‘Only in Santa Fe’ book by Ana Pacheco preserves the history, culture and memories of a growing capital city

For Ana Pacheco, a longtime writer and historian, words cannot describe the appreciation she has for a city that raised her.   Like many of the locals, Pacheco says growing up in Santa Fe nourished her soul with knowledge, culture and a sense of community that is hard to find in other places.    …

Bill Jaeger discusses how the LOR Foundation is helping New Mexicans cut from SNAP benefits

When Congress passed the Big Beautiful Bill in 2025, SNAP benefits for millions of Americans happened to be a part of it. Reductions and new work requirements changed how the federal program would be implemented moving forward.   In New Mexico, a state where 21% of the population receives such ben…

Cheryl Alters Jamison’s new cookbooks share recipes from Plaza Café, Perini Ranch Steakhouse

Award-winning author, chef and food lover Cheryl Alters Jamison has published two new cookbooks that feature a Santa Fe landmark and a high-class Texas staple.   The books share some beloved recipes and stories from the Plaza Café and the Perini Ranch Steakhouse.   The café, owned by Leonardo Raz…

Santa Fe art exhibit puts Japanese American internment on display to remind us of history

A new art exhibition at Vladem Contemporary in Santa Fe is putting Japanese American internment on display to remind people of a dark and painful history.   Machiko Harada, a Santa Fe-based curator who was raised in Japan and moved to the U.S. in 2010, is the artist behind the exhibit, “Reclaiming…

On the cusp of 2026 midterms, ‘No Kings’ organizers urge people to vote and rally for democracy

On the heels of the highly anticipated 2026 midterm elections, local organizers from Indivisible Santa Fe, the group tied to the national “No Kings” political movement, are gearing up to rally for democracy once again but this time things will look a little different.    The event, which has occur…

'Beyond the Edge of the Known World': Jerry Ortiz y Pino on his new historical novel

New Mexico was the most remote of the Spanish provinces in 1812 when an assembly known as the Cortes de Cádiz was convened to create a constitution for the empire. Don Pedro Bautista Pino was elected to represent New Mexico at the assembly and faced a taxing journey to get there. Former New Mexico…

Deb Haaland on data centers, child welfare and supporting rural New Mexico

In front of a live audience at Sky Cinemas in Santa Fe, Democrat Deb Haaland shares her plan for New Mexico as she seeks to win the governor’s seat in the November election. Haaland, the former U.S. interior secretary and congresswoman, speaks with Santa Fe New Mexican Opinion page editor and “Con…

Gregg Hull on phasing out income tax, reversing New Mexico's population decline

In front of a live audience at Sky Cinemas in Santa Fe, Republican Gregg Hull shares his plan for New Mexico as he seeks to win the governor’s seat in the November election.  Hull, the former mayor of Rio Rancho, speaks with Santa Fe New Mexican Opinion page editor and “Conversations Different” ho…

New Mexico General Services secretary shares why she has revamped landscaping efforts at state buildings

Have you ever wondered who’s in charge of maintaining government buildings throughout New Mexico? That would be the General Services Department, currently led by Cabinet Secretary Anna Silva.  Silva, a native New Mexican and longtime state official, oversees a department with various responsibilit…

Rev. Andrew Black on why faith is helping preserve the Arctic and New Mexico from environmental catastrophe

As our planet continues to experience environmental changes that have brought extreme temperatures and unpredictable conditions, faith leaders are stepping up to offer diplomacy when outside groups seek to extract precious resources.   Rev. Andrew Black, associate pastor of First Presbyterian Chur…