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Rise and shine, Santa Fe! Puppy adoptions hit 700, a surprise medical fee ban, margaritas on a moving train, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Unlikely partnership transforms adoptions: Earlier this month, Ojo Santa Fe’s puppy patch with Española Humane celebrated 700 adoptions, a milestone for the pandemic-born pairing that lets relaxed resort guests meet pups ready for homes — see how it all started.
Push to curb surprise costs: House Bill 306 passed the House last week at the Roundhouse, targeting surprise facility fees. It would ban fees on vaccines, preventive care, and telehealth to lower medical bills — learn what the ban covers.
Grants boost community connectivity: New Mexico’s broadband office approved $6.7 million for six projects to expand free public Wi‑Fi in libraries, parks, and plazas statewide, with networks maintained at least three years after completion — get details on the grants.
Aid targets pricier neighborhoods: House Bill 200 passed the New Mexico House to fund the Mortgage Finance Authority, expanding first-time homebuyer loans in high-income areas with $10 million, and it heads to the Senate — see what’s next in Senate.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Stories woven through art: Truth, Memory, Joy, Resistance Black Expressions in New Mexico is on view at the Santa Fe Community Gallery through February 28. The exhibition brings together 28 contributors, including Paula Wilson and Nikesha Breeze, exploring identity and lived experiences within New Mexico’s Black community through powerful mixed media works. See the featured artists.
Community response to youth violence: Santa Fe County’s new Youth ARISE program has launched to help at-risk residents up to age 24 steer clear of trouble. Case managers and peer mentors connect youth with clinical assessments, life skills, jobs, housing, and creative outlets. Leaders say it currently costs $400,000 yearly, targeting $50,000. Read the full story.
Oak-smoked comfort, solved: When the week tilts sideways, The Ranch House steadies you with Texas-oak smoked ribs, brisket, and house-smoked wings that vanish fast. Santa Fe comfort meets green-chile heat, plus plenty of crowd-pleasers, ideal for an easy dinner or bulk BBQ to tuck away for leftovers.
Kind cuts, good vibes: Forma Salon is a queer Latina-owned studio blending kindness with high-end color and precision cuts. Expect thoughtful consultations, a relaxed, friendly vibe, and stylists who actually listen, so you leave looking like yourself, just more intentional and a touch more radiant.
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📆 Around town this week
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🧠 Edgar Lee Hewett, Mythmaking, and Cultural Conflict @ School for Advanced Research | Tuesday (2/24) at 4:00 PM – Ready to swap the brochure for the footnotes? Alicia Romero and Hannah Abelbeck continue Rethinking Hewett, unpacking how Edgar Lee Hewett scripted New Mexico’s “tricultural fantasy,” and what cultural conflicts got edited out. Pairs well with coffee, and the friend who still buys the postcard.
🐑 The Sheep Industry of Territorial New Mexico: Livestock, Land and Dollars @ New Mexico Museum of Art | Tuesday (2/24) at 5:30 PM – Take a break from winter cabin fever and settle in for a deep dive into the sheep that built Territorial New Mexico. El Rancho de Las Golondrinas serves up a smart, no-nonsense look at livestock, land grants, and the dollars that kept this place humming.
🌃 Twilight Adventure Special @ LiggettVille Adventure Center – Santa Fe Place | Wednesday (2/25) at 4:00 PM – Trade your midweek slump for a harness at LiggettVille Santa Fe’s Twilight Adventure. Wednesdays mean climbing, zipping, and conquering the Sky Trail, Sky Rail, and Clip ’n Climb for 10 to 15 bucks, perfect for families, friends, or a not-boring date.
🍹 Margarita Rail @ Sky Railway | Thursday (2/26) at 4:30 PM – Think you’ve mastered the margarita crawl? Ride the Margarita Rail, roundtrip from the Santa Fe Depot, with live music, a free welcome marg, a marg-centric menu, and big New Mexico views. Enclosed cars, snacks and drinks for purchase, no designated driver required.
🎸 Hungrytown @ Santa Fe House Concerts | Thursday (2/26) at 7:00 PM – Whether you’ve followed Hungrytown since coffeehouse days or just need proof your attention span still exists, this house concert delivers close-up folk harmonies and stories in a cozy room. Santa Fe House Concerts keeps it simple, neighborly, and blissfully low-key.
❤ She Loves Me @ New Mexico Actors Lab | Thursday (2/26) at 7:00 PM – Craving romance without the apps? Tri-M Productions revives She Loves Me, the charming musical in a perfume shop from the Fiddler on the Roof team and Cabaret’s book writer. Smart songs, honest laughs, and pure Theatre Santa Fe comfort.
🎺 Burque Jazz Bandits @ Paradiso | Friday (2/27) at 7:30 PM – The Burque Jazz Bandits hit Paradiso with danceable 1920s to 40s swing. Expect toe-tapping rhythms, sizzling instrumentals, and vocals your grouchy neighbor might actually applaud. Bring dancing shoes; tickets $20, seniors $15, students 18 and under free.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Santa Fe report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 58°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind around 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 63°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
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On Santa Fe’s coveted Eastside, this historic garden compound is reimagined as a gallery-centered enclave with five distinct residences arranged around lush, mature gardens and a mesmerizing pond with a waterfall. At its core, a world-renowned gallery champions distinguished and emerging artists, uniting art, architecture, and landscape in a serene, culturally rich setting.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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