Today
in Santa Fe
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, a family said several men attacked them near Santa Fe Plaza and injured a 71-year-old man while they were walking downtown. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe native Tai Fletcher, a former MMA fighter turned film producer, released his debut indie film 'Kill Me Again'—a horror-thriller shot over 12 nights in an Albuquerque restaurant with a local crew. The film follows a serial killer trapped in a time loop and is now streaming. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ The Santa Fe International Film Festival named Edward James Olmos as its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient — he will be honored at the Lensic on Oct. 18 during the festival running from Oct. 15 to 20. Director Shandiin Tome has opened a casting call for the short film Donuts, Vince Gilligan’s new series Pluribus will debut on Apple TV+ in November with over 1,400 local workers, and Bill Banowsky will screen his documentary A Savage Art in Santa Fe starting Sept. 5. Santa Fe Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe’s Coe Center will donate its midtown property from its art collection to support a new IAIA Master of Fine Arts campus. The tribal college will use the space—along with a sizable grant—to build the campus in the near future. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico lawmakers expect state revenue to grow by $485M in fiscal year 2027—projecting $14.11B in general fund revenue and $3.94B in reserves from fiscal year 2026. Lawmakers said they may have about $390M to allocate during a special session as federal revenue continues to decline. KOB 4
- ➤ Child welfare reform advocates invited Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to the next status hearing as the Children, Youth & Families Department must show measurable progress by Dec. 31 through recruiting foster families, lowering caseloads, and approving over 200 new homes. CYFD received the arbitrator’s order on August 18 and is reviewing findings while compiling data—officials say they intend to comply with the new requirements. KOB 4
- ➤ PNM hosted a wildfire prevention panel at a Santa Fe town hall on Wednesday—discussing changes to power shutoff notifications aimed at reducing wildfire risks. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ A Santa Fe Fire Department employee was put on leave after a reporter revealed the firefighter had been charged in 2024 — and a city spokesperson confirmed the matter is not related to the ongoing criminal case over Suboxone. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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World Summit on Eye Infections
7 PM – 11 AM — La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa — Registration fee required — Explore groundbreaking research aimed at preventing and treating eye infections.
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The Fixx Live in Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company — $35–$40 — Experience the innovative sounds of The Fixx as they perform timeless hits from the MTV era.
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Cheeseburger Smackdown
12-5:30 p.m. — Santa Fe Brewing Company (Beer Hall at HQ) — Ticket prices vary — Watch local chefs battle it out in the ultimate cheeseburger competition for tasty glory.
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First Sunday Route 66 Market
2-6 p.m. — Tumbleroot — Free entry — Explore local artistry with live music and seasonal drinks at this vibrant art market.
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~ Ram Dass
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