Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting - May 26 2026

The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, addressing a variety of procurement and policy matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a non-exclusive easement agreement (No. 2026-0287) for broadband infrastructure across county property to support a redundant fiber optic route, with a motion to include conduit installation to benefit county facilities. The board also approved a resolution adopting the interim budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which included allocations for countywide translation services, cultural sensitivity training, emergency management exercises, and library support. Additionally, the board authorized publication of an ordinance amending governance of public improvement districts to allow appointment of board members, and appointed a new hearing officer for land use matters following an RFP process. The meeting featured presentations on data center development moratorium considerations, affordable housing initiatives by the Santa Fe Community Housing Trust, and a homeless services project called The Rock, with emphasis on collaboration with city and state entities. Commissioners expressed support for a 12-month moratorium on large-scale data center development to allow time for regulatory guardrails. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and contract matters. Throughout, there was a focus on intergovernmental cooperation, infrastructure investments, and community engagement in planning and development processes.