Living in Santa Fe Blog

SANTA FE, NM — Barker Realty’s commercial division, Barker Commercial Group, has
successfully brokered the sale of the 33,000-square-foot office property at 2935 Rodeo
Park East, formerly the headquarters of the National Center for Genome Resources
(NCGR), to Santa Fe County. The County will repurpose the facility to house youth-
focused programs serving children and families across Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, and
the State of New Mexico.

The transaction was led by David Barker alongside commercial brokers Cozette Hansen
and Neda Talebreza. Recognizing a strong alignment between the property and the
County’s active RFP for youth program space, the Barker Commercial Group team
proactively engaged key decision-makers and navigated a multi-step public process —
including County Commission meetings, public hearings, and formal approval
milestones — to bring the deal to a successful close.

“This transaction reflects what we value most in our work — aligning the right
property with the right mission. We were honored to support a process that benefits
both our client and the broader community.”
— David Barker, Barker Realty

In representing the seller, Barker Commercial Group balanced the dual mandate of
securing favorable financial terms while stewarding a property with significant
institutional history. The NCGR building, purpose-built in 2000, served for over twenty-
five years as a hub of genomic science and bioinformatics research with national and
international impact. The brokerage team worked closely with NCGR leadership to
ensure that the transition honored the property’s legacy while opening a new chapter of
community service.

The deal exemplifies Barker Commercial Group’s expertise in complex public-sector
real estate transactions, where transparency, procedural compliance, and community
stakeholder alignment are as critical as the commercial terms themselves. Throughout
the process, the team coordinated closely with Santa Fe County’s real estate and
facilities leadership to maintain momentum and ensure due diligence at every stage.

“This outcome reflects what can happen when public and private sectors
collaborate with shared purpose. We are proud to have played a role in bringing
this opportunity forward.”

— Cozette Hansen, Barker Commercial Group

The adaptive reuse of the Rodeo Park property for civic and youth services ensures
lasting community benefit. Santa Fe County’s planned programs will serve children and
families across Northern New Mexico, transforming a landmark of New Mexico science
and innovation into a new kind of institution — one dedicated to the next generation.

About Barker Realty / Barker Commercial Group
Barker Realty is Santa Fe’s premier full-service real estate brokerage, with deep
expertise in both residential and commercial transactions throughout Northern New
Mexico. Barker Commercial Group specializes in office, retail, industrial, and investment
properties, and has a proven track record in complex public-sector and institutional real
estate. For more information, visit barkerrealty.com.