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Hi Santa Fe, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Hidden culinary gems, the La Bajada Challenge, a Mardi Gras art auction, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Hidden culinary gems revealed: A recent roundup names seven hole-in-the-wall New Mexico restaurants with outrageously delicious food, including Santa Fe favorite The Shed, loved for blue corn enchiladas, green chile stew, and margaritas — read the full list.
New face on the bench: Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Santa Fe attorney Todd A. Coberly to the First Judicial District Court, filling the seat of retiring Judge Shannon Broderick Bulman — read about his background.
Clean energy partnership advances: Earlier this month, Mozart Devco and Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative signed an MOU to plan offtake for a proposed 10 MW waste-to-energy facility at Ohkay Owingeh serving the regional grid — get all the details.
New clarity for beneficiaries: The New Mexico House passed a bill to boost pensions for families of first responders, clarifying eligibility and keeping firefighters’ service credit during workers’ comp leave. The measure awaits action — see what’s in the bill.
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.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
New incentive for disability savers: NM STABLE extended its one-time $25 match through 2026 for New Mexicans with disabilities. The match applies to new accounts funded with at least $25. Savings for disability-related expenses will not affect Medicaid or SSI, and family, friends, or employers may contribute. Get all the details.
Grit on a rugged relic: La Bajada Challenge will take place on March 21, 2026. Riders will run individual timed trials on the historic Route 66 La Bajada Road off Forest Road 24. Open to dirt and dual-sport bikes, the course is steep and winding with 28 degree grades and 23 tight hairpins. Get all the details.
Farm-inspired, Santa Fe style: Radish & Rye serves locally minded plates from regional producers and a deep lineup of American whiskeys. It’s that just-fancy-enough spot for a midweek treat or an unhurried weekend, comforting and polished, with quiet pride in every ingredient’s origins.
Level up your kitchen: Whether you’re after a sharper chef’s knife, a trusty Dutch oven, or a wildcard gadget you never knew you needed, Las Cosas Kitchen Shoppe stocks trusted brands and a wide range of tools, plus hands-on classes… so Santa Fe cooks can sharpen skills as easily as blades.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎨 New Paintings by Chris Pappan and Jesse Littlebird @ Blue Rain Gallery | Friday (2/27) at 5:00 PM – Blue Rain Gallery spotlights contemporary Indigenous standouts Chris Pappan and Jesse Littlebird in a dialogue of tradition, identity, and new ideas. Hit the artist reception Friday, Feb 27, 5 to 7 PM, meet them, and walk out feeling cultured, caffeinated, and above the red-or-green debate.
💬 Sabra Moore and Alexandra Terry in Conversation @ New Mexico Museum of Art, Vladem Contemporary | Friday (2/27) at 5:30 PM – If you like your art talks with teeth, hear Abiquiu’s Sabra Moore, featured in Lucy R. Lippard’s show, on where personal, political, and practical meet. From Heresies to Española Farmers Market to kid-built public art, she links New York, New Mexico, and home.
🎺 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.
🎭 I Puritani @ Lensic Performing Arts Center | Saturday (2/28) at 11:00 AM – Swap the puffy for something spiffier and head to the Lensic for Bellini’s opera I Puritani, a feast of bel canto, heartbreak, and heroic high notes. The kind of drama that makes a city council meeting look tame, and actually rewards you with goosebumps.
🍷 Casey Mráz @ Noisy Water Winery | Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 PM – Saturday in Old Town means a glass in hand and live tunes at Noisy Water Winery, with Casey Mráz setting the vibe. The kind of easy afternoon where you can call it culture, call it self-care, and still be home before the dog judges you.
🎭 Mardi Gras Art Auction & Fundraiser @ LOMA | Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 PM – Ready to feel generous, festive, and just a little smug? Pop into the Mardi Gras art auction on Palace Ave to snag local work, play a few games, sample bites and drinks, and boost Mosaic Saves. A portion helps pets, artists keep the rest.
🇲 Trekking Mexico – Kids Show! @ Lensic Performing Arts Center | Sunday (3/1) at 3:00 PM – Colorful, kid-friendly, and actually fun, this multimedia journey zips through Mexico’s regions with folkloric music and dance. Expect drums of Tenochtitlan, jaranas of Veracruz, and jungle-to-mountain hops, while Mexico Beyond Mariachi schools the whole family without homework; tickets are $27 adults, $21 youth under 18.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Santa Fe report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 66°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 10 to 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind 10 to 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 67°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
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This 3-bed, 4-bath contemporary crowns the highest ridge in Santa Fe’s gated High Summit, offered with three vacant lots for exceptional privacy and future possibilities. Walls of glass frame sweeping mountain and city-light views, flowing to a deck and outdoor kitchen. A chef’s kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero, travertine and maple floors, and solar with Tesla battery complete the scene.
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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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