Community Calendar

Santa Fe Community College’s Library and Creative Writing program present the free online Fall 2026 Writing Generation (Wri-Gen) Series beginning Sept. 23 led by esteemed writers. Each writer will present a reading, followed the next week by a creative (generative writing) session. Participants may register for the readings only or for both the readings and the generative writing sessions. The creative sessions will offer an opportunity to explore ideas together through guided activities led by the presenting writers. No writing experience is necessary.

Register just once for the entire semester at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WriGenFall2026. The sessions begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and will feature writers Jeremy Mata Kinter (Sept. 23 reading; Sept. 30 creative session), Rebecca Reuter Puerto (Oct. 21 reading; Oct. 28 creative session), and Deborah Jackson Taffa (Nov. 11 reading; Nov. 18 creative session).

Participants will have an opportunity to share their work during the final Zoom session on Dec. 2. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email the morning of each event.

Jeremy Mata Kinter

6 p.m. Sept. 23 reading
6 p.m. Sept. 30 creative session
Bio: Jeremy Mata Kinter is a dimestore cowboy, regional Southwestern screenwriter, and author based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Originally born in Silver City, he grew up on a ranch in Mimbres. His creative nonfiction piece “Shitkicker” has been published in The Blue Mesa Review as well as his essay “The Acute Nature of Chapsticks, Pens, and Lighters in Half and One.” He also published his short story “Fox Teeth and the Plum” (A 20th Century Chicano Parody of The Devil and Daniel Webster) in El Portal. His screenplay “Blockhead” has been purchased by District Studios. He graduated with an English Literature and Southwestern History Degree from Western New Mexico University. He has edited and written for several New Mexican publications including pyragraph.com.

For Immediate Release
Contact: promo@vglibrary.org, (505) 466-READ (7323)

What Makes Santa Fe The City Different? A Presentation by Dr. John Self, Author of “A Santa Fe Compendium”

Travel + Leisure magazine named Santa Fe Best City of the Year for good reason! Join Dr. John Self, author of “A Santa Fe Compendium,” 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Vista Grande Public Library, in Eldorado, for an entertaining presentation exploring the people, places, stories and curiosities that have made Santa Fe The City Different.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/all-about-santa-fe-the-city-different. Tickets are also available at the library.
Space is limited to 50.
All proceeds benefit the library.

Packed with surprising facts, historical insights, humor and fascinating characters, this talk is perfect for the curious—whether you’ve lived here 60 years or are only passing through. You’ll leave with new stories to tell and a deeper appreciation for the capital of New Mexico, one of the most distinctive cities in the world. Dr. Self will share photos, little-known facts, and memorable stories to offer a fresh perspective on a city many think they already know.

BUY YOUR TICKET ONLINE AT https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/all-about-santa-fe-the-city-different

What Makes Santa Fe The City Different? Join us for a Presentation by Dr. John Self, Author of “A Santa Fe Compendium”

Travel + Leisure magazine named Santa Fe Best City of the Year for good reason! Join Dr. John Self, author of “A Santa Fe Compendium,” 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Vista Grande Public Library, in Eldorado, for an entertaining presentation exploring the people, places, stories and curiosities that have made Santa Fe The City Different.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here. Tickets are also available at the library.
Space is limited to 50.
All proceeds benefit the library.

Packed with surprising facts, historical insights, humor and fascinating characters, this talk is perfect for the curious—whether you’ve lived here 60 years or are only passing through. You’ll leave with new stories to tell and a deeper appreciation for the capital of New Mexico, one of the most distinctive cities in the world. Dr. Self will share photos, little-known facts, and memorable stories to offer a fresh perspective on a city many think they already know.

BUY YOUR TICKET ONLINE AT https://www.vglibrary.org/events-1/what-makes-santa-fe-the-city-different

Are you a dog lover? Then please join us for an evening with renowned evolutionary anthropologists Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods, authors of the New York Times bestseller The Genius of Dogs. Their groundbreaking research at Duke University reveals that dogs have a unique gift for getting along with people—one that has shaped their evolution and allowed them to build extraordinary relationships with humans. Joining Hare and Woods in conversation will be the legendary author David Quammen, who The New York Times has called “our greatest living chronicler of the natural world.”  Together they will discuss new insights into dogs’ cognitive abilities, their deep feelings for the humans in their lives, and how we might better understand and care for these beloved canine companions. 

Celebrate Bold Optimism during the Women's Leadership Luncheon & Summit returns with a bold full-day conference. Featuring inspiring keynotes, insightful breakout sessions, and valuable networking, this event is an unparalleled opportunity for entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, and changemakers to learn and connect directly with Women Leaders from throughout New Mexico and beyond.

Whether you're scaling a business, driving change in your community, or just looking for your next spark—this event is your space to grow, lead, and belong.

Libros of Enchantment: The 2026 SouthWest Writers Book Fiesta is a first-ever book fair from SouthWest Writers uniting readers and authors. Readers may meet local authors, buy their books, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how a book comes to life. Authors may meet readers and other authors, sell their books, and learn more about their craft. The keynote speaker is local author and Tony Hillerman biographer James McGrath Morris. Panel discussions featuring other local authors will look at the genres of science fiction/fantasy, romance, crime/true crime, paranormal/horror, poetry, and memoir/biography.
Author tables in the bookstore are still available, as are sponsorship and supporter opportunities. Current sponsors are Silverleaf Farm & Farm Stand in Corrales, freelance artist Rebeccah Swanson, The Music of Creation by Paul J. Knight and Chris Allen, and the Author’s Guild.
SWW is a 40-plus year-old regional nonprofit organization for published and aspiring authors and has more than 400 members from across New Mexico and the southwest.

On 1 December 2026 the LOOKS campaign opens with a free online meeting, 18:00 to 20:00 CET (10:00 to 12:00 Mountain Time). There is no ticket and no registration.

LOOKS treats appearance as a subject worth examining rather than a market to be served. Roughly a third of the visual material is animation and mixed technique, combining 3D and 2D work with drawing, painting and sculptural styles - not as decoration, but because it is the only way to show the slow internal processes that shape a face across years.

The factual foundation of the project is oral health: the mouth, the smile and the way a face is built around them.

The opening meeting presents the project, its educational mission and the material it makes public. The campaign includes a feature documentary and an online series, alongside a free educational section written for readers with no medical training.

Produced by Pawel Lipka, whose earlier work includes animation for The Garfield Show and visual effects for the feature film Suicide Room. https://looksphilosophy.com/education