Disclaimer: The information in the Orange Barrel report is compiled based on the best available information and is subject to change without notice.
This page was updated on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 9:19 a.m.
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Contractor: Seeds of Wisdom
Location: Pueblos del Sol Park, South corner of Governor Miles and Nizhoni
Description: Installation of a raingarden and irrigation lines. There should be no traffic flow disturbances. Work began 10/21/2025 and is estimated to finish 12/19/2025
Contact: Carlos Saiz, crsaiz@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Contractor: Franco’s Trees & Landscaping
Location: Arroyo de los Pinos from Camino Practillano to Rancho Siringo
Description: Thinning of invasive elms and the removal of debris in the arroyo. Work began 10/20/2025 and will take 2 weeks.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Contractor: Coatees Trees
Location: The Santa Fe River adjacent to Patrick Smith Park
Description: The removal of unhealthy/hazardous elm along the river will start on November 19 and last approximately 2 days. Lane closures expected on East Alameda near Patrick Smith Park between Gonzales and Camino Cabra
Contact: Ryan Pitcher, rspitcher@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Contractor: GM Emulsion
Location: Tierra Contenta Trail
Description: The extension of the Tierra Contenta Trail from Avenida Contenta to South Medows will start Monday, August 25, 2025. The trail construction will include drainage upgrades, at-grade crossings at the intersections of Buffalo Grass Rd and Lucia Ln, along with erosion control features. Construction is expected to be complete in the spring of 2026.
Contact: Kody Keelin, kwkeelin@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Location: Agua Fria/South Meadows
Contractor: EMCO
Description: Constructing Agua Fria/South Meadows Intersection Improvements Project. Includes turning bays, traffic signal improvements, and upgraded sidewalks/ADA ramps. Two lanes open on Agua Fria (east–west), one lane on South Meadows (north–south). Traffic delays expected. New traffic signals are delayed due to supply chain issues; four-way stop signs are in place.
Contact: Kody Keelin, kwkeelin@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Location: 206 Mckenzie St
Contractor: True North Builders LLC.
Description: Remodeling a house. The road is closed for demolition and construction; detours are in place through the end of April 2026. Utilities and the curb in front will be replaced. Project in final stages: stucco, windows, and plastering. The fence will be moved once it is complete.
Contact: Albert Chavez, wachavez@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Location: Guadalupe St.
Contractor: GM Emulsion
Description: The Guadalupe Street Reconstruction Project began in January 2024. The project includes a complete reconstruction from Alameda to Paseo de Peralta, with closures, lane shifts, and flagger operations. Rolling road closures will be the final punch list. Please drive safely.
The project is scheduled for completion in summer 2025.
Contact: Kody Keelin kwkeelin@santafenm.gov or Mark Brooks, mark@gmemulsion.com
Project Update: Guadalupe Construction Overview (Public Works)
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Contractor: Full Circle
Location: River trail from Veterans Park to Camino Alire
Description: Management of invasive species and cleaning along the river. Signage will be in place during working hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please use caution when biking along the trail. Work is anticipated to take a few weeks.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Contractor: SF Brown, Inc.
Description: Zia Station Public Infrastructure Project
Galisteo Road is now open between Zia Road. And Rodeo Rd., as well as the median turn lanes to Galisteo from Zia Rd.
LEFT turns from Galisteo to Zia Rd. Are prohibited.
Westbound Zia Rd. Still reduced to a single lane between St. Francis Dr. and Candelero
Landscaping and irrigation activity along Galisteo Rd continues – please use caution around landscaping crews.
Watch for trucks/equipment entering and exiting Zia Road to/from Zia Flats Apartment Project on the north side of Zia Road.
Sidewalk on the south side of Zia is open from Vela to St. Francis
The sidewalk on the north side has been removed and is closed to all pedestrian traffic. Please use the sidewalk on the south side of Zia.
Contact: Merritt Brown, merritt@sfbrown.com, Albert Chavez, wachavez@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Location: Camino del Monte Sol down to Camino Santander
Description: Water mains and service replacements. Camino Del Monte Sol, down to Camino Santander, will be closed to through traffic for the next 60 days, on and off, as they work on the water lines. Traffic control will be set up; follow detour signs. The road is closed to through traffic, but residents will still be able to go in and out of their homes. These hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Message boards posted. Project expected to take ~4.5 months. Traffic control and detours are in place.
Contact: Albert Chavez wachavez@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Contractor: Clean Harbors
Location: Railyard Park Parking Lot
Description: Clean Harbors will be emptying the Railyard Water Harvesting Cisterns from 11/3 - 11/13. The Parking lot may be closed on some days while they move their tanker trucks to ensure enough room for the work.
Contact: Josh Bohlman, jbohlman@santafenm.gov (505) 469-2807 or Tim Farrell, tgfarrell@santafenm.gov (505) 490–1659
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Contractor: Seeds of Wisdom
Location: La Familia pedestrian bridge to Camino Alire along the north bank of the Santa Fe River.
Description: Vegetation management of invasive species. There will be no impact on traffic. Work is scheduled to begin on November 4 and is anticipated to take approximately one month.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
