Good morning, Santa Fe.

A new study finds that New Mexico’s 25-year megadrought could continue until the end of the century—raising long-term water concerns.

As the air grows crisp and days shorten, local experts advise gardeners to pick ripe and green tomatoes, bring in basil and tropical plants, and cover other sensitive species with a frost blanket—Richard Hobson from Jericho Nursery stresses the need to water plants to ward off freeze damage.

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.

Seed of the Heart: Children/Parent Workshop on Emotions, Nature & Ancestral Wisdom

1-3 p.m. — Upaya Zen Center — $45 — Explore the connection between emotions and nature through ancestral wisdom in this enriching family workshop.