Santa Fe staff pitch age‑friendly task force as senior services face capacity strains

Jul 31, 2026

City and county staff outlined joint senior services, noting program capacity limits, large volunteer contributions and recommended a joint age‑friendly task force; officials agreed to create an action group and report back through the joint process.

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County and city senior services staff told the joint meeting that both jurisdictions provide congregate meals, home‑delivered meals and transportation services and that demand and capacity warrant stronger regional collaboration. County staff said they contracted with the UNM Center for Applied Research and Analysis to run a senior survey and to help develop a 10‑year prioritized plan.

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