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Santa Fe, NM – The Santa Fe County Community Services Department is seeking qualified volunteer members to serve on the DWI Planning Council. Established by Resolution 1997-87, the Council is a multi-disciplinary advisory board that provides recommendations to the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners on issues related to driving while intoxicated (DWI), underage drinking, alcohol misuse, and related substance abuse concerns.  

Membership is open to Santa Fe County residents with experience in the following fields: law enforcement, legal, medical, education, substance use/treatment, elected office, public health, traffic safety, and media. Applications are also strongly encouraged from community members with lived behavioral health experience. Appointed members shall serve a two-year term. 

The DWI Planning Council works to develop and advance evidence-based policy and planning efforts designed to reduce DWI incidents and substance misuse across the County. Policy issues reviewed by the Council and the Board of County Commissioners may involve updates to regulations, local ordinances, or state-level legislation.

To learn more about the DWI Planning Council, visit: santafecountynm.gov/dwi-planning-council

Santa Fe County encourages all qualified residents to apply and contribute to making our community safer.

Interested individuals are invited to submit their resume and letter of interest to:

Santa Fe County Community Services Department

Attn:  LeAnne Rodriguez, DWI Program Manager

Address: PO Box 267, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Phone: 505-992-9831

Email: lrodriguez@santafecountynm.gov

Application deadline: Friday, September 19, 2025, at 5:00 pm.

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