Special BCC Meeting - Jul 20 2026

The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on July 20, 2026, primarily addressing the extension of temporary fireworks restrictions due to ongoing severe drought conditions. The board approved a resolution to extend the existing ban on the sale and use of certain fireworks for an additional 30 days, despite some public concerns about procedural issues and jurisdictional challenges related to sales on tribal lands. Additionally, the board approved a letter opposing the proposed revocation of a public lands order protecting the 10-mile buffer zone around Chaco Canyon, emphasizing the cultural and environmental significance of the area. The letter was to be sent to the U.S. Department of the Interior, with all commissioners encouraged to sign it. No direct contract awards or procurement actions were discussed during the meeting.