Today
in Santa Fe
Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Homewise CEO Mike Loftin said today that the new Unlock Life initiative will offer a lower interest rate to the first 10 participants and launch the company’s new brand identity—marking a fresh approach to home financing in our area. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artist Danae Brissonnet’s The Temple of a Thousand Stories has opened as the latest installation at Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe—this immersive art attraction now offers visitors a fresh chapter in its evolving narrative. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ A documentary film spotlights Claude’s of Santa Fe bar — a historic venue — as it tells the story of Anne Davis Mulford’s mother living as a queer person in the 1960s. The film will help viewers understand a key part of Santa Fe’s cultural history. Santa Fe New Mexican
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe's new school superintendent, formerly from Arizona, is adjusting to her role as schools resume today — facing both new and ongoing challenges in the district's education efforts. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ School officials will hold a board meeting next week to explain a $35 million proposal for voters regarding the future of the E.J. Martinez school—details of the plan will be shared during the meeting. Santa Fe New Mexican
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters have reached 15% containment on the Middle Mesa Fire — started by lightning a week ago — and are addressing two smaller fires reported Friday. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Marathon hearings on the utility-scale Rancho Viejo Solar project south of Santa Fe will resume Monday—local officials and community members are set to debate its future. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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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Santa Fe Stargazers Annual Beginners Meeting
7-9 p.m. — Vista Grande Public Library — Free entry — Explore the universe at this welcoming event designed for budding astronomers.
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Community Arts Series: Poetry Reading with Kristin Lueke and Friends
YogaSource is delighted to host Kristin Lueke & fellow local poets for an intimate evening celebrating the intersection of poetic expression and contemplative practice, hosted by Emily Hyland. Please join us for this complimentary evening to hear exceptional poets read their work and stay afterward for a light reception.
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Book Discussion and Dinner on Beavers' Impact
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Double Dragon — Cash only — Explore the surprising role of beavers in ecosystems while enjoying a delicious dinner.
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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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