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in Santa Fe
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe hosts a week of music events—Half Broke Horses perform at Tiny’s Restaurant & Lounge tonight at 7 p.m., Pile plays at Tumbleroot Brewery on Sept. 20, Teatro Paraguas presents a Mexican heritage celebration from Sept. 19 to 21, and the Second Annual Lamy Beer Fest takes place on Sept. 20—Kelly Hunt with Sara Morgan will play at GiG Performance Space on Sept. 23. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ A seasoned food critic and an editorial intern compared two $18 pizzas at Tender Fire Kitchen’s pop-up at El Rey Court and found that the sourdough crust impressed and service was friendly—green chile and hot honey fell short. The operator plans to open a brick and mortar restaurant in Aspect Media Village this October if the pop-up proves successful. Santa Fe Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five Santa Fe school board candidates will attend a forum Friday—each will share their plans to improve public education. This event gives local voters a chance to learn about future changes in the school system. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pueblo governors and New Mexico's congressional delegation held a press conference Tuesday morning in Washington, D.C.—pushing to make President Biden’s 10-mile buffer around Chaco Canyon permanent to protect the sacred site from oil and gas drilling. KOB 4
- ➤ Santa Fe officials reaffirmed their support for citizenship pathways at National Citizenship and Constitution Day celebrations on Wednesday, while local leaders and advocates condemned national immigration challenges—calling for fairer policies. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Santa Fe mayoral candidates declined to rank a second-choice candidate to replace Webber while answering questions on public safety, homelessness, short-term rentals and emergency preparedness—details that leave voters with only their initial choices. No further alternatives were suggested in their responses. Santa Fe New Mexican
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico doctors have raised concerns about a CDC vaccine policy committee scheduled to meet this week to discuss the latest COVID-19 vaccine formulation (further details have not been provided). Santa Fe New Mexican
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Two multifamily developments in Santa Fe have included affordable units since the city amended its ordinance to let developers pay a fee in lieu instead — a method that offers a flexible approach to meeting local housing needs. 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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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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