The Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is inviting people from the community to help shape the future of Cerrillos Road—a major street in the city. This road is not just important for traffic and transport, but also plays a key role in business, housing, and everyday life in Santa Fe.
The MPO is using this road as a starting point to think about how other roads and areas in the city can also be improved. They want to create a shared vision and set clear goals with the help of residents. The ideas collected will guide how Santa Fe grows and changes over the next 25, 50, or even 100 years.
Why Cerrillos Road Matters
Cerrillos Road is one of the main roads in Santa Fe. Thousands of people use it every day for travelling to work, school, shops, and more. Along the road, you’ll also find homes, businesses, and public spaces. Because it is so important, the city wants to make sure it still works well for everyone as time goes on.
The MPO is asking residents simple but important questions:
What does this road mean to you today?
How do you use it now?
And what do you want it to look like in the future—25, 50, or 100 years from now?
How Residents Can Get Involved
Over the next 3 to 4 months, the MPO will hold different events to listen to what people think. This includes public gatherings, personal interviews, and an online survey. These activities are designed to hear from all types of people—young, old, business owners, workers, students, and families.
The feedback from these activities will be used to update the city’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan. This plan guides decisions about transportation projects and how funding is used. In simple terms, it helps decide what gets built, repaired, or changed.
A Chance to Rethink Design
This is not just about traffic or roads. The city wants to think deeply: Does the current road design still work for today’s needs? Does it match how people actually live, travel, and interact in the area?
This reimagining will help design a better Cerrillos Road that is more useful, safe, and enjoyable. It also sets an example for how other parts of the city can be planned—with a strong focus on community needs like housing, economy, environment, and culture.
Who’s Helping with the Project?
Two local organizations are helping the city connect with the community:
Sites South-west— Based in Albuquerque, this group focuses on smart, sustainable, and people-friendly planning. They bring a lot of experience working with towns and cities across the Southwest.
Little Globe—a Santa Fe-based group that works with people from different backgrounds and ages. They help communities tell their stories through art and creative expression. They’re here to make sure every voice is heard and respected.
Together, these teams are leading the conversations, gathering ideas, and making sure the final vision truly reflects what Santa Fe residents want for their city.
The future of Cerrillos Road is in the hands of the people of Santa Fe. By joining this planning effort, residents have a real chance to shape how their community looks and feels for decades to come. Whether you’re a student, shop owner, or just someone who uses the road every day, your voice matters. The Santa Fe MPO is creating a model that shows how communities can work together to build a better, more connected, and more caring future.