Santa Fe County: Key votes — investment policy, open-space plan, housing loan application and easements

The Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 25 approved multiple administrative and program actions, including amendments to the county's investment policy to allow larger participation in the state Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP); adoption of the 2025 Open Space, Trails and Parks work plan; approval of a loan application for affordable housing; and authorization for condemnation proceedings to acquire small permanent public utility easements needed for the Pojoaque Basin regional water system.

The board handled many routine items in one session and voted on several separate motions. Major formal outcomes included:

- Investment policy amendments (approved): The board voted to amend the county investment policy to expand permitted participation in the state Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP). Commissioners voted in favor; the measure passed by voice vote. Treasurer Montanares and staff presented the recommendation and the board then approved a separate six‑month investment strategy to use short‑term investments and maintain liquidity.

- Open Space, Trails and Parks 2025 work plan (adopted): The board adopted the county's annual open‑space work plan—an update required under the…