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Happy Tuesday, Santa Fe. In today’s edition: Holiday wreath making, a farolito tree lighting and holiday market, the SFCC holiday arts & crafts fair, and more.
Let’s get to it — Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Artists reunite across mediums: NMSA’s Visual Arts Department presents Homecoming, an Alumni Invitational at the Thaw Gallery, featuring five alumni artists, running Jan. 9 to Feb. 27, 2026, with an opening reception Jan. 9 — get dates and artist lineup.
Co-curated by faculty artists: SFCC Visual Arts Gallery will open Our Home Gardens, featuring 12 New Mexico photographers, Jan. 22, 2026 with a 4 to 6 p.m. reception. The exhibit runs through Feb. 18 — get all the exhibition details.
Classes for all levels: Santa Fe Community College will offer a free 14-week ESL session Jan. 26 to May 7, with in-person classes, evening options at Sweeney Elementary, and free childcare for evening students — see how to register.
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.
Identity theft is up 25%: Last year, Americans lost $12.5 billion to ID theft & fraud, and the stories behind those numbers are brutal. My friend just told me his dad’s on his fourth replacement credit card. Other folks have woken up to empty bank accounts or their personal info dumped online after a breach. Aura catches these kinds of attacks early by monitoring for new accounts, weird money movements, leaked data, and other red flags so you’re alerted before things blow up — learn more about it here.
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🫶 We got your back
Seasonal artisan showcase: String of Lights turns 10 this year, and the holiday market returns Friday, Dec. 12 from 3 to 9 pm at the Santa Fe Railyard Pavilion. Expect 60+ local makers, plus food, drinks, and a photo booth. Bring your gift list and your camera. The vibes will be merry. Get all the details.
Plan your winter schedule: Mark your calendar: SFCC and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will close for winter break Dec. 20 through Jan. 4, including Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center. Campuses reopen Monday, Jan. 5 (fitness center at 6:30 a.m.). Spring 2026 registration is open now, with classes starting Tuesday, Jan. 20. Get closure and registration details.
Winter sippers, sorted: When the temps dip, warm up at The Beer Hall at HQ with Adobe Igloo, a winter warmer with cocoa-and-red-chile vibes (no heat). Or settle in with Chicken Killer barley wine, big and malty, perfect after errands or a bracing dog walk.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I decided to take Hers’ online quiz. They recommended a Biotin + Minoxidil green-apple gummy for regrowth and overall hair health. The whole thing was surprisingly easy: just verify who you are and a licensed provider signs off. Here’s the quiz if you want to check it out.
Makeup that actually works: My sister and I were talking the other day about how the makeup we used in our 20s… just doesn’t work now that we’re in our 30s and 40s. Laura Geller’s entire makeup line addresses this shift, with formulas that smooth, brighten, and actually stay put. If you’re in the same boat, their curated kits are worth a look.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
☀️ Prints with the Sun: The Next Level! Art of Cyanotypes @ Olive Rush Historic Artist Home & Garden | Tuesday (12/9) at 10:00am – Think you know your way around a printer? Try one powered by the sun. Learn next-level cyanotypes at the Olive Rush Historic Artist Home and Garden, make dreamy blue prints with botanicals, and leave with art, bragging rights, and maybe a new appreciation for sunscreen.
🗣️ Curator Talk: Sara Raza @ SITE Santa Fe | Tuesday (12/9) at 5:30pm – Whether you can tell your Fluxus from your futurists, or you like smart art talk, Dr. Sara Raza unpacks Punk Orientalism at SITE Santa Fe. Global perspective, rebellious ideas, and a crisp take on contemporary, from CCA Tashkent’s Artistic Director. Less small talk, more thought.
⛰️ Mountains on Stage @ Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe | Wednesday (12/10) at 7:00pm – If you’re craving big peaks without leaving your seat, this touring film festival brings the world’s best mountain-sport films to town. Expect jaw-dropping adventure, team feats, and vicarious Type II fun, all with popcorn, heated seats, and no crampons, ibuprofen, or altitude sickness.
🎀 Holiday Wreath Making @ Santa Fe Botanical Gardens | Friday (12/12) at 10:00am – Your front door called, it wants something festive. Head to the Santa Fe Botanical Garden for a hands-on wreath workshop with Christie Collins and Linda Churchill, fresh pine and juniper included. Materials are provided, registration is required, it smells amazing, members save a bit.
🎄 Farolito Tree Lighting & Holiday Market @ Bishop’s Lodge Ranch Resort and Spa | Friday (12/12) at 2:00pm – Santa Fe winter means one thing, farolitos and shopping you actually enjoy. Wander the holiday market for handcrafted treasures, then join the farolito tree lighting that glows with warmth, hope, and just enough nostalgia. Open to everyone, free entry, neighbors included.
This weekend
🛍️ SFCC Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Santa Fe Community College | Saturday (12/13) at 9:00am – Wander aisles packed with over 100 New Mexico artists showing off everything from pottery and jewelry to woodcarvings and handmade ornaments. It’s free to stroll, free to park, and full of one-of-a-kind finds perfect for last-minute gifting—or treating yourself, obviously.
🎨 Native American Portal Youth Winter Show and Sales @ New Mexico History Museum | Saturday (12/13) at 10:00am – Meet future faces of the Palace of the Governors Portal as youth ages 5 to 17 fill the museum lobby with pottery, textiles, and turquoise, coral, and silver jewelry. Part shopping, part civic pride. Chat with artists, support tradition, and finish your gift list.
💡 NMSA Visual Arts Department Student Art Fair – Illuminate (Day 3) @ NMSA | Saturday (12/13) at 10:00am – Shopping for gifts that are actually thoughtful? Swing by NMSA’s student art fair at the Thaw Gallery for affordable, take-it-with-you works by New Mexico youth, festive sips, and the warm glow of doing good. Half supports the artists, half fuels their classrooms.
🎶 Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble @ First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe | Saturday (12/13) at 3:00pm – The Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble is bringing the night sky indoors with a 45th-season program that nods to solstice, Chanukah, and a brisk musical ride. Expect radiant harmonies, woodwinds and piano, and acoustics that make spines tingle. Stargazing without frostbite, courage and joy included.
🎁 Holiday Vendor Event @ F.O.P. Santa Fe NM | Sunday (12/14) at 12:00pm – Shop local and mingle with makers at this festive vendor pop-up, where small businesses bring their best holiday goods. Interested in selling? Spots run $100 and include room for up to two six-foot tables—just reach out to Sin to lock yours in.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
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