Living Wage Raise Begins March 1

Based on a 12-month total increase of 8.3% in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Western Region for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, Santa Fe workers will see the Living Wage increase to $14.03 an hour as of March 1, 2023. The Living Wage for 2022 was $12.95 an hour.

All employers within the city of Santa Fe are required to pay all workers at least the Living Wage.

Click to download the Living Wage 2023 informational flyer in English or Spanish.

The City’s Living Wage Ordinance does not set a minimum wage for tipped workers.

City employees earn a minimum wage of $15 an hour. City government leadership recognizes that City workers are its most valuable assets and continues to take steps to retain and recruit capable employees. To view and apply for current City job openings, please visit the Job Opportunities Portal.

Save the Date:

COVID-19 Memorial Day 2023

Community members are invited to attend the 2023 COVID-19 Memorial Day at 12 PM on Monday, March 6, 2023, on the Santa Fe Plaza.

This event is held to remember all who have passed away, fallen ill, or who continue to suffer from the impact of COVID-19, as well as to honor essential workers.

Compromised Tree Removed

This week, the Parks and Open Space Division worked with a local arborist company to remove a large elm tree with internal splitting in its trunk located in Alto Park. The tree posed a safety hazard because the splitting had created a cavity opening into the tree's root system. Parks will plant three Red Oak trees in replacement of the removed tree in the spring – stay tuned for more info!

SFPD Citizens' Academy Begins

The Santa Fe Police Department Crime Prevention/Police Community Relations Unit kicked off the 42^nd SFPD Citizens' Academy this week. The class was welcomed by Chief Joye, Deputy Chief Valdez and Deputy Chief Champlin, and

Lieutenant Chris McCord started off the course with the History of Santa Fe Police.

Thank you to the Academy participants for taking time to attend and learn how SFPD protects and serves our community.

App for Trash Day Reminders

Did you know the Environmental Services Division has an app that you can download to get reminders about your trash and recycling collection day, AND notifications about holiday schedule changes? Check out Recycle Coach, available on the App Store or Google Play – it's completely FREE! You can also use the "What Goes Where" search tool to find information about how to recycle different items, and other recycling tips.

Youth Hiring Event for Recreation

Santa Fe youth are invited to a Summer Youth Programs and Lifeguard Hiring event tomorrow, February 25, at the Genoveva Chavez Center from 10 AM to 12 PM! Positions are open for Summer Youth Programs, as well as Lifeguard Trainees, Lifeguards, and Swim Instructors. All youth in the community are invited to learn more about the positions, and City staff will be available to help interested applicants apply.

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