Good morning, Santa Fe.

On September 3, a review praised The Burger Stand at 207 W San Francisco St in downtown for its variety of options—ranging from a classic smash burger to a tender Kobe burger with truffle butter—and noted the eatery offers crisp sweet potato fries and a relaxed patio setting.

Local culture picks offer several events this week: Jerry Wellman’s Navigators exhibit opens at Hecho a Mano and the Santa Fe Story Lab begins at Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse at 6 p.m. today — the list also features an African Dance & Drum Festival at the Railyard and a gift market with live music at Tumbleroot Brewery on Sept. 7.

Santa Fe Community College will hold an election in November for two board seats.

Officials say the contest will let voters help choose the new members — further details on the nomination process are expected soon.

JoAnne Vigil Coppler, who served under two Santa Fe mayors and two New Mexico governors (and worked in every government branch), is running for mayor as she offers decades of public service experience to Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Police are setting up sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols throughout September to deter impaired driving and keep streets safe - the effort is funded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation's Traffic Safety Division and aims to educate drivers about the dangers of driving while intoxicated.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a four-year, $120 million agreement with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency on September 3 to advance quantum computing technology—this partnership will use state universities, private companies and national labs to test if utility-scale quantum computing can be reached by 2033 and boost the economy. The initiative builds on recent investments to strengthen the state’s research and innovation efforts in emergent technologies.

New Mexico U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan joined fellow senators to introduce the Headwater Protections Act (a bill that would expand U.S. Forest Service programs to fund projects preventing water pollution in national forests) to protect water sources vital to the state.

A man argued his Second Amendment rights should include using a machine gun for self-defense, but the 10th Circuit Court ruled Tuesday that these guns are not common self-defense weapons and cannot be used in New Mexico — the decision was based on a case from Kansas.

On September 4, New Mexico DOJ said that $2 million kept back from AmeriCorps programs will be released after a legal challenge by Attorney General Raúl Torrez and other states—this is part of a larger $184 million held for AmeriCorps nationwide.

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.

Latin Music Night with Alma

8 AM – 10 PM — Second Street Brewery - Rufina Taproom — Check website for costs — Experience the energetic Latin beats of Alma, a dynamic four-piece band from Santa Fe.