Liquor Hearing 4/16/2026

The City of Santa Fe held a liquor-license public hearing on April 16, 2026, to review four applications. Wagon Hospitality LLC requested a restaurant beer-and-wine license for Hyatt Place; Palace Hospitality Group LLC requested transfer of dispenser liquor license DIS-1158 to Palace; and Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen LLC requested a restaurant beer-and-wine license. For the restaurant applications, the hearing officer stated that approval would be conditioned on compliance with applicable fire, building, land-use codes, and city ordinances. No public comments were reported on these applications.

Kelly Liquor Barn requested a waiver of the 300-foot restriction related to nearby schools and permission to dispense alcohol at its May 9, 2026 annual gala. A Santa Fe Public Schools letter was described as neutral, and no other letters or public comments were received. The hearing officer said the applications and related findings would be documented in written reports and forwarded to the governing body for consideration at its next available meeting; no final votes or awards occurred at this hearing. No procurement activity was identified.