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The nonprofit overseeing one of Santa Fe鈥檚 most popular mixed-use developments has appointed a new executive director five months after ousting its previous leader, who remains embroiled in litigation with the organization鈥檚 board chair.

Santa Fe Railyard Community Corp. announced Monday a unanimous board vote to appoint Tunt茅 Vigil as executive director, choosing the longtime nonprofit, public policy and tribal government leader following a several-month search.

鈥淭he Railyard belongs to this community, and the Board has taken great care in selecting a leader who understands both its history and its future,鈥� said Rosemary Romero, the board鈥檚 president.

Wednesday was Vigil鈥檚 first day at the helm of the nonprofit, which guides leasing, design and construction within the 50-acre Santa Fe entertainment district.

The city purchased the plot in 1995, forming the nonprofit to carry out its master plan for the area, which is now home to a cineplex, apartments, restaurants and other businesses that draw thousands of visitors per week.

"The Railyard is much more than a destination. It is a place where the community comes together,鈥� Vigil said in a statement. 鈥淚t reflects the creativity, history and diversity that make Santa Fe unique.鈥�

A member of Tesuque Pueblo holding a master鈥檚 degree in public administration from Harvard Kennedy School and a juris doctorate from the University of New Mexico Law School, Vigil previously served as a tribal administrator for Pojoaque Pueblo and has more than two decades of leadership experience. She also operates a private practice as an Indigenous community development strategist, according to her .

Vigil takes over from Robert Siqueiros, a Railyard board member and former project administrator for the City of Santa Fe. Siqueiros was appointed to the role temporarily after the board fired former executive director Christine Robertson, who had served at the post for five years.

Following her termination, Robertson filed a lawsuit in February against the corporation in 1st Judicial District Court but dismissed the claim about a month later.

In April, Robertson filed a separate lawsuit accusing Romero of firing her for refusing to certify audit representation letters and board meeting minutes Robertson 鈥渞easonably believed contained material inaccuracies.鈥�

鈥淐onsistent with her fiduciary obligations and SFRCC鈥檚 Board-approved Whistleblower and Fraud Reporting Policy, she refused to certify documents she believed inaccurate and identified her concerns in writing,鈥� the tort complaint reads.

The complaint also levies an allegation of defamation against the board chair, whom Robertson says falsely accused her of stealing company equipment during a phone call to a Santa Fe resident, who had posted a comment in defense of the former executive director to the Santa Fe New Mexican鈥檚 website.

Robertson鈥檚 attorney noted that she had received no formal reprimands from the corporation before her termination, which came several months after the board鈥檚 election of Romero as chair.

The case was still pending this week, and Robertson is scheduled for a deposition on July 29.

In March, the board also fired the nonprofit鈥檚 operations director, Valarie Lyon-Vigil, leaving only its marketing director remaining.

The corporation has declined to comment regarding the reasons behind the firings, citing personnel policy.

In her statement, Vigil said she plans to focus on 鈥渞elationship building, organizational stability and thoughtful collaboration.鈥�

鈥淢y first commitment is to listen,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 want to meet with our tenants, community partners, neighbors, and public officials to better understand their perspectives and identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration. Together, we can continue ensuring the Railyard remains welcoming, vibrant, and responsive to the needs of our entire community.鈥�

John Miller is the Journal鈥檚 northern New Mexico correspondent. He can be reached at jmiller@abqjournal.com.