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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico film news shows that the movie 'The Lost Bus' starts on Apple TV+ this week with 2,000—2,500 local film workers while the Santa Fe International Film Festival will run from Oct. 15—20 featuring over 200 films including Del Toro’s Frankenstein screening. The New Mexico Film Office is hiring a Contract Location Coordinator for $20,000 and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has launched a Breaking Bad—themed anti-littering campaign featuring Bryan Cranston and the Salamanca twins. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Shonen Knife, a famous Japanese pop-punk band, will perform at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m.—they will play songs spanning their 44-year career and energize the local crowd with their unique live show. The concert will offer a mix of early hits and newer tunes that highlight the band’s DIY spirit and homemade stage outfits. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Kate Stringer, a new tattoo apprentice at Shrine Tattoo on Marcy Street, works on her sixth tattoo as owner Zac Scheinbaum guides her in building steady skills; she has set aside her earlier art to focus on learning tattooing through strict practice and repeated drills — a journey that tests her patience and dedication. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Santa Fe’s arts and culture week offers several events as David McDonald opens his free exhibit 'To Wander is Not to be Lost' at 5. Gallery on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and The Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble will perform at Lensic Performing Arts Center on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with tickets costing $43—$69; the week continues with The Avizeh Collective hosting Mothers from Levant at the Public Library on Saturday at 3 p.m. and Dylan Earl playing a progressive country set at The Marigold Room on Tuesday at 7 p.m. for $22.95. Santa Fe Reporter
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham vetoed House Bill 143, which would have made lobbyists say which bills they backed or opposed — it was sponsored by Representative Sarah Silva and Senator Jeff Steinborn from Las Cruces. She said the bill needed more work and will work with lawmakers next session to boost government transparency. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ City voters in Santa Fe will vote on two ballot questions that could limit the mayor's voting power—giving the city council more power to fire top employees. The measures will change how the city's government works. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Legislators and advocates preview a plan for permanent funding for land grants and acequias in response to recent natural disasters—aiming to secure long-term support for recovery efforts. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Lawmakers met on Tuesday, October 7 outside the legislative session at the Roundhouse to discuss acequias and medical malpractice. Santa Fe New Mexican
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The New Mexico Department of Health warned that overdoses have risen in Taos, Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties with many deaths linked to fentanyl. Local officials plan to use opioid settlement funds for treatment and prevention—but state spending details remain hidden. Santa Fe Reporter
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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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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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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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