Today
in Santa Fe
Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Records from the State Ethics Commission show that three men were arrested at probation offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe and are accused of helping ICE in violation of a new law. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe poet Arthur Sze was named the 25th US Poet Laureate by the Library of Congress on September 15—he will take office on Oct. 9 and plans to publish a translation anthology titled Transient Worlds by April 30. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ The Española Teen Center and Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum are partnering on Beyond the Bike, a program that gives local teens free classes in lowrider bike building and skateboard painting. The exhibit runs through the year—helping youths learn art and design skills from local experts. Santa Fe Reporter
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The State Land Office held its second-best oil and gas auction this month when a tract in Eddy County sold for $175,000 per acre — breaking its previous record of $132,552 per acre. Santa Fe New Mexican
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Los Alamos National Laboratory has vented the first container holding tritium waste— it will be moved for treatment and then to an off-site disposal area. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Leaders of the Zuni Pueblo endorsed Deb Haaland’s bid for governor on Sept. 16th, saying she is the only candidate who will give tribes a consistent voice. Her campaign joins the backing of other pueblos—Jamez, Santo Domingo and Picuris—even as some tribes support a different candidate. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Santa Fe’s First Judicial District Court announced a new mental health diversion program to help people with severe mental illness avoid jail—by screening those booked on misdemeanor charges and offering voluntary treatment and support services. Officials said the program, which does not cover DWI or nonviolent felony cases, will drop charges when participants complete a recovery plan. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Santa Fe has named Henri Hammond-Paul its new Human Services director (he worked for Pallet shelter company and served as interim director before Salaverry took over), making him Salaverry’s direct supervisor. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ New Mexico’s caregiver program is now available statewide and is accepting applicants from Bernalillo and Doña Ana counties to provide financial aid and training for family and friend caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities. The program began in October and has helped 285 participants with over $1.2 million in aid—support that will continue as more people apply. KOB 4
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A local column on restaurant rules tells diners to tip at least 20% and be kind when ordering food—readers are reminded not to linger and to speak up right away if something is wrong. The piece also notes new local spots coming soon and mentions the upcoming Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta as a chance to try fresh local flavors. Santa Fe Reporter
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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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