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, August 8, 2025, at 2:14 p.m.
NEW PROJECT
Contractor: Seeds of Wisdom
Location: Santa Fe River Trail
Description: Seeds of Wisdom will be thinning invasive species along the river from La Familia bridge to Camino Alire. Work is anticipated to take a month. Signage will be present during working hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Contact: jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Contractor: Franco’s Trees & Landscaping
Location: St. Francis to Luisa St. in Arroyo de los Pinos
Description: Vegetation management of invasive species in the arroyo. Work is anticipated to take two weeks. There will be no impact on traffic.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Contractor: SF Brown Inc
Description: Zia Station Public Infrastructure project.
• Single lanes of travel, both eastbound and westbound, on Zia Rd. between Vela St. and Galisteo on the inside, paved lanes. The speed limit remains reduced to 25 miles per hour.
• Galisteo Rd closed between Zia Rd. and the RailRunner Station.
• Galisteo Road is open between the RailRunner Station and Rodeo Road
• Sidewalk on south side of Zia from Vela to St. Francis will reopen Thursday, 8/14
• Sidewalk on the north side of Zia will be closed beginning Thursday, 8/14.
• WATCH FOR TRUCKS/EQUIPMENT ENTERING AND EXITING ZIA ROAD TO/FROM ZIA FLATS APARTMENT PROJECT ON NORTH SIDE OF ZIA RD.
Contact: Merritt Brown, merritt@sfbrown.com, Ryan Gomez, rmgomez@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Location: Arroyo Los Chamisos North Fork - Site 2
Contractor: EMCO
Description: EMCO is working to complete erosion control and bank repair work in the Arroyo de los Chamisos. Work is anticipated to take several weeks to complete.
Traffic control and signage are in place with no impact on traffic.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
NO UPDATE RECEIVED
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.
Although most of the roadway work is complete, the new traffic signals have not yet been installed. Delivery of the signal equipment has been delayed due to tariffs and supply chain issues, and we have not yet received a delivery date from the manufacturer. In lieu of the traffic signals, 4-way stop signs have been installed. Please adhere to all 4-way stop traffic regulations.
Contact: Kody Keelin, kwkeelin@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
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 demolish the building safely. All detours will be set up through the end of August 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. They are in the final stages of completing the project.
Contact: Ryan M. Gomez, rmgomez@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
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.
From August 11 through August 14, 2025, Guadalupe Street at West Alameda Street is completely closed to through traffic. The intersection will re-open on August 15, 2025. Detours have been established to redirect vehicles around the closure using nearby streets. Please see below.
Traveling Northbound on Guadalupe St.
Divert East (right) on Montezuma
Turn Left on Sandoval (northbound)
Turn Left on W. San Francisco
Back to Guadalupe
Traveling Southbound on Guadalupe
Divert East (left) on W. San Francisco
Turn Right on Sandoval
Turn Right on Montezuma
Back to Guadalupe
Traveling Eastbound on Alameda
Turn Right on De Fouri St
Turn Left on Sandoval
Back to Alameda
Traveling West on Alameda
Turn left on Sandoval
Turn Right on Montezuma
Past Agua Fria
Back to Alameda
Please follow the detour signage that is in place if you must use Guadalupe Street. Drive safely.
Project completion target date: 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
Location: Sandoval Parking Garage
Contractor: Davenport Construction
Description: Davenport's subcontractor will be patching and painting the exterior of the Sandoval Garage. During this time, certain sidewalks, entrances, and exits will be temporarily closed. However, at least one entrance and one exit will remain open at all times. Additionally, the garage will undergo re-striping of all parking spots, which will result in certain floors being closed. At least two parking floors will remain open while this work is being carried out.
Shutdown Dates:
Sidewalks – W San Francisco St Closed (6/20 - 8/8)
Entrance/Exits - Two W San Francisco St Exits May be Closed Temporarily for Scaffolding/Lifts, Please Use Other Exit
Re-Striping – Restriping is scheduled to start on August 18th. Work will commence at night, around 8 pm to Midnight. One floor will be closed for parking during this time. The project is anticipated to last one week.
Contact: Josh Bohlman, jbohlman@santafenm.gov
NO UPDATES RECEIVED
Location: Santa Fe Railyard Irrigation
Contractor: Accent Landscaping
Description: The renovation of the irrigation system at the Railyard Park includes a complete replacement of the system. This includes work to restore the function of the cistern system that collects precipitation from the building’s roofs for use in the landscape. The system will include all new piping, valves, and irrigation heads throughout the park. The design is specialized to supply supplemental water to natural precipitation, allowing the existing vegetation to flourish. The new design approach and efficient head spacing are estimated to reduce water demands by 47%. The new system will be significantly easier to maintain by consolidating all irrigation into a single distribution network, reducing the number of heads while maintaining uniform water application, and replacing the old operating system with a smart controller that is easily adjustable to changing climate conditions. The system will primarily use the water collected in the cisterns and only use a domestic water source when the harvested water is exhausted. The construction will be sequenced to ensure the park remains partially open, allowing the existing system to operate and avoid periods of no irrigation. Construction is anticipated to be completed in August 2025.
Contact: Josh Bohlman, jbohlman@santafenm.gov
NO UPDATES RECEIVED
Contractor: Transmission & Distribution
Location: Various Locations, North side of town
Description: Flushing Fire Hydrants ( Flushing Zone 1) July to September
Contact: Randy Lopez, rjlopez@santafenm.gov 505-649-9409
