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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Smith’s Food and Drug’s parent company reached a confidential settlement with C&S Wholesale Grocers after a plan to sell nine major New Mexico grocery stores fell apart when a failed merger with Albertsons changed the deal. Kroger said it resolved all claims—planning a friendly future relationship with C&S. KOB 4
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Isaiah Vigil, 22, is facing charges after an alleged shootout among neighbors in Lone Butte left his uncle injured—police say the dispute escalated quickly. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ In Lone Butte, a fence dispute turned into a gunfight when 22-year-old Isaiah Vigil allegedly shot at his neighbors after he said they shot his uncle — deputies later found DEA gear at his house. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ John Lopez, 74, was sentenced to 30 years in prison and ordered to repay over $24 million to more than 100 New Mexico investors after he ran a Ponzi scheme from 2014 to 2022 + Lopez used investor funds to buy precious metals while keeping his fraud hidden. KOB 4
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state water commission will hold a hearing on a case about reusing treated fracking wastewater — environmental groups lost an early ruling in the rulemaking process. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal agency finding cleared the path for LANL to begin construction on a transmission line that will address a power shortage expected to arise in a couple of years—lab officials said. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ County commissioners have not voted on the Rancho Viejo Solar project near Eldorado during a meeting — now in its 16th hour — and they have not set a time for a vote. Santa Fe New Mexican
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Pew Charitable Trusts leader said New Mexico, the only state in the region that hasn't eased building rules (worsening its housing shortage), lags behind other states in reforming housing measures. 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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