Good morning, this is your Santa Fe Local Frequency for Monday, February 23rd. Start your week with a buzz of local energy as our city digs into some heavy headlines and rolls out fun ways to shake off the winter chill.
Big news from the state capitol: New Mexico lawmakers just launched a powerful truth commission to probe Jeffrey Epsteins old Zorro Ranch, just 35 miles south of us here in Santa Fe. Chaired by our own Rep. Andrea Romero, this bipartisan team of four, including a retired FBI agent, has subpoena power and over 2 million in funding to uncover if sex trafficking happened on that sprawling desert property Epstein bought back in 1993, and why local authorities might have turned a blind eye after his 2008 guilty plea. Survivors have come forward saying abuse extended here, and current owners promise full cooperation with investigators. Its a stark reminder of shadows in our backyard, pushing for accountability that could reshape trust in our institutions and protect future generations[1].
That ranch probe ties right into heated pushback yesterday at UNM, where over 100 voices slammed Blackstones proposed 11.5 billion buyout of PNM, our main power provider. Speakers linked Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman to Epstein via old party invites and railed against their AI data center investments guzzling water and resources, fearing higher bills and grid risks for us locals. Despite promises of 175 million in customer savings and lower rates, critics say it funnels our money to Wall Street elites, not reliable power for hospitals or homes. The PRC hearing underscores how corporate deals hit our wallets and environment, with no yes votes from the crowd[4][5].
But hey, lets lighten up with todays lineup of adventures keeping Santa Fe vibrant. Kick off at 1pm with the Amazing Scavenger Hunt from the State Visitor Center, hunting clues through our historic streets for prizes and stories[4]. Then hop on the New Mexico Wine Train at 12:30 from Santa Fe Depot for sips amid scenic views, or catch the Fly Fishing Film Festival at 1pm at Sky Cinemas, celebrating outdoor thrills[6]. Evening vibes include Southwest Seminars with Tom Chavez at 5:30 at Wise Fool New Mexico, Chess at the Movies at 6pm at Hotel Santa Fe, and Karaoke with Crash rocking the night[2]. Families, snag tickets for Brooklyn Rider string quartet or The Okee Dokee Brothers kids show at 3pm at The Lensic[8]. Dive deeper into art at CCA Santa Fe with fresh films like family dramas and retrospectives, or explore Meow Wolfs House of Eternal Return anytime[7][10].
These events connect us, sparking conversations from tough truths to joyful escapes that make our community thrive.
This has been Santa Fe Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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