News and Articles
07/31/2008
Revised Aamodt Legislation Introduced; Regional Water System to Help End Historic Legal Dispute
The oldest lawsuit in American history is one step closer to being settled. Today, Senator Pete Domenici and Senator Jeff Bingaman introduced federal legislation (S.3381) to authorize and fund
07/24/2008
County Challenges Community to Go Green
Santa Fe County Commissioner Virginia Vigil is encouraging residents to participate in two challenges designed to save the environment. “Living more eco-friendly and conscious of the
07/24/2008
State Board of Finance Approves Santa Fe Studios Deal
The New Mexico State Board of Finance has approved the Santa Fe Studios transaction with Santa Fe County . The project is the first major economic development project for Santa Fe County
07/23/2008
County Wins National Award for \‘Effective\’ and \‘Creative\’ Program
Santa Fe County has been awarded a National Achievement Award by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for “effective†and “creative†programming for the County’s
07/22/2008
County Moves Forward in Creating New RTD with City; First Important Date Approaches
Santa Fe County prepares for the first important date in the creation of a new Regional Transit District (RTD), July 24. July 24th is the day that the first public notice announcing a joint
07/22/2008
Commissioner Montoya Reappointed as Chair of National Labor & Employment Committee
National Association of Counties (NACo) President Don Stapley has reappointed Santa Fe County Commissioner Harry Montoya as chair of NACo’s Labor and Employment Steering Committee for
07/22/2008
Radio Interview Available Online; County Consultant Discusses Oil & Gas Ordinance/Planning Process
Santa Fe County consultant, Bruce Peshoff, gives an overview of the County’s oil and gas ordinance and growth management planning process and a timeline of next steps. Peshoff discusses
07/18/2008
County to Partner with El Dorado Water District in Future Projects
Santa Fe County Commissioner Jack Sullivan announces the appropriation of about $500,000 of County bond funds to improve facilities at the El Dorado Water and Sanitation District. The County will be
07/17/2008
Sandbags Available to Residents at Northern County Office
Santa Fe County is making sandbags available to residents in Northern Santa Fe County who have been dealing with flooding in recent days. The sandbags are available to residents at the Northern
07/17/2008
Santa Fe Honored for Financial Operations; Staff Recognized
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded Santa Fe County the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. In order to receive