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It’s Friday, Santa Fe! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: First Friday Art Walk, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and new path for spintronics + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

Behind the home health scores: Santa Fe’s Professional Home Health Care was awarded a 4 of 5 rating by U.S. News for care quality and patient satisfaction, and has been Medicare-certified since 1993 — see how the ratings work.

Permanent funding faces courtroom test: New Mexico lawmakers kept pet food fee to fund spay and neuter surgeries, with $1 million awarded to 28 groups and $4 million left, though a judge could change it — see why it could change.

New path for spintronics: Los Alamos scientists used visible light to paint patterns onto a chiral antiferromagnet, showing they can steer its domains and hinting at future ultrafast data storage in New Mexico — read the full story.

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 they’re 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.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Create O’Keeffe-inspired oil painting with Laura T
• Celebrate women artists at Creative Spirits
• Join Santa Fe’s vibrant color run
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Plant-powered comfort, no fuss: BODY Cafe serves a 100% plant-based lineup, from green chile stew and hearty salads to a legit black bean burger and house-baked sweets, made with local, organic ingredients. Perfect for those “I want something nourishing, quick, and actually tasty” moments.

Treasure hunt, upgraded: If your shelves crave history with New Mexico swagger, Stephen’s A Consignment Gallery rolls out antiques, art, and estate finds, refreshed daily. Pop in this week and you might stumble on the perfect piece… the kind that makes you wonder how you ever lived without it.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🖼 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.

🎨 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.

🍺 Pints for Patients @ Back Road Pizza | Saturday (3/7) at 4:00 PM – Pouring beers and serving specialty pies, with 2nd St Brewing and Ex Novo pitching in, 100% of proceeds benefit Comunidad de Colores, a free clinic for uninsured neighbors. Meet board members, eat in or grab pies to go, finally, a co-pay you actually enjoy.

🎨 Paint Night Out: “Paint Your Guardian Angel” @ Artful Soul: Creative Experiences, Santa Fe | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Whether your last painting was a fridge classic or you secretly hoard acrylics, exhale at Artful Soul with Santa Fe artists Mickey Bond and Laura Tarnoff. Sip wine, nibble snacks, and paint your guardian angel in a 12-person class, no experience needed, all materials included.

🥂 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.

🌱 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.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 Clark Libbey @ Beer Creek Brewing Co. – 5:00 PM
• 3/6 New Mexico Wine Train @ Santa Fe Depot – 5:30 PM
• 3/6 52nd Elemental Concert: Lithium @ San Miguel Chapel – 6:30 PM
• 3/6 Pink Freud @ Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Preservation Hall Jazz Band @ Lensic Performing Arts Center – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners @ Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino – 8:00 PM
• 3/8 Swing Soleil @ Second Street Brewery – 1:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Santa Fe report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 48°F – Low: 26°F – Precip: 11%

Sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 10 to 20 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 54°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

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