La Cienega and La Cieneguilla 2025 Water Planning Study Update
A Water Planning Study is being conducted for La Cienega & La Cieneguilla with County-contracted consultant Daniel B Stevens & Associates (DBS&A) and community residents, a working group, and stakeholders. View the La Cienega/La Cieneguilla Water Planning Study RFP here. This will be a holistic assessment of the water situation and produce a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for a Water & Wastewater Masterplan and to Replenish the Aquifer and Restore the Springs. It will recommend actions including hard & green solutions to overcome challenges in water supply, wastewater, stormwater, surface & groundwater, land use, and watershed management, while supporting local livelihoods.
Next Meeting:
Thursday, February 26th from 6:00-8:00PM
at the La Cienega Community Center
Meeting Agenda 2.26.26
Working Draft Report Link: HERE
Please Note: This is a rough draft being shared with Santa Fe County Staff and community stakeholders for initial feedback and continued development. Substantial gaps still exist regarding forthcoming details, costs, and evaluation of project alternatives.
2025-26 Community Meeting Schedule & Materials
Community meetings with the DBS&A project team and County staff will be held monthly on the Fourth Thursday from April to October 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
Meeting Location: La Cienega Community Center, 136 Camino San Jose, Santa Fe, NM 87507
Meeting Time/Day: Fourth Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
*any additional meetings will be posted here at least two weeks before the meeting date*
1. April Meeting: Thursday, April 24th
- Meeting Agenda Apr 24 2025
- Topics:
- Project Purpose, Schedule, Activities & Goal Setting
- Community engagement, including a residents' working group
2. May Meeting: Thursday, May 22nd
- Meeting Agenda May 22 2025
- Topics:
- Rapid Watershed Assessment
June Meeting: CANCELLED
3. July Meeting: Thursday, July 24th
- Meeting Agenda July 24, 2025
- Presentation Slides 7.24.25
- Topic: System Utilities Overview
4. August Meeting: Thursday, August 28th
- Meeting Agenda August 28 2025
- Presentation Slides 8.28.25
- Topic: Potential Projects for Protecting Water Resources
5. September Meeting: Thursday, September 25th
- Meeting Agenda September 25, 2025
- Topic: Alternatives Analysis
6. October Meeting: Thursday, October 23rd
- Topic: Review of Draft PER
- Santa Fe County Rapid Watershed Assessement 10-30-2025 Draft
February Meeting: February 26, 2026
- Topic: Finalize PER, including recommended future actions
- Meeting Agenda 2.26.26
View a PDF version of these meeting flyers HERE.
Contact Us: Questions? Comments? Please Call or Email Us
Andrew Harnden, Water Planner
505-995-9516 // aharnden@santafecountynm.gov