Friday, August 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A San Francisco—based nonprofit is renaming the shelter at 2801 Cerrillos Road from Pete’s Place to Agape House as Urban Alchemy takes over and cleans the building. Agape means unconditional love and shows the new focus of the shelter. Santa Fe New Mexican
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Martin Gutierrez, 36—who worked in the maintenance department at the school for the deaf—drowned at Lake Conchas, leaving the local community in shock. Santa Fe New Mexican
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge dismissed actor Alec Baldwin’s lawsuit connected to the fatal 'Rust' movie shooting in New Mexico because no significant action was taken in over 180 days—Baldwin had claimed that special prosecutor Kari Morrissey mishandled evidence in the earlier manslaughter case. KOB 4
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school juniors and seniors in New Mexico can earn $3,000 by joining the new Land of Enchantment Young Ambassadors Program launched by the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The 12 chosen students must spend 4-5 hours a month cleaning up litter—applications are due by August 15 with recruits announced in September. KOB 4
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials said that algae blooms have appeared on the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico and warned that dogs & other pets drinking the water may face health risks. Santa Fe New Mexican
SPORTS NEWS
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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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The English Beat Concert
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Santa Fe Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of iconic ska sounds from The English Beat and special hits from their all-star band.
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