Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting - Jun 30 2026

The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on June 30, 2026, which included extensive discussions on several procurement and infrastructure-related topics. Key procurement activities included the approval of a Notice of Funding Availability (NOA) for a regional youth behavioral health center, aiming to select providers through a competitive process to deliver integrated behavioral health services. The board also reviewed and approved updates to the Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP) for senior facilities, including parking expansions and ADA improvements. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to adopting an 18-month moratorium ordinance on new data center developments of one megawatt or more, with detailed provisions addressing environmental impacts, community engagement, and regulatory development. The board also received a presentation on the county's vehicle replacement and charging infrastructure plan, focusing on electrification and sustainability goals. Additionally, the commissioners considered conceptual and preliminary plat approvals for the Camino Verde subdivision, addressing concerns about infrastructure capacity, traffic safety, wastewater treatment, and community integration. Several motions were passed, including the moratorium ordinance and resolutions related to nuisance abatement and infrastructure planning. Public comments and stakeholder input were actively incorporated, particularly regarding environmental justice and community impacts of data centers and development projects.