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flag 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.

flag Five years after the 1867 Soldiers’ Monument in Santa Fe collapsed during a 2020 protest, the city is still grappling with its legacy. flag A state judge ordered removal of a protective box around the base in late 2024, which the city completed in January. flag A study by CSR Architects, funded with $100,000, is nearing completion to assess rebuilding or relocating the monument, but results remain unpublished. flag The decision now rests with the incoming mayor and City Council, who hold differing views. flag Witnesses describe the event as traumatic, criticizing past city leadership for inaction. flag The monument’s controversial plaque referencing “savage Indians” fueled tensions amid national racial reckoning. flag While some advocate for relocation or revised messaging, others support restoration. flag The city continues to navigate public safety, historical preservation, and Indigenous rights in the aftermath.

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