New Projects
Location: Calle Mejia to West Alameda
Contractor: Franco’s Landscaping
Description: There will be a heavy tree thinning in the arroyo, clearing invasive elms and to aid in the homeless encampments. Work is expected to take two weeks from 1/6/2025.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
Location: Otawi and Vitalia intersection
Contractor: WSP Engineering
Description: Engineering consultants hired by the Public Works Complete Streets Division will be out surveying the Casa Alegre Neighborhood acequia along Otawi at the Vitalia intersection starting Jan. 21, 2025. Surveying is expected to last several days. The purpose of the surveying is to collect topographic data for an engineering analysis of stormwater drainage in the area.
Contact: Burke Lokey, PE, WSP at Burke Lokey@wsp.com and Jeanne Wolfenbarger, PE, City of Santa Fe, jawolfenbarger@santafenm.gov
Completed Projects
Location: Arroyo de Los Pinos between Camino Practillano and Camino Carlos Rey.
Contractor: Franco’s Landscaping
Description: Two gabions were installed to stop the undermining of existing gabions in the arroyo. Work was scheduled for about two weeks in mid-December.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
Location: 609 Paseo de Peralta
Contractor: AAC
Description: Emergency sewer repair work at 609 Paseo De Peralta.
Contractor: WSP Engineering
Location: Casa Solana Neighborhood near Rio Vista Place and Greg Ave.
Description: Engineering consultants hired by the Public Works Complete Streets Division did complete a survey of the Casa Solana Neighborhood near Rio Vista Place and Greg Ave.
The purpose of the surveying is to collect topographic data for an engineering analysis of stormwater drainage in the area.
Contact: Burke Lokey, PE, WSP at Burke.Lokey@wsp.com and Jeanne Wolfenbarger, PE, City of Santa Fe, jawolfenbarger@santafenm.gov
Location: Alameda and Calle Nopal
Contractor: WSP Engineering
Description: Engineering consultants hired by the Public Works Complete Streets Division did complete surveying efforts at the Calle Nopal/Alameda intersection.
The purpose of the surveying is to collect topographic data for an engineering analysis of stormwater drainage in the area.
Contact: Burke Lokey, PE, WSP at Burke.Lokey@wsp.com and Jeanne Wolfenbarger, PE, City of Santa Fe, jawolfenbarger@santafenm.gov
Updated Projects
Location: River trail from Siler Bridge to Frenchy’s Park
Contractor: Full Circle
Description: Removal and thinning of invasive species, clearing of bar ditch, and minor repairs from Siler Bridge to Frenchy’s Park. Work will continue into January.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
Location: Camino Porvenir, Fayette St, and between the Acequia Trail and Potencia St
Contractor: INTERA Incorporated
Description: On behalf of PNM and under the oversight of NMEDPSTB, INTERA is conducting environmental investigation activities along the City of Santa Fe-owned Acequia Trail and in the roadways along Camino Porvenir (near the intersection with Baca St), and Fayette St. Traffic control and signage will be in place, including necessary detours. Activities include drilling and installing three monitoring wells (one per location). Drilling began on Monday, Oct. 14, and is still in progress for at least two more weeks. Drilling work might take place starting at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday and shall conclude at approximately 5 p.m. each day. Drill rig breakdowns may occur and cause a delay in the drilling operation.
Contact: Michael Leger (PSTB Project Manager), michael.leger@env.nm.gov, Austin Hanson (INTERA Incorp.), Alison Hafner, ahafner@intera.com (INTERA Incorp.), AHanson@intera.com, or E.J. Anderson (PNM Project Manager), ej.anderson@pnmresources.com
Location: Agua Fria/South Meadows
Contractor: EMCO
Description: The Public Works Department is constructing the Agua Fria/South Meadows Intersection Improvements Project. The project includes adding turning bays on Agua Fria and South Meadows and improving the traffic signals, sidewalk, and ADA ramps. Two lanes of travel will remain open for Agua Fria (west/east) and one lane of travel for South Meadows (north/south). Traffic delays will occur, and you should seek alternate routes when possible. The detour is from South Meadows to Rufina and Jemez Rd. Signage is in place. The project completion target date is March 2025.
Contact: Romella Glorioso-Moss, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov or Steve Marquez, steve.marquez@wilsonco.com
Ongoing Projects, No Updates
Location: Zia Rd and St. Francis
Contractor: SF Brown Inc
Description: Zia Station Public Infrastructure project will begin its starting stages on Zia Rd and St. Francis Rd beginning Thursday 1/9/25. The demo of the medians will begin so the main water replacement can start. On Zia Rd their will be lane shifts, all traffic control will be in place on 1/9/25 and also messages boards will be in place starting 1/3/25.
Message boards will display:
For message boards on St. Francis South of Zia Rd. and on Zia Rd. East of St. Francis
-Starting 1/9/25 No Galisteo Access from W-Bound Zia Rd.
For message board on St. Francis North of Zia Rd.
-Starting 1/9/25 Railrunner Station Access use Sawmill to Rodeo Rd. to Galisteo
For message board on Zia Rd, West of St. Francis
-Starting 1/9/25 Zia Rd One Lane Vela to Galisteo
Please be cautious in this area. DO NOT STOP ON TRAIN TRACKS!!
Contact: Merritt Brown, merritt@sfbrown.com, Ryan Gomez, rmgomez@santafenm.gov
Location: Arroyo that runs behind Fire Station #3 at Ashbaugh Park
Contractor: Seeds of Wisdom
Description: Thinning of invasive elms. Work will begin January 2025 and run thru February.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
Location: Guadalupe St.
Contractor: GM Emulsion
Description: The work on the Guadalupe St. Reconstruction Project began in January 2024. The project is a complete reconstruction of Guadalupe St. from Alameda to Paseo De Peralta. The project will include closures, lane shifts, and flagger operations.
The project is now in Phase 6. We are now working on the eastside of Guadalupe Street. The westside entrance to Allsup’s Valero Gas Station will be closed from January 13, 2025 to January 17, 2025 to demolish and reconstruct a new entrance. The eastside entrance will allow access into the gas station.
Traffic control has been shifted with 2 lanes of safe travel with vertical panels, orange barrels and type III barricades to the westside of Guadalupe St. and will remain in place for the duration of construction activities for phasing to complete the eastside from Paseo De Peralta to Alameda. Please follow detour signage that are in place if you must avoid Guadalupe St. Please drive safely. Project completion target date: Summer 2025.
Contact: Romella Glorioso-Moss, rsglorioso-moss@santafenm.gov or Steve Marquez, steve.marquez@wilsonco.com
Construction Updates: https://santafenm.gov/public-works/engineering-division/capital-projects-section/guadalupe
Project Update: Guadalupe Construction Overview (Public Works)
Location: Arroyo Los Chamisos North Fork - Site 2
Contractor: EMCO
Description: EMCO will be conducting erosion control and bank repair work. Work will begin Nov. 4th and is expected to take several months. The entry point will be off Avenida de las Campanas, with the staging area at Santa Clara Drive and Alamosa Drive. All work will be done during school hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Traffic control and signage will be in place with minimal impact on traffic.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
Location: Arroyo de Los Pinos behind Herb Martinez Park
Contractor: EMCO
Description: EMCO will use this area as a staging area for equipment and supplies. Work is expected to take several months. The entry point will be at Santa Clara Drive and Alamosa Drive. Traffic control and signage will be in place with minimal impact on traffic.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
Location: Beckner Road and Richards Avenue
Contractor: GM Emulsion and McDade-Woodcock
Description: The City of Santa Fe’s contractors continue to make progress on the intersection improvements. Temporary Traffic Control at the Beckner and Richards Ave intersection will remain in place through the completion of the project, with restricted left turns at that intersection.
Supplemental Temporary Traffic Control will be installed at the southern intersection of Mission Bend and Richards Ave to support the installation of curb ramps and stoplight poles.
The contractor recommends motorists proceed with caution through the work zone.
Contact: Ryan M Gomez, rmgomez@santafenm.gov
Location: Rancho Siringo Rd & Rancho Siringo Dr.
Contractor: Sub Surface Contracting
Description: Sub Surface will install a new water main on Rancho Siringo Rd and Rancho Siringo Dr. Starting 12-9-24 and going on until approximately March 4, 2025. The road will be closed to traffic, but the public who lives in the area will still have access to their homes. All traffic controls will be in place, including detour routes. The contractor will have steel plates in case of any emergency and will always have access to get in and out of the job site.
Contact: Ryan M. Gomez, rmgomez@santafenm.gov
Location: 206 Mckenzie St.
Contractor: True North Builders LLC.
Description: True North Builders LLC will build the house at 206 Mckenzie St. Due to the small area, the road must be closed, and they must demo the building safely. All detours will be set up through June 30, 2025. The area will need to be fenced off from the public. All utilities and the curb in front of the property will be redone.
Contact: Ryan M. Gomez, rmgomez@santafenm.gov
Disclaimer: the information in the Orange Barrel report is compiled based on the best available information and is subject to change without notice.