News and Articles

11/03/2008

Public Participation Encouraged in County Oil & Gas Ordinance Hearings

Santa Fe County announces several opportunities in November and December for public involvement in the revision and adoption of the Oil and Gas Element, Oil and Gas Ordinance and Growth

10/27/2008

Satellite Offices Served Almost 2,000 Residents During Summer

Santa Fe County's three satellite offices issued over nine hundred landfill permits and filled another one thousand or so residents requests from July thru September of 2008. The offices, located in

10/24/2008

County Commissioners\’ \‘Viewpoints\’ Blog Goes Live

Santa Fe County Commissioners now have electronic forum in which to voice their individual opinions and interact with residents, “Santa Fe County Commissioner Viewpoints”

10/22/2008

County Prescription Drug Discount Program Usage Up 587%

Usage of the Santa Fe County Prescription Drug Card was up 342% during the Summer of 2008 compared to the same period last year.  From May to September 2008, there were 3,531 utilizers of the

10/17/2008

County Ranked in Top 10 Energy Conservation Challenge

Santa Fe County is currently ranked 7th and 8th respectively in the “Drive Smarter” and “Power It Down” national energy-conservation challenges out of 3,066 counties. 

10/10/2008

County Offices Closed on Columbus Day

Santa Fe County offices will be closed on Columbus Day, Monday, October 13. Offices will resume regular hours on Tuesday, October

10/09/2008

Sample Ballot, Bond Information Available; Voting Begins in Santa Fe County

A sample ballot and information about bonds that Santa Fe County residents will be deciding on during the November General Election are available at www.santafecountynm.gov/clerk.Absentee-in-person

10/01/2008

Wanna Vote? Last Chance to Register is Oct. 7th

The last chance to register to vote Tuesday, October 7.  “This is an historic election” said Valerie Espinoza, Santa Fe County Clerk “Voting is our right, our duty, and our

10/01/2008

County Sponsors Program for 450 Fifth Graders at Fairgrounds

Santa Fe County announces the 2008 “Just Be It! Healthy & Fit” program taking place at the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds on October 2.  This educational hands-on learning

09/30/2008

New Oil & Gas Ordinance, BCC Presentation Available Online

The first draft of Santa Fe County’s new oil and gas drilling ordinance is available in the oil and gas information section at santafecounty.org/oilandgas.  Also available is the