Good morning, Santa Fe.

Santa Fe students needing formal wear for prom or school dances can use a local prom closet that offers free, gently used attire to high schools in the area — an option that helps families manage the costs of special events.

A fire at an Española apartment complex on Saturday destroyed four of its eight units — displacing eight residents, City Manager Lauren Reichelt said in an email.

HoneyMoon Brewery secured a patent in July for its unique brewing process for hard kombucha—this system keeps probiotics active while maintaining a session drink alcohol level.

Founders Ayla Bystrom-Williams and James Hill plan to pursue licensing deals and increase customer engagement as they refine their production strategy.

On Oct.15, wildlife biologist Milu Velardi held a free talk on bats at the New Mexico Land Conservancy—upcoming events in Santa Fe include the O’ga P’ogeh Land Tax launch party at Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery on Friday, a tribute talk for artist Max-Carlos Martinez at Santa Fe Community Gallery on Saturday, and an Industry Appreciation Night for restaurant workers at As Above So Below Distillery on Monday.

Austin Eichelberger (writer, artist and educator at Santa Fe Community College) discussed his creative work during an interview after his art was shown at the Queer Magnetism event, which drew over 400 visitors including the mayor.

He explained that his series (Stars are Holes Shot In the Sky) focuses on themes of loss and uses collage, photography and mixed media to express his queer perspective.

Relay in Midtown has launched a Lamp Show — an event where local artists display creative lamp sculptures and offer hands-on workshops; the show begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.

17 and will run for nine nights with live performances and interactive sessions. This community-driven exhibit takes place at 2873 All Trades Road and invites participants to explore design, repair, and innovation through art.

The second annual Rio Grande Sky Fiesta will be held Saturday, Oct.

25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 at Los Luceros Historic Site — marking the return of the local balloon festival.

A state official said the federal government informed the state that November SNAP benefits worth $90 million will not be funded — leaving many New Mexico families at risk of delayed food support if the shutdown continues.

PNM launched a bill assistance form for furloughed federal employees who are also its customers to help them avoid power disconnections during the government shutdown—customers with disconnect notices can use the form to request extra time to pay and explore other aid options.

This summer, Santa Fe created a new Conservation and Sustainability Division that merged programs from several departments—city officials say the change will make managing local resources more efficient.

The New Mexico Health Department hired a health literacy specialist to create a plan for checking how health messages are shared.

The department said the new project will help everyone get clear health facts — a key step in making sure messages are easy to understand.

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.

Family Meal: Carolina Low Country

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Arroyo Vino — $59 per person — Delight in Southern culinary traditions with a meal crafted by Chef Jessie, who shares her passion for heirloom ingredients.