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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The owner of Santa Fe Spa Center settled a deceptive sales case for $350K with the N.M. Department of Justice — customers who believe they were victimized can file a claim by Feb. 10, 2026. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Regina Free, a Chickasaw Nation artist from southern Oklahoma, won the Best of Show award Friday at the Santa Fe Indian Market. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal judges declined to appoint a U.S. Attorney this week—leaving Ryan Ellison as the state’s top prosecutor, a decision that New Mexico senators criticized. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ The New Mexico Environment Department issued an emergency rule Aug. 1 banning most synthetic cannabinoids in hemp and marijuana products to prevent serious health risks — hemp facilities had until Aug. 15 to show their ingredients were hemp-derived. KOB 4
- ➤ The governor is planning to form a Child Protection Authority, but the Office of Child Advocate says its work already covers those needs—officials are rethinking how to adjust its role for better child protection. Santa Fe New Mexican
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Urban Alchemy said the Cerrillos Road homeless shelter is mostly cleared of bedbugs but that keeping the low-barrier facility free of pests will require ongoing work — the group will monitor and treat the shelter to protect residents. This effort is part of a long-term plan to ensure a safer environment. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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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