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Five years after a protest caused Santa Fe’s 1867 Soldiers’ Monument to collapse, the city debates its future amid tensions over history, safety, and Indigenous rights.
Five years after the 1867 Soldiers’ Monument in Santa Fe collapsed during a 2020 protest, the city is still grappling with its legacy.
A state judge ordered removal of a protective box around the base in late 2024, which the city completed in January.
A study by CSR Architects, funded with $100,000, is nearing completion to assess rebuilding or relocating the monument, but results remain unpublished.
The decision now rests with the incoming mayor and City Council, who hold differing views.
Witnesses describe the event as traumatic, criticizing past city leadership for inaction.
The monument’s controversial plaque referencing “savage Indians” fueled tensions amid national racial reckoning.
While some advocate for relocation or revised messaging, others support restoration.
The city continues to navigate public safety, historical preservation, and Indigenous rights in the aftermath.
Cinco años después de que una protesta causara el colapso del Monumento a los Soldados de Santa Fe en 1867, la ciudad debate su futuro en medio de tensiones sobre la historia, la seguridad y los derechos indígenas.