Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, Santa Fe.
Teens charged in a fight at a Santa Fe Burger King are accused of fatally shooting a homeless man in Albuquerque — police are investigating the incidents.
Teens were arrested in Santa Fe after attacking a family and injuring a pregnant woman at a Burger King— they are also accused in Albuquerque of killing a homeless man.
The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department must fix safety and service problems to keep federal funds— a U.S. Children’s Bureau review found slow responses to child abuse reports and limited home checks.
The agency has two years to complete a Program Improvement Plan that addresses these child safety concerns.
New Mexicans will soon be able to play tennis or pickleball at the governor’s mansion, which has been completely restored— the governor said the property was once in disrepair.
The upgrades prepare the mansion for upcoming public sports events.
New Mexicans can now access forms and guidance to apply for compensation under the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act — the law now covers uranium mine workers from 1972 to 1990 and downwinders from the Trinity Test, and the current program will expire in 2028.
Santa Fe County commissioners hired Bohannan Huston to provide engineering design services for the Agua Fría wastewater project that has been in the works for years — the project aims to upgrade local wastewater management.
The work will continue as the county moves forward with plans to improve the system.
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.
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