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PO Box 9412
Santa Fe, NM 87504-9412
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Summer 2025
Dear Neighbors,
I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the beautiful summer here in our green and peaceful corner of the world. I’m writing to you today with an invitation to our much-loved annual picnic, an update on issues that affect the neighborhood, and our annual request for dues.
Please join us for our annual picnic to connect with old friends and welcome new neighbors!
· Date: Sunday, 21 September from Noon till about 2:30 PM
· Location: The Water History Park at the corner of Upper Canyon and Camino Cabra
The association will provide grilled hot dogs and burgers (including veggie options). Please feel free to bring a side dish, salad, beverages, or dessert to share. It’s always a wonderful gathering and we look forward to seeing you there.
This past year, your association has been actively working on several key issues that are vital to the safety and quality of life in our neighborhood, including:
· Wildfire Safety and Mitigation: We’ve been lucky so far this year, and continue to work to with the City and others to increase wildfire awareness and safety in our neighborhood.
· Parks and Public Spaces: We continue to maintain and improve local parks and trails, including Two Mile Pond, the Water History Park, the Santa Fe Canyon Preserve, and more.
· Roads and Bridges: We are in discussions with the city about much-needed repairs for our roads and Cerro Gordo bridge, advocating for plans that respect both nature and history while ensuring safety. Expect the “hairpin curve” on Cerro Gordo to be repaired this summer.
· Local Elections: We plan to host a forum for City Council candidates on September 24th at the Audubon, and will distribute Mayoral candidates’ written answers to neighborhood questions.
Our neighborhood association runs on the volunteer efforts of our residents and the modest annual dues we collect. These funds are essential for our work and allow us to host community events like our annual picnic and other public forums, maintain our neighborhood website and email communications to keep you informed, cover administrative costs for our advocacy on important local issues, and build a nest egg to hire lawyers and/or take other emergency action when and if needed. Any amount you can contribute is deeply appreciated.
You can donate at https://www.canyonneighborhood.org/join or send a check to: PO Box 9412, Santa Fe, NM 87504-9412. A donation card will be attached to the paper version of this letter. For questions about donations, contact Mark at herndonforge@gmail.com.
Our board is a small group of dedicated volunteers, and we are always looking for fresh perspectives and new energy. If you are interested in learning more, contact jgollin@angelicafoundation.org or speak with any board member at the picnic. We are incredibly fortunate to live in such a special place, and your participation in the Canyon Neighborhood Association helps keep it that way.
Sincerely,
Jim Gollin, on behalf of the Canyon Neighborhood Association Board