News • 2 min read July 16, 2025

Santa Fe, NM News Roundup (7/16/25)

Street noise disrupts al fresco dining: Traffic clamor is drowning out conversations on restaurant patios, forcing owners to rethink seating and soundproofing — find out how they’re adapting.

Long-Term Care Division Reactivated: The Aging and Long-Term Services Department has secured nearly $7 million to bring back its Long-Term Care Division, uniting programs like New MexiCare, Veteran-Directed Care and the Office of Alzheimer’s and Dementia to streamline community support for seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers — find out what this means for New Mexicans.

Figaro reimagined for now: The Santa Fe Opera turns Rossini’s beloved classic into a dark, witty reflection of today’s anxieties, blending uproarious comedy with unsettling overtones — find out why it feels so unnervingly relevant.

Second Santa Fe Disability Pride: The second-ever parade brings advocates, families and community members together to raise awareness and celebrate accessibility and inclusion — find out what’s next.

From clicks to bouquets: After three years online, Oldies Flower Co. has opened a 600-square-foot shop near the Railyard, bringing Samantha Ebenhoeh’s custom arrangements to local customers — find out how this new chapter blooms.

Global artisans on display: Artisans from around the world filled Santa Fe’s Railyard Park at the 21st International Folk Art Market, drawing crowds to shop, browse decorative installations, and celebrate folk traditions — find out what captured everyone’s attention.

Santa Fe Studios for sale: The 65-acre film and TV soundstage campus in New Mexico, built in 2011 and home to Walker: Independence, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and more, has been listed with CBRE, tapping state tax incentives and vendor partnerships — find out why investors are circling.