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July 2019 Newsletter
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Renewable Energy for Santa Fe County
On June 25th the Board of County Commissioners approved Santa Fe County's participation in PNM’s Solar Direct program. Solar Direct provides solar energy to subscribing large commercial and government customers from a 50-megawatt solar facility to be built on Jicarilla Apache Nation land. Santa Fe County expects to receive 50% of its electricity demand from this renewable energy source by 2021. Learn how you too can go renewable!
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Do you Knowaste?
The annual Santa Fe County Fair (July 31st-Aug 3rd) is proud to welcome the services of Knowaste. Knowaste is an organization that is dedicated to reducing waste by teaching the public what options can be taken before sending items to the landfill. The company stresses the importance of composting, sorting stations, and proper disposal of “contaminated” recyclables. Learn about the consequences of throwing items in the landfill. Bring your own refillable water bottle and ask Knowaste your questions about recycling.
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Water Conservation is Always in Season!
July is one of the highest water-use months, which makes it a great time to think about your water use. Did you know that most water wasted inside the home is from a leaky toilet - one that you may not even notice? To check if your toilet is leaking, put 4-5 drops of blue food coloring in the tank and wait 15 minutes (no flushing!). If the water in the bowl turns blue, you probably have a leaking 'flapper'. Fortunately, it's an easy fix. To learn more about how you can conserve water, visit the recently revised Sustainability's Water Wise Page.
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Join us in this FREE do-it-together event! Bring your broken electronics, appliances, toys, and more! Specialists will advise and coach you to disassemble, troubleshoot and, if possible, repair your items. Workspace and tools provided. Join us on August 3rd from 1pm-4pm at MAKE Santa Fe- 2879 All Trades Road. While walk-ins are welcome, reservations are preferred and will be given priority. Use our Google reservation form or contact Kayla Garcia, Sustainability intern, at (505) 992-9832 or kagarcia@santafecountynm.gov .
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Save the Date - Upcoming Events
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July 5th, 9-10 am
Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo
This program is for children aged 3-5.
July 20th, 9 am-11 am
Santa Fe County Fair, 3229 Rodeo Road
Bring hats, gloves, sturdy shoes, water, and a pitchfork if you have one.
July 27th from 9 am-12 pm
Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant, 1780 Upper Canyon Rd.
**Limited to 25 people.** Contact mamcdonald@santafenm.gov or call 955-6840 to reserve a space.
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July 6th-27th, 4-week class, Saturdays, 9-11 am
Institute of American Indian Arts, 83 A Van Nu Po
You too can grow food!
July 20th, 11 am-12:30 pm
Near the pedestrian bridge at Frenchy’s Field
Presented by Aaron Kauffman, Southwest Urban Hydrology
July 27th, 3:30-4 pm
Downtown Public Library, 145 Washington Ave.
Support the health of the Rio Grande. Learn more at #LivingRio
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July 11th, 6-8 pm
Santa Fe Public Library, 445
Population growth connects with gender equity, religion, reproductive health, economic inequality, and the environment.
July 25th, 7 pm
Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave.
A film about people, rivers, and fish.
July 31st - August 3rd
County Fairgrounds, 3229 Rodeo Road
Cows. Watermelon. Something for everyone. Need we say more?
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Sustainability Comments or Questions?
We are your local advisors on all things sustainability in Santa Fe County. Call us about anything from water conservation, cleaner transportation, solar and renewable energy, etc. Or let us know what you would like to learn more about in our newsletter.
Contact us at:
Claudia Borchert
505.992.9832
cborchert@santafecountynm.gov
Ashley Zappe
505.992.9862
azappe@santafecountynm.gov
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