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County Connections - April 2024 |
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 Looking toward Spring and Spring Run-Off on the Animas River
As the days get longer and the temperatures begin to rise, so does the Animas River water levels. Currently, snowpack for the San Miguel-Dolores-Animas-San Juan Basin is at 84% of median (snow water equivalent) and our Drought level ranges from D1-Moderate Drought in the Western portion of the County, D2-Severe Drought for the majority of the County, and D3-Extreme Drought for the Cities of Aztec, Bloomfield, and Farmington, and Town of Kirtland as well as mid portions of the Navajo Nation/Checker Board areas.
Watching the USGS Stream Gauges on the Animas River, from Silverton to Farmington, flow levels are below normal with the exception of Below Aztec, which is reading “normal”. Several stations are still covered in ice, including Cedar Hill, Hermosa Creek, Tall Timber Resort, and Silverton. See the water dashboard here.
Those who are interested in following key gauges during the Spring Run-Off season can sign up for “WaterAlert”, a free service of USGS. Each river gauge has a web page that reports all related data collected. By clicking on a gauge of interest on the USGS National Water Dashboard you will have the option to go to the page. At the top of the gauge page, chose “WaterAlert”. To sign up for alerts or find more information related to the program, go to WaterAlert.
San Juan County Floodplain Management closely monitors the stream gauges related to the possibility of flooding, but notification time prior to a flood event is limited. The risk of flood damage to homes and property along any waterway, including irrigation canals and ditches, can escalate without warning. Flood insurance is the only relief after flood event in most cases. State and/or Federal aide to flood victims is dependent on the financial amount of all flood damage to residential or commercial structures and does not include non-structural damage such as landscaping. If you are concerned about your flood risk or what coverage you may have for your property, including renters insurance, contact your insurance provider or go to www.floodsmart.gov.
San Juan County Floodplain Management web site also provides links to resources:
https://www.sjcounty.net/government/community-development/floodplain-management
Click the images below to see the source and learn more.
  
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April 2, 2024 @ 4:00 pm- San Juan County Commission Meeting
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April 16, 2024 @ 4:00 pm- San Juan County Commission Meeting
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April is National Counties Month
Celebrating how local governments serve the citizens
San Juan County will celebrate National County Government Month for all of April, showcasing how the county achieves healthy, safe and vibrant communities.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Forward Together,” inspired by the signature focus of National Association of Counties (NACo). The theme highlights the powerful role of county governments as intergovernmental partners that:
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Connect, building bridges to advance excellence and networks in county government
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Inspire, driving community engagement and residents’ trust in county government, and
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Lead, spearheading local, state, federal and tribal intergovernmental partnerships and common-sense policy solutions.
This year, San Juan County celebrates County Government Month with Government Day for local high school students, and will honor employees at the annual service award celebration.
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Hot Topics
Septic Safe Spring
As the weather warms up, and our thoughts turn to being outside for recreation, and really being anywhere but inside, we want you to participate in Septic Safe Spring!
If your property is served by a septic system, it is time to inspect the covers of you septic tank.
Check to make sure that the lid is secure, with no missing, broken, or rusted screws. Inspect for sun damage, or damage from being driven on or stepped on. Replace any broken or weak parts immediately! If you have questions, contact your septic pumper, or a qualified service provider for an inspection.
Mark the opening of your septic tank so it isn't accidently driven over, and teach children to avoid the covers. A child playing around the opening can have deadly results.
This spring join us in making sure that your sept tank lid is secure!
Learn more at SepticSafeSJC.com
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Honoring Captain Mark Pfetzer
After over 20 years of dedicated service to law enforcement, the San Juan County Sheriff's Office bids a fond farewell to our esteemed Captain Mark Pfetzer as he embarks on a well-deserved retirement journey.
Captain Pfetzer leaves behind an extraordinary legacy, marked by his unwavering commitment to the well-being of our first responders and community. His tireless efforts in raising awareness about first responder mental health have made a profound impact, leaving an lasting mark on our agency and community.
As we express our heartfelt gratitude for his invaluable contributions, we extend our best wishes for a fulfilling retirement filled with joy, relaxation, and new adventures. Thank you, Captain Pfetzer, for your exemplary leadership and dedication. You will be greatly missed!
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San Juan County is Hiring!
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Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can Build A Stronger Community?
See our current openings at SJCounty.net/jobs |
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How are You Feeling?
Megan Cullip, Community Health and Social Services Director
The average person, according to author and therapist Brene Brown, can only identify three emotions: mad, happy, and sad. But there are 87 possible emotions that we may feel at any given time.
A lot of us have difficulty not just identifying our emotions but taming them.
There’s an app for that.
How We Feel is a free journal for your well-being created by scientists, designers, engineers, and psychologists. Over time, you will learn precise words to describe how you feel, spot trends and patterns, and practice simple strategies to regulate your emotions in healthy ways. The How We Feel product team is led by Dr. Marc Brackett and his team at the Yale University Center for Emotional Intelligence.
In using this app, you might identify that you feel most anxious in the morning, most stressed at night, or, positively, more peaceful and calm when you’re around your loved ones. By identifying patterns, you can begin to restructure your routines and relationships to yield more positive emotions than negative ones.
You can find the How We Feel app in any of the app stores for your smartphone. The best part is, it’s all free.
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