United To Solve Homelessness

This week, the Governing Body unanimously approved a joint resolution with Santa Fe County to collaborate to address homelessness by securing and stabilizing housing and social services for our most vulnerable residents. The vision is for public and private partners to work with community providers and advocacy groups to ensure Santa Fe is a place where homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring, and access to safe, affordable, and sustainable housing is a reality for all community members.

The resolution commits the City and County to continued partnership and coordination on six key efforts: Preservation and Prevention; Emergency Shelter; Buildings/Housing Units; Vouchers; Supportive Services; and, System Infrastructure. Learn more here.

Workforce Development

Are you a local business owner?

Your feedback on this short survey from our Office of Economic Development will support the City’s and Santa Fe Community College’s efforts to create and offer job training and certification programs (funded by the American Rescue Plan) that spur employment opportunities!

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Cats DO Get Stuck in Trees

The Santa Fe Fire Department performed a rescue operation straight out of a children's book this week when they were called to retrieve an adventurous cat that had gotten itself stuck in a tree. Thanks to the team's skilled efforts, including carefully backing the large ladder truck into a confined space to reach the top of the tree, and precarious retrieval of the feline at the very end of the ladder, the situation ended in smiles and a good story for all involved. Kudos, SFFD!

Progress on New Tennis Courts

The major tennis court renovation projects that launched earlier this year have moved into the next phase of construction: pouring of the new concrete foundation (pictured) on which the court surfacing will be laid. Next up, new fencing while the concrete cures! Once completed, the new courts at Herb Martinez, Larragoite and Atalaya are guaranteed to last 20 years and will have minimal yearly maintenance costs.

Senior Services Volunteer Project

The Senior Services Division, which manages the City's AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Programs, recently completed a service project in support of Santa Fe veterans. After collecting donations from the community – soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, socks, scarves, and non-perishable items – staff and volunteers assembled 40 kit bags to be handed out to veterans in need as part of the National AmeriCorps Day of Service!

Big Read Events Continue

If you missed the kick-off party for the Library's 2022 NEA Big Read, don't worry – the celebrations and community events continue throughout the month of October! Join the Gallery Talk and Tour at the NM Museum of Art (free admission for NM residents) on Oct. 2 at 12:30 p.m., or visit the SFPL calendar for all upcoming events.

There's a lot going on in the City Different!

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