Santa Fe County Holds Public Hearings on Oil & Gas Ordinance
Santa Fe County has announced several opportunities in November and December for public involvement in the revision and adoption of the Oil and Gas Element, Oil and Gas Ordinance and Growth Management Element. The following meetings and hearings of the County Development Review Committee (CDRC) and the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will be open to the public, and participation is encouraged.
Put simply, these meetings are your chance to make sure that the new Santa Fe County Oil and Gas Drilling Ordinance provides sufficient protection for the Galisteo Basin. If you want to make your voice heard, then you should be there.
What: CDRC Meeting
When: November 6th, 4:00 pm
Where: County Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, County Administration Building, 102 Grant Avenue
· Technical Presentations by the County Hydrologist, Geologist, and Petroleum Engineer
· Overview of proposed changes to the Oil and Gas Element and Oil and Gas Ordinance
What: CDRC Meeting
When: November 13th, 4:00 pm
Where: County Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, County Administration Building, 102 Grant Avenue
· Presentation of the final draft of the Oil & Gas Element and Ordinance
· Recommendation of the CDRC to the Board on the Oil & Gas Element and Ordinance
· Introduction of the Growth Management Element
What: Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing
When: November 18th, 3:00 pm
Where: County Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, County Administration Building, 102 Grant Avenue
· Adoption of Oil & Gas Element and Ordinance
What: CDRC Meeting
When: December 4th, 3:00 pm
Where: County Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, County Administration Building, 102 Grant Avenue
· Presentation of the final draft of the Growth Management Element
· Recommendation of the CDRC to the Board on the Growth Management Element
What: Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing
When: December 9th, 4:00 pm
Where: County Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor, County Administration Building, 102 Grant Avenue
· Adoption of Growth Management Element and Ordinance
More Info:
Public Participation Encouraged in County Oil & Gas Ordinance Hearings
