Good morning, Santa Fe.

Texas Roadhouse will open its new Santa Fe location on Labor Day along Cerrillos Road—joining other restaurants that have recently opened on that stretch.

Police reported that four teens face felony hate crime charges after they broke into a shed—stealing spray paint to write profanities and racial slurs on Valley View Christian Church in Edgewood.

Fort Marcy Ballpark is preparing for the 101st Burning of Zozobra with a steampunk-themed bogeyman set to send Santa Feans' woes up in smoke + organizers say the event will continue a long-standing local tradition.

Santa Fe school board elections are underway as Board Vice President Kate Noble faces no opposition after her only opponent was disqualified—three or four candidates are set to run for the District 5 seat.

Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber is asking to raise the minimum wage from $15 to $17.50 an hour by 2027 to help residents with high living costs in the city — he will hold two town halls to gather public input on the plan.

Santa Feans will face a crowded mayoral contest and four council races in the upcoming municipal elections — with two council races competitive and two unopposed — as all candidates qualified for the ballot according to the secretary of state's office.

Emergency response teams from across the country, including Santa Fe firefighters + Los Alamos County firefighters and the Utah Army National Guard Civil Support Team, competed at Los Alamos National Lab’s Emergency Response Center in the annual hazmat challenge to test their skills in simulated real-life scenarios.

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.

Eldorado at Santa Fe Studio Tour

10 AM – 5 PM — Eldorado Community Improvement — Free entry — Explore local artists' talents during the 33rd Annual Studio Tour showcasing diverse artworks in a community setting.

Cowboy Mouth

2-3:30 p.m. — New Mexico Actors Lab — Adults $40, Preview tickets $20 — Experience a poetic urban fable about love and art in this captivating play.

Santa Fe Hub & Spoke Bike Tour

All day — Santa Fe Plaza — Guided tour included — Cycle through historic Santa Fe and savor local flavors amidst scenic backdrops.