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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe County sheriff's deputies responded to a report of shots fired along Sandia off Shenandoah Trail—one man was injured in a shooting in the Lone Butte area south of Santa Fe. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ New Mexico State Police said that 48-year-old Patrick Wheeler was fatally shot off N.M. 14 near Madrid Saturday night — details remain limited. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Santa Fe police reported that Sebastian Crespo, 27, ran a red light in a June 18 crash that killed 42-year-old cyclist Steven Ballinger—he was cited for careless driving, a misdemeanor and driving without proof of insurance. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe poet laureate Tommy Archuleta received a grant from the Academy of American Poets to lead workshops with the homeless at The Life Link — he is one of 23 poets chosen nationwide. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday morning, about 50 protesters gathered outside the Santa Fe County building as the county commission began hearing an appeal of a solar project permit — the appeal questions the permit’s conditions and is under review. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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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The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
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