Mayor Alan Webber
SANTA FE – Alan Webber is keeping any reelection plans he might have to himself – at least for now.
November 2021 will see a slew of municipal elections in Santa Fe, including half of the eight-person City Council. But all eyes appear to be fixed on the mayoral race and whether incumbent Mayor Alan Webber will seek a second term.
Webber told reporters Monday he has not yet reached a decision and is not sure when he’ll decide.
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“I don’t have a timetable for announcing a decision,” he said, adding the duties of mayor had been keeping him busy. “But I’m not unmindful of the fact that I do owe the voters and people of Santa Fe an answer.”
Rev up your engines: This yearâs Canyon Road Farolito Walk on Christmas Eve will be tailored for cruising, not strolling.
City officials said the change will allow spectators to enjoy the decades-old holiday tradition â in which businesses and residents on Canyon Road and surrounding streets light thousands of farolitos â while maintaining pandemic-safe practices in the comfort of their vehicles.
âEveryone is looking for creative ways to keep these traditions alive,â said Kristine Mihelcic, the cityâs constituent and council services director.
The eventâs shift to a drive-thru viewing comes as New Mexico officials continue to ban large public gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.