In a recent government meeting, the City of Santa Fe welcomed its new Director of Community Health and Safety, Henry, who expressed enthusiasm for his role and shared his extensive background in public service. Having previously worked with a think tank at Northeastern University and the New Jersey Department of Health, where he played a key role in the COVID-19 response, Henry emphasized his commitment to innovative and equitable public policy solutions.

The meeting also highlighted several administrative updates. The Santa Fe Film Office has officially transitioned into city administration, with Jennifer Labart Tapia continuing as its director. Additionally, Daniel Hernandez has returned to the city to lead the Midtown project, bringing valuable institutional knowledge.

In other news, Heather Lamboy has been appointed as the permanent Land Use Director. The meeting celebrated Santa Fe's recognition in a Newsweek reader poll as one of the top 10 Christmas destinations in the U.S., and it was noted that the city ranked as the second-best small city destination in a Conde Nast poll.

Lastly, the meeting announced the opening of the ice rink and invited the community to celebrate the first anniversary of the teen center with a special event scheduled for this Friday. The meeting concluded with a sense of optimism and community engagement as city officials look forward to future initiatives.