County staff recommended a variance allowing a separate septic system for a proposed accessory dwelling unit at 27 Coyote Mountain Road, citing steep terrain and the risk of disturbing restored areas. The hearing officer took the request under advisement; the Planning Commission will receive a written recommendation.

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Standouts compare Santa Fe County with communities in New Mexico or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2021, Santa Fe County was more favorable than communities of similar population size on adults with high blood pressure.

100th percentile · 2021 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Nov 13Sustainable Land Development Code Hearing Officer MeetingNo decision was made on the variance. The Hearing Officer took case 26-5040 under advisement and said he would submit a written recommendation to the Planning Commission within 15 business days.Nov 11Regular Board of County Commissioners MeetingApplication tabled to Dec. 1, 2026.Nov 3Special BCC MeetingCommissioner Kokari Stone noted national resources and interagency collaborations as useful.Oct 30Nuisance Hearing Officer MeetingNo final abatement order issued at hearing; hearing officer will file recommendation to county board.

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