Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Whataburger is planning its first Santa Fe location on Cerrillos Road and has received a permit for a 3,400-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru lane — construction will begin soon. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A group dedicated to preserving Santa Fe history will host acclaimed writer and editor Carmella Padilla at La Fonda—she will share insights about local heritage. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eyewitnesses recalled how the obelisk fell five years ago at Santa Fe Plaza and said the city has not fixed the issue — a memory that still saddens locals. Santa Fe New Mexican
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 2019 study by Homewise Inc. found that short-term rentals added about 20% to Santa Fe's rising housing costs since 2014—raising local concerns over affordable homes. The report deepens the community's debate about how to keep housing within reach for residents. Santa Fe New Mexican
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ About 200 runners pushed their limits in the Big Tesuque Trail Run — a steep six-mile uphill race that ended with a fast descent along Ski Basin road. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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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