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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe woman Samantha Ellis, 35, faces a charge of armed robbery after an incident at a north-side home. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Andiamo in downtown Santa Fe turns 30 this year and remains a popular Italian restaurant for locals. The restaurant is housed in an 1880 building and now led by owner Marion Gillcrist since its opening in 1995, it is known for its quick seating and well-crafted menu. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ This week in Santa Fe, music lovers have many events to choose from—Naomi Stinnett’s Lost Girls show is happening today at Tumbleroot Brewery, the Downtown Blues Jam will run Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Evangelo’s, and Raashan Ahmad’s Wonderful Fantastic Hip-Hop Festival featuring Big Daddy Kane is set for Friday, Aug. 8. Families may also enjoy the Española Humane/Meow Wolf Kitten Fiesta on Saturday, Aug. 9, where visitors can cuddle and adopt kittens. Santa Fe Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima, antinuclear advocates in Santa Fe warned against ramping up nuclear weapons production—citing concerns that increased nuclear activity could spur future risks. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ New Mexico’s senators have secured nearly $400 million in federal funding for military base improvements, rural fire departments and education projects as the Senate passed key appropriations bills before the August recess. The package allocates $173 million for bases—supporting a new dormitory at Cannon and a headquarters at Kirtland—and will boost emergency services in rural communities pending House review. Santa Fe Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The New Mexico Department of Health is offering free portable cribs to parents and caregivers of children under two as part of its Safe Sleep campaign to reduce sleep-related infant deaths — families must complete free online training and submit a certificate to request a Pack 'n Play crib. KOB 4
- ➤ The New Mexico Department of Health is offering portable infant cribs after training sessions aimed at reducing the risk of sudden infant death and other sleep-related fatalities — the new campaign will help families learn safe sleep practices. Santa Fe New Mexican
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local food lovers met at Paper Dosa after last Friday’s Best of Santa Fe party to try Indian starters and a hearty dosa while noticing grocery stores have already begun chile roasting—new events include a review of Italian restaurant Andiamo! tomorrow, Escondido’s one-year anniversary on Tuesday and a Perfect Pizza workshop on Aug. 30. Santa Fe Reporter
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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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Wine Wednesdays at Eldorado
Unspecified hours — Santa Fe Brewing Company Eldorado Taphouse — $1 off glasses of Vara Wine — Enjoy budget-friendly wine specials and unwind midweek.
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The Blue Ventures Summer Concert
6-9 p.m. — Santa Fe Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate the end of summer with the lively sounds of The Blue Ventures featuring cumbias and rancheras.
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50th Anniversary Screening of Jaws
7:30 p.m. — Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe — Ticket info not provided — Celebrate a cinematic classic that revolutionized summer blockbusters.
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Mariachi Extravaganza de Santa Fe
7:30-10 p.m. — The Santa Fe Opera — Ticket Prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds and sights of traditional mariachi music as award-winning artists perform under the stunning sunset.
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