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County asks hearing officer to declare 13 Saddle Road a public nuisance; owner says cleanup underway but needs time
Summary
Santa Fe County code enforcement asked the hearing officer to find that the property at 13 Saddle Road (case 258151) constitutes a public nuisance and to recommend a resolution authorizing abatement; owner Kelly Murphy acknowledged hazards, described recent cleanup and financial constraints, and said she can further address the property after April.
Santa Fe County code enforcement requested that a hearing officer find the property at 13 Saddle Road (case 258151) a public nuisance and recommend a resolution authorizing the county to abate the condition if the owner cannot complete abatement.
Joseph Martinez, identified himself as Santa Fe County code enforcement supervisor, told the hearing the county received complaints, conducted multiple site inspections and documented two deteriorated, uninhabited structures, unsecured windows, disconnected gas, appliances and widespread trash and debris. Martinez said notices were issued (including a notice of violation dated 08/22/2025) and follow-up inspections (including…
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