Despite tariff and visa concerns, IFAM organizers are excited for 2026 market

International Folk Art Market returns July 9–12 at Railyard Park, bringing artisans from around the world to Santa Fe to showcase multicultural works.  The annual market has long served as a venue for folk artists to sell their products and for community members to experience cultures from outside…

10 years of Meow Wolf: Vince Kadlubek reflects on the company’s origin, massive success and future

From a small business office space on 2nd Street and Cerrillos Road to a refurbished bowling alley on Rufina Street, Meow Wolf’s success story is one marked by sacrifice, strength, vision and a little help from one of Santa Fe’s most famous residents — author George R.R. Martin.   The company cele…

Jaime Herrell and Matthew Cannella discuss Santa Fe’s Center for Contemporary Arts and its inaugural Fine Art Flea

The Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA) is a beloved institution that for nearly four decades has brought creators and enthusiasts together to celebrate art forms of all kinds.   Founded as a grassroots organization in 1979, CCA has evolved into a welcoming meeting place in Santa Fe for everyone to…

‘She the People’: The Zia Singers to honor American political women in concert

The Zia Singers return this week for a concert in Santa Fe honoring the legacy of women who have shaped American politics across administrations, movements and branches of government.   John Tiranno, artistic director of The Zia Singers, said the concert is titled “She the People” and will be a 12…

New ‘Bienvenidos’ magazine cruises Route 66, featuring people and places along the historic highway

A new edition of Bienvenidos magazine is now available, and this year’s theme pays homage to Route 66, the beloved highway that has connected travelers and towns near and far for a century.   To discuss the magazine’s release, Ashley M. Biggers, magazines editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican, joins …

A preview of the 2026 Santa Fe International Literary Festival with the event’s organizers

There’s a lot to love during this year’s Santa Fe International Literary Festival which takes place May 15-17 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.   Authors from around the country and of diverse literary backgrounds will descend on the City Different to engage in conversations around thei…

Santa Fe Hispano traditions: Learn about the Baile de Cascarones and La Sociedad Folklórica

Santa Fe is a place of rich cultural traditions that are honored each year because of people who care deeply about the city’s history and preservation. One group that is part of that mission is La Sociedad Folklórica, a nonprofit organization that has been around for 90 years.   First started in 1…

Rebecca Solnit: Trump and Republicans’ unpopularity is birthing a new beginning

The feeling of impending doom is an emotion that many Americans have felt since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025. Not knowing what’s next for the country as this administration carries out a high velocity of policy changes in such a short period of time has left some people’s spir…

Former U.S. diplomat Brian Naranjo speaks on U.S.-Venezuela conflicts ahead of Santa Fe talk

Political conflict between the United States and Venezuela has been an issue for quite some time but within the past year, tensions have been especially high.   What started off as U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean that were alleged to be transporting drugs transpired into a military operatio…

New Mexico PED secretary talks free summer reading program, child literacy gains

On the latest podcast episode of “Conversations Different,” host Inez Russell Gomez is joined by New Mexico Public Education Secretary Mariana Padilla.   Secretary Padilla joins the podcast to discuss the state’s free summer reading program and how it has correlated to literacy improvements among …