Today
in Santa Fe
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Government and advocacy groups are asking for sanctions against Bernhard Capital Partners because of transparency issues in its proposed New Mexico Gas merger — they claim the takeover plan lacks clear details. Santa Fe New Mexican
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four candidates with diverse backgrounds are running in the District 5 race for the Santa Fe school board from the midtown district; three challengers aim to unseat the incumbent. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe County commissioner Hank Hughes faces a recall petition threat from an Eldorado group after his solar vote on the Rancho Viejo Solar project—he said he will hold a town hall meeting on the project when approval is formalized. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Early voting for the Santa Fe municipal election is underway as voters cast ballots now and more locations will open Oct 18—official election details are available. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Santa Fe jail staff will help released inmates schedule free rides on Blue Bus as the county covers the usual $1 fare—this action follows national reporting on deaths. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ City Community Development Director Elisa Montoya presented survey findings to the City Council at its Wednesday evening meeting—results showed residents broadly support a living wage hike while small businesses remain concerned about its impact. 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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