Santa Fe City Clerk Announces that Mayor and City Councilor Candidate Packets are Available Tuesday, September 3, 2013 for the March 2014 Regular Election

Santa Fe City Clerk, Yolanda Vigil announces that Mayor and City Councilor Candidate Packets for the City of Santa Fe’s March 4, 2014 Regular Municipal Election, will be available beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in the office of the City Clerk, Room 215, 200 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe. Included in the candidate packets are nominating petitions as well as all forms relating to Public Campaign Financing.

Section 4.03 of the City of Santa Fe Municipal Charter requires candidates for the elected offices of Mayor and City Councilor in each of the city’s four districts to submit nominating petitions containing a specified number of valid names, addresses and signatures to be placed on the ballot as follows:

For Mayor: Any person wishing to be a candidate for the office of Mayor shall file with the City Clerk a nominating petition containing the signatures of at least one-half of one percent of the registered voters of the City.

For City Councilor: Any person wishing to be a candidate for the office of City Councilor shall file with the City Clerk a nominating petition containing the signatures of at least one-half of one percent of the registered voters of the district which the candidate seeks to represent.

Candidates for the above listed offices may collect nominating petition signatures, on forms provided by the City Clerk, between September 3, 2013 and November 2, 2013.

Any candidate for Mayor or City Councilor may qualify as a participating candidate eligible to receive payments from the Public Campaign Finance Fund. Participating Candidates shall collect the requisite number of five dollar ($5.00) qualifying contributions as follows:

Mayor Candidates: Six hundred (600) five dollar ($5.00) qualifying contributions from separate City of Santa Fe qualified electors.

City Councilor Candidates: One hundred fifty (150) five dollar ($5.00) qualifying contributions from separate qualified electors registered to vote in the council district in which the candidate is running.

Candidates for the above listed offices may collect qualifying contributions, on forms provided by the City Clerk, between September 3, 2013 and November 18, 2013.

For more information regarding candidate packets, please call the City Clerk at 505-955-6521.

SFPL Presents: Nigerian Drummer Akeem Ayanniyi

September is Library Card Sign-up Month!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Santa Fe Public Library has joined with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to make sure that our students have the most important school supply of all – a free library card. Library Card Sign-up Month emphasizes the importance and benefits of having a library card for everybody, young and old, or not-so-old, alike.

Getting a library card is as important as buying a new backpack or a box of crayons at the start of the school year because it gives students access to books, DVDs, databases, and much more that can help them with their homework.

Databases at the Santa Fe Public Library that are helpful to young students include: Mango Languages, where you can learn up to 36 languages; Encyclopedia Britannica Reference Center; New Mexico Newspapers; Literature Resource Center; Opposing Viewpoints and Muzzy –8 language courses for children, and much more.

Your library card will also let you access our e-books, downloadable audio books, graphic novels, and more.

How can I get a Library Card?

Please fill it out and bring to any library branch with picture ID and proof of mailing address to get a card. For locations and phone numbers of the libraries, go to http://www.santafelibrary.org/locations.html.

To register for a library card you must live, work, or go to school in the City of Santa Fe or Santa Fe County. Fill out an application at the Circulation desk at any location and show a picture ID and proof of mailing address. Children under the age of 13 need a parent's or guardian's signature to get a card. A person with a library card issued by any other public library in New Mexico is eligible to receive a Santa Fe Public Library card. For more information contact the Library at 955-6785.

You can also print out a Library Card Application form from the list below. 

These resources are a key part of the services of the Santa Fe Public Library. The Library is funded by the City of Santa Fe.

Como Conseguir Una Tarjeta De Biblioteca

Para registrarse para una tarjeta tiene que vivir, trabajar o ir a una escuela en la ciudad o el condado de Santa Fe.Complete una aplicación al escritorio de prestar y entregar. Demuestre la verificación de una dirección del correo que indica que vive en la cuidad o el condado de Santa Fe, y una identificación de foto. Niños de edad trece o menos, necesitan que sus padres firmen por ellos para conseguir una tarjeta.

Una persona que tiene una tarjeta de otra biblioteca publica en Nuevo México puede recibir una tarjeta de la biblioteca publica de la cuidad de Santa Fe. Por favor llene una aplicación, enseñe su tarjeta de la otra biblioteca junto con su identificación de foto.

Adult's Application	Solicitud para Tarjeta de Biblioteca
Children's Application	Solicitud para Tarjeta de Biblioteca para Niños

Positive Changes for This Year’s Burning of Zozobra, September 5, 2013

Money Raised From Ticket Sales Benefit Child Focused Projects

Lower Ticket Prices - $10 Dollars per Person, Children Under 10 Free

Downtown Parking Facilities Flat Fee of $5 Dollars

Expanded Shuttle Service and Free Bus Service

Increased Volunteers

The Kiwanis Club listened to the concerns of the community and announces changes for this year’s burning of Will Shuster’s, Zozobra scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2013. One of the biggest changes is the drop in ticket price from the $20 to $10 and children under 10 years old are free. The Kiwanis has also partnered with the City of Santa Fe to provide a flat fee of $5 dollars for parking at downtown facilities and expanded shuttle service to help elevate the parking and traffic congestion around Fort Marcy Complex the day of the event.

“We have worked hard to be proactive in addressing all of the issues residents raised with our city leaders. I would like to give special thanks to Police Chief Rael and Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg who worked tirelessly in developing a strategy to protect the interests of public safety, The Kiwanis Club and the protection of private property,” said Ray Sandoval, Zozobra Event Chairman.

Parking Downtown

The City of Santa Fe will charge visitors a flat fee of $5 to park in all city downtown parking facilities and the Rail Yard Garage from 4:00 p.m. to midnight on September 5, the night Zozobra gets burned at Fort Marcy Park. Here is a list of those parking facilities:

• Water Street Lot, located at 100 E. Water Street, surface lot includes 156 spaces; Get Directions
• Sandoval Garage, located at 216 W. San Francisco Street, multi-level above ground parking garage includes 404 spaces; Get Directions
• Santa Fe Community Convention Center Garage, located at 119 S. Federal Place, bi-level underground garage features 522 spaces; Get Directions
• Archdiocese Lot, located at 251 E. Alameda Street, surface lot includes 174 spaces. This lot can accommodate RVs and buses for an additional fee; Get Directions
• Cathedral Lot, located at 215 Cathedral Place, surface lot features 172 spaces. Get Directions

·         Attendees who want to stretch their legs and don’t mind parking a little farther from the Fort Marcy Park, can park at the Rail Yard Garage, located at 503 Camino de la Familia.

Free Bus and Shuttle Service

The City of Santa Fe will also run a modified shuttle service to carry visitors from the various parking lots to a location near the event site. In addition, there will be expanded bus service from the South Capitol Rail Runner station to the burning, as well as the free bus fares on the night of Zozobra that have not been offered in the past.

NO Parking on Artist Road, Old Taos Highway, or Bishop’s Lodge Road

Snow fencing and no parking signs will be placed along Artist Road, Old Taos Highway and Bishop’s Lodge Road beginning at Tuesday, September, 3^rd at 8:00 a.m.

The snow fence and no parking signs will extend far up Artist Road. Snow fencing and no parking signs will also be placed along the Old Taos Highway from Paseo Del Peralta to Loma. A “No Parking” ban will extend on the East side up Artist Road up to Avenida Primera past Prince Street and on the West side of Old Taos Highway from Paseo de Peralta to Loma Entrada. (See attached map.) This also means there will be no open grill fires on the street. Any cars parked illegally after 8:00 a.m.Tuesday will be towed.

Bishops Lodge Road Closed September 5^th at 5:00 p.m.

Old Taos Highway Closed September 5^th at 5:30 p.m.

On the Day of the event Bishops Lodge Road will close at 5:00 p.m. Old Taos Highway will close at 5:30 PM. Please see the attached detour maps.

Link to high resolution maps: https://app.box.com/s/9vd2r6wia4q93g8hyyqf

Money Raised From Ticket Sales Benefit Child Focused Projects

In keeping with the Kiwanis Club mission of “Serving the Children of the World,” funds raised at this one day event are used for many child focused projects such as college scholarships for local students, providing third grade students in Santa Fe their own dictionary and a world-wide reach with Kiwanis International’s Project ELIMINATE, saving the lives of over 60,000 women and children from neo-natal tetanus.

 

ZozoFest is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30-31

Get ready for the first annual Zozofest, which will take place on Friday, August 30, 2013 and the second annual Boys & Girls Club Family Fun Fair that will take place on Saturday August 31, 2013. Zozofest will include the 9th Annual Will Shuster's 2013 Art and Photography Event (Friday and Saturday), a Zozobra 2013 poster signing, live music, and a movie viewing of "Rise of the Guardians" at the performance green.

Tickets are already available online at www.burnzozobra.com or are also available at several physical locations. Until Friday, August 30, at 4:00 p.m. tickets are available at State Employees Credit Union, Guadalupe Credit Union, First National Bank of Santa Fe and The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Fe. Tickets can also be purchased at the gates.

Women’s Ensemble to sing in Sister City, Santa Fe de la Vega, Granada, Spain

The Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble a 13-voice group founded in 1981 will be representing Santa Fe on a singing tour of Spain, September 4 - 17. In addition to singing in Madrid, Seville and Barcelona, they will perform in Granada. The beautiful music was specially chosen by Director Dr. Linda Raney to resonate both with the Spanish audience and in the performance venues.

A highlight of the trip will be representing the City of Santa Fe when the Women’s Ensemble visits Santa Fé de la Vega, Granada, our sister city since 1989. President Eisenhower’s idea of sister cities “promotes peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation—one individual, one community at a time.” And the Ensemble hopes to promote peace through music. In Granada, they will sing a joint concert with a local choir during which they will present proclamations of friendship from Mayor David Coss and the City of Santa Fe, as well as gifts to the city officials of Santa Fe de la Vega, Granada. For more information about the visit contact Julie Kirk, Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble, 505-690-1829. For information about the City of Santa Fe Sister Cities program go to www.santafeartscommission.org.

Family Bedtime Stories, Wednesday, September 4, 6:30 p.m., Oliver La Farge Branch

The Oliver La Farge Branch, 1730 Llano Street offers a series of Family Bedtime Stories. Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. when Children's Librarian, Walter Cook, will select and conduct story times.

Cook has been a Children's Librarian for over ten years. Telling stories to families is one of my favorite things about being a Children's Librarian. Not only am I sharing great stories, I see families together listening and creating their own memories, says Cook.

Children and their families are invited to participate in fun stories and hands-on activities. This is a great opportunity to make literature come alive for the whole family, as well as build memories and stimulate family conversations.

For more information please call (505) 955-4867.

This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Santa Fe Public Library.

Pre-School Story Time Starts Next Week!

Santa Fe City Council Passes Plastic Bag Ordinance

The Santa Fe City Council passed a plastic bag ordinance, Bill No. 2013-30 to ban the distribution of single-use plastic carry-out bags and establish a fee for paper carry out grocery bags to be imposed by retail establishments tonight with a vote of 7 to 1. Councilor Ron Trujillo was the dissenting vote.

City of Santa Fe has a Portrait Artist License Available

Accepting Applications for the Santa Fe Plaza Park Artist/Artisan Program Until September 25, 2013

The Office of Constituent Services is now accepting applications for one Portrait Artist license available in the Santa Fe Plaza Park Artist/ Artisan Program for the next five-year (5) term. The license term will be valid from September, 2013 through December, 2017. This program is designed to promote the artwork of local artists. A portrait artist is an artist that creates portraits, cartoons, caricatures or silhouettes on the Plaza Park while the subject poses or from a photograph.

All art must be created by the applicant. Applicants must be residents of Santa Fe County. Applications can be picked up at City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue, in the Constituent Services office, Room-102 or can be downloaded at http://www.santafenm.gov/index.aspx?nid=2727.

The deadline for submission is Friday, September 25, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Please be advised that all applications must be hand delivered in an effort to assure completion.

For more information call the Office of Constituent Services at 505-955-6949.

Library Closed Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2

All City offices, libraries, most community and recreation centers, and the Municipal Court will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. Santa Fe Trails Transit will not be providing service on Monday. The Bicentennial Pool will be open from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

The Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC) is closed beginning on Saturday, August 24. The facility, with the exception of the basketball gymnasium and track, will re-open at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3. The basketball gymnasium and track are expected to re-open on Saturday, September 7.

City Officials Celebrate Same-Sex Marriage Licenses in Santa Fe

On Friday, August 23rd, Mayor Coss, Councilor Patty Bushee and City Attorney Geno Zamora witnessed the marriage of nine same-sex couples exchanging their vows at the Santa Fe County Commission Chambers. Thanks to Judge Sarah Singleton who issued a writ of Mandamus, County Clerk Geraldine Salazar announced that at 2:00 p.m. Friday she would begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex applicants. Hearing the announcement, couples flocked to the Santa Fe County Clerk’s office to get their marriage licenses.

Mayor Coss also served as a witness on two of the marriage licenses. He signed the license for Howard K. Rogers and Jerry D. Permenter, both of Santa Fe and Krista Turner from Albuquerque and Lisa Hunsicker from Denver, Colorado who got married today in a joint wedding with seven other couples. The nine couples were married today by ministers Talitha Arnold and Brandon Johnson of United Church of Santa Fe.

“This is an incredibly emotional day in Santa Fe. I am humbled to think of the lives affected and the thousands of people who will finally gain equal rights. The tide of justice is washing over the State of New Mexico and the United States of America and I am so happy to be able to witness this historic shift.

I want to thank everyone in Santa Fe for their hard work and continued push for what is right and what is just. I want to congratulate all local newlyweds and those planning to marry. I also want to welcome couples getting married to Santa Fe. I am asking our staff to put together a special celebratory package at our convention center and I look forward to weddings there and throughout the community of Santa Fe. This is truly a day to celebrate.”

Mayor David Coss and Councilor Patti Bushee announced on March 19, that they were sponsoring a Resolution expressing support for gay marriage in New Mexico and encouraging County Clerks to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Later, Councilors Chris Calvert and Ronald Trujillo signed on as co-sponsors of the Resolution that was introduced at a City Council meeting on March 27. Resolution 13-44 passed on July 31, 2013.

“Today, marriage law in New Mexico was recognized as gender neutral by the courts,” said Geno Zamora, City Attorney. Our brothers, sisters and neighbors have been found to be equal under our state’s constitution.”

In a written opinion, dated, March 19, 2013, City Attorney Geno Zamora discussed the fact that New Mexico’s statutory definition of marriage is gender-neutral and does not define marriage as between a man and a woman. Nor does New Mexico law prohibit same-sex marriage. Therefore, same-sex couples are capable of contracting within the law and capable of marrying in the State of New Mexico.  

Marriage Ceremony, Friday, Aug. 23

Pictured left to right, Krista Turner, Mayor David Coss, and Lisa Hunsicker

Left to right, Mayor David Coss, Jerry D. Permenter and Howard K. Rogers

Next City Council Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2013

The Santa Fe City Council will hold its next City Council meeting, tomorrow Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Most Council Meetings are on Wednesdays, but this meeting was changed, because the annual Municipal League Conference starts on Wednesday, August 28, 2013.

This is a link to the current city meeting list and agendas:

http://www.santafenm.gov/index.aspx?NID=1066

Below is a color coded calendar for City of Santa Fe meetings (click to enlarge):

HANDMADE ARTISTS’ BOOKS FEATURED AT STATE CAPITOL ROTUNDA GALLERY

The New Mexico Capitol Rotunda Gallery in Santa Fe presents an exhibit of contemporary book art from Friday, September 6, through Friday, December 13, 2013. All of the artists are members of the Santa Fe Book Arts Group (BAG). They used a wide range of materials and techniques to create the books, including a variety of bindings (accordion, Coptic, longstitch, stab), content (calligraphy, photography, poetry), forms (pop-ups, altered books, boxed books, sculptures), and paper (handmade, commercial, decorated).

Dr. Cynthia Sanchez, Executive Director of the Capitol Art Foundation, is the curator. This is the fifth time that the New Mexico Capitol Art Foundation invited Santa Fe BAG to exhibit in the juried show.

The exhibit opens with a public reception on Friday, September 6, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm; everyone is welcome to attend. Thereafter the gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Attendance is free for both the reception and the exhibit.

New Mexico’s State Capitol building is at the northwest corner of Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail. For more information call (505) 986-4589, or visit www.nmcapitolart.org/default.aspx. The Santa Fe Book Arts Group provides resources and opportunities for book artists to learn and share the skills of their craft. BAG consists of approximately 150 active members who participate in workshops, exhibits, and collaborative projects. For more information about Santa Fe BAG, visit www.santafebag.org.

Mayor Coss Issues Statement on Doña Ana County Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

Santa Fe, NM – Statement from Mayor David Coss:

“History was made today in Doña Ana County. Congratulations to County Clerk Lynn Ellins and his staff, to the elected officials, and to all of the citizens of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County. The laws of man have taken an important step forward, but it is the laws of humanity and the inalienable rights of justice and equality that truly triumph.

I’m proud of the work the City of Santa Fe has done to advance the basic civil right of marriage equality. This is not a Northern New Mexico or Southern New Mexico issue; it's an issue for all New Mexicans and for all Americans. I am truly proud of New Mexico today; and of the steps taken towards treating all people equally under the law. This is what's right and it is vital to our progress as a society. Most of all, to the couples getting married, I would like to say: congratulations and best wishes.”

Refuse and Recycling Service Days Changes for Some City Residents

The Environmental Services Division will be changing the refuse and recycling service days for some current City of Santa Fe residents as part of a plan to phase in and accommodate areas that will be serviced in the newly annexed collection areas.

Attached is a map and street names. The Environmental Services Division will begin tagging customer’s containers on Friday, August 23. These areas will begin their new service days the week of September 2nd.

Residents that reside on the streets listed below will have their services changed from Friday to Monday.

AGGIE LN AGGIE RD CALLE DE SAIZ EMILIA CT LA PAZ LN RUFINA LN SAN ANGELO  ST SAN BENITO ST SAN GABRIEL ST SAN LUIS ST SANTA ELENA ST SANTA LUCIA ST SANTO DOMINGO ST TODOS SANTOS ST VEGAS GRANDE DR VEGAS VERDES DR VEGAS VERDES LN VEGAS VERDES LOOP

In/Visible Borders Fall Exhibition

In/Visible Borders: New Mexico Photographers examines the cultural, political, and economic realities of life in the contemporary Southwestern landscape  

The Photography Department at Santa Fe University of Art and Design (SFUAD) announces a joint exhibit with the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission Community Gallery entitled In/Visible Borders: New Mexico Photographers. The exhibit, curated by SFUAD Photography Department chair Mary Anne Redding, will open to the public on Monday, September 9, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. during an opening reception at SFUAD’s Atrium Gallery in the Marion Center for Photographic Arts. A complementary exhibit will open to the public at the Santa Fe Community Gallery beginning November 22.

The joint exhibition examines the contemporary New Mexico landscape in terms of the cultural, political, and economic realities of life in the 21st century along the borderlands between the United States and Mexico. It also investigates the organic borderlands between cultures and economic status that define the state of New Mexico and the greater Southwest, and explores the relationship of these invisible and visible boundaries.

Nineteen photographers have been invited to exhibit images that relate to this topic. Each photographer will exhibit two images in SFUAD’s Marion Center and two in the Santa Fe Community Gallery. Exhibiting New Mexico photographers include:

Tony Bonanno (Santa Fe, N.M.)

Michael Borowski (Albuqueruqe, N.M.)

David Bram (Albuqueruqe, N.M.)

Lauren Greenwald (Las Cruces, N.M.)

Kirk Gittings (Albuqueruqe, N.M.)

Mindy Jean-Paul (Santa Fe, N.M.)

David Michael Kennedy (El Rito, N.M.)

Karen Kuehn (Peralta, N.M.)

Greg MacGregor (Santa Fe, N.M.)

Norman Mauskopf (Santa Fe, N.M.)

Delilah Montoya (Albuqueruqe, N.M.)

Patrick Nagatani (Albuquerque, N.M.)

Teresa Neptune (Santa Fe, N.M.)

David Robin (Santa Fe, N.M.)

Sharon Stewart (Chacon, N.M.)

Jamey Stillings (Santa Fe, N.M.)

Martin Stupich (Albuquerque, N.M.)

Carlan Tapp (Santa Fe, N.M.)

Tamara Zibners (Albuquerque, N.M.)

In addition to the exhibit, two free public lectures hosted by select photographers will be offered to the community. 

In/Visible Borders: New Mexico Photographers
Opening reception

Monday, Sept. 9 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Atrium Gallery at the Marion Center for Photographic Arts

Santa Fe University of Art and Design

1600 St. Michael’s Drive, Santa Fe, N.M.

The exhibition can be viewed through Dec. 13, 2013. A complementary exhibition at the Santa Fe Community Gallery will have an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 22 from 5-7 p.m. and run through Feb. 21, 2014.

Public Lecture: “Industrial Landscapes”

Featured speakers: photographers Martin Stupich and Jamey Stillings

Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m.

Tipton Hall on the SFUAD campus
1600 St. Michael’s Drive, Santa Fe, N.M.

Free and open to the public.

Public Lecture: “Environmental & Community Issues”

Featured speaker: photographer Carlan Tapp

Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.

Santa Fe Community Gallery

201 W. Marcy St., Santa Fe, N.M.

Free and open to the public.

Photo by Jamey Stillings. #7031, 2 June 2012. From the Series: “The Evolution of Ivanpah Solar.”  

Notice of Opportunity for Ceramic Artists 2013 Icheon Ceramics Festival

The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission is accepting qualifications from ceramic artists interested in participating in an international ceramics festival. The Arts Commission has been invited by the Icheon Ceramics Festival to recommend two to three artists to participate in an international festival promoting ceramics. The festival will take place September 28 to October 20, 2013 (specific participation dates to be determined) in Seolbong Park, Icheon, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. The annual festival is one of the most important ceramic events in Korea, providing a fairground of ceramics were artists and customers can meet. As one of the biggest events in the ceramic field in Korea, the festival has received no fewer than 160,000 visitors every year. Selected artists will be provided a stand at the “Ceramics Salon” where they can sell their work. In addition, selected artists will participate in a special workshop to exchange ideas. Artists can make work, give talks, and/or lecture to students of the local ceramic high school. Santa Fe artists will participate in workshops the week of October 1-5, or October 8-12.

This opportunity is open to all ceramic artists residing in northern New Mexico. Artists must have the ability to communicate ideas in written, oral and public formats as well as the capability to communicate and work with members of an international community. A selection committee of Arts Commissioners and ceramic experts will review the proposals and submit recommendations to the Festival Committee. The Festival will provide invited artists with a stand to sell their own pieces, seven nights’ hotel accommodation and meals, a small honorarium (approximately $250), three complimentary copies of the exhibit catalogue, and a common workshop. The artists chosen will be responsible for their airfare, all incidental expenses, as well as the cost of shipping their work if necessary, will be expenses. Those chosen to participate must have a valid U.S. passport.

Interested artists must submit a letter of interest, resume, artist’s statement, artistic samples and references by the deadline. Submissions will not be returned; please do not include original materials or samples. Submissions must be mailed or delivered by August 27, 2013 to: City of Santa Fe Arts Commission, PO Box 909, Santa Fe, NM 87504-909, Attention: Icheon Ceramics Festival. If using a third party carrier (UPS, FED-EX, etc.) or hand delivering a submission, please deliver to: City of Santa Fe Arts Commission, 120 South Federal Place, Room 323, Santa Fe, NM 87504. Copies of the notice of opportunity are available on the Arts Commission’s website, www.SantaFeArtsCommission.org, by calling 505-955-6707, or emailing degarcia@santafenm.gov.

Downtown Parking Information for Indian Market

The City of Santa Fe Parking Division will be collecting $10 upfront for parking all day at public parking lots downtown for this weekend’s Indian Market event. The Santa Fe Pickup shuttle route has also been amended to accommodate street closures for the event.

Visitors can park at the following parking facilities for $10 for the entire day:

• Water Street Lot, located at 100 E. Water Street, surface lot includes 156 spaces; Get Directions
• Sandoval Garage, located at 216 W. San Francisco Street, multi-level above-ground parking garage includes 404 spaces; Get Directions
• Santa Fe Community Convention Center Garage, located at 119 S. Federal Place, bi-level underground garage features 522 spaces; Get Directions
• Archdiocese Lot, located at 251 E. Alameda Street, surface lot includes 174 spaces. This lot can accommodate RVs and buses for an additional fee; Get Directions
• Cathedral Lot, located at 215 Cathedral Place, surface lot features 172 spaces. Get Directions

Visitors who want to stretch their legs and don’t mind parking a little farther from the plaza, can park at the Railyard Garage, located at 503 Camino de la Familia, for a reduced rate of $5 for the entire day. Santa Fe Pickup shuttles will provide transportation on Saturday from the corner of Montezuma and South Guadalupe streets to South Federal Place – one of the entrances to the event. Shuttle service will not be provided on Sunday.

The Santa Fe Pickup shuttle route has been amended to accommodate street closures for the event. Please look for our Santa Fe Pickup signs and download the amended route map at www.santafenm.gov/parking.

If you have questions or concerns about parking during the event, please contact the Off-Street supervisor on duty at (505) 231-2573.

Customer Water Consumption Decreases While the Region Remains in a Severe Drought

As Drought Continues Water Conservation is Still a Priority

Even with the ongoing severe drought and 6% more water customer connections, the City’s total water consumption has dropped by more than 3.5 million gallons a day compared to this time last year. However, recent monsoon rains have not been enough to offset the effects of three years of drought on Santa Fe’s water supply and the City is encouraging all customers to continue to be water wise.

“Despite recent rains and cooler temperatures, our reservoirs are at 32 percent capacity compared to 43 percent capacity this time last year,” said Nick Schiavo, City Public Utilities and Water Division Director. “The precipitation deficits of the last three years are starting to add up and the longer the drought, the longer it will take to recover,” Schiavo stated.

The state and region continue to face long-term water supply challenges. The most recent U.S. Drought Monitor indicates over half of Santa Fe County still remains in exceptional drought, although the outlook until mid-October shows some improvement in the region.

Customers are reminded to adjust their watering schedules to accommodate for recent rains and cooler temperatures. Year-round watering restrictions continue through October 31st with watering limited to after 6: 00 p.m. and before 10:00 a.m.

“We want to thank our residents and businesses.  Santa Fe water customers have made it a priority to save water. Demand is down and participation in our rebate and other programs are up. Santa Fe water customers know they can turn to the city for the tools, resources and programs they need to save money and protect natural resources,” said Laurie Trevizo, Water Conservation Manager.

Santa Fe residents are true water warriors for reducing their demand during these difficult drought conditions.  Businesses and residents continue to demonstrate leadership in water conservation and environmental protection.

For information on incentive programs and ways to conserve water visit www.savewatersantafe.com.

City of Santa Fe Buses Are Free for Indian Market Weekend August 17-18

Free Parking and Bus Service at Santa Fe Place Mall and South Capitol Station

Sheridan Transit Center Temporarily Relocated August 15-18

City of Santa Fe bus service will be free on Indian Market weekend Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18, thanks to the North Central Regional Transit District, which is offsetting the cost. City of Santa Fe buses will run special routes and regular routes on those days and no fares will be collected.

There are two special routes, with free parking available for Indian Market: one route starts from Santa Fe Place and the other starts from South Capitol Station. These routes will operate from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday; and 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

From Santa Fe Place: The designated buses with the heading Special on their head signs will pick up people from Santa Fe Place and proceed to Cerrillos Road to pick up people in front of the hotels/motels along Cerrillos Road, and drop them off at the temporary Transit Center on West Alameda Street.

From South Capitol Station: The designated buses with the heading Special on their head signs will pick up people from South Capitol Station and drop them off at the temporary Transit Center on West Alameda Street.

In addition to the special routes on Indian Market weekend, Santa Fe Trails’ buses will operate regular service from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday; and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the Sheridan Transit Center will be temporarily closed and re-located to West Alameda Street, between Guadalupe Street and Sandoval Street, Thursday-Sunday, August 15-18, 2013 for Indian Market. 

Today is Superhero Day at Southside Library!

Rachel is Jean Gray, Molly is Iron Man, Robert is Clark Kent, Amy is Batgirl, Nicole is Supergirl and Javier is The Hulk.

Call for Entries: “Common Ground” Annual Art Prize and Exhibit

The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission is pleased to announce a call for entries for “Common Ground,” the City’s annual art prize and exhibition in the Community Gallery. Participation is open to amateur and professional artists aged 18 years or older who reside in Santa Fe County. Framed two-dimensional works and three-dimensional objects are eligible for entry, and all entries will be judged by a committee of Arts Commissioners, artists and arts professionals. The top three entries will receive an honorarium for the use of their artwork, with the Best of Show receiving a $1,000 cash prize and 1^st place and 2^nd place receiving $500 and $250 respectively. The Best of Show will also be reproduced as the 2013 City of Santa Fe notecard.

The deadline for receipt of entry forms is Monday, September 16, 2013. Due to the popularity of “Common Ground” and limited exhibition space, entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with up to 80 entries accepted for participation. Entry forms, rules and requirements and complete information about the exhibit and prize are available at the Arts Commission website, www.SantaFeArtsCommission.org, under the “Common Ground: City of Santa Fe Exhibit & Prize” page. The “Common Ground” Exhibit will open at the Community Gallery, located inside the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, on October 25, 2013 and run through November 8, 2013.

“We look forward to receiving a wide variety of work for this year’s “Common Ground” exhibition,” says Julie Bystrom, Project Specialist for the Arts Commission. “This venue always provides a special way to showcase local artists and recognize exceptional talent in Santa Fe’s unique artistic community.”

Visit www.SantaFeArtsCommission.org or call 505-955-6707 for more information.

Santa Fe Pow Wow at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center

Ninth Annual Event Takes Place on Saturday, August 17^th

The Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC) is proud to present the ninth annual Santa Fe Pow Wow. This is an evening social Pow Wow for all nations and cultures. The event includes dancers, drummers, singers and artist booths.

Drum groups include: Host Northern Drum Keres Nation, Host Southern Drum Thunder Crew, Head Gourd Dancer Terry Snake, Head man Dancer Hollis Chitto, and Head Woman Dancer Eldina Pesata.  The Emcee is Dominic Arquero, and the Arena Director is Leonard Atcitty.

Gourd dancing begins at 5:00 p.m., Grand Entry at 7:30 p.m., Intertribal dancing and specials until close at 10:30 p.m.

Adult admission is $5, seniors, students with identification, children and youth admission is $1.

On Saturday, August 17^th, the entire GCCC Basketball gymnasium will close at 12:00 noon for set up. The indoor track will close at 6:30 p.m. to accommodate the Grand Entry. The gym and track will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, August 18.

The GCCC is located at 3221 Rodeo Road. For further information please call Lisa Gulotta at 505-955-4009 or visit our website at www.chavezcenter.com.

Burn Your Worries and Troubles With a Virtual Zozobra

For 89 years, Santa Fe has eliminated its troubles at the Burning of Zozobra, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe. 

Join in and let your worries be replaced with hope. For the first time ever, you can submit your worries and watch them burn online. Click here to start the burn and pass it on!

  

The First Annual ZozoFest, a Fiesta kickoff in the Santa Fe Railyard with music, an outdoor movie, the Fiesta Court, a Zozobra art show and Zozobra himself will take place on August 30 from 5:00 -10:30 P.M.

  

The burning of Zozobra of will take place on September 5. The giant puppet containing the years' glooms is burned in an elaborate ceremony. Sponsored by Santa Fe Kiwanis, outdoors at Fort Marcy Park.

Genoveva Chavez Community Center Temporary Closure for Maintenance, August 19

Facility Completely Reopens on September 7, 2013

The Genoveva Chavez Community Center (GCCC) is closing temporarily for annual maintenance. The basketball gymnasium and track will be closed beginning on Monday, August, 19. The entire facility will close beginning on Saturday, August 24. The facility, with the exception of the basketball gymnasium and track, will re-open at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3. The basketball gymnasium and track are expected to re-open on Saturday, September 7. The closure will allow Recreation Division Staff to complete essential annual maintenance tasks throughout the facility.

During the closure GCCC memberships will be honored at the Fort Marcy Complex and Salvador Perez Pool. The GCCC front desk will be available for registration throughout the closure; Saturday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

The Genoveva Chavez Community Center is a 177,000 square foot fitness facility which includes: gymnasium, swimming pools, ice arena, weight room, indoor track and many other amenities. The center is located at 3221 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM.  

It's National Book Lovers Day

Celebrate National Book Lovers Day with us! How many of these apply to you? And, yes, we're fine with made-up holidays as long as they serve our interests.

http://now.msn.com/national-book-lovers-day-signs-you-love-books-too-much

City of Santa Fe Public Works Department Announces Median Remodel Work at the Intersection of Cerrillos Road at Camino Entrada and Wagon Road

The Public Works Department of the City of Santa Fe expects to begin construction on Monday, August 12, 2013, at the intersection of Cerrillos Road at Camino Entrada and Wagon Roads, of a median remodeling project to improve sight lines at this intersection. 

The work will consist of: the removal of vegetation from portions of the medians in the middle of Cerrillos Road; placement of colored patterned concrete where the vegetation is removed; and the placement of concrete within two pork-chop traffic islands on the west side of Cerrillos Road. The work is expected to last approximately 2-3 weeks, weather permitting. Traffic control will include a reduction in speed and lane closures on Cerrillos Road. Access will be provided to the left turn lanes onto Camino Entrada and Wagon Road. Drivers are asked to proceed through the work zone with caution, and seek alternate routes if possible during this period of time.

For more information please contact City of Santa Fe Project Manager, Sandra Kassens at 505-955-6697.

Refuse and Recycling Service Days Changes for Some City Residents

The Environmental Services Division will be changing the refuse and recycling service days for some current City of Santa Fe residents as part of plan to phase in and accommodate areas that will be serviced in the newly annexed collection areas.

Attached are maps and street names. The Environmental Services Division will begin tagging customer’s containers on Thursday, August 10, and Friday, August 11. These areas will begin their new service days the following week.

Residents that reside on the streets listed below will have their services changed from Thursday to Wednesday.

ARDOR ST

ARROYO CHAMISO RD

ASPEN DR

AVENIDA DE LAS ALTURAS

BRILLANTE LN

BRILLANTE ST

BROTHER ABEDON WAY

BROTHER LUKE PL

BRUNN SCHOOL LN

CALLE AZULEJO

CALLE CAMARICO

CALLE CONTENTO

CALLE ENSENADA

CALLE LORCA

CALLE NAVIDAD

CALLE OJO FELIZ

CALLE PAISANO

CALLE PALOMITA

CALLE PERDIZ

CALLE QUEDO

CALLE SOMBRA

CALLE TECOLOTE

CAMINO CLARO

CAMINO LADO

CANDELA ST

CANDELERO ST

CHAMISO LN

CHAMISOS CT

CIELO GRANDE

ESPLENDOR ST

FIFTH ST

GALISTEO ST

LORCA CT

LORCA DR

LUMBRE CT

LUSTRE CT

MANUEL MEDRANO RD

MEDRANO LN

MIGUEL CHAVEZ RD

MORRIS PL

OJO CT

OLD ARROYO CHAMISO RD

PLACITA DE QUEDO

PLACITA DE VIDA

PLAZA BOSQUE

PLAZA LOMAS

PLAZA MONTANA

PLAZA THOMAS

PLAZUELA VISTA

PORTAVELA ST

QUEMADO ST

RIDGEVIEW CIR

S PACHECO ST

SOMBRA CT

THOMAS AVE

VALLE CHAMISO LN

VELA ST

VISTA DEL SUR

W ZIA RD

Residents that reside on the streets listed below will have their services changed from Friday to Thursday.

AUTUMN LEAF LN

AVENIDA ALAMOSA

AVENIDA DEL ORO

BETATAKIN CIR

BIG SKY RD

BONITO CIR

CACTUS FLOWER LN

CALLE DE MOLINA

CALLE VIEJO

CALLEJON NORTE

CAMINITO SAN LUCAS

CAMINO ALHAMBRA

CAMINO CIELO VISTA

CAMINO DE LOS CABALLOS

CAMINO DEL PRADO

CAMINO ESQUINAS

CAMINO PRADO VISTA

CASA RINCONADA

CEDAR RIDGE LN

CHAMISA PATH RD

CIELO VISTA CT

CLIFF PALACE

CLOUD DANCE

COYOTE MOON LN

DANCING GROUND RD

EL TREBOL CT

ENTRADA SONATA

FALLING STAR LN

GOVERNOR MILES RD

HIDDEN CRICKET

HOUNDS LN

HOWLING WOLF LN

INDIAN CIR

INDIAN SUMMER LN

JACONA CIR

JUNIPER HILL LN

LA AVENIDA DE SAN MARCOS

LAUGHING CROW LN

LEAPING RABBIT LN

LONE RAVEN LN

LONG SHADOW LN

LOST FEATHER LN

LUNA GRANDE LN

LUZ DE ESTRELLA

LUZ DEL SOL

MENFORD LN

MESA BONITA RD

MIDNIGHT OWL

MISSION BEND

MONTANA VERDE RD

MOUNTAIN VIEW LN

NEW MOON CIR

NIZHONI DR

OJOS DE JO

PARQUE DE VILLA

PASEO DE LOS PUEBLOS

PAYUPKI CIR

PINTADO CIR

PLAZA SONATA

PUEBLO ALTO

PUEBLO BONITO

PUEBLO GRANDE

PUEBLO HALONA

PUEBLO HAWIKUH

PUEBLO JACONA

PUEBLO PINTADO

PUEBLO PUYE

PUEBLO SAN LAZARO

PUEBLO SAPAWE

PUEBLO TSANKAWI

RAINDANCE LN

RAVINE RD

RINCONADA CIR

RISING SUN RD

RIVER SONG LN

ROCK CASTLE LN

SANDIA CIR

SANDIA VISTA CT

SANDIA VISTA RD

SILENT WING

SLEEPING BEAR LN

SNOW BIRD

SOARING EAGLE LN

TWIN YUCCAS LN

VEGAS DE SUENOS

VEREDA ALTA

VEREDA BAJA

VEREDA ORIENTE

VEREDA PONIENTE

VISTA DEL PRADO CT

WAKING SKY

WALKING RAIN RD

WANDERING TRAIL LN

WHISPERING WING RD

WHISTLING MOON LN