The Public Works Department has the following primary functional areas:

Road Maintenance

• Maintains the existing County paved and unpaved road network
• Provides road grading, paving, signage, lighting, stripping, etc.
• Constructs new roads
• Provides snow removal
• Works on drainage issues and erosion control

Water and Wastewater

• Operates and maintains the County’s potable water utility
• Operates and maintains wastewater treatment facilities
• Conducts County-wide water management planning and technical investigations
• Provides water conservation assistance to the public

Solid Waste and Recycling

• Operates convenience centers for trash disposal throughout the County
• Enforces the Solid Waste Ordinance to reduce illegal dumping
• Conducts public outreach educational programs
• Holds special clean-up programs and collection events

Capital Projects Management

• Conducts long range capital project planning
• Responsible for managing Capital funding, grants and leases
• Implements the design and construction of County infrastructure including roads, buildings, and water and waste water facilities

Open Space, Trails, and Parks

• Operates and maintains the County’s existing parks, open space area and trail network
• Plans and recommends new County Open Space initiatives

Contact Us

Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Closed Weekends and holidays.

Santa Fe County Public Works Department
424 NM 599 for a Map and directions to the Public Works building: (Click Here)
P.O. Box 276
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0276
Phone: (505) 992-3010 Fax: (505) 992-3028