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This webpage is intended to provide information regarding the County's general obligation bond questions (Bond Questions) that will be included on Santa Fe County voters' November general election ballot.

• General obligation bonds fund critical infrastructure throughout the County in the areas of roads, water and wastewater, and open space, trails and parks. 
• General obligation bond projects are selected to benefit a broad range of community needs and are leveraged with additional County funds to ensure successful implementation. 
• Approval of the Bond Questions will not increase property taxes.

On August 13, 2024, the Santa Fe County (County) Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted Resolution No. 2024-100, which authorized the placement of three Bond Questions on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot. The three Bond Questions ask County voters if they would like to fund up to $34 million in capital infrastructure projects in the following areas:

        · Open Space, Trails and Parks
        · Roads
        · Water and Wastewater

If voters approve the $34 million in bond questions, this will not significantly impact property tax rates.  The County structures its general obligation bonds to maintain a stable tax rate of 2.1 over time.

The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners respectfully encourages all Santa Fe County residents to educate themselves about the Bond Questions and be sure to vote on November 5, 2024. If you have any questions regarding the Bond Questions, please contact Deputy County Manager Leandro Cordova at 505-986-6200.

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SANTA FE, NM – On August 13, 2024, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2024-100, approving three general obligation bond questions that will appear on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot.  

The questions are as follows: 

1. Shall Santa Fe County issue up to $4,900,000 in general obligation bonds payable from general (ad valorem) taxes to acquire, construct, design, equip, and improve roads within the County? 
2. Shall Santa Fe County issue up to $12,500,000 in general obligation bonds payable from general (ad valorem) taxes to acquire real property and necessary water rights for, and to construct, design, equip, rehabilitate, and improve water and wastewater projects within the County? 
3. Shall Santa Fe County issue up to $16,125,000 in general obligation bonds payable from general (ad valorem) taxes to acquire, design, construct, improve, equip, and restore open space, trails, and parks within the County? 

If approved, these bonds will not increase property tax. The bond will fund various critical infrastructure and community enhancement projects, including: 

Santa Fe River Greenway Trail, Segment 4: Extend the Greenway Trail and continue river restoration along Caja del Oro Cottonwood Drive. 

Santa Fe Rail Trail, Segment 7: Build a new trail segment under NM Highway 285 to the town of Lamy. 

Romero Park, Phase 3: Develop a multi-sport field with lighting and additional pickleball courts. 

Rio en Medio Open Space: Restore flood-damaged areas and stabilize the river channel to prevent future flooding. 

Water Reclamation Facility Expansion: Increase capacity to treat wastewater locally and support growth. 

Chupadero Water Line Replacement: Replace aging water lines and install fire hydrants. 

CR 51 Ojo de la Vaca Low Water Crossing: Install box culverts to improve road safety at low water crossings. 

CR 109 N Drainage and Surface Improvements: Enhance road safety through drainage and surface upgrades. 

For more information on the general election and the bond questions, visit the Santa Fe County Clerk's webpage. 

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