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Week of 2026-08-24

Santa Fe to weigh $25M bond package, drone program, police vehicles

Santa Fe city boards and committees met over the past two weeks to review a slate of major spending and policy items, but no final decisions have been made yet. The most consequential items — a $25 million bond package for the November ballot, a $2.17 million drone program, and $2.2 million in police vehicles — are set for action by the Governing Body on Aug. 12. All recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

Governing Body to consider $25M bond, drone, police vehicles

The Governing Body's Aug. 12 agenda includes a resolution to place four general obligation bond questions on the Nov. 3 ballot, totaling $25 million: $11.25 million for streets and sidewalks, $4.5 million for Soccer Valley, $4.25 million for Swan Park splash pad, and $5 million for Midtown improvements. The council will also consider a contract with Axon Enterprises for a Drone as First Responder program, $2,168,020 through June 30, 2031, and the purchase of 24 police vehicles from Chalmers Ford, MHQ, and Code 3 Service LLC for $2,209,187.75. A $6 million budget adjustment from the Water Enterprise Cash Fund for on-call construction services with Sub Surface Contracting, Inc. is also on the agenda, along with a public hearing on Bill 2026-11, which would change the Santa Fe Homes Program fee-in-lieu calculation from 65% to 30% of area median income.

Finance Committee reviewed the same items

On Aug. 10, the Finance Committee reviewed the same consent agenda items — the police vehicles, drone contract, water budget adjustment, and bond resolution — as recommendations to the Governing Body. The committee also considered a $155,390 budget adjustment to open Southside Library on Sundays.

Public Works and Utilities: Siringo Road, landscape, garbage trucks

On Aug. 17, the Public Works and Utilities Committee reviewed an $800,000 capital outlay grant for Siringo Road improvements between St. Francis and Boltuph Road, three $4,000,000 four-year on-call landscape management contracts with Cassidy's Landscaping, High Desert Landscape Maintenance, and San Isidro Permaculture, and purchases of garbage trucks: five Kenworth L770 double-axle chassis for $1,119,655 and two single-axle chassis for $387,688, plus five 27-yard and two 15-yard Labrie side-load packing bodies for $1,318,485 and $517,778. The committee also considered a resolution to suspend the annual fishing derby and approve a children's fishing derby at Nichols Reservoir on Sept. 26.

Other notable items

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Week of 2026-08-17

Santa Fe boards weigh $25M bond, drone program, and new developments

No final decisions were made in Santa Fe city meetings over the past two weeks; all published agendas lack minutes, meaning votes and outcomes are not yet available. The most consequential items on upcoming agendas include a $25 million general obligation bond proposal, a $2.17 million drone program, and a $2.2 million police vehicle purchase, all set for consideration by the Governing Body.

Governing Body

The Governing Body's Aug. 12 agenda included a resolution to place four general obligation bond questions on the Nov. 3 ballot, totaling $25 million: $11.25 million for streets and sidewalks, $4.5 million for Soccer Valley, $4.25 million for a Swan Park splash pad, and $5 million for Midtown improvements. Also on the agenda were a $2,168,020 contract with Axon Enterprises for a Drone as First Responder program through June 30, 2031, and a $2,209,187.75 purchase of 24 police vehicles from Chalmers Ford, MHQ, and Code 3 Service LLC. A public hearing was scheduled on Bill 2026-11, which would change the Santa Fe Homes Program fee-in-lieu calculation from 65% to 30% of area median income. Minutes have not been published.

Public Works and Utilities Committee

The committee meets Aug. 17 and will consider an $800,000 capital outlay grant for Siringo Road improvements between St. Francis and Boltuph Road, three $4,000,000 four-year on-call landscape management contracts with Cassidy's Landscaping, High Desert Landscape Maintenance, and San Isidro Permaculture, and purchases of garbage trucks: five Kenworth L770 double-axle chassis for $1,119,655 and two single-axle chassis for $387,688, plus five 27-yard and two 15-yard Labrie side-load packing bodies for $1,318,485 and $517,778. A resolution would suspend the annual fishing derby and approve a children's derby at Nichols Reservoir on Sept. 26.

Quality of Life Committee

The committee meets Aug. 19 and will review a $347,026.21 state library bond appropriation through June 30, 2029, a $128,314 re-appropriation for B&D Industries Ice Arena cooling towers, and a memorandum of understanding with the Consulate of Mexico for joint cultural and civic projects. Two ordinances are on the agenda: 2026-13 to increase public campaign finance funding for municipal candidates, and a resolution suspending the annual fishing derby in favor of the children's event at Nichols Reservoir.

Community Development Commission

Also on Aug. 19, the commission will discuss an affordable housing dashboard update, including a review of Boulder's dashboard, and consider approving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendations. An executive session is scheduled to evaluate competitive sealed proposals for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (FY27-RFP-103). Staff will provide updates on fee-in-lieu legislation and CDBG/affordable housing expenditures.

Development proposals

Several early neighborhood notification meetings are scheduled. On Aug. 17, a proposal for a 19-lot townhome subdivision at 4141 Lucia Lane on 4.26 acres (R12 zoning) will be discussed. On Aug. 27, a temporary shelter project at 2395 Richards Avenue would place 36 prefabricated pallet shelters, plus laundry, community, and administrative buildings, operated by The Life Link with 24/7 staffing. A 106-unit multi-family community at 5101 Las Soleras Drive was discussed Aug. 4.

Other notable meetings

The Ethics and Campaign Review Board met Aug. 11 to hear a complaint by Stefanie Beninato against David Montoya and review a settlement agreement between Leroy Trujillo and Beninato. The Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board meets Aug. 20 to consider a security guard contract with Allied Universal for $143,874.81, an e-waste recycling amendment with Natural Evolution Inc. increasing compensation by $55,000 to $170,000, and an environmental services amendment with BlueWater Environmental Consulting increasing compensation by $133,275 to $343,900.

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Week of 2026-08-10

Finance Committee approves $255K Reading Quest contract; council to weigh $25M bond questions

The Santa Fe Finance Committee approved a consent agenda on July 27 that includes a $255,000 contract with Reading Quest for education services, along with several other professional services and construction contracts. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive discussion on the consent items. Other approvals included a $216,000 contract with Santa Fe Public Schools for the Adelante Program, a $1,000,000 HVAC services contract with AnchorBuilt Inc., and a $1,081,875 landscape and snow removal contract with Heads Up Contractors LLC. The committee also approved amendments to the Plaza Park street closure resolution and the Santa Fe Homes Program ordinance amendment.

Other recent meetings (agenda only)

Several other city boards and committees met over the past two weeks, though minutes have not yet been published and no final decisions were recorded.

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Week of 2026-08-03

Santa Fe Governing Body set to vote on Plaza street closures, $2.2M in youth contracts, and Marriott appeal findings

Santa Fe's Governing Body was scheduled July 29 to vote on permanently closing Lincoln Avenue and Palace Avenue next to Plaza Park, adopt findings on the denied Marriott hotel appeal, and act on a consent agenda including more than $2.2 million in youth services contracts. All meetings covered here are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Governing Body — July 29

The council's regular meeting agenda listed a resolution to permanently close Lincoln Avenue and Palace Avenue adjacent to Plaza Park, moving beyond the prior seasonal closure. Also scheduled: adoption of findings of fact on the denial of the Marriott hotel development plan at 1000, 1101, and 1103 Cerrillos Road. The consent agenda included a $1,081,875 general services contract with Heads Up Contractors, LLC for on-call landscape, snow, and ice control over ten years; a $588,000 professional services contract with Lou Hammond Group, Inc. for tourism public-relations services through June 30, 2030; and youth services contracts totaling over $2.2 million. The body was also set to consider Amendment No. 3 to the Huitt-Zollars Inc. contract for a drainage report, increasing compensation by $195,965, and the amended Buckman Direct Diversion Shared Pool Agreement between the City and County. A presentation on developing city offices and community space at 1614 Paseo de Peralta was also listed.

Finance Committee — July 27

The committee was scheduled to review Bill No. 2026-11, which would amend Section 26-1.22 to lower the fee-in-lieu calculation for affordable housing units from 65% to 30% of Area Median Income. The agenda also included the Plaza street-closure resolution, the amended Buckman Direct Diversion Shared Pool Agreement, the $1,000,000 AnchorBuilt Inc. HVAC contract, and the $1,081,875 Heads Up Contractors landscape and snow/ice contract.

Public Works and Utilities Committee — July 20

The committee was set to review FY2026 fourth-quarter budget amendments and several contracts: Amendment No. 3 with Huitt-Zollars Inc., increasing total compensation to $1,419,037 and extending the term to June 30, 2029; a $229,340 construction contract with TLC Services, LLC to replace the Energy Management System at the La Familia Medical Center-leased facility; a $1,000,000 four-year construction contract with AnchorBuilt Inc. for on-call HVAC installation and maintenance; the $1,081,875 Heads Up Contractors contract; and a lease with Uzochi, Inc. at Santa Fe Regional Airport for hangars 1005 and 1006 at $182,400 per year with 2% annual escalation.

Quality of Life Committee — July 22

The committee was scheduled to consider the $588,000 Lou Hammond Group tourism PR contract, a $201,600 contract with College & Career Plaza for youth education and career readiness through June 30, 2029, a $255,000 contract with New Mexico Immigrant Law Center for support services for youth at higher risk through June 30, 2029, and a lease with Daisy Lay II, LLC (dba Ranch House) for land adjacent to 2571 Cristos Rd. as a parking lot at $8,307.36 for the first year. A resolution approving the updated Santa Fe Trails Title IV program for submission to the Federal Transit Administration was also listed.

City-County Joint Meeting — July 30

The Governing Body and the Board of County Commissioners were scheduled to discuss collaboration on affordable housing programs, city boundary and regional planning, resources for increased senior services, and selection of initial topics for ongoing collaboration.

Other Meetings

The Public Safety Committee (July 21) was set to review a proposed Plaza road closure resolution by Councilor Castro and Councilor Feghali, along with June 2026 crime statistics from Interim Chief Ben Valdez and My 90 survey results. The Santa Fe Public Library Board (July 21) was scheduled to hear the 2025–2031 Library Strategic Plan. The Archaeological Review Committee (July 23) was set to review a monitoring and treatment plan for 6.82 acres at 4680 San Ignacio Road and multiple monitoring reports in the Historic Downtown district. The Historic Districts Review Board (July 28) was scheduled to review historic status for the Spitz Clock at 107 W. Palace Ave. and a residence at 1099 Old Santa Fe Trl. Two liquor hearings were scheduled: a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine) license for Lotus Flower Dumpling Tea House, LLC at 1807 Second Street, Suite 35 (July 27), and a Santa Fe Brewing Co. request to waive the 300-foot location restriction for an August 28 "Bricks and Brews" event at the Santa Fe Children's Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail (July 28).

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Week of 2026-07-27

Santa Fe committees weighed millions in contracts; Plaza closure and budget amendments head to council

Most Santa Fe board and committee meetings over the past two weeks were agenda-only sessions — minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes of the items below are not confirmed. The agendas themselves, however, lay out significant pending contracts, land-use decisions, and policy moves now advancing toward the Governing Body.

Millions in contracts under committee review

The Public Works and Utilities Committee on July 20 reviewed a resolution approving the city's fourth-quarter budget amendments for fiscal year 2026, along with several contracts. The largest items included Amendment No. 3 to a professional services agreement with Huitt-Zollars Inc., increasing total compensation to $1,419,037 and extending the term to June 30, 2029; a $1,000,000 four-year construction contract with AnchorBuilt Inc. for on-call HVAC installation and maintenance; and a $1,081,875 ten-year general services contract with Heads Up Contractors, LLC for on-call landscape, snow and ice control. A $229,340 construction contract with TLC Services, LLC would replace the Energy Management System at the La Familia Medical Center-leased facility. A lease agreement with Uzochi, Inc. at Santa Fe Regional Airport for hangars 1005 and 1006 was listed at $182,400 per year with 2% annual escalation. All items were presented for committee review before Finance and Governing Body action.

The Quality of Life Committee on July 22 considered a $588,000 professional services contract with Lou Hammond Group, Inc. for tourism public-relations services through June 30, 2030. Additional contracts on the agenda ranged from $201,600 with College & Career Plaza for youth education and career readiness to $255,000 with the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center for support services for youth at higher risk, both through June 30, 2029. A lease with Daisy Lay II, LLC for land adjacent to 2571 Cristos Rd. as a parking lot was listed at $8,307.36 for the first year.

Plaza road closure proposal advances

The Public Safety Committee on July 21 discussed a proposed resolution by Councilor Castro and Councilor Feghali regarding closure of the Plaza. The committee also received June 2026 crime statistics and mapping from Interim Chief Ben Valdez and June 2026 My 90 survey results. The item is now scheduled to reach the Governing Body on July 29 as a resolution to permanently close Lincoln Avenue and Palace Avenue next to Plaza Park.

Major planning cases postponed

The Planning Commission on July 16 received a staff update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan from Director Johanna Nelson, but all major development cases were postponed to August 6. These include a 65,937-square-foot skilled nursing facility at 2981 Galisteo Road and development plan and special use permit items at 1750 Cerrillos Road, 1361 Fourth St, and 3 RD Berry Ave.

Historic Districts Review Board

The HDRB on July 14 considered six new-business items, including downgrade requests for 208 W. Houghton St. in the Don Gaspar Area Historic District and 203 W. Water St. in the Downtown & Eastside Historic District. A City of Santa Fe proposal for convention center terrace improvements at 201 E. Marcy St. included a 520 sq. ft. heated storage room, a 3,530 sq. ft. portal, a monumental stair, and a wrought-iron fence. The board also conducted a field trip to five properties; no official actions were taken during the trip.

Other committee activity

The Community Development Commission entered executive session on July 15 to review competitive sealed proposals for the Community Development Block Grant (RFP #FY26-RFP-096). The Transit Advisory Board discussed microtransit staffing and timelines on July 16. The Children and Youth Commission evaluated small grant applications on July 21 and reviewed grantee final reports on July 23. The Santa Fe Public Library Board reviewed the 2025–2031 Library Strategic Plan on July 21.

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Week of 2026-07-20

Santa Fe Governing Body to Weigh Plaza Street Closures, Homelessness Funding, and IT Security Contract

Santa Fe's Governing Body has the most consequential agenda of the past two weeks, with a consent agenda that includes a resolution to permanently close Lincoln Avenue and Palace Avenue adjacent to Plaza Park, plus several budget adjustments and contract amendments totaling more than $1.8 million in increased compensation. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of the 18 meetings held between July 6 and July 17, so no outcomes are confirmed. All items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action, not what was decided.

Governing Body and Finance Committee

The Governing Body agenda for July 8 mirrors several items from the Finance Committee's July 6 meeting. The resolution to permanently close Lincoln Avenue and Palace Avenue next to Plaza Park would also annually close surrounding streets from Memorial Day to October 31.

Budget and contract items on the consent agenda include:

The Finance Committee also was scheduled to review an ordinance amendment changing the fee-in-lieu calculation for affordable housing units from 65% to 30% of Area Median Income.

The Governing Body agenda additionally includes introduction of Bill No. 2026-14, which would amend the park impact fee exemption for certain construction permits.

Planning and Development

A 19-lot townhome subdivision at 3800 Camino de Los Arroyos was the subject of an Early Neighborhood Notification meeting on July 6. Integrity Land Planning submitted the Preliminary Development Plan and Preliminary Plat on behalf of Santa Fe Community Housing Trust. This was an early public input session, not a final decision.

The Planning Commission met July 16, but all major development cases were postponed to August 6, 2026. Those include a 65,937-square-foot skilled nursing facility at 2981 Galisteo Road and several items at 1750 Cerrillos Road. The commission was scheduled to receive a staff update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan from Director Johanna Nelson.

The Land Development Code Subcommittee met July 10 to discuss development plan thresholds, administrative review pathways, and mixed-use zoning standards. No final decisions or votes were scheduled.

Historic Districts Review Board

The Historic Districts Review Board met July 14 and was scheduled to consider five new-business items, including historic-status downgrade requests for 208 W. Houghton St. in the Don Gaspar Area Historic District and 203 W. Water St. in the Downtown & Eastside Historic District. Other items included a proposed 670-square-foot portal addition at 804 Apodaca Hill, window replacements at 878 E. Palace, and convention center terrace improvements at 201 E. Marcy St. — including a 520-square-foot storage room, a 3,530-square-foot portal, a monumental stair, and a wrought-iron fence.

The board also conducted a field trip that day to inspect five properties. No official actions were scheduled during the field trip.

Other Committees and Boards

The Archaeological Review Committee met July 9 to review reports for three projects: an inventory and testing report at 425 Camino Don Miguel, a reconnaissance report for 6.66 acres at 1335 Camino de Jacobo, and a monitoring report for utility installation in an alley south of 123 Grant Ave.

The Bicycle and Pedestrians Advisory Committee discussed proposed Infrastructure Capital Improvement Program priorities for 2028–2032, including Henry Lynch Road reconstruction and roundabout, Bishop's Lodge Road reconstruction, and a potential St. Michael's–Rail Trail underpass.

The Arts Commission heard presentations from the 505 Night Market and Teatro Grottesco regarding an Artist Parade, and discussed archiving endangered public artworks.

The Immigration Committee received a presentation on a community safety tool from David Christianson of Peepers App and a U Visa program update from Lt. Heinz DeLuca of the Santa Fe Police Department.

The Transit Advisory Board discussed the Mayor's Transit Summit, the Bus Pass Bike Program, and a microtransit overview covering staffing, equipment, and timelines.

A public hearing was scheduled July 17 on a Restaurant A (Beer & Wine) liquor license application from Izumi, Inc. for Izmi Sushi Bar at 105 E. Marcy St. Suite A.

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Week of 2026-07-13

Santa Fe panels weigh Plaza Park street closures, homelessness funding, and land-use cases

Santa Fe's advisory committees and governing bodies packed a busy two-week schedule with items touching street closures near Plaza Park, homelessness prevention funding, IT security contracts, and major land-use decisions. All meetings listed below had agendas posted but minutes not yet published as of July 13, so outcomes of votes and discussions are not confirmed in the public record.

Plaza Park street closures advance through multiple bodies

A resolution to permanently close Lincoln Avenue and Palace Avenue adjacent to Plaza Park — and to annually close surrounding streets from Memorial Day through October 31 — appeared before the Public Works and Utilities Committee (June 29), the Quality of Life Committee (July 1), the Finance Committee (July 6), and the Governing Body (July 8). The Governing Body agenda listed the resolution on its consent agenda alongside several contract and budget items. No vote tallies are available because minutes have not been published.

Homelessness prevention and street outreach funding

The Quality of Life Committee and Finance Committee both considered an amendment to the UPTOGETHER contract with FII National, increasing compensation by $750,000 to a total of $3,250,000 and extending the term to June 30, 2027, for homelessness prevention cash assistance. A separate budget adjustment of $689,675 from the General Fund to the Community Development Fund for Urban Alchemy street outreach and public safety services also appeared on both agendas and the July 8 Governing Body consent agenda.

IT security and systems integration contracts

The Public Works and Utilities Committee agenda included Amendment No. 4 with Mainline Information Systems for $441,580.88, bringing the new total to $1,480,454.36 for managed detection, risk, and security awareness services through August 2027. That amendment also appeared on the Finance Committee and Governing Body agendas. A separate Professional Services Agreement with Langan LLC for $600,000 to integrate OpenGov and GIS systems through June 2030 was listed for the Public Works and Utilities Committee.

Affordable housing fee change proposed

An ordinance amending the fee-in-lieu calculation for affordable housing units — switching from 65% to 30% of Area Median Income — appeared before both the Quality of Life Committee and Finance Committee. The Governing Body also introduced Bill No. 2026-14 to amend park impact fee exemptions for certain construction permits.

Planning Commission reviews Cerrillos Road and Galisteo Road cases

The Planning Commission (July 2) was scheduled to vote on findings for three land-use cases at 1750 Cerrillos Road and 996 Martinez Lane, plus a development plan for a 65,937-square-foot skilled nursing facility at 2981 Galisteo Road. However, the July 16 Planning Commission agenda indicates all major cases — including the Galisteo Road facility and the Cerrillos Road items — have been postponed to August 6, 2026. The July 16 meeting will instead receive a staff update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan from Director Johanna Nelson.

St. Catherine's demolition contract discussed

A July 7 board agenda included discussion of the St. Catherine's Fire and a contract with TCON for demolition and remediation of the St. Catherine's Buildings. No dollar amount was listed on the agenda.

Other committee activity

The Mayor's Committee on Disability (July 1) discussed a possible vote on adult changing station feasibility at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center and heard presentations on the Brain Injury Advisory Council and Santa Fe Ride paratransit services. The Economic Development Advisory Committee heard a presentation on attracting entrepreneurs by Michelle Miller of GUIA Santa Fe and a SPUR program update. The Bicycle and Pedestrians Advisory Committee (July 9) discussed ICIP 2028-2032 project priorities including Henry Lynch Road reconstruction, Bishop's Lodge Road reconstruction, and a potential St. Michael's-Rail Trail underpass. The Land Development Code Subcommittee (July 10) discussed development plan thresholds and mixed-use zoning standards with no votes scheduled.

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