Today
in Santa Fe
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The newspaper is asking New Mexicans to submit nominations for the 10 Who Made a Difference volunteer awards—profiles of the winners will be published beginning Thanksgiving Day, Nov 27. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arthur Sze, a Santa Fe-based former IAIA instructor, became the U.S. poet laureate on Sept. 1 and replaced Ada Limón, who had succeeded Joy Harjo in the national role. Santa Fe New Mexican
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Business owners in Santa Fe expressed concern that the proposed living wage increase may raise operating costs — while advocates say it is a necessary step to help residents manage rising living expenses. Officials will review the proposal in the coming weeks — as they work to balance economic impacts and community needs. Santa Fe New Mexican
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Fe Watershed Association was awarded a $200,000 grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program to fund its restoration plan. The grant will support future work to improve local water management. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ New Mexico's Breaking Bad Habits anti-litter campaign features the notorious Salamanca characters to remind residents to dispose of trash properly—officials hope the images will prompt better habits across the state. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe media outlets will host a mayoral candidate forum tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at Santa Fe Community College—voters can hear the candidates discuss their plans. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Mayoral contender Oscar Rodriguez held campaign events centered on state job issues to gain support from local voters in Santa Fe—he promised to address state employment concerns and boost job opportunities if elected. His events focused on connecting state government priorities with local economic growth. Santa Fe New Mexican
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The New Mexico Department of Health explained in the latest episode of 'Conversations Different' that deaths by suicide are rising and urged people to know the warning signs. Suicide Prevention Coordinator Clarie Miller detailed steps to help those in crisis. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Focus is saying no to good ideas.
~ Sam Altman
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