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Santa Fe County NE/ SE Connector

Northeast & Southeast Connectors Update Presentation »

Santa Fe County was allocated $500,000 through a Cooperative Agreement with New Mexico Department of Transportation to conduct this Corridor and Alignment Study in order to address the main objective of relieving traffic from Richards Avenue through two connectors; 1) NE Connector - From Rabbit Road to Richards Avenue and 2) SE Connector - from the Avenida De Sur and Richards Avenue intersection to Rabbit Road. This study is being conducted in accordance with NMDOT Location Study Procedures which requires it to be completed in the following phases and respective processes:

Phase A : Initial Evaluation of Alternatives (To include Public Meeting No. 1)Phase B: Detail Evaluation of Alternatives (To include Public Meeting No. 2)Phase C: Environmental Documentation and Processing (To include 1 Public Hearing related to Environmental Reporting)

As of February 7, 2014, Phase A has been completed and now ready to proceed with Phase B which we anticipate will be completed around the end of July, 2014 and Phase C anticipated to be completed at the end of December, 2014.

The Public Works Department has the following primary functional areas:

Road Maintenance

Maintains the existing County paved and unpaved road network
Provides road grading, paving, signage, lighting, stripping, etc.
Constructs new roads
Provides snow removal
Works on drainage issues and erosion control

Public Utilities - Water and Wastewater Utilities

Operates and maintains the County’s potable water utility
Operates and maintains wastewater treatment facilities
Conducts County-wide water management planning and technical investigations
Provides water conservation assistance to the public

Solid Waste and Recycling

Operates convenience centers for trash disposal throughout the County
Enforces the Solid Waste Ordinance to reduce illegal dumping
Conducts public outreach educational programs
Holds special clean-up programs and collection events

Capital Projects Management

Conducts long range capital project planning
Responsible for managing Capital funding, grants and leases
Implements the design and construction of County infrastructure including roads, buildings, and water and waste water facilities

Open Space, Trails, and Parks

Operates and maintains the County’s existing parks, open space area and trail network
Plans and recommends new County Open Space initiatives

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Implements and recommends cost-effective renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for County facilities and operations
Provides outreach, education and technical assistance to the commercial and residential sectors

Contact Us

Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Closed Weekends and holidays.

Santa Fe County Public Works Department
424 NM 599 for a Map and directions to the Public Works building: (Click Here)
P.O. Box 276
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0276
Phone: (505) 992-3010 Fax: (505) 992-3028
gtrujillo@santafecountynm.gov

Adam Leigland, Public Works Director
(505) 992-3010 or aleigland@santafecountynm.gov

Roads: Maintenance - 992-3016
Roads: Signs/Lights - 992-3022
Water and Wastewater Utility - 992-9870
Solid Waste and Recycling - 992-3068
Parks, Open Space and Trails - 992-9873
County Buildings - 992-3021
Office of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency - 992-3044
Fleet Maintenance Division - 992-3033