Good morning, Santa Fe.

Walter Futrell noticed Santa Fe's Norski Trail needed cleaning during a pandemic hike and began clearing debris; his volunteer work+restoring the trail continues to support a safe, loved local path.

Santa Fe City Council will vote on exclusive negotiation agreements for two arts and tech live-work proposals aimed at redeveloping a midtown campus on Wednesday.

The projects could reshape local creative spaces and boost business opportunities.

Local advocates plan a safety rally at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to address six recorded suicide deaths this year + two above the annual average noted since the 1990s.

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!

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.

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.

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.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

7:30 p.m. — Santa Fe Playhouse — Pay-What-You-Will Preview — Dive into a hilarious whodunit musical based on Dickens' unfinished novel where the audience shapes the mystery.