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Santa Fe, NM -  Santa Fe County invites the public to join the Board of County Commissioners for “Santa Fe County Water: Today and Tomorrow,” a community forum focused on the past, present, and future of the County’s water resources.
The event will take place Monday, October 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers (102 Grant Street, Santa Fe) and will also be livestreamed for online viewing.

The half-day event will bring together County staff, community partners, and the public for an open discussion on water use, management, and sustainability.
Presentations will cover topics such as:

• Santa Fe County’s Water Resources: Where our water comes from and how it’s used
• Water Resources Administration: Domestic wells, groundwater, and stormwater management
• Collaboration & Partnerships: Working with State, Tribal, and community partners
• Land Use and Growth: How planning and development affect water use
• Water Resilience & Sustainability: County programs and the 2026 Next Generation Water Summit
• Closing Discussion: Building Santa Fe County’s water future together

Throughout the forum, Commissioners will pose questions informed by public input and lead a closing discussion on how Santa Fe County can continue to ensure long-term water resilience.

Public Participation Encouraged

County residents are encouraged to submit questions and suggestions about water management, conservation programs, and future priorities. Submissions received by October 20, 2025, will help shape the discussion and inform questions posed during the event.

For more information or to submit a question, visit
santafecountynm.gov/santafecountywater.