Today
in Santa Fe
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ American Airlines has resumed nonstop service between Santa Fe Regional Airport and LAX—daily flights will land at 3:30 p.m. and take off at 4:30 p.m. Santa Fe New Mexican
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Shelly C. Lowe has taken on the role of president at the Institute of American Indian Arts — as explained on the Conversations Different podcast by host Inez Russell Gomez. She will soon begin her leadership to support Native American art and education. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A development agreement for the visual arts center at the midtown campus could be presented to the City Council this fall—officials say the plan has overcome previous delays. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ At PechaKucha Night, eight mayoral candidates discussed their childhood and work experiences—explaining how those moments inspired them to run for mayor in Santa Fe. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Candidates in the Santa Fe City Council District 2 race are focusing on city services and housing affordability—Leroy Trujillo, Aurora Martinez, Elizabeth Barrett and Paul Bustamante each present distinct plans to improve local offerings. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ City councilors will hold four meetings before the end of the year to work on key legislation — a long-awaited land use code overhaul that is expected to pass before the new year. Santa Fe New Mexican
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new nonprofit is hosting a series of summits across the state to let residents share health care stories amid a doctor shortage — organizers expect the meetings to boost patient voices. Santa Fe New Mexican
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Median home prices in Santa Fe County fell in the third quarter of 2025—inventory of available homes grew and is influencing market trends. Santa Fe New Mexican
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Route 66 Centennial Festival
3-4 p.m. — Santa Fe Farmers Market — Ticket proceeds support local agriculture — Celebrate with BBQ, live music, and community games.
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Strawberry Guy Concert
8:00 – 10:00 p.m. — Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return — Ticket info TBA — Enjoy an exciting performance by Strawberry Guy live in Santa Fe.
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PINK 'ME' 3rd Annual Lace Up and Race 5K Walk/Run
October 18th — Santa Fe, NM — $40 in-person / $45 virtual — Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a 5K that combines fitness and community spirit.
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96th Annual Meeting of The Society of Rheology
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. — Santa Fe Community Convention Center — Registration fee required — Explore the latest in rheology with technical programs and symposiums.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
5 days — Life Link Training Institute — $2250 — Enhance your software development skills with hands-on UML training.
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Nicotine Dolls Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery — $25-$28 — Experience the New York alternative quartet as they deliver gritty vocals and rich soundscapes in a live setting.
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Amplified: Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser
6:00–8:00 p.m. — Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe — Cost info not provided — An intimate portrait revealing the eccentric and complex world of jazz visionary Thelonious Monk through rare footage.
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Jim Brickman Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Lensic Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartwarming melodies of Jim Brickman live for the first time in Santa Fe with his celebrated show, “HITS LIVE! In Concert.”
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Arlie with Nordista Freeze
1:30-5:30 a.m. — 2791 Agua Fria St, Santa Fe, NM — $18-20 — Experience the vibrant retro-pop melodies of Arlie alongside the enchanting tunes of Nordista Freeze.
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Eldorado Knitter's Group
10 AM – 12 PM — Vista Grande Public Library — Free entry — A welcoming space for crafters of all abilities to get together and knit.
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