In this year’s Bar & Nightlife Guide, SFR took the opportunity to highlight the stars of Santa Fe’s bar scene.

Earlier this month, SFR unveiled its first-ever Local Beer Championship.

Nanci Bushrow, co-host of Showcase Karaoke, paces in front of the packed lounge in a western button-up shirt, sternly shaking her permed, blonde head like a teacher scolding an uncooperative class.

It’s a shame to hide from the fresh mountain air, sweet scent of lilacs and green oases of mountain aspens and river-lining cottonwoods.

Though happy hours are popular at well-known Santa Fe destinations like the Cowgirl, many of the city’s best end-of-the-workday deals remain well-kept secrets.

Smokers are modern-day lepers.

Summer’s on the way, and with it the opportunity to indulge in libations that, like my preference in men, are strong yet fruity and ideally toting a parasol.

Karaoke all week.

While I tend to consider my own Manhattan recipe pretty fantastic, several local bars present a stiff challenge to its dominance.

Don’t believe the hype: It is not impossible to find food in Santa Fe after 9 pm.