Good morning, Santa Fe.

Santa Fe retailers are reporting robust sales as the holiday shopping season begins, showing strong consumer confidence in the area.

The trend suggests shoppers are taking advantage of early deals+ a sign that local businesses expect a busy season.

Local alpaca farms will join in on Small Business Saturday events tomorrow.

Anne Stallcup said caring for her 20 alpacas is easy work—these animals are clean, low-maintenance, and offer a therapeutic benefit.

Throughout December, venues in and around Santa Fe will host winter markets where hundreds of artists will sell their work.

The festive events will kick off the holiday season for local residents and visitors.

Santa Fe National Forest is teeming with holiday revelers who are hunting for Christmas trees through affordable permits — officials offer these permits so visitors can find the perfect tree for their celebrations.

Homewise, a housing nonprofit, is asking Santa Fe residents to provide input on potential development in controversial Area 1B through an online survey.

The feedback will help guide future planning for the area.

Intro to Strength Movement

Get back into aging strong. Get coached online from home on weight bearing exercises plus posture and stability for men and women over 55 years.

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers

10:30-11:00 a.m. — 14 Avenida Torreon — Free entry — Engage young minds with a delightful early reading program for toddlers and preschoolers.

The Half-Life of Marie Curie

7:30-9 p.m. — New Mexico Actors Lab — Adults $40, preview tickets $20 — Explore the inspiring friendship of two pioneering women in science amidst societal challenges.

Winter Wonderland

6-8 p.m. — LYDIA, Inc. — Free entry — Experience a magical Winter Wonderland filled with festive cheer and a gingerbread house maze.

The Half-Life of Marie Curie

2-3:30 p.m. — New Mexico Actors Lab — $40 adults, $20 preview — Explore the powerful friendship of two brilliant women in science against a backdrop of societal challenges.

Building Our Future Together Conference

9 AM – 1 PM — La Fonda on the Plaza — $575 — Celebrate 35 years of artist communities and forge new collaborations in beautiful Santa Fe.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Santa Fe Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience a hilarious whodunit musical where the audience chooses the identity of the murderer.

String of Lights Holiday Market

3-9 p.m. — Santa Fe Railyard Pavilion — Free entry — Celebrate ten years of local makers with food, drinks, and festivities.

Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — BOXCAR — 25% off with code UGLY25 — Celebrate the holidays with festive attire and fun drinks at Santa Fe's Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl.

Santa Fe Pro Musica's Holiday Bach Festival

12/18 thru 12/30, Santa Fe Pro Musica presents the Southwest's premiere Bach Festival. Featuring the Goldberg Variations arranged for strings, our beloved Baroque Christmas, Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, and Bach and Beyond!