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, December 5, 2025, at 1:43 p.m.
NEW PROJECT
Contractor: Full Circle
Location: Arroyo Mascaras from St. Francis to Paseo de Peralta
Description: Vegetation management of Siberian elms. Work begins 12/5/2025 and is anticipated to take a month. There will be no impact on traffic or pedestrians who use the walking trail.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Contractor: GM Emulsion
Location: Tierra Contenta Trail, between Sweeny elementary and Ortiz middle school. Description: Construction of a new ten-foot-wide bike and pedestrian trail, erosion control, and stormwater treatments began in August. The new trail will connect Ave Contenta to South Meadows Rd via a new trail extension. Work is expected to be complete in the summer of 2026.
Contact: kwkeelin@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Contractor: EMCO of Santa Fe
Location: Agua Fria & South Meadows
Description: Intersection improvements, new traffic signals, and turning lanes. New traffic signals are to be installed in December due to long equipment lead times and supply chain issues. A four-way stop is currently in place. Please seek alternate routes when possible.
Contact: kwkeelin@santafenm.gov
NO UPDATES RECEIVED
Contractor: Bixby Electric, Inc.
Location: Sandoval St at Alameda, and San Francisco St at Alameda.
Description: Traffic detector Loop Repairs at 2 Intersections. Work begins on 11/18/25 through 12/23/25. Weather permitting. Expect lane closures. Traffic control will be in place.
Contact: Apollo Hernandez, ajhernandez@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Contractor: Daniel’s Landscaping & Construction
Location: Buckman ATV/MX Track Prak, End of Chili Line Trail, and north of 599
Description: Installation of a water tank and a pump house. No traffic flow disturbances, but the park will be closed. Work begins 11/17/2025 and is estimated to finish 12/15/2025
Contact: Carlos Saiz, crsaiz@santafenm.gov, (505) 795-2556
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
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 disruptions to the traffic flow. Work began 10/21/2025 and is estimated to finish 12/19/2025
Contact: Carlos Saiz, crsaiz@santafenm.gov
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 Rd. and Rodeo Rd., as well as the median turn lanes to Galisteo from Zia Rd.
• Speed limit on Galisteo Rd. reduced to 25 mph between Zia Rd and Calle Luminoso
• LEFT turns from Galisteo to Zia Rd. are prohibited.
• Landscaping and irrigation activity along the south side of Zia continues – please use caution around landscaping crews.
• Westbound Zia Rd. still reduced to a single lane between St. Francis Dr. and Candelero
• Sidewalk on the south side of Zia is open from Vela to St. Francis
• 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.
• 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, Albert Chavez, wachavez@santafenm.gov
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 will begin on 11/4 and is anticipated to take approximately one month.
Contact: Jimmie Gallegos, jgallegos1@santafenm.gov
PROJECT ONGOING AS SCHEDULED
Location: Camino Del Monte Sol and Camino Santander
Description: Sub Surface is contracted by the City Water Dept. To install new water lines from Garcia St. to Camino Del Monte Sol, down to Camino Santander. There will be road closures during the day as work is performed. Follow detour signs as directed. Residents will have access in and out of their homes, and emergency services will have access if needed. Work duration is through December.
Contact: Albert Chavez wachavez@santafenm.gov
