Good morning, this is your Santa Fe Local Frequency for Sunday, December 7th, coming to you from the high desert with a mix of culture, news, and things to do around town today.
If you are looking to get outside the house, downtown is where a lot of the action is. Over at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, the Winter Spanish Market wraps up its weekend run, bringing together traditional Spanish colonial arts, from santos and retablos to tinwork, woodworking, and jewelry by artists from across New Mexico. It is one of those only in Santa Fe events that doubles as both a holiday shopping trip and a living history lesson in the citys Hispanic heritage, and it runs through today. Nearby, La Fonda on the Plaza is hosting a holiday art market, adding even more local creatives to the mix, so the Plaza area will be buzzing with shoppers, artists, and plenty of holiday lights.
Just a short drive away, the 4th Annual Galisteo Holiday Market continues at the Galisteo Community Center, open from 10 to 4. You will find regional makers, from fiber artists to potters, plus free coffee and cider to keep you warm as you browse. It is a nice way to get a taste of village life outside the city while still knocking out your gift list.
Back in town, the Railyard Artisan Market is set up at the Farmers Market Pavilion, offering everything from handmade jewelry and textiles to fine art. Paired with the Railyards galleries and cafes, it makes for an easy half day wandering, sipping coffee, and meeting the people behind the work you are buying.
If you want something hands on, the New Mexico History Museum is hosting a holiday card and ornament making community event starting at 10 this morning, a family friendly way to plug into local history while creating your own keepsakes.
As evening falls, the focus shifts back to the Plaza, where the 49th annual Las Posadas procession begins around 5:30. This candlelit reenactment of Mary and Josephs search for shelter winds through the Plaza with call and response songs, ending at the bandstand with carols and plenty of community spirit. It is one of Santa Fes most cherished seasonal traditions, and it transforms the heart of downtown into an illuminated, story filled gathering place.
Regionally, New Mexico Historic Sites are in full holiday mode, from winter art markets to upcoming farolito and luminaria nights, and the Bureau of Land Management is promoting budget friendly holiday access to public lands, reminding families that hiking, sledding, and stargazing remain some of the best free or low cost ways to celebrate this season together.
On the policy front, New Mexico leaders are continuing to respond to federal pressure over voter data requests, part of a broader national fight about election integrity and privacy, while at the state level, recent changes in energy leadership signal ongoing debates about how New Mexico will balance resource development, conservation, and climate goals in the years ahead. Those decisions will ripple into Santa Fe through utility rates, jobs, and how we steward the landscapes just beyond our city limits.
Finally, if you are planning to move around town, be aware that recent and upcoming film productions continue to bring temporary street closures to parts of Santa Fe. They may slow your drive a bit, but they also keep the local film economy humming, supporting everyone from crew members to caterers and small businesses.
Bundle up, enjoy the mix of art markets, hands on creativity, and candlelit tradition, and remember that every ticket, purchase, and walk on the Plaza today helps sustain the cultural fabric that makes Santa Fe feel like home.
This has been Santa Fe Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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