Good morning, Santa Fe.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swing Soleil Live Performance

6-8 p.m. — Santa Fe Brewing Company Eldorado Taphouse — Free entry — Enjoy an enchanting evening of acoustic swing music performed by the talented quartet Swing Soleil.

A Prairie Home Companion's 50th Anniversary Celebration

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Santa Fe Opera — $39–$149 — Celebrate 50 years of humor and music with Garrison Keillor and special guests in a night of nostalgia and laughter.

Tab Benoit Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Lensic Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $37 — Experience the blues and guitar brilliance of Tab Benoit, a Southern Louisiana musical gem.

Entreflamenco Fall Season 2025

6:15 p.m. — El Flamenco Cabaret — Tickets available — Experience the best Flamenco performance in New Mexico this fall.

Birdtalker Live Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery — $18-$20 — Experience the infectious sound of Birdtalker alongside Boy Golden in a cozy brewery setting.