Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting - Jul 13 2026

The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, addressing several procurement and infrastructure-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a resolution delegating authority to the county manager to negotiate the purchase of a 9,444 square foot building at 2025 Galastale Road for $1.75 million to expand the county's crisis triage and detox center, with funding support from behavioral health reform grants. The board also approved two agreements with the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority for water storage in Abiquiu Reservoir, enhancing the county's water resource management. Additionally, the commissioners adopted the Santa Fe County Transit Service Plan for fiscal year 2027, emphasizing improved transit connections including proposals for airport and hospital service expansions. The meeting included extensive community input on power outages affecting the Lassiaga community, with commissioners supporting a letter to the Public Regulation Commission to hold PNM accountable and explore microgrid solutions. Other topics included updates on growth management public participation plans and airport master planning. Motions were passed unanimously on procurement items and resolutions, reflecting a focus on infrastructure investment and community service expansion.