Santa Fe County is inviting members of the public to volunteer for its Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC). The committee, composed of five individuals appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), plays a crucial role in advising on capital improvement plans, land use assumptions, and impact fees within the county.
The New Mexico Grown Coalition, in collaboration with the New Mexico Food & Agriculture Policy Council and Farm to Table NM, is set to host the inaugural in-person Golden Chile Awards ceremony. This event will coincide with Food & Farms Day and is scheduled for October 24 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque.
The flu season for 2024-2025 has commenced in New Mexico, with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) confirming initial cases. The Scientific Laboratory Division has identified the first patients testing positive for seasonal flu, noting an increase in cases particularly in the Northwest region of the state.
As early voting begins, Santa Fe County is informing residents about three general obligation bond questions on the November 5, 2024, ballot. These bonds aim to fund infrastructure projects with minimal impact on property taxes.
October is Community Health Workers Month, and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued a proclamation to honor the contributions of community health workers in the state. Dr. Miranda Durham, Chief Medical Officer for the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth), expressed gratitude, stating, “This month gives us the opportunity to thank community health workers for their vital contributions to healthcare across New Mexico.”
Santa Fe County's Growth Management Department is set to host a series of community meetings focused on the conditional use permitting (CUP) process for commercial renewable energy projects and hazard mitigation. This initiative comes in response to concerns raised by residents regarding the AES Clean Energy Solar project application. The aim is to provide information and education to the public before the formal quasi-judicial hearings mandated by the Sustainable Land Development Code.
Santa Fe County has announced that its administrative offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. This decision honors the eight Pueblo Nations and other Indigenous peoples from various sovereign nations within the community. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 15.
State public health offices in New Mexico will close on Monday, October 14, in observance of Indigenous People's Day. All offices under the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, October 15.
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Santa Fe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Santa Fe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The state Maternal Health Program in New Mexico is collaborating with midwives across the state and the nation to celebrate National Midwifery Week from October 6 to 12. The program, managed by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth), oversees the licensing and regulation of midwifery practices.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Santa Fe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Flu season has arrived, and two hospitals in Las Cruces are offering drive-thru flu shots for individuals aged six months and older. The annual "Boo to the Flu" event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 19, at MountainView Regional Medical Center and Three Crosses Regional Hospital while supplies last.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Santa Fe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Santa Fe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.