Santa Fe County Planning Commission Meeting - May 21 2026

The Santa Fe County Planning Commission held a meeting on May 21, 2026, primarily focused on the introduction and discussion of the Sustainable Growth Management Plan (SGMP) update and its associated public participation plan. The SGMP is a comprehensive land use plan guiding the county's growth and development, with an update process planned over approximately 18 months, aiming for adoption by February 2028. The discussion emphasized outreach strategies to engage underrepresented community groups, including translation of key documents into Spanish, formation of advisory and technical working groups, and targeted community engagement efforts. Commissioners provided feedback on improving community organization lists for outreach and ensuring clear development policies within the plan. No specific procurement actions, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting. Public comments raised concerns about compliance with open meeting laws and procedural transparency, suggesting improvements in communication and legal adherence by the commission and county attorney's office.