Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe police determined a homicide occurred Sunday on Lopez Street and arrested a man driving a vehicle officers say was linked to the crime—authorities are not yet clear if Abel Maez is a suspect. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe Poet Laureate Tommy Archuleta discussed how The Voice Project gives homeless people a chance to share their stories in the latest episode of Conversations Different—an effort that boosts creative expression. Santa Fe New Mexican
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Fe Watershed Association was awarded a grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program to create the first comprehensive restoration plan for the 285-square mile Santa Fe River Watershed from Lake Peak to its confluence with the Rio Grande. A public kickoff event is scheduled for Sept. 17 from 5:30-6:30 pm at Southside Library’s Community Room — all are welcome to share ideas for restoration. Santa Fe Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Campaign finance filings show that Justin Greene raised over $90,000 for his Santa Fe mayor’s race — District 2 candidate Liz Barrett raised $17,000 among council contenders. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ New Mexico Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday that the state is launching a universal free child care program — expanding the 2022 initiative that removed costs for most families to now cover all families and ease financial burdens. KOB 4
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, NMDOH issued an order that lets pharmacists prescribe and give the new COVID vaccine for seniors and people at high risk—this order changes previous CDC ACIP-based restrictions and allows pharmacies like CVS Health to offer the vaccine; anyone who wants it can get vaccinated. KOB 4
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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.
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Entreflamenco Fall Season 2025
6:15 p.m. — El Flamenco Cabaret — Tickets available — Experience the best Flamenco performance in New Mexico this fall.
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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.
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