PRESERVE CAMINO LA TIERRA LAND
Save Our Open Land
TODAY'S BEAUTIFUL OPEN LAND
PROPOSED FUTURE DEVELOPMENT WITH 158 HOUSES!!!
It's Time for Santa Fe to Preserve Open Land
Preserve Camino la Tierra Land
Proposed Development on BOTH Sides of Camino la Tierra
- 158 Houses
- Land zoned for 2.5 acre lots (Estate Zoning)
- Development requesting 0.25 acre lots
- Access to currently used trails will be BLOCKED from public
Preserve Camino la Tierra Land
Santa Fe's Open Land Becomes Investor's Profits
- Advertising this land as "opportunity to earn above average investment returns"
- Plans for "long term horizontal and vertical development"
Preserve Camino la Tierra Land
Development Plan Has Requested Variances from County Code
- Variance 1: Permit disturbance of arroyo slopes exceeding 30%
- Variance 2: Reduce minimum driveway separation requirement (more pavement)
- Variance 3: Decrease setbacks from 25 to 10 ft
Variances will increase erosion to land while improving prospective buyer's investment
Background Information
Sustainable Land Development Code - Procedures & Permits
- Table 4-1
- Variances 4.9.7
Development Application - Submitted to Santa Fe County (ver. not reviewed by County) on 2/6/26
Santa Fe County DRAFT Report on Application
Neighborhood Notification Zoom Meeting Held on 3/12/26
Neighborhood Notification Zoom Meeting Held on 12/8/25
Technical Action Committee (TAC) Letter of Intent, submitted to Santa Fe County 9/26/25
Preliminary Conceptual Site Plan, submitted to Santa Fe County 9/26/25
Additional Conceptual Plan Documents, submitted to Santa Fe County 9/26/25
Community Objection Letter, submitted to County 1/2/26
What Can You Do?
Review Background Information Documents
Retain Attorney for Legal Fight
- File legal objections to 3 code variance being requested and represent community through County process
Email County Land Use Department
- Email Santa Fe County Land Use Department) NOW regarding the Development Application. Send emails to following:
kenquintana@santafecountynm.gov
- Review Section 4 of Sustainable Land Development Code, focus emails on variance opposition
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
- Public Hearing: April 9, 2026, 3:00pm; Santa Fe County Bldg, 102 Grant Ave - Board of County Commission Chambers (2nd floor)
- Planning Commission: May 14, 2026, 4:00 pm
- Board of County Commissioners: July (tentative)