News and Articles

02/06/2009

County Pulls Interim Development Ordinance From Agenda; Growth Management Plan Timetable Announced

Santa Fe County has removed the Interim Development Ordinance from the Board of County Commissioners’ (BCC) agenda.  “We will scrutinize each land use application very closely until

02/02/2009

Federal Jobs Available at Census Job Fair

 On Thursday and Friday (February 5 and 6) the US Census Bureau will be conducting a job fair for Census 2010 at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center.  Session times are 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM,

01/29/2009

Off-Highway Safety: County Supports Requests to Fund Trail Maintenance, Education, and Law Enforcement

Santa Fe County Commissioners Mike Anaya and Kathy Holian co-sponsored a resolution, passed by the Board of County Commissioners, focusing on protecting public and private property and improving

01/29/2009

Super Bowl Safety: County Offers Rides For Celebrating The Thrill Of Victory Or Wallowing In The Agony Of Defeat

Santa Fe County’s CADDy (Chauffer and Designated Driver) Program will be in operation on Super Bowl Sunday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM.  As Santa Fe County residents join with the audience of

01/28/2009

Super Bowl Score: County DWI Program $1 Million Annually, Liquor Companies $2.7 Million for 30-Seconds

The Santa Fe County DWI Program budget for the current fiscal year is $1.02 million.  The liquor industry spends approximately $2.7 million for a 30-second commercial during the Super

01/27/2009

Respect: Commissioner Seeks Opinion Of Native Governing Entities In Property Development

Santa Fe County Commissioner Harry Montoya sponsored a resolution today supporting an amendment to the New Mexico Subdivision Act to require notice to Native American Tribes and Pueblos, including

01/27/2009

Board Passes Mining Reform Resolution

UPDATEDSanta Fe County Commissioners Virginia Vigil and Harry Montoya co-sponsored a resolution aimed at reforming the 1872 Mining Law.  “As a supporter of mining, I strongly believe this

01/27/2009

Interim Development Ordinance Tabled

The Santa Fe Board of County Commissioners tabled the proposed Interim Development Ordinance today.  As a matter of procedure, tabled items are moved to the next meeting of the

01/23/2009

Speakers Bureau Available to Address County Issues

Santa Fe County offers a Speakers Bureau program focused on providing information about county issues to the public.The Santa Fe County Speakers Bureau can provide speakers for clubs and

01/22/2009

AAMODT Meeting Presentation Available Online

Santa Fe County Commissioner Harry Montoya hosted a community meeting in Pojoaque to discuss the Aamodt Settlement Agreement.  The meeting provided an overview of the Aamodt Settlement