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A groundbreaking pipeline could transform how Santa Fe manages its water supply, slashing water calls from 100 units to just 33 while enhancing sustainability efforts!

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Officials explain reuse math, managed aquifer recharge and interconnect ideas for the return-flow pipeline
Staff laid out how capturing return flow could reduce net water 'calls'—using an example that would cut a 100-unit call to roughly 33 units—and discussed managed aquifer recharge at the Buckman Well Field and possible interconnects to neighboring basins.
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August 7, 2026 at 2:33 AM
The Buckman Direct Diversion reported a staggering 41% of the city and county's drinking water supply for August 2026, raising questions about soaring demand and shifting sources.

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BDD reports August diversions, says it supplied 41% of drinking water to city and county
BDD operations superintendent Matt Sandoval told the board the Buckman Direct Diversion averaged multi‑million gallon daily diversions in August and that "BDD contributed 41% of the drinking water to the city and county for August 2026." Board members asked follow‑up questions about demand and supply sources.
citizenportal.ai
September 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Board members were stunned to learn the San Juan-Chama allocation is just 27% amid one of the driest summers on record, sparking urgent calls for clarity on water supply trends.

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Board hears San Juan‑Chama allocation at 27% as members press staff on drought impacts
Board members pressed staff on whether higher August volumes reflected demand or weather; staff said San Juan‑Chama allocation stood at "27%, I'm being told," and described this summer as exceptionally dry, prompting requests for clearer supply breakdowns in future reports.
citizenportal.ai
September 4, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Santa Fe’s innovative return-flow pipeline could redefine water use and offer the county a chance to invest in a sustainable future with a 7% stake in both costs and water allocation.

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Schneider frames return‑flow pipeline as regional resilience project; Santa Fe County could take 7% stake
The presenter said the pipeline is intended to be regional in scale and that Santa Fe County could invest to receive roughly 7% of project water and costs; Schneider described the project as a way to reduce net consumption and increase reusable supply.
citizenportal.ai
August 21, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Buckman Direct Diversion's recent operations report reveals significant shifts in water diversions and exciting resilience testing for future supply!

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Buckman Direct Diversion reports monthly diversions, operations testing for resilience
BDD operations superintendent Matt Sandoval reported June–July 2026 diversions and deliveries (July raw diversions 5.8 million gpd; June raw diversions 8.86 million gpd) and described testing to validate groundwater-only scenarios and recent repairs to Nichols Reservoir.
citizenportal.ai
August 7, 2026 at 3:23 AM
The long-awaited San Juan–Chama return-flow project is finally entering the public-review phase this fall, promising a sustainable future for Santa Fe's water resources!

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Santa Fe-area San Juan–Chama return-flow project moves to public review, boards briefed on schedule
City water staff briefed the board on the federally funded San Juan–Chama return-flow project, saying a draft environmental assessment will be released for a 30-day public comment period and listing near-term briefings to the PUC (Aug. 17) and BCC (Aug. 25).
citizenportal.ai
August 7, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Santa Fe's water conservation credits are vanishing fast, with only 198 acre-feet left for affordable housing and small projects—will developers adapt in time?

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City water staff: conservation credits are dwindling; offset fee set at about $36,000 per acre-foot
The water division explained how the city's water bank and development-water budgets work, confirmed a one-time offset fee near $36,000 per acre-foot, and warned a 198-acre-foot conservation-credit pool could be drawn down in roughly two to three years at current designation rates.
citizenportal.ai
April 17, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Santa Fe's water supply outlook for 2026 is raising eyebrows as experts warn of uncertainty and highlight the critical need for effective storage and management strategies.

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BDD hears preliminary 2026 water outlook; staff outlines storage, regional coordination
City water staff told the Buckman Direct Diversion Board that early 2026 hydrology is tracking close to 2025, emphasized reservoir storage and conjunctive management, and described planning tools to guide drought declarations and demand‑management steps.
citizenportal.ai
February 7, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Santa Fe's governing body is taking crucial steps to safeguard our water supply with new regulations and a $7.75 million investment in treatment improvements!

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Council introduces backflow, wastewater grant and Canyon Road treatment-plant loan/grant ordinances
Councilors introduced three water-related items: a backflow prevention ordinance, authorization to execute an NMED wastewater grant (SAP25-J2459-GF), and an ordinance to accept a $7.75 million MFA loan/grant (including a $3.1M loan) for Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant flocculation and sedimentation improvements.
citizenportal.ai
January 31, 2026 at 3:22 PM
As the Buckman Direct Diversion Board grapples with low mountain snowpack and its implications for water supply, members are demanding clear contingency plans to ensure the community's water security.

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Buckman board: December diversions steady but members ask for drought contingency planning
The Buckman Direct Diversion Board received its December operations report showing daily diversions of about 4.21 million gallons and that BDD provided 59% of local supply; members asked staff to produce contingency plans and reserve details given low snowpack.
citizenportal.ai
January 13, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Santa Fe has just completed an impressive $20 million rehabilitation of Nichols Dam, addressing critical safety upgrades while paving the way for potential hydroelectric generation.

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Santa Fe completes $20 million rehabilitation of Nichols Dam, cites safety and operational upgrades
City of Santa Fe officials and state partners marked the completion of a nearly 18-month, $20 million rehabilitation of Nichols Dam, saying the work fixed safety deficiencies, modernized outlet infrastructure, improved water quality measures and created potential for future hydroelectric generation.
citizenportal.ai
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Santa Fe is taking bold steps to ensure a sustainable water future, tackling climate challenges and community needs head-on with an innovative new plan!

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Santa Fe launches comprehensive water supply sustainability plan amid climate challenges
Santa Fe outlines long-term strategy to enhance water supply and address climate impact.
citizenportal.ai
February 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM