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Santa Fe roundup: Free tax filing at main library, recruitment for immigration committee and redevelopment commission openings

City of Santa Fe · March 16, 2026
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Summary

Santa Fe announced free federal and state tax filing at the main library through April 14, an application window for a faith/spiritual leader to join the city’s immigration committee (deadline April 15), and two openings on the Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission; library programs were also listed.

“Hey Santa Fe, here's your event rundown for the week of March 16th,” said the presenter, opening the city's weekly announcements.

Free tax-filing assistance: Tax Help New Mexico and the United Way of Central New Mexico are offering free federal and state income tax preparation at Santa Fe’s main library through April 14. Appointments are available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; residents can schedule at taxhelpnewmexico.org.

Immigration committee recruitment: The city’s immigration committee is seeking a faith or spiritual leader to advise the mayor and governing body on programs and policies supporting immigrant communities. The presenter said applicants should represent faith communities and may also come from nonprofit, education, health care or legal-service sectors. Materials should be submitted to gfcardenas@santafenm.gov. The application deadline is April 15.

Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission openings: The presenter announced two resident openings on the Metropolitan Redevelopment Commission, which advises the governing body on planning, preservation, rehabilitation and redevelopment within the Metropolitan Redevelopment Area. One opening fills an unexpired term ending in 2030; the other is a new five-year term. Interested residents should send a letter of interest and a resume to Carlie Vendetti at cavendetti@santafenm.gov.

Library programs and other events: The LaFarge Library will host a yarn-and-crafts night Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; attendees may bring their own projects or start a new one, and supplies and help will be available. The Southside Library will present “Opera Makes Sense” on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m., a music-and-storytelling program for children ages 3 to 5. For a full list of city events, the presenter directed listeners to santafenm.gov/events.

The announcements consist of outreach and volunteer-recruitment opportunities rather than policy votes or formal board actions; interested residents should follow the contact and deadline details provided for each item.