ROCk Project Blocked by City Council

Santa Fe’s City Council just rejected a key funding request for a new homeless resource center called “the ROCk,” despite the group’s claims they’ve learned from past mistakes at the old Pete’s Place shelter. The council, voting 4-3, cited lingering concerns over crime and safety around the former site, fearing similar issues could arise near a busy shopping district — especially with youth nearby. Interfaith Community Services insists they’ve addressed those concerns and are ready to tackle the city’s shelter shortage, but without city backing, their bid for state capital funds is now off the table, delaying their plans to open this vital new service. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/972cd49d7dc96d62