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in Santa Fe
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arthur Sze was named US Poet Laureate and Jimmy Kimmel returned to ABC after his remarks—LANL vented tritium waste containers twice last week and an armed man threatened a homeless person, causing a library lockdown. State ethics officials accused probation offices of working with ICE while a city councilor was criticized for speaking Spanish during a meeting as a state anti-litter campaign featuring Breaking Bad characters moves ahead. Santa Fe Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local musician Todd Lovato will perform with his band Todd and the Fox at Second Street Brewery on Friday, Sept 26 at 8 pm—he is joined by backup from Lumpy and Queen Bee Music Association—while Atalaya Magdalena opens an art show at Alas de Agua on Thursday, Sept 25 from 6 to 8 pm, Lensic presents a screening of A Streetcar Named Desire featuring Gillian Anderson at 7 pm Saturday, and The Dandy Warhols will play at Santa Fe Brewing Co. at 7 pm Monday, Sept 29. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Florence Jaramillo, co-founder and owner of Rancho de Chimayó Restaurante in Chimayo, died Monday morning at age 94. Her restaurant will celebrate its 60th anniversary in October and remains closed until Thursday while funeral arrangements are pending (she was honored as a New Mexico Culinary Treasure in 2014 and received a James Beard America's Classics Award in 2016). Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Santa Fean Jonathan Boyd opened the Thai-Malay restaurant Leo’s on Hickox Street with chef Zakary Pelaccio in charge, and early diners have waited up to an hour for a seat in the small, stylish venue. The new spot—hidden yet buzzing with a lively back patio—is stirring FOMO among locals who seek a unique dining experience. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ After five years away, multi-instrumentalist Luke Bern Carr is re-launching his Storming the Beaches project with a re-release of his lost album Have Had—placing Santa Fe at the heart of his renewed sound; he will share new music with collaborative efforts and an upcoming Patreon launch. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Local author Priyanka Kumar, who wrote The Light Between the Apple Trees, will speak with botanist Bob Sivinski at Garcia Street Books at 5 pm Thursday, Sept. 25—she will explain how apples bridge nature and science. Kumar grew up in northern India where apples abound and her love for the fruit shaped her work. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ New Mexico PBS will premiere Law for a Lawless Land — a one-hour documentary on early federal judges during New Mexico Territory’s chaotic years — on Thursday at 7pm with a repeat airing Friday at 9pm. The film uses historical records and AI to generate images that bring the era to life. Santa Fe Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico’s methane regulations cut oil and gas facility emissions by half compared to Texas and generated $152 million for the state, according to satellite data released Monday. The rules lowered methane intensity to 1.2%—well below Texas’s 3.1%—while production more than doubled since 2020 and captured $125 million in natural gas along with $27 million in tax and royalty revenue. Santa Fe Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor has deployed the New Mexico National Guard to Española to aid local police — marking the second emergency deployment this year. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ State broadband officials said that federal funds of $675 million will pay for 32 projects to bring fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite internet to remote areas of New Mexico—if final approvals are given, over 43,000 homes and businesses will be connected and full connectivity could be reached in 3-5 years. KOB 4
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fruit Riot has launched Sour Grapes—a frozen snack made from ripe grapes with lemon juice and sour candy that is now available at Whole Foods and offers 45 calories per 5-7 grapes. Local food news reports that Rancho de Chimayo Restaurante closed Sept. 23 and 24 following owner Florence Jaramillo’s death Monday and will reopen Sept. 25 while Joe’s Dining and Fu Sushi undergo remodeling. Santa Fe Reporter
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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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Built To Spill Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Bridge At Santa Fe Brewing Company — $34–$39 — Experience the iconic sound of Built to Spill with a relaxed outdoor vibe and your own chairs.
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The Amazing Peace Race
5:00-7:30 p.m. — La Fonda on the Plaza — $ — Engage in an interactive workshop exploring the eight pillars of Positive Peace through a dynamic team game.
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Season Opening Orchestra Concert
Santa Fe Pro Musica's Artistic Director and violinist, Colin Jacobsen, is joined by Gabriel Kahane, conductor, pianist, and singer, and Anthony McGill, clarinetist on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 3pm. We present our Season Opening Orchestra Concert, featuring musical pieces by Dvořák and Kahane.
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