Santa Fe Plaza Traffic Reimagined | Albuquerque News

Santa Fe’s city council is racing against time to finalize a controversial plan to transform the bustling Plaza — ditching a full traffic shutdown for a compromise: one lane open year-round. Originally meant to turn the plaza into a car-free paradise for pedestrians and tourists from Memorial Day to Halloween, the proposal sparked fierce backlash from locals who felt pushed out of their own space. Now, with emergency access as the new priority, supporters say it’s a lifesaving necessity — critics argue it undermines the very safety and vibrancy the plan promised. The final vote looms Wednesday night — a tense balancing act between cars, safety, and community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/bf4f16056114cda8