Santa Fe's New Leaders, Pride Celebrations, and a Currents Festival Kickoff

12/06/2025 3 min
Santa Fe's New Leaders, Pride Celebrations, and a Currents Festival Kickoff

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Good morning, this is your Santa Fe Local Frequency for Thursday, June 12, 2025. We hope you’re waking up to a bright and beautiful day in the City Different. Here’s what’s happening around Santa Fe and what you should know as you make your plans.Let’s start with city news. It’s an important time at City Hall as Mayor Alan Webber has officially announced he will not seek a third term, setting up an open race for the top job. That echoes a wider wave of change in local leadership as communities across Santa Fe focus on new ideas and priorities moving forward. Meanwhile, the Santa Fe Community College and the Education Center remain closed today in observance of Memorial Day’s continued commemorations, so double-check your plans if you need to access any services. Recent storms have had people digging out across the region, but Santa Fe seems to have weathered it well, with cleanup continuing and no major local interruptions reported.Community events are buzzing as we celebrate Pride Month in Santa Fe. The Public Library has a host of activities and resources shining a light on LGBTQ voices, and the city continues its commitment to inclusion with events and art installations throughout June. For those interested in local innovation, today brings a special meet-up focused on outdoor gear manufacturing in Santa Fe. It’s a spotlight on one of our city’s most dynamic industries and a chance for makers, entrepreneurs, and curious residents to get a behind-the-scenes look at how Santa Fe’s adventurous spirit fuels new business.Now for your daily dose of what’s happening and what to do. The 16th Annual Currents New Media Festival kicks off tomorrow over at El Museo Cultural in the Railyard Art District. Starting at 6 p.m., you’ll find ten days of groundbreaking art exploring the fusion of technology and creativity. This festival is a must for anyone interested in the future of art and interactive experiences.For film lovers, the Center for Contemporary Arts is celebrating Pride Month with a showcase of modern queer cinema. Love Lies Bleeding, an Albuquerque-filmed sensation, will be screening alongside Viet and Nam, a poignant love story set in the depths of a coal mine. Both films explore identity, resilience, and the search for belonging, perfect for a thoughtful night out as June unfolds.Don’t forget, Santa Fe’s event calendar is loaded with other options, from art exhibitions, theater performances, and live music to outdoor festivals and family-friendly gatherings. Whether you want to celebrate culture, connect with neighbors, or just enjoy a night on the town, there’s something for everyone.That’s your update for today. This has been Santa Fe Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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