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Residents and state representative press Santa Fe district for GO bond transparency and fixes at EJ Martinez relocation
Summary
Public forum featured multiple speakers urging the board to be transparent about the proposed GO bond allocation—especially a $35 million administrative facility line item—and raised urgent safety and building concerns about EJ Martinez students now housed at the Chaparral campus; parents asked the board to prioritize Midtown school investments.
Several public commenters at Tuesday’s Santa Fe Public Schools board meeting urged greater transparency about the district’s proposed 2025 General Obligation bond and pressed the board to accelerate repairs and long‑term planning for Midtown schools.
State Representative Tara Lujan (House District 48) told the board that spending decisions should focus on classrooms and direct student services, citing the Martinez‑Yazzie litigation’s emphasis on classroom resources. “I implore you to reevaluate…
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