Today
in Santa Fe
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chaplain Joe Dudziak, a tireless advocate for Santa Fe’s unhoused, died at 66 — leaving homeless service providers deeply concerned about the support gap his absence creates. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Española Humane is removing black mold from its shelter roof while Tito’s Vodka is matching donations up to $2,500 to cover boarding costs for dogs — repair work is set to finish by December as the shelter also recruits short-term fosters. KOB 4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Archbishop John C. Wester spoke at a local church Monday and described nuclear weapons as humanity's attempt to build a Tower of Babel & a threat to moral order, urging disarmament to prevent future conflict. Santa Fe New Mexican
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local photographer Shayla Blatchford, founder of the Anti-Uranium Mapping Project, will lead a counter-mapping workshop at Santa Fe Community College on Monday Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. for students to explore how the legacy of colonization and a major nuclear spill at *Church Rock* continue to shape community discussions on environmental safety. Santa Fe Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A freeze on SNAP benefits is set to ripple through New Mexico’s food system, affecting over 450,000 residents—including more than 170,000 children and 65,000 seniors—who depend on the program for food access. Santa Fe New Mexican
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Jason Riggs, advocacy and public policy director at Roadrunner Food Bank, warned that stopping SNAP benefits could trigger a public health crisis in New Mexico as many residents rely on the program for food. He said cutting SNAP would severely impact vulnerable populations—officials are monitoring potential responses. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ New Mexico health officials reported that calls indicate a likely rise in hand, foot and mouth disease—calls have increased compared to the past two years even though the disease is not tracked by the state. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Osees Live
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return — Ticketed event — Experience the ambitious new sounds of Osees in a unique artistic venue.
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Closer Looks: Broadcast News Screening
6-8 p.m. — Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe — $10 entry — Dive into a classic with insights on the 1987 film 'Broadcast News' featuring a special introduction by CCA’s Executive Director.
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Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers
5:30-6:00 p.m. — 14 Avenida Torreon, Santa Fe, NM — Free entry — Engage your little ones in early reading with fun stories and activities.
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Rick Springfield Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino — Ticket prices vary — Experience the hits of the '80s from Grammy Award-winning artist Rick Springfield.
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Grant Knoxlyn Concert
6-8 p.m. — Santa Fe Brewing Company Eldorado Taphouse — Ticket info unavailable — Experience unforgettable melodies and visceral poeticism from singer/songwriter Grant Knoxlyn.
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Fall Orchestra Concert
Colin Jacobsen, violin and leader, and Conrad Tao, piano and composer, with the Santa Fe Pro Musica Orchestra at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, performing music by Haydn, Tao, Debussy, and Beethoven. Please use promo code nov9 for 25% off tickets purchased at www.sfpromusica.org.
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Eldorado Knitter's Group
10 a.m. - Noon — Eldorado Knitter's Group — Free — A warm gathering for crafters of all abilities to knit and create together.
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