Today
in Santa Fe
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alfonso Lovato — a longtime Santa Fe boxing coach who spent decades in city government — died on Aug. 1 after battling cancer; he was 80. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The New Mexico Gay Rodeo Association — marking its 33rd annual event — will host the gay rodeo this weekend at Rodeo de Santa Fe. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ As Zozobra preparations begin — the Fort Marcy parking lot is closed and pickleball players are directed to park along Old Taos Highway until the courts close late Tuesday night. Santa Fe New Mexican
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The new Sun Mountain Community School opens today as New Mexico's first publicly funded Waldorf school+ replacing a former private institution on the site. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ron Trujillo, running for mayor again, said he will restore the obelisk and improve basic services—he discussed his background and key issues with reporter Daniel J. Chacón. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Santa Fe’s mayor floated a plan to raise the city minimum wage to $17.50 and proposed changes to the living wage formula that would boost it to $21.49 by 2035—city officials will review the proposal. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Faviola Chavez will join Santa Fe as the new affordable housing director on Sept 8 — she replaces longtime director Alexandra Ladd who left in July 2024. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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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