Today
in Santa Fe
Monday, August 11th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico State Police responded to a report of shots fired on Highway 14 south of Santa Fe—officers later discovered a person with at least one gunshot wound near mile marker 25 a few miles south of Madrid. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Council approved one charter amendment to be a ballot question for voters and is considering a second for future ballots. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Santa Fe’s Public Utilities Department is seeking a pricey contract for a hard-to-fill wastewater plant job — union workers have criticized the current internal pay. Officials said the new contract will restructure pay scales to attract and retain more operators. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Santa Fe city officials today issued an emergency proclamation—requesting state funding to cover repairs for damage caused by the recent storm. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Mayoral candidates answered questions in a Q&A about Santa Fe's strong mayor system—which began with Mayor Alan Webber in 2018 and continues to spark debate nearly eight years later. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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