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welcome to SANTA FE THE CITY DIFFERENT DECEMBER 2015 Why the City Different? PAGE 4 City Services animal control, fire protection, police PAGE 6 County Services animal control, cab ride home program, fire protection, road maintenance, sheriff PAGE 8 County Property Taxes PAGE 10 Santa Fe Region Transportation PAGE 12 Getting Connected in Santa Fe electricity, natural gas, water and sewer hookups, regional newspaper & magazine subscriptions, trash and recycling PAGE 18 Homeowner and Resident Tips for Living in Santa Fe PAGE 32 Affordable Housing Programs PAGE 36 Recreation centers, parks, outdoor trails, sport leagues and tennis clubs This Welcome to Santa Fe Kit has been provided through a generous grant PAGE 48 from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Housing Opportunity ® Community Services Program and the Santa Fe Association of REALTORS . libraries, mobile health van, senior and youth centers Copyright© 2015 PAGE 56 Education in Santa Fe PAGE 70 Permission to reprint the Welcome to Santa Fe Kit in its entirety is permitted by Santa Fe Association of REALTORS® members or may be Health Care in Santa Fe obtained by contacting the association at: PAGE 76 Things to See and Do PAGE 86 Santa Fe Association of REALTORS® Registering to Vote www.sfar.com | (505) 982-8385 PAGE 94 510 N. Guadalupe Ste E | Santa Fe, NM 87501 Santa Fe Lingo [email protected] PAGE 96 CONTENTS Why the City Different? PAGE 4 City Services animal control, fire protection, police PAGE 6 County Services animal control, cab ride home program, fire protection, road maintenance, sheriff PAGE 8 County Property Taxes PAGE 10 Santa Fe Region Transportation PAGE 12 Getting Connected in Santa Fe electricity, natural gas, water and sewer hookups, regional newspaper & magazine subscriptions, trash and recycling PAGE 18 Homeowner and Resident Tips for Living in Santa Fe PAGE 32 Affordable Housing Programs PAGE 36 Recreation centers, parks, outdoor trails, sport leagues and tennis clubs PAGE 48 Community Services libraries, mobile health van, senior and youth centers PAGE 56 Education in Santa Fe PAGE 70 Health Care in Santa Fe PAGE 76 Things to See and Do PAGE 86 Registering to Vote PAGE 94 Santa Fe Lingo PAGE 96 3 WHY THE CITY DIFFERENT? Bienvendios or Welcome to Santa Fe known as the City Different. Every city is different, so what is so special about Santa Fe? First, it has a history dating back over 400 years and the oldest continuously occupied government building in the country, The Palace of the Governors on the Plaza. Santa Fe has a wonderful climate enjoying over 325 days of sunshine and an average daily humidity of under 20%. There is snow in the winter and endless blue skies all year round. The city sits nestled in the Santa Fe River Valley at the foot of the 12,500 ft. high Sangre de Cristo Mountains with skiing only 30 minutes from the center of town. As the western terminal of the Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe served as the first link between the indigenous Pueblo Indian culture that occupied the Rio Grande Valley, the Spanish culture that settled here in the 16th century and the expanding American population that pushed west, first on the trail and then on the railroad in the 1880s. What really makes Santa Fe different is its unique sense of place. The beauty of the surrounding mountains, the intertwining of ancient cultures into a rich tapestry of colonial and west frontier history, the living connection between the present and the past, the peoples and the land all combined into a very special personal experience of this community at the heart of the “The Land of Enchantment.” The walkable scale of the Plaza area is reflective of an earlier time. The many shops, galleries, and restaurants provide a rich variety of options. There are wonderful museums from Indian Arts to Folk Arts to Spanish Colonial Arts. Outside of Santa Fe, there are unending outdoor opportunities for the adventurous to explore, to hike, to bike, to ski or just sit and take in the surrounding countryside that has inspired generations of artists like Georgia O’Keeffe. 4 WHY THE CITY DIFFERENT? As the first designated UNESCO Creative City for craft and folk arts, Santa Fe attracts accolades from national magazines and organizations. Most recently, Condé Nast Traveler honored Santa Fe with one of the “Best Small Cities in America” award citing the city’s unique beauty, colorful culture, unrivaled art and architecture as key reasons for their decision. Santa Fe has been recognized over the years as one of the top destinations to visit in America and is a wonderful place to live, either to retire or raise a family. The small scale and intimacy of Santa Fe is unique for the wide range and depth of available cultural activities rivaling those offered in much larger metropolitan areas. Furthering its uniqueness, Santa Fe boasts a tri-culture heritage in an unusual historic blend of Native America, Spanish and Anglo influences. This historical blend makes for a rewarding mix of these elements into everyday life. It is this cultural backdrop found in a thriving modern community where one finds a city that welcomes diversity, embraces both time-honored traditions and progressive thinking, while offering stellar live music, opera and culinary treats. Based on information from the Santa Fe City & County Economic Development, here are a few general statistics to help you learn more about your new community: POPULATION: 147,000 – County of Santa Fe 83,000 – City of Santa Fe (SANTA FE TRENDS REPORT 2015) EDUCATION: High School Degree or higher: 85% Bachelors or higher: 40% Graduate or Professional Degree: 19% (PEOPLE 25 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WITHIN SANTA FE COUNTY) UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 5.3% - County of Santa Fe 2014 Average (SANTA FE TRENDS REPORT 2015) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $52,696 – County of Santa Fe $46,615 – City of Santa Fe (2010 CENSUS) MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD SALES PRICE: $393,000 – County of Santa Fe $291,000 – City of Santa Fe 5 (2014 – MLS LISTINGS) CITY OF SANTA FE SERVICES ANIMAL http://www.santafenm.gov/animal_services | (505) 955-2701 Dogs must be leashed at all times (with a leash no longer than 8 feet in length) and under the immediate physical control of its owner. You must clean up after your pet. The only exception is in a designated dog park. Dogs and cats are not allowed to run loose. DESIGNATED DOG PARKS: Frank Ortiz Park: 160 Camino de las Crucitas DESIGNATED AREA BEHIND CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND Salvador Perez Park: 601 Alta Vista Street DESIGNATED AREA BEHIND COMPLEX Villa Linda Dog Park: 4250 Cerrillos Road (next to the Santa Fe Place Mall) DESIGNATED AREA NORTH OF PLAYGROUND Sierra del Norte Dog Park: 1800 Hyde Park Road DESIGNATED PARK AREA ONLY. DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH ON THE TRAIL Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society Dog Parks: 100 Caja del Rio Road SINGLE USE PARKS AVAILABLE RULES: People must clean up after their pets. Dogs must be leashed before entering and upon leaving the designated off-leash area. Dogs showing aggression toward people or other dogs must be immediately All dogs must be spayed or neutered unless leashed and removed from the park. under five months of age. No female dogs in season are allowed in the park. Dogs must be wearing an up-to-date rabies vaccination and animal license tag A limit of three dogs per person, per visit. at all times. People must not allow their dogs to Dog owners, or those having charge or dig or to unduly disturb the terrain or custody of a dog, are legally responsible vegetation. for their dogs and any injuries caused by Professional dog trainers may not use the their dogs. dog parks to conduct their business for People must remain with their dogs, monetary purpose. must keep their dog in sight, and must carry a leash at all times. Leaving dogs unattended is prohibited. 6 FIRE www.santafenm.gov/fire_department Emergency: Dial 911 Non-Emergency Dispatch: (505) 428-3730 Administration: (505) 955-3110 Due to severe drought conditions and wild land fire conditions, the Santa Fe Fire Department has the authority to impose fire restrictions. The Santa Fe Fire Department may prohibit: all open burning; the use of charcoal barbecue grills in public parks and recreation areas; smoking in public parks, recreation areas, or any public trail; the use of motorized ATVs or motorcycles on City-owned open space, parks, trails or other recreational areas; and all types of fireworks. To determine if any fire restrictions are in place, visit: www.santafenm.gov/fire_department POLICE 2014 CRIME DATA VS. www.santafenm.gov/police FBI ANNUAL AVERAGE* Emergency: Dial 911 Homicides 2 4 Non-Emergency Dispatch: (505) 428-3710 Robberies 73 103 Administration: (505) 955-5010 Reported Rapes 41 40 Graffiti Hotline: (505) 955-2255 Burglaries 696 599 (RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL) According to the Santa Fe Trends 2015 Report, robberies and burglaries dropped by more than 15% in 2014. Crime data for the City of Santa Fe compared to the FBI’s latest Uniform Crime Report (2013)*. Residents must register any alarm system with the City of Santa Fe and meet the requirements of the alarm ordinance. To learn more about the alarm ordinance adopted to reduce false alarms and to register your alarm visit: www.santafenm.gov/police_alarm_enforcement 7 COUNTY OF SANTA FE SERVICES ANIMAL CONTROL www.santafecountynm.gov/sheriff/animal_control | (505) 992-1626 Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society: 100 Caja Del Rio All dogs and cats over the age of 3 months must have a rabies shot. All dogs over the age of 3 months must have a county license.