Happy Tuesday, Santa Fe. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Santa Fe Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.

In today’s edition: Free state park day-use, a family-friendly walk, a stained glass workshop, and more.

Let’s get to it.

— Cait Baker

📰 In the news

What visitors need to know: New Mexico residents get free state park day-use from October 1 through April 30. Nonresidents pay $10, and 2025 fee and boating rule updates are already in effect — see what’s changed for 2025.

Boosting New Mexico’s grid: EMNRD announced $70 million in state grants for grid modernization, open to municipalities, schools, state agencies, and tribes, with applications accepted monthly starting Nov. 1, 2025 across New Mexico — see who’s eligible and when.

Explore respiratory care careers: SFCC will host Respiratory Care open houses on Oct. 30, Nov. 17, and Dec. 3, and is accepting applications for the Spring 2026 term through Dec. 12 — read the full story.

Highlights this week

• Celebrate the JB White Foundation inaugural gala
• Enjoy margaritas and music on Margarita Rail
• Ride and bring a toy for kids
• Enjoy folk and swing music with Two Trails
• Celebrate with Ali MacGraw and pups
• Compare car insurance providers for free

A hometown favorite for balanced, small-batch coffee

Santa Fe has plenty of places to sip, but Ohori’s Coffee Roasters is the spot locals keep in their weekly rotation. They’ve roasted here since 1984, and the calm, neighborhood vibe makes lingering with a cup easy.

Part of the magic comes from a vintage Probat UG15 roaster. Decades of seasoning give the beans balance and nuance without fuss.

They lean into fully developed roasts for chocolatey comfort, yet still showcase bright single origins when you want sparkle. Everything is small batch, tracked by hand, and brewed by people who know their craft.

You’ll find rotating coffees by the cup, bags for home, plus teas and thoughtful brewing gear, and often a local artist’s work on display. Treat yourself to a hometown classic at Ohori’s Coffee Roasters today.

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🫶 We got your back

Connect with city leadership: Got a question for City Hall? Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber will host 10-minute one-on-one chats on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall. It is first-come, first-served. Sign-up starts at 1 p.m., and there is no admittance after 4:20 p.m. Get all the details.

New resource for families: Santa Fe just debuted a free, bilingual Family-Friendly Business Coloring Book and guide from the City of Santa Fe and local group Santa Fam. It spotlights kid-welcoming businesses and community spaces. Grab a copy at all Santa Fe Public Libraries, select businesses, or the Santa Fe Children’s Museum. It’s proudly mama-made. See where to pick up.

Refill your art stash: Your studio’s secret weapon, Artisan Santa Fe, stocks 50,000+ supplies, staff who actually get it, and workshops to jumpstart your practice, serving Santa Fe creatives since 1975. Wander the aisles, find that weird paper you didn’t know you needed, then leave already plotting the next piece.

Yes, you can switch: I recently realized I’ve been overpaying for home insurance for years. My rates kept increasing but nobody told me you could just… look at other options any time. This comparison tool makes it easy.

Window of opportunity: Windows aren’t the most glamorous upgrade, but they’ll certainly help regulate the temps in your house as cooler weather rolls in. On top of lower utility bills, Renewal by Andersen’s currently offering BOGO 40% + $200 off if you buy four or more.

📆 Around town this week

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This week

🏆 2025 Community Spirit Award Honoring @ Museum of Indian Arts & Culture | Tuesday (10/14) at 5:30pm – Trade your usual routine for an evening where six remarkable Native artists get their flowers at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Expect stirring performances, thoughtful company, and refreshments that earn the name, curated by First Peoples Fund. Come ready to listen and applaud.

🌿 Native Plant Society of New Mexico, Santa Fe, October meeting @ Christ Lutheran Church | Tuesday (10/14) at 6:30pm – The Native Plant Society is getting real about what’s chewing on our forests, from bark beetles and tussock moths to dwarf mistletoe, drought, hail, and fire. Forest health pro Victor Lucero is sharing aerial views from 14 million acres, pinned insects, and show-and-tell tree scars.

🏜️ Tent Rocks & Cochiti Pueblo @ School for Advanced Research | Thursday (10/16) at 8:00am – If you like your scenery with substance, join Cochiti elder Dr. Joseph Suina for a visit to Kasha-Katuwe, Cochiti Pueblo, and the dam. Hear what they mean, tour the village, share a traditional meal, and feel smug you snagged one of 25 spots.

🧘 “Mistake after Mistake”: An Introduction to Sesshin @ Mountain Cloud Zen Center | Friday (10/17) at 6 pm – This beginner-friendly Zen retreat is all about showing up, messing up, and sitting still with it anyway. Through guided zazen, silence, and sangha support, you’ll explore how “mistakes” are just part of the path. Perfect for the Zen-curious or anyone craving some stillness with a side of self-compassion.

🌵 Roselit Bone @ The Marigold Room | Friday (10/17) at 7 pm – Saddle up for a haunting blend of gothic country, ranchera, and Spaghetti Western swagger as Roselit Bone rolls into town with their electrifying new lineup. Lead singer Charlotte McCaslin brings raw, cinematic storytelling to the stage—equal parts catharsis and wild-eyed revival.

This weekend

👣 Vamonos! Santa Fe Walks @ Cerrillos Hills State Park | Saturday (10/18) at 8:30am – Whether you know the Santa Fe trails by heart or just pretend, these monthly Vamonos! dirt-trail walks hit a new spot each time. Expect easy company, local lore, occasional kid-friendly scavenger hunts with ice cream, and even a free bus when needed.

🏕️ Wilderness Survival Overnight @ Santa Fe Treehouse Camp | Saturday (10/18) at 9:00am – Think you could make coffee without electricity? This weekend overnight at Santa Fe Tree House Camp teaches shelter building, matchless fire, water purification, camp cooking, first aid, and rescue signals, with rental gear if needed, a mini survival kit, and freeze dried snacks for kicks.

🖼️ Glass Panel Workshop @ TLC Stained Glass – Studio & Gallery | Saturday (10/18) at 1:00pm – Create a colorful leaded stained glass panel, from design choice to cutting and binding, then strut through TSA with it. It runs over two afternoons, novices welcome, closed-toed shoes required, ADA accessible, bring your readers if you need them, and yes, locals get a discount.

🍺 New Mexico Ale Trail @ Sky Railway | Saturday (10/18) at 1:30pm – All aboard for a rolling tasting room, cruising out of the Santa Fe Depot with local brews, big New Mexico views, and live tunes. You get a seat in enclosed cars, samples, and a complimentary beer, because hydration is important. Snacks and extras available.

🎸 The Candyman Musical Gear Swap O’Rama@ The Candyman Strings & Things | Sunday (10/19) at 12:00pm – Afternoon in The Candyman parking lot means swapping stories, and gear, with half the Santa Fe music scene. Buy, sell, or trade guitars, synths, pedals, and glorious oddities, browse for free, or snag a $25 booth. Brochachos keeps the bargaining civil with tacos.

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🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 10/14 Dylan Earl and more @ The Marigold Room – 7 pm
• 10/15 Treasvre @ Desert Dogs Brewery – 7 pm
• 10/16 Jono Manson and Friends @ Unit B – 5:30 pm
• 10/17 Kathryn O’Keefe @ Museum of Indian Arts & Culture – 12:25 pm
• 10/17 Industria Del Amor and more @ El Campanario – 9 pm
• 10/18 Margarita Rail @ Sky Railway – 1:30 pm
• 10/18 JB White Foundation Inaugural Gala @ Santa Fe Community Convention Center – 5 pm
• 10/18 Billy Wayne Davis @ Unit B – 5:30 pm
• 10/18 Shane Wallin @ Bishop’s Lodge – 6 pm

🏠️ This house is wild

Listed by: Diana J Leal (Weichert, Realtors Image)

Southwest style gets a glow-up with vigas throughout and a custom gourmet kitchen. An 8-foot island, quartz counters, and all-new stainless appliances bring the sizzle.

An open living area centers around a Kiva gas fireplace, equal parts cozy and cool. French doors spill onto an open patio with big-time Jemez Mountain views. Two primary suites come with roomy walk-in closets, rare and convenient. Laundry is a two-for, a stackable set tucked inside the main suite closet, plus a large first-floor laundry room.

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