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in Santa Fe
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Betty Benedeadly brings her energetic blend of punk and folk to The Mystic at 7:30 p.m. while locally inspired Sienna Van Slooten opens her Beauty and Nature exhibit at Kay Contemporary Art from 4 to 6 p.m., offering fresh takes on music and art. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Radish & Rye celebrates 10 years on Cerrillos Road by serving Southern-inspired dishes in a space that blends upscale decor with a laid-back vibe (early reservations secure a window seat); diners can enjoy standout items like smoked pork ribs, shrimp and grits, and a memorable rye chocolate mousse. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Botanic artist Christina Selby debuts her new exhibition—Eufloria—at Ohori’s on 505 Cerrillos Road, where pressed plant art draws attention to local ecosystems; the show will run until at least January. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Meow Wolf announced layoffs of security staff across installations, including Santa Fe’s House of Eternal Return, so in-exhibit coverage is now limited to guest entry points—prompting union warnings of unsafe practices and contract violations. Security workers in Denver and Las Vegas lost their jobs as others await further negotiations. Santa Fe Reporter
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico’s first winter storm of the season dumped varied snow totals on Thursday morning. Santa Fe saw light, sporadic flakes near the plaza while some areas recorded up to a foot, with heavy accumulation noted north of Cedar Crest & along the Turquoise Trail. KOB 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Clean Energy Coalition filed an appeal in County Court on Nov. 20 against a permit for AES’s Rancho Viejo Solar project—delaying construction until late spring or summer 2026. The coalition has 30 days to submit records before the court reviews its case. Santa Fe Reporter
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The New Mexico Health Care Authority is gathering public input on how to improve behavioral health services statewide—Santa Fe residents are encouraged to share their ideas through designated channels. Santa Fe New Mexican
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Winter Wonderland
6-8 p.m. — LYDIA, Inc. — Free entry — Experience a magical Winter Wonderland filled with festive cheer and a gingerbread house maze.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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Boxcar SF Presents BOOMROOTS
7-10 p.m. — BOXCAR — Ticket info not provided — Experience the award-winning reggae rock hip-hop band Boomroots and their genre-blending sound in a vibrant local setting.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Scottish Rite Masonic Center — $39.49 — Experience the magic of music from Queen and The Beatles in a candlelit setting.
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Christmas Eve Celebration
Dinner service — Osteria D' Assisi — $125 for a 3-course prix fixe — Enjoy a special holiday menu in a charming Italian setting.
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