Santa Fe County NM Email Format
Government AdministrationNew Mexico, United States201-500 Employees
Santa Fe County functions as the local government for Santa Fe County, New Mexico, overseeing the administration and delivery of public services. The policy-making authority is the five-member County Commission, elected to represent distinct districts within the county. They determine the budget and guide land use planning, public safety, public health, and social services, while supervising departments such as Community Services, Growth Management, Public Works, Finance, and Human Services. The government emphasizes transparency and citizen involvement through regular public meetings and advisory boards and commissions that provide input on planning, environmental protection, and cultural preservation. Based in Santa Fe, the county serves residents and the broader community by coordinating local government functions and services. In May 2026, Santa Fe County announced it would sponsor the Next Generation Water Summit, to be held at the State Capitol Building on June 11-12, 2026.