News and Articles

09/05/2008

County Arts Task Force to Meet for First Time

The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners appointed community residents to serve on the 9-member Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (ACE) Task Force.  The ACE Task Force will conduct its

09/03/2008

County Road Personnel Prohibited from Entering Waterways

In adherence to the US Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations, Santa Fe County road maintenance personnel will no longer be allowed to enter waterways such as:

08/26/2008

County Encourages Community To \‘Power It Down\’

Santa Fe County encourages residents and staff to participate in “Power IT Down Day” on Aug. 27.  “We each need to do our part,” says County Commissioner Virginia Vigil

08/26/2008

Little County Project Solves Big Problem; Madrid Gets Public Toilets, Official Unveiling Aug. 28th

Santa Fe County unveils the first self-contained public toilets in Madrid at a Grand Opening on August 28th at 10:00 AM next to the Mineshaft Tavern and Madrid Fire Station.  A donation of

08/26/2008

County Constructs New Low Water Crossing at Arroyo Alamo West and El Sitio Intersection

Santa Fe County Public Works Division will begin constructing a low water crossing at the intersection of Arroyo Alamo West and El Sitio Road in La Puebla on August 27, 2008.  This work will be

08/22/2008

County Prepares for New Oil & Gas Ordinance Draft Release; Outreach Meeting Minutes and Lists Available

Santa Fe County anticipates a first draft of a new ordinance concerning oil and gas extraction within 60 days and an Area plan for the Galisteo Basin in late September.  Once the draft is

08/20/2008

County Continues to Provide Water in La Cienega

Santa Fe County will continue to provide water for residents in La Cienega who continue to be under a “boil water order” status.  The New Mexico Environment Department is continuing

08/19/2008

County Provides Water to La Cienega Due to \‘Boil Water Order\’

Santa Fe County residents in La Cienega are under a “boil water order” status if they are on the Mutual Domestic water system.  The New Mexico Environment Department is analyzing the

08/14/2008

Update on County Oil and Gas Regulation/Growth Management Planning

 Santa Fe County Planning staff and Planning Works (the consultants hired by SFC to assist in growth management planning and oil & gas regulation) are currently drafting sections of the

08/14/2008

County to Host Water Conservation Event

The Santa Fe County Water Conservation Program will be hosting a Water Conservation Fair on August 23rd at the Santa Fe Community College Campus Center and Jemez Rooms from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.Some