Highlights from the Week of April 26, 2021
There's a lot going on in the City Different!
Born to Ride: Bike Month
Now that we're coming out of quarantine and hibernation, and the weather appears to be cooperating nicely, what better time to get on a bicycle and explore Santa Fe’s bikeways and trails? May is National Bike Month, a time to showcase the many benefits of bicycling and encourage more folks to giving biking a try. Under the leadership of the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization, a group of local businesses, non-profits, government agencies, and proud bicyclists have put together some fun activities to celebrate Bike Month.
 
Wednesday, May 5, is Bike to School Day when you can celebrate the joy of active commuting while building community and school spirit. Speaking of biking to school, did you know the City of Santa Fe launched a Safe Routes to School Program? This program will help teachers and students walk or bike to school safely.
 
During Bike Month, local businesses are offering discounts if you ride your bike. You can join an evening social ride or volunteer to help get bikes to kids. You can even borrow a bike for the day for free with a new program at the Ft. Marcy Recreation Complex. Find a list of all the events for Santa Fe Bike Month at https://santafebikemonth.com. We’ll see you on the trails!
MAYOR'S NOTE:
New Budget,
New Day for Santa Fe
By Mayor Alan Webber

I'm personally thrilled that the Governing Body unanimously adopted the FY22 budget this week. It restores and increases spending in areas that suffered cuts. It responds to pressing needs for immediate investments. And it lays a foundation for the strategic and sustainable evolution of Santa Fe in ways that retain its unique character and sense of place.
 
The past year will go down in history as one of Santa Fe's most challenging. The losses and sacrifices that members of our community suffered can never be forgotten. But we’ve gotten through it as a community. We stay together and stand together—like a family—and now the end of the pandemic is in sight. This budget plan tells the story of a City that now has the resources and the know-how to build back better. We now begin the exciting work of restoring and reopening our beloved city.
Laptops & Hotspots
The library has purchased laptops and hotspots to expand access to technology and the internet. The Tech Connect program will make laptops and hotspots available to check out for free to SFPL cardholders 18 and older. The program will launch on Tuesday, May 4. This just in: The Fort Marcy Ballfield is now equipped with free WiFi; log in with the password "AlltogetherSantafe."
Rental Assistance Program Seeks Clients in Need
The New Mexico Department of Finance Administration has $170 million available through the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help prevent evictions for those who've been unable to pay rent and utilities due to the pandemic. Renters can apply directly, and the agency is seeking nonprofit partners to help those in need apply.
Don't Let Dogs Die
in Hot Cars
This morning outside of City Hall, Ali MacGraw joined Parking Division Director Noel Correia and Councilors Signe Lindell and Carol Romero-Wirth in launching the "Dogs Die in Hot Cars" campaign. You'll be seeing stickers on parking meters and signs above pay stations around town, a project spearheaded by the NM Street Homeless Animal Project.
Seasonal Watering Rules Go Into Effect Tomorrow
From May 1 to October 31, no outdoor watering is allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Watering during the cooler times of the day is water-wise and better for your plants. It is recommended to limit watering to three days a week, and one of those days should be on the weekend. Learn more.
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