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Santa Fe County Seeks Input on Old Courthouse at Town Hall Meeting

Santa Fe, NM – January 3, 2014 – Santa Fe County is asking residents to provide input on the Old First Judicial Courthouse, located on Catron Street by attending a Town Hall meeting. The public input meeting is on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the County Commission Chambers, 102 Grant Ave. The Old Courthouse building was vacated in 2013 after Santa Fe County completed the new Judge Steve Herrera Judicial Complex located on Montezuma Ave.

The Town Hall will feature a short presentation outlining the various potential usage options, followed by a an opportunity for the public to comment and provide input.

The County has developed a feasibility analysis of various options for the use of the Old First Judicial Courthouse property. One option is to develop the site with a one-stop County Administrative Building for constituents to conduct County business. Another option involves creating a one-stop County campus outside of the downtown area and selling the Old Judicial Complex site. All options being considered include ample parking for the public.

Residents can also provide input by filling out a short five question survey online. To access the survey visit www.santafecountynm.govand click on the link Santa Fe County Citizen Survey - Old First Judicial Courthouse located under Hot Topics.