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in Santa Fe
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new cinema has opened at San Isidro Plaza offering the city's first IMAX theater and first enhanced viewing experience theater along with six standard screens. Locals now have upgraded movie experiences to choose from nearby. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Leger Fernández introduced a resolution for National Lowrider Day, stating that lowriders are more than cars as they are moving works of art and symbols of orgullo that celebrate the community. The proposal seeks to honor this cultural icon in the city. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Shel Neymark is urging lawmakers to add $29.5 million to fully fund the state's Rural Library Endowment in the coming legislative session. This boost would help rural libraries better serve their communities. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ The New Mexico Rural Library Initiative seeks ($29.5 million) in funding from the Legislature during the upcoming session to boost rural library services. The move aims to strengthen essential access to resources for community members. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Santa Fe will allow farolito burning on Christmas Eve with an open burning exception set to run from sundown on Christmas Eve to dawn on Christmas Day. Santa Fe New Mexican
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico will use its Health Care Affordability Fund of over $100 million to cover lost ACA tax credits for about 68,000 BeWellNM policyholders in 2026 and ask lawmakers for an extra $130 million in 2027. Officials say the measure will ease premium hikes. KOB 4
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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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