Contact Risk Management and Safety
2651 Siringo Road
Building J
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Melanie Lovato
Risk Manager
mylovato@santafenm.gov
505-955-6080
Cell 505-490-1693
Miguel A. Vigil
Interim Health and Safety Compliance Officer and Safety Specialist Sr.
mavigil@santafenm.gov
505-955-6077
Cell 505-470-1362
Joaquin Zamora
Workers Comp Manager
jxzamora@santafenm.gov
505-955-4830
Cell 505-690-2854
Kaitlyn Naranjo
Admin Assistant
kdnaranjo@santafenm.gov
505-955-4830
Cell 505-690-2854
The mission of Risk Management & Safety is to collaboratively assist City of Santa Fe employees to create a safer work environment for all employees by assisting our departments to efficiently and properly identify, manage, mitigate hazards and finance risks; seek to reduce the frequency, severity and associated costs of injuries and claims; and serve as a resource for the health, safety, and well-being of the City of Santa Fe employees. Risk & Safety Management will provide assessments, resources, training, and technical assistance by providing comprehensive workplace evaluations, high-quality training, customer service in a timely manner, programs and resources to maintain regulatory compliance and protect the City of Santa Fe's financial integrity with professionalism and through communication, coordination, and collaboration.
Safety oversees:
Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury
Manage an effective program to reduce claims, medical fees, settlements, lost work time, and premiums.
Develop and Implement Safety Programs and Policies
Comply with OSHA, City, Federal, and State regulations, etc. Make recommendations to departments/divisions on procedure changes, rules, and regulations to ensure a safe work environment. Conduct job safety analyses.
Training and Compliance
Comply with Federal and State training requirements in defensive driving, pathogens, and other training related to workplace safety.
Incident Investigations
Conduct personnel and equipment investigations; prepare reports to comply with OSHA and all safety regulations.
Drug/Alcohol Program
The City of Santa Fe is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace to promote the quality of its services and the safety of its employees, customers, and the public.