Old Santa Fe Association

10/13/2024

08/31/2024

Join us in the Irene von Horvath Garden (728 Canyon Road) for

Wednesday, September 4th, 5-8pm

Route 66 History w/ Willie Lambert + a Vintage Chrysler

Folk Serenading by AJ Woods

Home Cooking by Sunday at Grams
..and explore the rest of the Canyon Road Summer Walk

03/19/2024

03/15/2024

The Museum of International Folk Art, seen here in 1952.
Photo by Laura Gilpin.

“This world-renowned cultural institution was founded by Florence Dibble Bartlett, a Chicagoan who fell in love with New Mexico and spent the majority of her last years in Santa Fe and Alcalde... She strongly believed in the motto engraved over the entrance to the museum: “The Arts of the Craftsman is a Bond Between the Peoples of the World.”

It should be noted that the building itself is a fine exemplar of a modern, institutional building that rests easy on the landscape while achieving its institutional purpose. It was designed by John Gaw Meem’s firm, Meem, Zehner, Holien and Associates. The building is, to quote from El Palacio of September 1953, “modern and functional but harmonious with the terrain and the architecture of older buildings nearby.” Would hope that current architects and project builders seek the same goal with future buildings in Santa Fe.”

Excerpt from Randall Bell’s short article about the Museum of International Folk Art’s 70th anniversary, as published in the latest issue of El Boletin. (Disclosure: OSFA’s president serves on the Board of Trustees of said foundation).

Photograph Courtesy Barlett Library and Archives, Museum of International Folk Art.

02/02/2024

OSFA Book Club 2024

Reading:
New Mexico: An Interpretive History
by Marc Simmons (1937-2023)

Date:
Friday, February 23rd, 2024
4-6pm
Travel Bug Bookstore (839 Paseo de Peralta)

More Info:
https://conta.cc/3OsQKnh

  OSFA Santa Fe History Book Club 2024 Interested in Santa Fe and New Mexico History? Come discuss historical readings with like-minded people. First Reading of the Year New Mexico: An Interpretive Hi

01/08/2024

This Tuesday (after 5pm), Santa Fe County Commissioners will vote to amend their Short Term Rental (STR) ordinance (link to agenda). The proposed ordinance primarily addresses non-owner occupied short term rentals, e.g. AirBNBs and VRBOs owned by investors (and not people renting out their casitas or a room in their home).

OSFA believes allowing too many investor-type short term rentals drives up home prices and works against the goal of affordable housing for Santa Fe's workforce. Moreover, investor-type STRs override zoning and turn residential plots into commercial entities.

The proposed ordinance does limit non-owner occupied STRs to 5 per individual and at 5% or 10% of housing stock. This is too lenient. Such limits appear good, but they rely on vigilant oversight and the good faith that investment entities won't find a loophole.

Let's head off any run on Santa Fe County homes from outside money and focus on our neighbors, our workers, and our local communities.

We should take a strong regulatory approach to STRs now:

-restrict investor-type STRs
-allow only owner-occupied STRs (rooms or casitas)

If you are passionate about this issue, even if you differ from our position, tell your commissioners how you feel about STRs! See the right column for contact information — a brief email goes a long way.

Better yet, give a public comment on Tuesday, January 9th at 5pm at the County Commissioner meeting (102 Grant Ave). If you have questions, write to [email protected].

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2024 County Commissioners

District 1
Justin Greene
505-986-2760
[email protected]

District 2
Anna Hansen (chair)
505-986-6329
[email protected]

District 3
Camilla Bustamante
505-690-3174
[email protected]

District 4
Anna T. Hamilton
505-986-6200
[email protected]

District 5
Hank Hughes
505-986-6210
[email protected]

See also:
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_view/county-should-do-more-to-limit-short-term-rentals/article_94ad3e30-a51e-11ee-8f88-6f6b147bf5c1.html

01/08/2024

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/This-Tuesday--County-votes-on-Short-Term-Rental-Ordinance---Delay-of-Demolition-of-Historic-Homes-on-Don-Gaspar.html?soid=1114870388607&aid=5NZ8MrwIqRY

  Join/Donate Today   Update on 200,000 sq. ft. Capitol Office Building: Don Gaspar Demolition Hearing Postponed (again) until Further Notice HDRB Hearing was previously scheduled for Tuesday, January

10/20/2023

Volunteers needed! This Saturday and the Next

The Old Santa Fe Association is helping SeniorCorps/Retired Senior Volunteer Program clean up Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery (on Early Street).

10/17/2023

Join OSFA for a trolley/walking tour of Historic Las Vegas, New Mexico with historian, educator, & OSFA board member Hilario Romero October 21st 10am-12pm (option to arrive at 9am for breakfast...

10/17/2023

Join OSFA for a trolley/walking tour of
Historic Las Vegas, New Mexico
with historian, educator, & OSFA board member
Hilario Romero

October 21st
10am-12pm
(option to arrive at 9am for breakfast w/ Hilario)
Meet at Traveller's Cafe, Las Vegas Plaza

For more information and booking link, see our website:

Join OSFA for a trolley/walking tour of Historic Las Vegas, New Mexico with historian, educator, & OSFA board member Hilario Romero October 21st 10am-12pm (option to arrive at 9am for breakfast...

10/12/2023

https://www.oldsantafe.org/questionnaire_2023.html

District 1 Castro, Gutierrez, Rivera, Zamora