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Hey Santa Fe, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Summer Physics Camp registration open, First Friday Art Walk, and O’Keeffe-inspired oil painting + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Santa Fe protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
What sets this agency apart: Santa Fe’s Presbyterian Home Healthcare of Northern NM was awarded a 4.25 out of 5 rating by U.S. News, reflecting strong patient satisfaction and quality outcomes reported to CMS — learn how the rating works.
Explore STEM fields and futures: Registration is open for the 10th Annual Summer Physics Camp in Santa Fe, June 9 to 19 at New Mexico School for the Arts, with Sandia and Los Alamos labs — get all the details.
Creative careers start here: Los Alamos Makers has launched a Creative Workforce Development Program teaching design-to-fabrication on laser cutters and 3D printers, plus business training, to grow New Mexico’s creative industry near Santa Fe — get all the program details.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/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.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Serious noodle fix: Piazza Caffèrolls house-made bucatini cacio e pepe, silky carbonara, and a legit lasagna Bolognese, with a cozy vibe that makes dinner feel like a small win. Reliable comfort, carbs doing what they do best.
Treasure-hunt, but chicer: mottainai is a small, well-curated vintage spot where you actually find pieces to wear, not just admire. Inside, rotating racks and quirky gems mingle with occasional pop-ups and workshops, perfect for refreshing your closet and sparking new outfit ideas.
Cold boost, zero hype: Whole-body sessions at Santa Fe Wellness Retreat are quick, buzzy-in-a-good-way resets… think inflamed knees, post-run legs, or a ‘slept weird’ neck. A short blast in the cryo chamber leaves you lighter and clearer, maybe even a touch smug, as you roll into the week.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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🖼 First Friday Art Walk @ New Mexico History Museum | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Swing by the New Mexico History Museum for First Friday on Palace Avenue and peek “Americana at 250,” all eagles, flags, and Uncle Sam, and yes, it’s free. Curator Mark Dodge will talk shop, plus a screening of the 1976 “Rio Grande” short.
🍿 SFPS Movie Night: Lilo & Stitch @ Kearny Elementary | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – Family movie night is back indoors at Kearny Elementary with Lilo & Stitch on the big screen, and yes, it’s free. Pajamas and blankets encouraged, bleachers if you forgot, and kids need a grown-up. Popcorn, cotton candy, face painting, and the right amount of chaos.
🏠Housing For All Fair @ Santa Fe Friends Meeting House | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Housing for All Fair is serving real talk, free breakfast and lunch, and an actual plan at Santa Fe Friends Meeting House. Hear panels with Congresswoman Teresa Leger-Fernandez, then get one-on-one advice on down payment help, loans, budgets, and listings. Door prizes, fewer pitches.
🎨 Women’s Day “Women of Art” Artist Market @ Santa Fe Woman’s Club and Library Assn | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Think you know our art scene? The fifth annual Women of Art market packs 45 local women artists, handmade originals, live demos, and hands-on workshops, plus coffee, music, and Albuquerque’s Chicken Salad Chick. Free entry, free parking, wheelchair accessible, and yes, bring the big tote.
🥂 Sip & Swap @ Cake’s Cafe | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Consider it spring cleaning for your philodendron. Hit Cakes Cafe for the second-Sunday Sip & Swap, where you bring a plant, take a plant, and yes, leave a plant. Slow-morning sips, easy chat, and a guilt-free excuse to adopt one more green roommate.
🖼 Family Mornings @ Museum of International Folk Art | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Monthly Family Mornings at Folk Art are free, family friendly, and blissfully low-key, the rare outing where everyone learns something. Think storytime, a make-and-take art activity, and gallery explorations, with ASL interpretation provided, plus themes like Wired Wonders, a Nowruz celebration, and Earth Day storytelling.
🌱 Looking Back to Grow Forward: 50 Years of Landscaping in New Mexico @ Santa Fe Woman’s Club and Library Assn | Sunday (3/8) at 1:30 PM – Whether you’ve been xeriscaping since drip lines were exotic, or you’re still negotiating with your hose timer, this 50th anniversary panel digs into how New Mexico landscapes have changed and what works. Expect tips, reception with books and posters. Free, suggested $10, register at https://forms.gle/nhoUc1kdtzbTaZncA.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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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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đź“» Santa Fe report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 64°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 7%
Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 63°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 2%
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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This renovated compound sits on over an acre, walled and gated near Historic Santa Fe Plaza. Views span the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez ranges at sunrise and sunset. The main home offers 5 bedrooms, two kitchens, and a media room, plus a 1-bedroom casita with kiva fireplace. A Bosch-outfitted chef’s kitchen, multiple decks, and abundant parking complete the package.
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