New Public Utilities Director Hired

City Manager John Blair has selected John Dupuis for the role of Public Utilities Department Director. Dupuis most recently served as the Utilities Director for Santa Fe County, a role he held for over five years. He has experience in water management and served as the Upper Chama Water Master for NM Office of the State Engineer, and has also worked in water treatment, purification, and groundwater and wastewater system design and engineering over the course of his career.

Dupuis will start in the new position on Monday, March 6, 2023.

Join Team Santa Fe!

We're hiring for a variety of positions! Tomorrow, you can swing by GCCC for a rapid hire event for seasonal positions with our Parks and Open Space Division, or, full-time openings in the Complete Streets Division.

On Monday, Human Resources and Recreation staff will be at St. Michaels High School to fill positions to support our summer youth programs (event open to St. Michael's High students only for security).

You can also always visit our online job portal to view and apply for all open positions with Team Santa Fe!

Experienced Officer Joins SFPD

On Thursday morning, new Senior Police Officer Corey White took his oath of office, was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Virginia Vigil, and received his badge from Santa Fe Police Department Chief Paul Joye. Elected officials, senior staff, and representatives from the Police Training and Recruitment Unit took part in the ceremony. Congratulations and welcome to Officer White!

Work Along Arroyo Mascaras

The Public Works Department is thinning invasive plant species, primarily Trees of Heaven and Siberian elm trees, from the Arroyo Mascaras near Rosario Boulevard. Felling of larger hazard trees and upper terrace work with bucket trucks will take place on February 14 and 15, 2023, and may affect traffic in the area. The City manages vegetation in the arroyos to ensure the space is safe and open for recreation and to protect and improve local ecosystems! Learn more.

Children & Youth Funding

The City and the Children and Youth Commission (CYC) have released a request for application for funds to support Santa Fe organizations serving children and youth from birth to 21 years old. This year’s CYC funding is estimated to be $1,000,000, and must go towards the delivery of safety net and/or navigation services. Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend a virtual training session on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. Click for details and deadlines!

Teen Night Next Friday at GCCC

Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to another Teen Night at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023! Admission is FREE for teens. Attendees can participate in Cupid's Competitions to show off their basketball and volleyball skills for gift card prizes, and free pizza and an ice cream sundae bar will also be available. Click here to learn more – and spread the word!

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