Recent News
Meet with Mike: Registration Open for Mayor’s Southside One-on-One Meetings
Mayor Garcia invites community members to meet with him during scheduled one-on-one constituent meetings.
These meetings will provide residents with an opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and discuss issues directly with the mayor. Mayor Garcia will host these meetings monthly at rotating locations throughout the city.
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City Seeks District 2 Residents to Serve as City Councilor
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the City of Santa Fe hosted a District 2 Candidate Forum at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center. Community members heard directly from applicants seeking appointment to the District 2 City Council seat and learned more about their backgrounds, priorities, and perspectives.
The forum was part of the public process to fill the District 2 vacancy following Mayor Michael Garcia’s election. Under the Santa Fe Municipal Code, the mayor will appoint a replacement by January 23, 2026, with confirmation scheduled for the January 28, 2026, Governing Body meeting. The appointed councilor will serve until the next regular city election in November 2027.
Results From the 2026 Community Engagement Budget Workshop
On January 8, 2026, the City of Santa Fe hosted a Community Engagement Budget Workshop as part of its annual budget process. Residents participated in an interactive discussion to share priorities, consider trade-offs, and identify the services most important to fund in a challenging budget year. Key themes included affordable housing, core services and infrastructure, transportation, community amenities, and the need for transparency and accountability.
Read the report below to learn what Santa Feans shared and how this input will help inform upcoming budget decisions by the Mayor and City Council.
Food Benefits and Support
The City of Santa Fe is deeply concerned about food insecurity and potential disruptions to SNAP. More than 20,000 Santa Fe County residents rely on SNAP for daily nutrition. We’re grateful the State and the Governor are stepping up at this critical moment to meet an immediate $30 million funding gap.
While cities are not funded or structured to replace federal programs like SNAP, we are actively supporting residents’ health and well-being. We are coordinating with Santa Fe County and community partners on contingency plans, with special attention to our most vulnerable neighbors.
Learn more about food support options for you or someone you know by visiting the page linked below.
