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Artist’s vision for Plaza sculpture fuels discussion on what will replace obelisk, Jan. 23

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I think [Douglas] Coffin’s vision is nice, but it does not fit the downtown area. Why do we have to replace the obelisk? I think we put the memory of the obelisk into one of the museums and keep the Plaza more open, so when we get back to ‘normal’ we have more room for people to dance when we have music on the Plaza again, and more area to sit during our Fiesta entertainment, or maybe plant a beautiful tree.” Celeste Montoya

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Very pretty, but can we please just save a lot of time and anguish and speechifying and not replace it with anything?” S. Ulrich

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When I think of what could possibly represent the positive changes we want to see in our world and respect all people that inhabit it, only Mother Earth, who encompasses all of us, comes to mind. A beautiful globe on a pedestal, with room around it for people to stop and say a prayer, leave a request, shed a tear and dance around in joy! May we give peace a chance.” Ann Maes

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To have a sculpture that recognizes the gifts and beauty of the land we share provides a unifying gesture that can resonate with us all.” Anne L. May “

Why is there a need to replace the obelisk? Removing the base and not replacing it with anything would allow a much more open area. Less is more.” Steve Crawford

Read more reactions about the proposed sculpture and the Plaza at santafenewmexican.com.