marriott, 330 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM — Free entry — Connect with top employers across various industries at this career fair.
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National Night Out 2025
5-8:30 p.m. — General Franklin E Miles Park — Free entry — Engage with local first responders and enjoy community festivities at this beloved annual event.
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Indigenous Ways Festival 2025
5-11 p.m. — Santa Fe Railyard Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate Indigenous culture with live performances by Robert Mirabal and Innastate.
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