Commissioners push for SLDC fixes, TDR reforms and permanent supportive housing feasibility Commissioners prioritized housing affordability: growth management will present SLDC chapter revisions in ~6 months, staff will present a TDR market analysis and PSH feasibility report by year-end or January, and commissioners discussed conservation easements, TDR banking and city–county code alignment.

Santa Fe County commissioners are taking decisive action on housing affordability, pressing for timely reforms and innovative solutions to protect both residents and agricultural land.

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Santa Fe County commissioners push customer service, housing and broadband to top of strategic plan At a strategic-planning session staff and commissioners emphasized customer service and accountability, a focus on housing affordability and coordinated growth-management code updates, and efforts to capture broadband and sustainability funding; staff will synthesize a proposed plan for the December meeting.

Santa Fe County is taking bold steps to tackle housing shortages, enhance customer service, and secure essential broadband funding—find out how these initiatives could reshape the community!

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Santa Fe County frames water policy around growth and housing needs as SGMP revision begins County growth‑management staff told commissioners that housing demand and land‑use plans, not a simple supply question, should drive water policy. Staff cited county growth data, a 17,000‑unit affordable housing gap and plans to revise the Sustainable Growth Management Plan and SLDC with public outreach over the coming year.

Santa Fe County is reshaping its water policy to address a critical housing shortage, with plans for 17,000 new units by 2025 amid a sustainable growth vision.

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Santa Fe County commissioners approve series of contracts, grants and a housing bond ordinance At the Oct. 14 Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners meeting the board approved multiple procurement actions, a county letter supporting a state clean-fuel rulemaking, amendments to existing agreements, and a multifamily housing bond ordinance for the Turquoise Trail affordable-housing project. The board also authorized publication of title

Santa Fe County is taking major steps towards affordable housing and preserving cultural heritage by approving a series of impactful contracts and a housing bond ordinance.

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Santa Fe County remembers community advocates and addresses domestic violence concerns Commissioners honor Kim Shanahan and Minerva Marquez Dominguez while addressing domestic violence issues.

Santa Fe County leaders honor the legacies of community advocates while confronting the urgent crisis of domestic violence—are we ready to make a change?

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