City Donates Property for Future Affordable Homes

On Wednesday, the Governing Body approved the donation of City-owned property in downtown Santa Fe for the development of five low-priced housing units for sale to qualified homebuyers.

Developers Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity and B.Public were selected through an RFP process, and Habitat estimates that these sustainably-built homes will cost approximately $225,000 to construct, with monthly housing payments of $600-$800.

The donation of this site is intended to be the first of a series of dispositions of under-used City-owned property to stimulate the creation of housing units on infill lots. Read more here.

Hearing Officer Wanted

The City of Santa Fe is requesting letters of interest and resumes from attorneys interested in conducting adjudicatory hearings in the capacity of a Liquor License Hearing Officer.

Click here for more information about the role and responsibilities, and for instructions on how to apply.

To be eligible, applicant must be a licensed New Mexico Bar member.

Walking & Rolling For All

National Walk & Roll to School Day is traditionally held on the first Wednesday of October, but thanks to the efforts of the Santa Fe Safe Routes to School partners, kids, teachers, and families have had multiple opportunities to celebrate two-legged, two-wheeled, and other alternative methods of transport over the past week. Thanks to everyone who participated this year, and stay tuned for even more multi-modal transportation fun in the future!

Police Training for the Future

This week, the Santa Fe Police Department's Bike Unit completed a "Technical Rope Rescue" training, the first session in a series designed to prepare them for emergency scenarios in challenging outdoor and urban environments. The team reviewed key skills in the classroom before demonstrating their proficiency on the training tower, including constructing the entire repelling system before practicing lowering and repelling techniques.

Arts Awards 30^th Anniversary

The 30^th anniversary celebration of the Mayor's Arts Awards was held last night. Congratulations to recipients: Arts: Judy Tuwaletstiwa; Philanthropy: Ellen and Robert Vladem; Arts Innovator: Santa Fe Art Institute; Culture Connects: Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe; Melissa Engestrom Youth Artist Award: Indigo Austin; Lifetime Achievement Award: Patrick Lannan (1938-2022) and the Lannan Foundation; and to all the deserving honorees over the past thirty years!

Día de Muertos Celebrations

Mark your calendar for this year's Día de Muertos celebration on the Santa Fe Plaza! On October 28, enjoy colorful decorations (papel picado – cut paper banners) and festive mariachi music from 4 to 10 p.m. On October 29, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the celebration continues with music, decorative ofrendas (commemorative altars) and a Glow-in-the-Dark Parade after dark. The Santa Fe Public Library is also hosting Día de Muertos events this month, and each branch will have a community ofrenda.

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