Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Searchlight will merge with a New Mexican foundation fund for investigative journalism under a new agreement, and the combined group will work to boost future investigations+ improve in-depth reporting. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Team Everything changed its long-running Mesa Por Vida party after a complaint stopped a permit on the outdoor venue near Glorieta Mesa. The new Por Vida event will be held on Sept. 6 at The Bridge @ Santa Fe Brewing Co, running outdoors from 4 pm to 10 pm and indoors from 10 pm to 2 am with tickets priced between $32.07 and $32.75. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Today, officials unveiled a Zozobra time capsule monument at Fort Marcy park. The monument, installed at the park's entry sign, features painted flames and a concrete rendition of Zozobra. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe County commissioners approved a big solar energy project near Eldorado by a 5 to 1 vote + local residents said they will appeal the decision in District Court citing the climate crisis. The residents are expected to file the appeal soon. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Residents will have 10 minutes tomorrow to meet with the Santa Fe mayor to ask questions or voice concerns and ideas—this chance lets community members share their thoughts with city leaders. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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