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in Santa Fe
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officials removed 12 trees at Fort Marcy Park for Zozobra insurance requirements, sparking protests on Aug. 21 where city staff outlined a $200,000 plan to replant up to 36 trees as part of a $5 million beautification project—local advocate Billie Blair urged that funds be used to boost tree equity in other neighborhoods. The plan will lead to further public meetings as the design process progresses. Santa Fe Reporter
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Doodlet’s Toy Store and Gift Shop turned 70 this year and was sold on New Year's Eve to local family co-owners Monica Solano-Scarborough—along with her daughters Savannah and Hailee—who plan to add local touches like a 10% discount for residents while honoring the shop’s long history and community support. Santa Fe Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Composer Ross Hamlin will lead a super-band to debut his original score at the Burning of Zozobra this Friday at Fort Marcy—he recruited local musicians to play keys, drums, cello, violin and trumpet to match the event’s mood. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Cinema Artistic Programmer Cole Forrest took over the Center for Contemporary Arts theater in February and now supports local film and visual arts with screenings of indigenous, queer, and foreign films. They plan to produce their first feature and expand programming — a new step in Santa Fe's creative scene. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Local business owners hurt by slow Guadalupe Street construction have organized the 'In Guad We Trust' fundraiser Sunday from noon—8 p.m. at 740 Cerrillos Rd to help struggling shops while Santa Fe hosts a queer dance party today at The Mystic, a Magic: the Gathering event Friday at 5 p.m. at 1966 Cerrillos Rd C, and a small art show opening Tuesday at Art Mozaik Fine Art. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Santa Fe will host the 101st Burning of Zozobra on Friday, August 29th—where the towering marionette will burn to lift the city's gloom while ticket sales remain capped. Santa Fe New Mexican
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials in Santa Fe are taking steps to protect the electrical grid from wildfire risks this season—new safety measures will be put in place to help prevent power outages. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In June, Brooke Rollins announced her intent to revoke the roadless rule in Santa Fe — the public may submit comments until Sept. 19. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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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