County Manager’s Monthly Update

By Santa Fe County 

The Santa Fe Film Office has been Nominated for the Outstanding Film Commission Award

The Santa Fe Film Office (SFFO) has been nominated for the Outstanding Film Commission Award at the 2018 Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) Awards for their work on “Only the Brave” which was released in the fall of 2017.

This award is for entities who work with location managers to make sure everything goes as planned, navigate the various permitting, and any other challenges.

Eric Witt, Santa Fe Film Office Executive Director noted, “Generally speaking it’s an award for “going above and beyond the call of duty” on particularly difficult or challenging productions.”

He continued, “In this case “Only the Brave” about the Granite Mountain hotshot crew entailed huge pyrotechnics, special effects, multiple aircraft shots, and water drops, just to name a few and of course it was shot during fire season, just to add a little spice to the mix.”

This film was shot primarily in Santa Fe County and there were multiple county agencies and personnel involved, including: Santa Fe County Fire Department Sheriff’s Office, Growth Management Land Use Division, Public Works Department, and others in addition to the SFFO.

Jennifer LaBar, Film Office Manager emphasized, “We can’t stress enough that his nomination reflects the entire team, everyone who helped make this production possible.”

Santa Fe County Residents Opt-in Survey is Available Online

Santa Fe County is asking residents to take a few minutes to fill out the online opt-in resident survey http://bit.ly/santafecounty2018, which focuses on the quality and usefulness of Santa Fe County services. The results will be included in a final report.

The survey will be available until Monday, March 12, 2018.

The questionnaire and survey procedure were designed based on the experience of hundreds of local governments of all sizes, from small to large. The information helps guide budget priorities and strategic planning for Santa Fe County.

*If residents received the survey in the mail, it’s important they complete the mail version rather than the online opt-in version.

Celebrate the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail with us!

Save the Date – June 2, 2018

Opiate Overdose Prevention Training and Narcan Distribution

Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Nambe Community Center, 180A SR 503, Nambe, NM 87506

Presented by Santa Fe County Community Services Department & Santa Fe Prevention Alliance

To learn more, contact: kschwartz@santafecountynm.gov or (505)231-2382

Join Santa Fe Area Heroes and help fight childhood cancer!

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office and Santa Fe County Fire Department along with the City of Santa Fe Fire Department and City of Santa Fe Police Department are hosting the first ever Santa Fe St. Baldrick’s event on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Romero Park from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Local heros “brave the shave” and shave their heads to raise money to help fight childhood cancer. You can learn more by visiting

www.stbaldricks.org/events/SantaFeHeroes2018

Civil War Encampment set for March 24, 2018

Save the date! Pecos National Historical Park invites the public to participate in this year’s Civil War Encampment event on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Learn about the life of Civil War soldiers in New Mexico, interact with living history participants, see black powder demonstrations, take a ride on a horse-drawn wagon, and hear speakers share their expertise on life during the Civil War in the West. This year’s family-friendly event will also include a variety of arts and crafts and historical games and is made possible in part by the generous support of the Friends of Pecos National Historical Park, Fort Union National Monument and Western National Parks Association.

Please note: Pecos National Historical Park’s Civil War Encampment will take place in the fields adjacent to the Forked Lightning Ranch House.

For more information about the park in general, contact Pecos NHP at (505) 757-7241 or visit website at www.nps.gov/peco.