Good morning, Santa Fe.

Around 100 people gathered outside the Roundhouse to honor missing and murdered Indigenous people—urging lawmakers to act as a new documentary highlighted their calls for justice.

Santa Fe residents with ties to the Middle East have reacted to the release of hostages and a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

This news from 7,000 miles away has touched local families with personal connections and many are watching the situation closely.

Legal Aid is hosting a free legal fair tomorrow — lawyers will offer help with family law, landlord/tenant matters, wills, contracts and employment issues.

The Santa Fe International Film Festival is underway and features over 200 films that may be considered for the Academy Awards—this event also includes submissions for Best International Feature Film.

Actor Edward James Olmos will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award Saturday as the festival runs until Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Juan Blea, a self-employed software development consultant and SFPS Diversity Council member, is running for a seat on Public Schools District 5 School Board.

He aims to invest in classrooms rather than bureaucracy and support teachers by focusing on Santa Fe's community well-being (emphasizing data-informed and community-centered decision making).

SFPS released new proficiency data showing that reading scores improved while science scores fell.

District officials said they will launch new programs to support growth in future assessments.

Jakob (Jack) Lain, a retired teacher and principal with 20 years of experience, is running for District 5 School Board to help address staffing shortages and budget cuts in the schools.

He is the sole candidate with hands-on school experience and aims to support classroom learning and smart budgeting.

Food assistance through SNAP remains safe through October but may be cut in November if the government shutdown continues, potentially affecting nearly 40 million people.

State officials said New Mexico, where over 1 in 5 residents rely on benefits (costing about $90 million a month), could see local families and the economy harmed if the shutdown persists.

Santa Fe County and a developer unveiled details for Nueva Acequia Apartments, a 159-unit affordable housing project on the city's south side.

The project aims to offer affordable homes and will move forward in coming months — final plans and construction dates are pending.

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.

All Ages Chess Club

3-5 p.m. — 14 Avenida Torreon, Santa Fe, NM — Free entry — All ages can learn and play chess in a welcoming community environment.