Today
in Santa Fe
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico Piñon Coffee said rising tariffs on green coffee and packaging will force a price increase and change free shipping to orders of $50 or more starting September 15—costs have risen by between 10% and 50% due to the tariffs. The company explained the adjustment is needed to maintain quality. KOB 4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local horror author Rachel Eve Moulton discussed her new novel Tantrum outside Roots Farm Café in Tijeras as she explained how her motherhood experience shaped the book, which is set in the Sandia Mountains—mixing supernatural terror with themes of trauma and identity. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Geronimo’s Books, a secondhand bookstore on Cerillos Road that opened two years ago, hosts a popular trade-in program and poetry readings with local and national authors—co-owner Phil Geronimo said he will add more non-poetry events and improve bookkeeping while planning future readings for September 13, November, and April. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Today, Santa Fe offers a punk rock movie screening at Jean Cocteau at 6:30 p.m. and a joint faculty art exhibition at SFCC Visual Arts Gallery featuring local artists. Upcoming events include a psych-rock concert at the Marigold Room on Sept. 12, the opening of Dust of the Stars at Obscura Gallery on Sept. 12, a Community Day Celebration at Museum Hill on Sept. 13, and a metal show at Tumbleroot Brewery on Sept. 15—each event showcasing unique local talent. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ No Name Cinema will host Canadian Underground, an evening of rare film restorations curated by filmmaker Stephen Broomer—who restored experimental works from the Black Zero Collection—for a screening at 7 pm Friday, Sept. 12 with a suggested donation of $5-$15. Santa Fe Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Nation's Report Card showed historic lows in test scores and a widening achievement gap — New Mexico education officials warned that funding may be reduced if these trends do not improve. Santa Fe New Mexican
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of Santa Fe residents have protested the AES solar project near Rancho Viejo—worrying about battery safety and the risk of thermal runaway. The county denied an appeal on the permit last month—AES now awaits a formal order that will trigger a 30-day appeal process. Santa Fe Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A report shows that suicide deaths in New Mexico increased by 9% from 2023 to 2024—a trend seen in many Mountain West states—and the state continues to have one of the highest overall suicide rates in the U.S. Santa Fe New Mexican
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local food columnist explained that after trying vegetarian diets that left them feeling weak, they are returning to meat because it is cost effective, tastes better and boosts energy. The writer also noted that local entrepreneurs Okwen Foma and Djibril Sylla will soon open Farafina — a Midtown venue featuring Caribbean and African cuisine with live music. Santa Fe Reporter
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Two For The Show at Tesuque Casino
Friday and Saturday — Tesuque Casino — Admission varies — Rock out to killer tribute bands honoring Bon Jovi and Journey.
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Kipp Bentley Concert
6-8 p.m. — Santa Fe Brewing Company Eldorado Taphouse — Tickets available — Enjoy live music from award-winning singer-songwriter Kipp Bentley, known for his heartwarming tunes and local roots.
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New Mexico Recycling & Solid Waste Conference
September 30th - October 1st — Santa Fe Community Convention Center — Entry details not specified — Engage with experts on recycling and solid waste management in New Mexico.
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