# Archaeological Review Committee-Special Meeting 09/03/2026


**Body:** cityofsantafe
**Date:** September 02, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The Archaeological Review Committee of the City of Santa Fe held a special meeting on September 3, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing archaeological monitoring and discovery plans related to various construction and utility projects within archaeological review districts. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of monitoring reports and amended plans for trenching and utility line installations, such as gas line replacements and electrical conduit installations. The committee addressed issues arising from unmonitored trenching exceeding 50 feet, emphasizing the need for proper archaeological documentation and reporting after-the-fact when emergency repairs occur without prior review. Several motions were passed to approve archaeological monitoring plans and reports, contingent on corrections and additional documentation. The committee also discussed procedural clarifications regarding permit applications, ground disturbance thresholds, and coordination with historic preservation boards. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were noted, but the meeting underscored the importance of compliance with archaeological review requirements in city infrastructure projects.

**Source:** cityofsantafe