Nuisance Hearing Officer Meeting - Apr 23 2026

The Santa Fe County Nuisance Hearing Officer Meeting held on April 23, 2026, focused on a property violation case at 30 Camino Abajo. The county presented evidence of prolonged ordinance violations including junk vehicles, trash, debris, and structural damage to the property. Despite multiple notices and inspections, the property remained in non-compliance, posing public health and safety risks. The county intends to enforce cleanup and restoration with cost recovery from the property owner. The property owner and a prospective purchaser testified, acknowledging challenges in cleanup efforts and plans to purchase and rehabilitate the property within six months, including abatement and construction. The hearing officer emphasized that the process aims to achieve compliance and is not a final decision, allowing for continued cooperation and remediation efforts.