2026 General Election

Santa Fe County Bond Questions

The 2026 General Election ballot includes four Santa Fe County general obligation bond questions. Review the proposed projects and official ballot language below.

Proposed Projects

GO Bond Funded Projects

Roads

Projects are focused on improving critical infrastructure and enhancing safety and reliability for the community. Improvements include upgrades to drainage systems, replacing low-water crossings with all-weather crossings to improve year-round access, and targeted paving improvements to extend the life and usability of roadways.

  • San Ysidro All Weather Crossing
  • La Joya Road Improvements
  • Ojo de La Vaca Improvements
  • Chupadero Road Improvements
  • General Goodwin Road Imrovements (NM 14 to Rail Trestle)

Water & Wastewater

Projects include the development of green stormwater infrastructure to better manage and capture stormwater runoff, the creation of a bulk water station for reclaimed water, and improvements to the County's potable water system to replace infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life.

  • NM14 Treated Effluent Bulk Water Station
  • Green Stormwater Infrastructure at County Facilities to Capture, Clean, and Absorb Stormwater
  • County Water Utility System Improvements (Hyde Park Area)

Open Space & Trails

Projects are focused on enhancing existing County parks and expanding recreational opportunities throughout the community. Improvements include upgrades to park facilities and amenities, along with the creation and extension of several trails to improve connectivity and provide additional opportunities for walking, biking, and outdoor recreation.

  • Santa Fe River Greenway Trail (Section C) (Caja del Oro Grant Road to Cottonwood Drive)
  • Santa Fe River Greenway Trail (Section D) (Cottonwood Drive to Constellation Drive)
  • NM14 Turquoise Trail Extension – Phase 2 (599 to Arroyo Hondo Trail)
  • Romero Park - Ball Field Lights

Fire Stations

Projects include the construction of a new fire station and renovations to existing fire stations to enhance safety, functionality, and operational capabilities. These investments will improve facilities for fire and emergency response personnel while supporting more efficient and effective emergency services for the community.

  • New Agua Fria Regional Station Serving Areas of the City and Unincorporated Areas of the County
  • Fire Station Improvements and Renovations Countywide
Explore the Projects

2026 GO Bond StoryMap

More information about each of the proposed GO Bond funded projects is available 2026 GO Bond StoryMap.

View 2026 GO Bond StoryMap
Santa Fe County

General Obligation Bond Questions

Bond Question 1

Roads

$14,035,000
Official Ballot Language

Shall Santa Fe County issue up to $14,035,000 in general obligation bonds payable from general (ad valorem) taxes to acquire, construct, design, equip, and improve roads within the County?

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¿Deberá el Condado de Santa Fe emitir hasta $14,035,000 en bonos de obligación general pagaderos con impuestos generales (ad valorem) para adquirir, construir, diseñar, equipar, y mejorar carreteras dentro del Condado?
Bond Question 2

Water & Wastewater

$6,500,000
Official Ballot Language

Shall Santa Fe County issue up to $6,500,000 in general obligation bonds payable from general (ad valorem) taxes to acquire real property and necessary water rights for, and to construct, design, equip, rehabilitate, and improve water and wastewater projects within the County?

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¿Deberá el Condado de Santa Fe emitir hasta $6,500,000 en bonos de obligación general pagaderos con impuestos generales (ad valorem) para adquirir bienes inmuebles y los derechos de agua necesarios para, y para construir, diseñar, equipar, rehabilitar, y mejorar proyectos de agua y aguas residuales dentro del Condado?
Bond Question 3

Open Space, Trails & Parks

$7,010,000
Official Ballot Language

Shall Santa Fe County issue up to $7,010,000 in general obligation bonds payable from general (ad valorem) taxes to acquire, design, construct, improve, equip, and restore open space, trails, and parks within the County?

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¿Deberá el Condado de Santa Fe emitir hasta $7,010,000 en bonos de obligación general pagaderos con impuestos generales (ad valorem) para adquirir, diseñar, construir, mejorar, equipar, y restaurar espacios abiertos, senderos, y parques dentro del Condado?
Bond Question 4

Fire Stations

$17,455,000
Official Ballot Language

Shall Santa Fe County issue up to $17,455,000 in general obligation bonds payable from general (ad valorem) taxes to acquire real property for, and to construct, design, equip, rehabilitate, and improve fire stations within the County?

Ver en Español
¿Deberá el Condado de Santa Fe emitir hasta $17,455,000 en bonos de obligación general pagaderos con impuestos generales (ad valorem) para adquirir bienes inmuebles para, y construir, diseñar, equipar, rehabilitar, y mejorar estaciones de bomberos dentro del Condado?

Additional Election Information

For additional information about the 2026 General Election, visit the Santa Fe County Clerk's Office.

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Santa Fe County Clerk's Office
505-986-6280   |   clerk@santafecountynm.gov