On August 13, 2024, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2024-100, approving three general obligation bond questions that will appear on the November 5, 2024, general election ballot.
The questions are as follows:
1. Shall Santa Fe County issue up to $4,900,000 in general obligation bonds payable from general (ad valorem) taxes to acquire, construct, design, equip, and improve roads within the County?
2. Shall Santa Fe County issue up to $12,500,000 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?
3. Shall Santa Fe County issue up to $16,125,000 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?
If approved these bonds will not increase property tax. The bond will fund various critical infrastructure and community enhancement projects including:
Santa Fe River Greenway Trail Segment 4: Extend the Greenway Trail and continue river restoration along Caja del Oro Cottonwood Drive.
Santa Fe Rail Trail Segment 7: Build a new trail segment under NM Highway 285 to the town of Lamy.
Romero Park Phase 3: Develop a multi-sport field with lighting and additional pickleball courts.
Rio en Medio Open Space: Restore flood-damaged areas and stabilize the river channel to prevent future flooding.
Water Reclamation Facility Expansion: Increase capacity to treat wastewater locally and support growth.
Chupadero Water Line Replacement: Replace aging water lines and install fire hydrants.
CR 51 Ojo de la Vaca Low Water Crossing: Install box culverts to improve road safety at low water crossings.
CR 109 N Drainage and Surface Improvements: Enhance road safety through drainage and surface upgrades.
For more information on the general election and the bond questions visit the Santa Fe County Clerk's webpage.
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