M'tucci's & Santa Fe Brewing Fundraiser

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“At M’tucci’s, we believe so strongly in community.  We also believe live music & the arts brings communities together.  We couldn’t imagine a better way to help the recovery of Ruidoso than supporting the artists that make that possible.  100% of our Santa Fe Brewing beer sales for the month of August will go to those musicians who lost their homes in the fires.  Please join us in supporting such an incredible group of artists who help make Ruidoso such a special place in New Mexico,” said M’tucci’s President & Co-Founder John Haas.

Evan Wrons from Santa Fe Brewing added, “"At Santa Fe Brewing Company, supporting our fellow New Mexicans is a core value. We are honored to collaborate with M’tucci’s in providing aid to those impacted by the recent disasters in Ruidoso. While we understand that we cannot undo the damage, we believe that with the continued support of our community, we can collectively make a meaningful difference.”

I remember back in the early 1990s, when the craft brewing movement was gaining steam, seeing bottles of Santa Fe Pale Ale on the shelves. The distinctive bottle with the small, triangular label contained pretty tasty beer. It was hard to find in Colorado, but it was worth the effort. So, I have been a fan of Santa Fe beers for more than 30 years!

From the Santa Fe Brewing website: “Way back before there was such a thing as “craft beer” there was craft beer. In New Mexico of all places. It was then, in 1988, that a cowboy named Mike Levis who had a passion for home brewing and a desire for something better, brewed the first batch of Santa Fe Pale Ale (still brewed today). A few macro-loving people with poor taste thought it was crap. But enough people liked it that he and his partners upgraded and purchased some old brewing equipment from the Boulder Brewing Company. They continued experimenting, and were soon making a porter and Santa Fe Nut Brown Ale (also still brewed today).”

Today, Santa Fe produces almost 40,000 barrels a year. They continue to grow and are launching new, high-quality and highly drinkable beers all the time like 7K IPA, currently the number one selling craft beer in New Mexico, and Social Hour, one of the fastest growing brands in our state.

Why is there a M’tucci’s connection to Ruidoso? About a year ago, John Haas heard two very talented musicians performing in Ruidoso.

“To me, one of the most exciting things about being a business owner is making discoveries during your travels and introducing those discoveries to your business and community. I walked by Noisy Water Winery and heard Delaney & Valorie playing on the back patio, so I stopped in for a glass of wine and ended up staying for the last 60-90 minutes of their set.”

“I thought she had an amazing sound and a fantastic vibe for our restaurants, and I wanted to share it. We spoke for a few minutes and she said she would be interested in playing in the ABQ area again.”

Delaney and Valorie performed during our 10th Anniversary month in 2023 and again last month for our anniversary dinner at Old Town Farm.

When we spoke with Delaney on the phone she said that the fires and the floods have had a devastating effect on the town in general, and on their lives in particular.

“I was born and raised in Ruidoso, so I have a strong connection to this town,” she said.

She and Valorie were out of town when the fire evacuation orders went out, so there was no time for anyone to go to their house. They lost everything, musical equipment included.

“It’s been so rough (to endure), but the help and support has been so inspiring and amazing,” she said. “I have had two guitars donated anonymously, one from someone in Santa Fe and another one from someone in Durango.”

They continue to perform at the few places not affected by the fires and floods in Ruidoso, in addition to gigs in Roswell, Cloudcroft and Durango.

They will definitely make an appearance at M’tucci’s in the fall. Watch this space for dates.

Some of the Santa Fe beers you will find at M’tucci’s in August

7K IPA: A dry, West Coast-ish style IPA with notes of grapefruit, citrus and tropical flavors. 7.0%ABV and 70 IBU. At M’tucci’s Italian and M’tucci’s Bar Roma.

Social Hour: A strong, wit-inspired ale with tropical fruit. 7.0%ABV and 15 IBU. At M’tucci’s Italian and M’tucci’s Twenty-Five

Slightly Social: A lighter, hazy wheat beer with orange. 5.6%ABV and 15 IBU. At M’tucci’s Moderno.

Nut Brown: A mild, easy-drinking English-style brown does have a slightly sweet, nutty flavor from the malts. 5.2%ABV and 35 IBU. On tap at M’tucci’s Twenty-Five, M’tucci’s Moderno and M’tucci’s Bar Roma.

Santa Fhazy IPA: An easy-drinking Hazy IPA with hints of citrus and berry. 6.2%ABV and 40 IBU. At M’tucci’s Bar Roma

Oktoberfest: A Marzen-style beer that delivers the crisp maltiness of Munich malts with the delicious notes of Bavarian hops — giving it a clean finish and a perfect flavor for the end of summer. 6.0%ABV and 38 IBU. At M’tucci’s Moderno.

Join us for one or two today!

Weekend Specials

M’tucci’s Italian

Lobster & Beef Ravioli - Beef Tips, Shallots, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions, Thyme Cream Sauce, Goat Cheese Crème $29

24 oz. Porterhouse - Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Lemon, Balsamic Reduction $43

Pan-Seared California Halibut - Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Grilled Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $31

Red Wine/Porcini Braised Sackett Farms Pork Collar - Local NM Porcini, Roasted Leeks, Spinach, Creamy Risotto, Porcini Braising Sauce $29

Weekend Cocktail

Campo Columbia - Mi Campo Tequila, M’tucci’s Blackberry Shrub, Espresso, Cinnamon Simple Syrup


M’tucci’s Moderno

14 oz. NY Strip - Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini, Italian Salsa Verde $37

Pan-Seared Asian Sea Bass - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccolini, Roasted Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce, Prosciutto Powder $33

Pan-Seared Salmon - Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, M’tucci’s Bacon and Grilled Corn Brodo $26

Weekend Cocktail

Dulce in Italy - Crown Royal Vanilla, Brown Sugar, Fresh Lemon Juice, Egg White

M’tucci’s Twenty-Five

Italian Herbed Chicken and Tortellini - Italian Herb Marinated Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, Alfredo Sauce, Pecorino, Lemon $21

Pan-Seared Swordfish - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Zucchini, Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $33

24 oz. Porterhouse - Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Creamy Horseradish Remoulade $43

Weekend Cocktail

Don’t Think Twice - Tito’s Vodka, Liquid Alchemist Passionfruit, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Muddled Basil Leaves

M’tucci’s Bar Roma

Artichokes Ravioli - Braised Chicken, Red Wine Macerated Golden Raisins, Caramelized Onions, Fresh Herbs, Sherry Cream Sauce, House Made Artichoke Ravioli $21

Pan-Seared Bronzino - Garlic Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Braised Arugula with Garlic, Seared Stem-on Artichokes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $36

Weekend Cocktail

Quake on the Bayou - Hennessy Cognac, Amaretto, Absinthe Spritz, Lemon Bitters

Live Music for August

M’tucci’s Bar Roma - 6:30pm Wednesday & Noon Sunday         

8/4 Justin Nuñez 

8/7 RJ Perez 

8/11 Nathan Fox 

8/14 Robb Janov 

8/18 Johnny Lloyd 

8/21 Shane Wallin 

8/25 RJ Perez 

8/28 Eryn Bent 

M’tucci’s Moderno - 6:30 Thursday & 7:30 Friday       

8/2 Gilbert Uribe 

8/8 Shane Wallin 

8/9 Cali Shaw

8/15 Justin Nuñez 

8/16 Melissa Rios 

8/22 Nathan Fox

8/23 RJ Perez 

8/29 Robb Janov 

8/30 Myles Chavez  

M’tucci’s Twenty-Five - 6:30 Thursday & 7:30 Friday        

8/2Melissa Rios 

8/8 Robb Janov 

8/9 Javier Ortega 

8/15 Maiya Dominguez 

8/16 Eryn Bent

8/22 Shane Wallin 

8/23 Myles Chavez 

8/29 Justin Nuñez 

8/30 Chessa Peak 

Thanks for reading. See you next Friday. Ciao!