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in Santa Fe
Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The annual ‘25 Things We Love About Santa Fe Right Now’ issue highlights local favorites—from SFCC classes to independent bookstores and food halls—that underscore affordable education and the city’s vibrant community spirit, reminding residents why living here is a point of pride. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ The second annual Southside Posada will be held today from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Santa Fe Teen Center—welcoming up to 2,000 children. Santa Fe New Mexican
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials urge trail users to avoid a section (due to a large sinkhole) on Arroyo de los Chamisos trail to ensure safety as inspections continue. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Jan. 1, 2026, new SNAP rules will require about 55,750 New Mexicans to work, volunteer, or attend training for 80 hours each month unless they qualify for an exemption (such as Native American status); affected applicants must follow the updated process when applying or renewing benefits. KOB 4
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe nurseries are showcasing vibrant poinsettias to brighten homes during the cold season; owner Malcom Newman said the red plants bring a festive Christmas feel — a welcome seasonal boost for the community. Santa Fe New Mexican
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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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