City presents stormwater and river program update; cites $4M completed projects and $18M in design Parks & Open Space staff updated the committee on the stormwater utility and river/arroyo projects, reporting roughly $4 million in completed construction, about $18 million of projects in design, and $6.3 million in outside funding; staff warned of more stringent MS4 requirements under state primacy for water permitting.

Santa Fe's stormwater program has surged, completing $4M in projects and securing $6.3M in funding to tackle new regulations and protect our environment!

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City Parks Commission discusses facilities and safety improvements for South Side parks Commissioners address park amenities, safety, and cost challenges during facility development discussions.

Santa Fe's Parks Commission is tackling urgent community demands for better amenities, including much-needed restrooms in local parks—will they find a solution?

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City Council approves pilot program to enhance park maintenance through contract labor City officials launch a pilot program to address park maintenance using contract labor.

Santa Fe's City Council is launching a pilot program to boost park maintenance, utilizing one-time funds for immediate community impact!

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Mayor reallocates $525K from Green Bank for Santa Fe park maintenance Mayor approves $525K amendment to enhance park maintenance and staffing in Santa Fe.

Santa Fe City Council just approved a game-changing $525K fund shift to boost park maintenance and community green spaces!

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Santa Fe unveils new multi-sport synthetic turf field investment Santa Fe Parks Division opens a $1 million multi-sport field for community use.

Santa Fe just unveiled a state-of-the-art multi-sport turf field that promises to transform the city's recreational landscape and keep players cool while they play!

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Residents criticize park's rain garden as concealed sludge pond Community voices concerns over retention pond misrepresented as rain garden in local park.

Santa Fe residents are rallying against a proposed rain garden, calling it a "sludge pond" and raising alarm over its environmental impact in their local park.

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