Regular Governing Body Meeting - Last Wednesday — Wed, May 27, 2026 · 9.e Request for Approval of Liquor Hearing Officer's Recommendation to Approve a Request from Santa Fe Brewing Co. for the Following: 1. Pursuant to §60-6B-10 NMSA 1978, Consideration of a Waiver of the 300-Foot Location Restriction to Allow Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine and Cider at Franklin Miles Park Located at 1027 Camino Carlos Rey, Field 3, Which is Within 300 Feet of Francis X. Nava Elementary School, 2655 Siringo Road and Property of the City of Santa Fe. 2. If the Waiver of the 300-Foot Location Restriction is Granted, Consideration of a Request to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Beer, Wine and Cider at the Fourth of July Firework Celebration Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, Which will be Held on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with Alcohol Service from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; with an Expected 500 Attendees, Pursuant to SFCC 1987 §23-6.2(C) and Consistent with NMSA 1978, §60-6A-12. (Geralyn Cardenas, City Clerk; gfcardenas@santafenm.gov) Committee Review: Liquor Hearing: 05/19/2026 Governing Body: 05/27/2026
1 CITY OF SANTA FE LIQUOR LICENSE HEARING OFFICER Recommended Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law Type of Disperser Permit: Public Celebration Permit Business Name (DBA): Santa Fe Brewing Co. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 29773, Santa Fe, NM 87592 License Number: DISSBL-000023 Event Name: Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration Event Date: 07/04/2026 THIS MATTER came before the Liquor License Hearing Officer for public hearing on May 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM by video hearing, on the request of Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe (Applicant) for: 1. Request from Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe for the following: Pursuant to §60-6B-10 NMSA 1978, Consideration of a Waiver of the 300-Foot Location Restriction to Allow Dispensing/Consumption at Franklin Miles Park, 1027 Camino Carlos Rey Field 3, Which is Within 300 Feet of Nava Elementary School, 2655 Siringo Rd. If the Waiver of the 300-Foot Restriction is Granted, Consideration of a Request to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Alcohol at the Fourth of July Firework Celebration, Which will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with Alcohol Service from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Hearing Officer recommends that the Governing Body adopt the following findings of fact and conclusions of law. After reviewing the record, conducting a public hearing and having provided an opportunity to be heard from city staff, the Applicant and any interested persons, the Hearing Officer hereby proposes that the Governing Body find as follows: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. Staff submitted a packet containing the following, which was reviewed by the Hearing Officer and relied on in making these findings: a. May 12, 2026 memo from Emily Aragon, Constituent Services Specialist. b. (NMRLD/AGD) Public Celebration Permit Intake Application. c. Premises map. d. Letter from Jackie Hatchel requesting permission from the City of Santa Fe for Santa Fe Brewing Company to sell alcohol on City property on July 4, 2026. 2 e. April 13, 2026 letter from Brian Moya granting permission to Santa Fe Brewing to manage and conduct alcohol sales on July 4, 2026. f. Server List. 2. City Clerk staff member Emily Aragon presented the application. 3. Applicant was represented by Jackie Hatchel. 4. The Application is for Consideration of a Waiver of the 300-Foot Location Restriction to Allow Dispensing/Consumption at Franklin Miles Park, 1027 Camino Carlos Rey Field 3, Which is Within 300 Feet of Nava Elementary School, 2655 Siringo Rd. If the Waiver of the 300-Foot Restriction is Granted, Consideration of a Request to Allow the Dispensing/Consumption of Alcohol at the Fourth of July Firework Celebration, Which will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with Alcohol Service from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 5. Issuance or transfer will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or morals of the residents of the local option district. 6. The hearing was recorded and a copy of the recording is made a part of the record. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Under the circumstances and given the evidence and testimony submitted during the hearing, the Hearing Officer CONCLUDES: 1. Notice of the Application was properly given by publication, mail and posting on the website pursuant to Section 60-6B-4(D). 2. The governing body may disapprove a transfer or issuance only if individuals opposing the transfer or issuance provide positive evidence showing that the transfer or issuance would be detrimental to the health, safety or morals of the community. This evidence must be based on authentic, relevant facts related to s specific prospective licensee and specific location. The Southland Corporation v. Manzagol, 1994-NMSC-099, 118 N.M. 423 3. The Applicant does not have the burden to prove that the transfer would not be detrimental to the health, safety or morals of the residents of the local option district. Dick v. City of Portales, 1994-NMSC-092, 118 N.M. 541. 4. The Application meets the requirements of §60-6B-4(F)(2). CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL None. WHEREFORE, the Liquor License Hearing Officer recommends to the Governing Body that the Application be APPROVED. /s/ Renee Barela-Gutierrez Date: 05/20/2026 Renee Barela-Gutierrez