The Santa Fe River Commission is seeking new members.  

The Commission is a group of experts that advises the City on topics related to the management of the Santa Fe River, its riparian corridor, and the Santa Fe River watershed. These topics include the downtown river corridor and River Park (district master plan financing and implementation), the Santa Fe River Fund, repairs and improvements to the river and the arroyos, urban watershed health and function, vegetation management, the Living River target flow program, the treated effluent management plan, and art along the river. Current subcommittees include public outreach and information sharing, issues related to Two Mile Pond, citizen science, mapping, and communal and timely projects. 

Community members with interest and/or professional expertise in hydrology, environmental science, community engagement, acequias, the history of Santa Fe, or related fields who are willing to contribute to the health and well-being of the Santa Fe River are encouraged to apply. Commissioners are expected to dedicate a few hours per month to Commission agenda items and subcommittee work, as well as attending bi-monthly meetings from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second Thursday of alternate months. There are currently five vacancies on the Commission. Applicants must live or work in the city of Santa Fe or in Santa Fe County. 

Interested applicants should apply by submitting a resume and letter of interest via the City’s PrimeGov Committee Portal. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024. Please contact Commission Chair Heidi Klingel at heidiklingel@hotmail.com with any questions.