Santa Fe National Cemetery Declines Soldiers’ Monument Relocation
The Santa Fe National Cemetery has informed the City of Santa Fe that it will not accept the controversial soldiers' monument, also known as the obelisk. The city had previously explored relocating the monument to the cemetery after its dismantling…
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, September 24, 2026 — The Santa Fe National Cemetery has officially informed the City of Santa Fe that it will not accept the controversial soldiers’ monument, commonly referred to as the obelisk. This decision comes after the city had explored the possibility of relocating the monument to the national cemetery as a potential long-term solution.
The obelisk was dismantled in 2020 amidst protests, leading the city to seek alternative locations for its remnants. The national cemetery was one of the options considered by city officials.
Currently, the dismantled pieces of the obelisk are on display at the New Mexico History Museum. The city continues to search for a permanent placement for the monument, a process that has been ongoing since its removal.
Details regarding the specific reasons for the Santa Fe National Cemetery’s refusal to accept the monument were not immediately provided. The city has not yet announced alternative plans or potential sites for the monument.
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