Protect Santa Fe's Old Pecos Trail Scenic Corridor from Rezoning

Hi Everyone,
Given that Moveon.org limits the length of an update here is a link to the Gofundme site that the latest update about our status of the Old Pecos Trail Rezoning Appeal.
We appreciate your continued support to fight such inappropriate developement and to save our Scenic Corridor.
Annie Campbell
You may need to copy and paste this link. https://gofund.me/81502d33

Hi Everyone, For some reason Moveon.org limits the length of an update. Here is a link to the Gofundme site that has the complete end of year update about what's been happening regarding the Old Pecos Trail Rezoning Appeal.
Happy Solstice and thank you for your continued support.
Annie Campbell
You may need to copy and paste this link. https://gofund.me/81502d33

Hi Everyone, Moveon.org limits the length of an update so here is a link to the Gofundme site that has the complete update about what's been happening regarding the Old Pecos Trail Rezoning Appeal.
Thank you for your continued support.
Annie Campbell

You may need to copy and paste this link. https://gofund.me/81502d33

Thanks
Annie Campbell

Regarding the City of Santa Fe Meeting about approval of Final Plat for Old Pecos Trail, that meeting has been postponed until July 6th so please adjust your calendars accordingly.
Also one of you asked if the link to make a donation for the appeal to protect the heritage of the Old Pecos Trail Scenic Corridor could be included in the next mailing. Good thought, thank you! Below is the link:
https://gofund.me/81502d33

May 25, 2023
Although the court case is pending, the Planning Commission plans to hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on June 1, 2023 to consider Applicant Pierre Amestoy’s Application for Final Plat approval of his proposed subdivision at 2200 Old Pecos Trail. THIS IS PREMATURE!
PLEASE WRITE YOUR OBJECTIONS through the City Portal: via the virtual comment button at https://santafe.primegov.com/public/portal

As you may know, The Santa Fe Governing Body passed the re-zoning request on Saturday 1/21/23, so we are planning our next steps. You will be hearing from us within a few days about how each of you can help.
Thank you to all who showed up and are continuing to be vigilant!
Diane

Interesting that the City arranged for their lawyer to do a radio interview at 1:30PM TODAYperhaps hoping to tip the scales regarding the numerous irregularities on the part of the city staff. Bruce Throne will be interviewed at 3PM today, Friday Jan 20. Here;s the link to listen Live. I hope the City Councilors listen in so the wool that is being pulled over their eyes can be pulled off. https://santafe.com/radio_stations/1260-103-7-talk-ktrc/

PLEASE SHOW UP, THIS IS OUR LAST CHANCE TO SEND A MESSAGE.
SUPPORT THE FIGHT
JAN 11th-7pm
SANTA FE CITY HALL
200 Lincoln ( on the corner of Marcy Street)
Santa Fe, NM 87501

IMPORTANT REMINDER!!! Upcoming meeting at City Hall Wednesday the 11th Jan at 7pm. A decision will be made about the proposed rezoning of 2200 Old Pecos Trail. It is really important for us to FILL THE HALL ON WEDNESDAY to demonstrate our support for protecting the Old Pecos Trail Scenic Corridor from haphazard piecemeal re-zoning.
While public comment is no longer allowed, it's still extremely important to show up and send the Mayor and councilors a strong message that we are not going away and intend to keep fighting this rezoning.

PLEASE SHOW UP, THIS IS OUR LAST CHANCE TO SEND A MESSAGE.
SUPPORT THE FIGHT
JAN 11th-7pm
SANTA FE CITY HALL
200 Lincoln ( on the corner of Marcy Street)
Santa Fe, NM 87501

This case requires the Governing Body to base its decision on relevant findings of fact and applicable law.The factually inaccurate and misleading sworn testimony by the Applicant's attorney, Karl Sommer, at the Governing Body December 14 hearing regarding an important aspect (alleged affordable housing benefits) of the developer's (and Staff's) rezoning request claims is precisely why providing an opponent of a rezoning request with a reasonable opportunity to question witnesses for the applicant and Staff that support such a request is a critical aspect of "procedural due process" in Quasi-judicial cases such as this.
If any opponents of the rezoning are asked questions by any of our Councilors or the Mayor at that Jan. 11 hearing, Bruce suggests you may and should use that opportunity to address the factually incorrect and misleading testimony by Mr. Sommer.

Thank you to all who attended Wednesday evening's hearing. The Governing Body listened to the developer's and staff's presentation and to our public comments. The developer's representatives and staff: Daniel Esquibel each had 20 minutes or more to speak. The public had 2 minutes each. It seems our reasoning and information gave the Governing Body enough food for thought to continue the next steps in the process at the Governing Body Meeting on January 11, 2023. This will give the GB enough time to actually read the documents we sent in. Please show up! Those who spoke last night need to be available for questions from the Governing Body. Have a wonderful holiday season and let's keep this in the public eye with Op-eds in the paper!

The portal closed for comments at 1PM today. The Governing Body meeting is tonight 200 Lincoln Avenue Santa Fe, NM! The Agenda says it starts at 5PM, BUT our Case #2022-5063. 2200 Old Pecos Trail Rezoning is the very last to be considered (19c.) Bruce has asked us to arrive at 6PM. Oral comments are limited to 2 minutes. Write them before and practice! If you had difficulty negotiating the City Portal and submitting comments, please submit them in person to the recording clerk (the one taking minutes) at the hearing setting forth the difficulties you had for purposes of the record and arguing due process of law violations, if this case needs to be appealed. Or, they can be presented now to the Land Use Managers Jason Kluck and Margaret Moore with a written request that the comments be put into the record and presented to the Governing Body before the hearing starts:
Jason Kluck: [email protected]
Margaret Moore: [email protected]

There were 4 Op-ed's against this rezoning attempt in the SF New Mexican Sunday, and one written by the developer in favor.
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_view/join-with-us-to-protect-the-irreplaceable/article_140b70d4-74ec-11ed-967f-c723a456297c.html
Today there was an article written addressing the procedural rules that favor developers in land use matters:
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/critics-say-new-public-comment-rules-favor-developers/article_e3b0b298-766f-11ed-8040-0f38abaeaecd.html
REMINDERS:
• December 9: Vote with one click and comment on the City Portal:
https://santafe.primegov.com/public/portal
• Dec 14: Meet before 7PM at the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building
200 Lincoln Ave. at the corner of Marcy Street
• Pass the link to this action to 10 friends and neighbors to support this effort.
Thank you ALL!!!

See you Wednesday!

DATES -Final stretch:
• Now: Write op-Ed or My View to SF New Mexican:
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/site/forms/online_services/letter/letter_editor/
• December 9: Vote with one click and comment on the City Portal:
https://santafe.primegov.com/public/portal
• Dec 14: Meet before 7PM at the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building
200 Lincoln Ave. at the corner of Marcy Street
• Pass the link to this action to 10 friends and neighbors to support this effort.
Thank you ALL!!!