Today
in Santa Fe
Friday, December 12th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The New Mexico Higher Education Department has proposed a budget with $25 million for health professional loan repayment & $5 million each for teacher repayment and adult education programs. The plan will be discussed when the Legislature meets in January and builds support for roughly 400 professionals statewide. KOB 4
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Fe school district will court lawmakers to ask for support on teacher housing projects, increased school funding, and insurance changes in an effort to ease the local housing crisis. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ The Santa Fe Land Use Department is partnering with the fire department to update building codes that will reduce wildfire risks. Officials say the planned changes will be proposed soon to improve the city's fire resiliency. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ NMDOT revived the Name a Snowplow contest (submissions are open until Friday, Dec. 26 at noon). Residents can enter one creative name up to 20 characters with entries avoiding vulgarity and political references. KOB 4
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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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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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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.
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood
2-4 p.m. — Santa Fe Playhouse — Check event for ticket pricing — Dive into a hilarious whodunit musical where the audience chooses the identity of the murderer.
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Winter Break Adventure Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Patrick Smith Park — Cost TBD — Embark on a winter journey filled with exploration, art, games, and nature for kids ages 5-12.
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New Year's Eve Celebration with Detroit Lightning
8 PM – 1 AM — Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate New Year's Eve with a Grateful Dead-inspired band in a vibrant atmosphere.
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