News and Articles

09/22/2008

County Officials to Discuss Details of New Oil & Gas Ordinance on Radio Program

Santa Fe County Attorney Steve Ross and Land Use Administrator Jack Kolkmeyer will be discussing details of the new oil and gas ordinance on the “Issues and Answers” radio program on 810

09/18/2008

Agua Fria Community Meeting to Discuss City Annexation Proposal

Santa Fe County invites the community to a Community Meeting of the Greater Agua Fria Area on Monday, September 22 at 6:00 PM at the Nancy Rodriguez Community Center (1 Prairie Dog Loop – next

09/17/2008

New Youth Shelters\’ Counseling Center and Emergency Shelter Opens

Santa Fe County invites the community to the Grand Opening of the new Counseling Center and Emergency Youth Shelter at Youth Shelters and Family Services on Friday, September 19 from 4:30 PM to 6:30

09/12/2008

Clerk\‘s Office Dispels Rumors; All Residents Can Still Participate in General Election If They Register to Vote

Despite rumors to the contrary, Santa Fe County residents who are registered but did not vote in the Primary Election in June are still fully eligible for the General Election. The deadline for

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