Evan Chandler

Evan Chandler

Evan Chandler is an Indianapolis native and a recent college graduate from Ball State University. They joined the SFR staff in July 2023 to cover local government, housing, public safety and the city's Southside. Evan speaks English and Spanish. In their spare time, Evan is an avid fan of RuPaul's Drag Race and a music lover.

Now We’re Cooking

Meet five Santa Fe chefs who can dish it out

By Alex De Vore, Evan Chandler, Mo Charnot and Adam Ferguson●

Gov. Lujan Grisham Outlines Session Priorities

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham lists behavioral health, pedestrian safety and more as focuses for July’s New Mexico Legislature callback

By Evan Chandler●

Safety and Censorship

ACLU New Mexico says proposed city median bill isn’t constitutional

By Evan Chandler●

Roundhouse Rematch

Lawmakers, advocates forecast a focus on public safety beyond gun control in special session

By Evan Chandler●

One Man’s Trash

Artist Adam Horowitz takes on the waste industrial complex (again)

By Evan Chandler●

Former “Rust” Armorer Receives Maximum Sentence

Former "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will serve maximum 18 months for involuntary manslaughter

By Evan Chandler●

Going for the Gold

Local professional futsal team heads to championship game

By Evan Chandler●

SFR Picks—Week of April 10

Art from IAIA seniors, stories from the AIDS crisis and a Beyonce dance party

By Alex De Vore, Evan Chandler and Mo Charnot●

Housing Hold

Bids for affordable housing at Midtown site face one-year delay

By Evan Chandler●

3 Questions

3 Questions with with STEM Educator and NASA Ambassador Asis Gonzalez

By Evan Chandler●

Massive Mews

Local animal organizations see influx of kittens as spring begins

By Evan Chandler●

SFR Picks-Week of April 3

Four Star Tattoo celebrates its 25th anniversary, star-filled poetry and more

By Alex De Vore, Evan Chandler and Mo Charnot●

Oil Stop

As environmentalists seek moratorium on new oil and gas extraction, judge allows business groups standing in lawsuit

By Evan Chandler●

Judge Denies Motion for New Trial and Release of “Rust” Former Armorer

A sentencing hearing is set for April 15

By Evan Chandler●

Kicking into Gear

After a bumpy ride, City Council prepares to vote on bicycle infrastructure proposal

By Evan Chandler●

3 Questions With Artist/Writer Scott Christopher

Athlete turned author’s new book swings for the fences

By Evan Chandler●

Parking Lot Pallets

Residents and project partners peek at the new Safe Outdoor Spaces program site

By Evan Chandler●

On the Road to Recovery

Community Shelter launches mobile services

By Evan Chandler●

Cue the Lights

Phase two of Santa Fe’s streetlight conversion starts this summer

By Evan Chandler●

“Rust” Armorer Seeks New Trial

Defense attorneys ask for Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s release and a new trial

By Evan Chandler●