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CITY OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-__2
INTRODUCED BY:3
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Councilor Paul Bustamante5
Councilor Pilar Faulkner6
Councilor Alma Castro7
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A RESOLUTION10
ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF NARCAN FOR CITY OF SANTA FE TRANSIT,11
LIBRARY, AND RECREATION STAFF; REQUIRING TRAINING FOR APPROPRIATE12
EMPLOYEES TO RECOGNIZE OPIOID OVERDOSES AND ADMINISTER NARCAN;13
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND ALLOCATE FUNDING14
TO MAINTAIN THE SUPPLY OF NARCAN NASAL SPRAY AND TRAINING OF15
NARCAN.16
WHEREAS, the use of opioids, including but not limited to hydrocodone, oxycodone,17
Fentanyl, carfentanil, tramadol, methadone, and heroin can be fatal or cause severe side effects;18
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WHEREAS, according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention20
(CDC) “[d]rug overdoses are one of the leading causes of injury death in adults.”; and21
WHEREAS, in 2024 the CDC reported fifty-three thousand three hundred thirty-six22
(53,336) total deaths from drug overdoses in the United States; and23
WHEREAS, according to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), New24
Mexico’s drug overdose death rate has more than tripled since 1990, and has also been one of the25

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highest in the nation for the majority of the last two decades; and1
WHEREAS, NMDOH reported from 2019 to 2023 a total of four thousand three hundred2
(4,380) people reportedly died from a drug overdose in New Mexico, and in Santa Fe County there3
were three hundred fifty-three (353) deaths; and4
WHEREAS, drugs, including but not limited to heroin, cocaine, opioids, and Xanax are5
being laced with Fentanyl, and whole pharmaceutical Fentanyl is fifty to one hundred (50 to100)6
times more potent than morphine; and7
WHEREAS, according to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, illicitly8
manufactured Fentanyl can contain even higher concentrations than whole pharmaceutical9
Fentanyl, increasing the chances of overdose, with six out of every ten pills laced with Fentanyl10
containing a potentially lethal dose; and11
WHEREAS, opioid overdoses can occur rapidly and often require immediate intervention,12
and timely administration of Naloxone can reverse the effects of an overdose and restore breathing13
within minutes; and14
WHEREAS, harm reduction is a proactive and evidence-based approach to reduce15
overdoses and overdose deaths as well as the harm associated with drug use at both the individual16
and community level; and17
WHEREAS, Naloxone, also referred to as Narcan, is a medication that reverses the effects18
of a drug overdose, and is a safe, non-addictive medication that has no effect if opioids are not19
present and has been widely used to prevent overdose deaths; and20
WHEREAS, public spaces such as buses, libraries, and recreation centers are frequently21
accessed by diverse populations and may be locations where overdoses occur or where individuals22
experiencing an overdose can be encountered; and23
WHEREAS, training City of Santa Fe (“City”) staff to recognize the sign of an opioid24
overdose and administer Narcan enables non-medical personnel to respond promptly and25

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potentially save lives in emergency situations; and1
WHEREAS, expanding access to Narcan and training on the use of Narcan can reduce2
emergency medical costs and prevent loss of life; and3
WHEREAS, the City currently receives donations of Narcan Nasal Spray from the New4
Mexico Department of Health and provides it to City departments, including the Fire Department5
and Transit Division; and6
WHEREAS, the City wishes to ensure the continuous availability of Narcan Nasal Spray7
for buses, libraries, and recreation centers regardless of whether the City is receiving donations or8
funding for Narcan; and9
WHEREAS, the City is committed to maintaining access to Narcan to protect public health10
and safety regardless of the availability of outside resources.11
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE12
CITY OF SANTA FE that the City Manager shall ensure that Narcan is available to employees of13
the City of Santa Fe’s Transit Division, libraries, and recreation centers.14
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate City employees shall be trained to15
recognize opioid overdoses and administer Narcan.16
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager shall identify and allocate funding17
sources, as needed, to ensure the continuous availability of Narcan Nasal Spray and related18
trainings for City personnel, including during periods when outside resources are not available.19
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this ______day of ___________, 2026.20
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MICHAEL J. GARCIA, MAYOR24
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ATTEST:1
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GERALYN F. CARDENAS, CITY CLERK4
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:8
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MARCOS D. MARTÍNEZ, CITY ATTORNEY11
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Legislation/2026/Resolutions/Increasing Availability of Narcan at Certain City Facilities and Buses25Marcos Martinez (May 4, 2026 10:03:15 MDT)
Marcos Martinez