News and Articles

12/18/2008

County Staff Serve as Santa Claus to Children, Elderly in Housing Developments

The Santa Fe County Housing Department has spearheaded efforts to reach out to children and elderly residents living in County Housing Developments.  Three “Joshua trees” were set up

12/17/2008

Rancho Viejo Groundbreaking Ceremony Postponed

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Rancho Viejo Fire Station scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed due to weather conditions.  A new date will be set and announced

12/05/2008

County Encourages Residents to Participate in E-Waste Day

Santa Fe County invites residents to dispose of their electronic waste (e-waste) on December 13 at the Eldorado Transfer Station at 28736 US 285.ITEMS ACCEPTEDComputers, monitors, printers, copiers,

12/04/2008

Latest Version of Oil & Gas Ordinance Available

The latest version of Santa Fe County’s new oil and gas drilling ordinance is available at santafecounty.org/oilandgas.  The new ordinance is one of the many issues being discussed by the

12/01/2008

BCC Meeting Time Updated: Will Begin at 2PM on Dec. 9th

Santa Fe – December 1, 2008 –The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners meeting will begin at 2:00 PM on December 9.  A Housing Authority Board meeting will be occurring

12/01/2008

New Rancho Viejo Fire Station Groundbreaking

Following the recent approval of a General Bond by Santa Fe County voters, the County Fire Department is proceeding with a ceremonial ground breaking for a new Western Region Fire Station in Rancho

12/01/2008

Fire Department Concerned About Recent Fire Related Deaths & Elderly

Following the recent tragic, fire-related deaths of two elderly residents in northern Santa Fe County the Santa Fe County Fire Department is urging residents take immediate action.  The

11/25/2008

County Seeks Public Participation in Planning Growth

The Santa Fe County Development Review Committee will hold a Special Meeting to begin the General Plan Update process on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 5:00 PM at the Santa Fe County Commission

11/25/2008

73% Turnout for General Election

Santa Fe County Clerk, Valerie Espinoza, announced today that about 73% of the 97,600 registered voters in Santa Fe County actually voted in the General Election.  “Santa Fe County has

11/24/2008

New Oil & Gas Ordinance to be Heard at 3PM BCC Meeting

The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will hear the proposed new oil and gas ordinance on December 9 at the 3PM BCC meeting.Download the Final Draft Ordinance - 12/02/08 » [PDF