February 9, 2022 -- Former Santa Fe Mayor Javier Gonzales passed away earlier today following a courageous and valiant fight against cancer. Mayor Gonzales served as the Mayor of Santa Fe from 2014 to 2018.

We are thankful for his leadership during his time as mayor, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Mayor Alan Webber released the following statement on the passing of Mayor Gonzales:

“Santa Fe has lost a home-grown, home-town hero. Mayor Gonzales was a beloved community member, a devoted community servant and a visionary community leader. He was a true son of Santa Fe, the son of a former Mayor and a dedicated and loving father. He and his whole family have done so much for our community and given so much to our community. He loved Santa Fe and Santa Fe loved him back. We embrace him and his family and offer our thanks for his life and his leadership even as we mourn his passing. Mayor Gonzales left us far too soon, but the work he did and the legacy he left us will endure for years and years and years. On a personal note, I’ve lost a friend, a mentor, an advisor and a strong and steady presence in my life and in my work. I miss him, we all miss him and he will be long remembered, long celebrated and long appreciated. May peace be upon him, and may his memory be a blessing.” 

This afternoon, Mayor Webber sent a letter to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham requesting that she issue an executive order to lower all flags to half-mast in honor of Mayor Gonzales and the significant contributions he made to our city and state.