Good morning, Santa Fe.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.