Indigenous youth hoop dance, dog days of summer, 20 easy native plants you can grow, and more. 
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 the news
Local happenings: Santa Fe hosts a symposium on long COVID diagnostics and treatments, showcases Indigenous youth hoop dance creativity, and demonstrates forest recovery through controlled burns — catch up here.
State-level stories: New guidance on classroom AI, Goodwill’s 20th New Mexico location, and the Rabbit Mountain Loop through Valles Caldera — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Stroll South Side trails from library
- Explore higher education at a crossroads
- Discover Zuni art in Keith Edaakie’s studio
- Unearth Santa Fe’s hidden burial histories
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Your furry best friend deserves a little luxury. Check out these pet stores in Santa Fe for gourmet treats and toys that’ll have them rolling with excitement.
Adventure: Think you’ve seen every roadside oddity? UFO museums, giant concrete pistachios and a recycled roadrunner await. Plan your next detour with these quirky pit stops.
Tips: Going solo after 50? No sweat. These safety hacks will have you packing your bag with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, Santa Fe Playhouse brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🐕 Dog Days of Summer: The Hounds of El Delirio @ School for Advanced Research | Tuesday (8/5) at 9:00am – Grab your leash and hit SAR’s shady lawns for a cool-morning stroll, then soak up the saga of Irish Wolfhounds turned WWII recruits and two sisters who made kennel life historic. Free cold drinks, belly rubs encouraged, zero fluff.
🎭 Char de Vazquez: The Someday Show@ Edition ONE Gallery | Wednesday (8/6) at 5:00pm – Head to Edition ONE Gallery, where Char de Vazquez—our leatherwear queen turned collage maestro—stitches decades of high fashion and memory into eye-catching narratives. It’s part art history, part time machine, and will make you wonder why you ever tossed that old Vogue issue.
🎶 Thee Sinseers & The Altons @ Santa Fe Plaza | Thursday (8/7) at 6:00pm – Bring a blanket, ditch the cocktails, and settle into the Plaza for a free dose of So-Cal soul. Two powerhouse bands, full brass, sweet harmonies, and Latin flair that’ll have even the most dedicated sitters tapping their toes.
🎨 Elizabeth Chiles | Stardust Dialogues: Exhibition Opening @ Historic Santa Fe Foundation | Friday (8/8) at 5:00pm – Kick off August with a kaleidoscopic journey at El Zaguán as Chiles’ floral collages tease out the unseen energy in every petal. Join the artist for cocktails and conversation where layers of linen and light transport you to the crossroads of time, perception, and eco-spirituality. The exhibition runs through August 30th—so pop in anytime to soak up some nature-meets-digital magic.
🌵 High Desert Oasis @ Thornwood Gallery | Friday (8/8) at 5:00pm – Grab your canvas tote and wander into Thornwood’s opening reception for High Desert Oasis, where local artists flirt with H2O in ways that’ll make you see sun-baked vistas as a splash zone. It’s the summer show trilogy’s grand finale, no RSVP required.
This weekend
🌱 20 Easy Native Plants You Can Grow @ Santa Fe Botanical Gardens | Saturday (8/9) at 9:00am – Think native New Mexico plants are high-maintenance drama queens? Meet the Botanical Garden’s horticulture director for an easygoing garden stroll to scope out perennials and annuals that thrive with minimal fuss, pick up a no-nonsense plant list, and stick around for a quick planting demo.
🧶 35th Annual Navajo Rug Auction @ Palace of the Governors Courtyard | Saturday (8/9) at 9:00am – Nothing says “we’ve lived here forever” like snagging a handwoven Navajo rug at the Palace of the Governors courtyard auction. Bid on Indigenous craft, cheer on your neighbor, and help fuel our state museums, all without a touch of snootiness.
💪 Singles Self-Defense Class @ Santa Fe Community College | Saturday (8/9) at 9:00am – Think your weekend plans are getting predictable? Head to SFCC’s aerobics room for a singles self-defense class, $30 gets you three hours of strikes, escapes, and predator-prevention tips. Build confidence, break a sweat, and maybe trade numbers learning to throw a punch.
🎨 Rufina Block Party @ Paseo Pottery | Saturday (8/9) at 2:00pm – Whether you’re here for the pottery homage or the craft beer, this Rufina Block Party throws an art-and-music shindig in the heart of town. Expect hands-on clay sessions, Meow Wolf vibes, Tumbleroot pints, roaming local vendors, and enough creativity to keep you chatting all night.
🎼 Musical Expressions of Love @ Congregation Beit Tikva | Sunday (8/10) at 3:00pm – Think Vegas, without the traffic, and with a whole lot more love songs. Our beloved locals, Lynda Hope Dresher, Alicia Solomon, Melissa Riedel, Javier Ortiz, and Elisheva Herrera, belt Broadway favorites while David Geist handles piano duty. Who needs Cirque du Soleil anyway?
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/5 Shai Wosner Recital @ St. Francis Auditorium – 12 pm
- 8/6 Escher String Quartet @ St. Francis Auditorium – 12 pm
- 8/6 Mozart & Dohnányi @ St. Francis Auditorium – 6 pm
- 8/7 Colin Currie Recital @ St. Francis Auditorium – 12 pm
- 8/7 Bill Hearne Happy Hour @ Cowgirl – 4 pm
- 8/7 Frank Fruehan @ Beer Creek Brewing – 5 pm
- 8/7 Thee Sinseers and more @ Santa Fe Plaza – 6 pm
- 8/7 DJ Optamystik @ Cowgirl – 7 pm
- 8/7 Yelawolf @ The Bridge Santa Fe Brewing – 7:30 pm
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Perched above town in the gated Ponderosa Ridge community, this double adobe stunner flaunts west-facing views of the Jemez Mountains and a backyard that gazes straight up at Atalaya. The main house, designed by Michael Bauer and crafted by Doug McDowell, pairs classic puebloan vibes—think chunky vigas, carved wood doors, and antique pine floors—with the kind of square footage that never cramps your style.
A two-bedroom casita, a flex studio space, and a pool dial up the fun, while direct access to Atalaya and St. John’s trails makes every day an adventure. Recent upgrades include a new TPO roof, fresh stucco, and heat pump minisplits.
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