Good morning, Santa Fe.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

City Different Jazz Trio Performance

6-8 p.m. — Santa Fe Brewing Company Eldorado Taphouse — Enjoy a night of smooth jazz with the City Different Jazz Trio.