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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe has unveiled its Best Home Improvement Services list for 2025—spotlighting local experts in flooring, lighting, solar energy, roofing, real estate, plumbing, and more for residents looking for trusted quality and service. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Santa Fe today recognized its top cannabis brands with awards covering Grower, Dispensary, Edibles and Budtender—local leaders Verdes Cannabis, Ohm Grown and Best Daze received accolades for quality and innovative service, with Verdes noted for its 39-week plant maturity process and Best Daze for its bike delivery service. Santa Fe Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new Best of Santa Fe 2025 list in arts and entertainment names top local cultural venues and groups including Meow Wolf, Santa Fe Artists Market, and Center for Contemporary Arts—along with favorites for late night hangouts, theater groups, and performance arts. The list highlights the places that continue to shape Santa Fe’s creative scene across museums, markets, and music venues. Santa Fe Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, New Mexico lawmakers discussed AI pitfalls and the need for regulation during a science committee meeting. The committee also heard about funding threats to the New Mexico Fire and Watershed Institute — a key agency in research and public safety. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Santa Fe County approved buying land on the south side for a youth behavioral health facility—set to open in 2026. Officials said the new outpatient center will offer case and crisis management—suicide prevention and treatment. Santa Fe New Mexican
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe’s Best of 2025 Pets awards honor local businesses and nonprofits—winners include The Cat Resale on Camino Entrada, Teca Tu at DeVargas Center, and the Santa Fe Animal Shelter along with top veterinary, grooming, daycare, and dog training services that keep pets happy and healthy. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ The Best of Santa Fe 2025 shopping guide names local favorites including Broken Spoke for bikes, Collected Works Bookstore for literature, Honda Subaru for cars, and Double Take for consignment—each selected for community quality and diverse offerings. The awards cover many categories such as cooking supplies, craft shops, floral, garden centers, hardware and more, highlighting Santa Fe’s unique retail experience. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ The Best of Santa Fe 2025: Kids guide spotlights top local programs in youth fitness, arts, clothing, early education, and health care. Editors ranked these services using community feedback and clear standards to help families choose the best options — from dance classes to pediatric practices. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ The Best of Santa Fe 2025 Food & Drink awards have recognized local favorites in many areas such as Best Biscochito with Santa Fe Biscochito Company, Best Steak with Market Steer Steakhouse and The Bull Ring, and Best Vegetarian with Paper Dosa, honoring cooks for their taste and tradition. These winners highlight how Santa Fe keeps our food scene vibrant—offering quality meals and unique flavors that make every bite special. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Santa Fe locals ranked the best outdoor trails with the 25-mile Dale Ball Trail System, known for its heritage from conservation founder Dale Ball (entrances at Hyde Park Road and Upper Canyon Road), and the 10,000-acre Galisteo Basin Preserve, which offers over 40 miles of trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians. The list also features the three-mile Atalaya Trail managed by Santa Fe National Forest (438-5300), where visitors can choose between an easy route and a steeper one while enjoying expansive city views—bringing water and sun protection is advised. Santa Fe Reporter
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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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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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2025 GloriDays Mountain Biking Event
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — Glorieta Adventure Camps — Registration required — Experience a challenging 50-mile mountain biking race through stunning New Mexico trails.
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Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival - Mozart and Brahms
6-9 p.m. — Lensic Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the timeless compositions of Mozart and Brahms performed by renowned musicians.
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