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Hey Santa Fe, hope your week’s off to a good start! Research tax credits for fusion and quantum, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the New Mexico Wine Train, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
State-backed development effort unveiled: New Mexico’s Economic Development Department will provide free technical assistance to four communities through the Project-Based Initiatives program, supporting 12 to 24 months of work delivering jobs, investment, and growth — see how the program works.
Big bets on next-gen tech: At the Roundhouse, state lawmakers are weighing new R&D tax credits that could boost fusion, quantum, and advanced energy, while Pacific Fusion seeks support for a billion dollar Albuquerque campus — see what’s in the bills.
Push to bolster care access: The New Mexico Senate passed Senate Bill 14 to expand loan repayment for healthcare providers to ease shortages in Santa Fe and rural communities. The measure heads to the House — see what’s in the bill.
Master plan nears completion: Earlier this month, the New Mexico Senate approved $92 million in bonds for State Fairgrounds redevelopment. On House calendar now, it would fund parks and infrastructure in Albuquerque’s International District — get all the details.
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.
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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
Mexican folk traditions showcased: A colorful traveling piñata exhibit is now on display at the Southside branch of the Santa Fe Public Library, created with the Museum of International Folk Art. See works by Francisco Rodriguez, photos by Ruth Lechuga, and the short film Piñata King through March 19. Get all the details.
Opportunity for budding scientists: Applications are open today for the free 2026 Summer Physics Camp for students ages 9 to 19 from New Mexico, New Mexico Tribal Communities, or East Hawai’i Island. Selection emphasizes potential impact over grades. Limited free residential spots are available for students living more than 60 miles from Santa Fe. Learn who can apply.
Historic-chocolate fix: When the 3 p.m. slump hits, Kakawa Chocolate House delivers handmade truffles and serious drinking chocolate elixirs rooted in Mesoamerica and old-world recipes. Perfect for a rich pick-me-up now, or a take-home box to elevate dessert later.
Treasure hunt, upgraded: Double Take is an enormous, family-run consignment playground for refresh-ready closets, where western boots, designer one-offs, kids’ gear, and oddball treasures gather under one roof. Inventory turns fast, trades find new homes, and the perfect piece often appears just when you weren’t looking.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🧠 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.
This weekend
🎭 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.
🏗 Come Build With Us! @ Santa Fe Public Library | Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 PM – This hands-on build session lets you roll up your sleeves and turn wild ideas into something you can point at and say, I made that. Bring the kids, or your inner kid, because around here we build pride with small pieces, and quality time counts.
🛍 Route 66 First Sunday Market @ Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery | Sunday (3/1) at 12:00 PM – First Sunday art market at Tumbleroot, now on earlier winter hours, is your monthly excuse to browse local jewelry, pottery, and baked goods while sipping seasonal drinks. Joaquin Gallegos handles the soundtrack, and the Route 66 Centennial gives you bonus small-town bragging rights.
🍷 New Mexico Wine Train @ Sky Railway | Sunday (3/1) at 12:30 PM – All aboard for the Santa Fe outing where the scenery moves and you don’t have to. Rolling from Santa Fe Depot in enclosed cars, expect samples from New Mexico wineries, a complimentary glass, a charcuterie box, live entertainment, and zero debate over the designated driver.
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📻 Santa Fe report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 63°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
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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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