Good morning, this is your Santa Fe Local Frequency for Wednesday, December 24th. Merry Christmas Eve, Santa Fe, where the high desert magic is blending holiday glow with our unique cultural heartbeat, drawing families closer amid twinkling lights and timeless traditions.
Kick off your day with some festive cheer at the Santa Fe Holiday Tree and Train Display at First National Bank of Santa Fe starting at 9:30am, where kids and grown-ups alike can watch model trains chug around a sparkling tree, evoking that cozy nostalgia that makes our winters special. Head over to DeVargas Center at 10am for Chess at the Mall, a free drop-in game that turns shopping into strategic fun, perfect for sharpening minds before the big family feast. These spots remind us how Santa Fe weaves community into every holiday moment, keeping boredom at bay even on this quiet Eve.
Speaking of lights, New Mexicos glowing traditions are lighting up the season with luminarias, bonfires, and quirky parades from Elephant Butte to Old Mesilla, rooted in Pueblo dances, Hispanic processions, and stories like N. Scott Momadays first Christmas in Jemez Pueblo. Whip up Nanas bizcochitos or sip Desert Mountain Teas piñon-infused blends, available at La Fonda or the Santa Fe School of Cooking, to capture that high-desert warmth right at home, healing and grounding us through the hustle. Meanwhile, the Georgia OKeeffe Museum shines with Tewa Nangeh, where twelve Pueblo artists reclaim landscapes like Cerro Pedernal through Indigenous eyes, running through September 2026 and sparking real conversations about our shared history.
On the civic front, Mayor-elect Michael Garcia is gearing up smoothly, naming interim city leaders for manager, attorney, and clerk starting January 1st, while he brings fresh insights from Harvards First Hundred Days program to boost Santa Fes future stability. And kudos to the Aging Departments 2025 wins, from expanding New MexiCare statewide to serving 3.8 million senior meals, ensuring our elders thrive with dignity amid holiday gatherings.
Looking ahead, catch the classic Its a Wonderful Life at Center for Contemporary Arts Cinema today, a heartwarming reminder of communitys power, or gear up for Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland on Saturday at Buffalo Thunder, blending acrobatics and carols for family thrills. Skiers, note the dry but mild slopes with new terrain openings at local mountains despite slim storms. Note county offices close at noon, so wrap errands early.
This has been Santa Fe Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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