Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
Good morning, Santa Fe.
A new Amazon delivery station is being built in Santa Fe — expected to employ 100 people and pay workers $22 an hour to improve service across the region.
Djibril Sylla and Okwen Foma are renovating a building in Santa Fe where they will open a new bar and restaurant that serves African and Caribbean food + live music.
Santa Fe police released video footage showing a chaotic police chase and shooting downtown during last year's Fiesta de Santa Fe — officers said their actions were justified, though many details remain unknown.
At Blue Rain Gallery, multidisciplinary artist Mozart Gabriel exhibited new art that shows decay and beauty in his Ugly Pie style and he also presented a collaborative piece with his father Tony Abeyta—one that reworks an unfinished painting using his unique vision.
His work reflected deep cultural ties and personal history as he merged modern pop elements with traditional influences.
Fiesta de Santa Fe will return soon despite setbacks including Tony Lopez’s death in August and a police chase that cut last year’s celebration short—organizers recall these losses while planning the upcoming event.
Dominique Ehrl — who won Miss New Mexico USA in August — is preparing for the Miss USA national competition and plans to build a digital literacy platform for small businesses.
Santa Fe’s Planning Commission will hear a developer’s proposal today+ the plan is to convert the vacant Alvord Elementary School at 1625 Paseo de Peralta, a nearly 3-acre site, into a luxury hotel+ officials will discuss next steps for the redevelopment.
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.
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — St. Francis Auditorium — Tickets $33-$42 — Experience the brilliance of Scottish fiddling and cello in a dynamic musical partnership.
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