Introduction to the Ciudad Soil & Water Conservation District Mill Levy Referendum for Land, Water, and Natural Resource Conservation

Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District (Ciudad SWCD) is proposing an annual levy up to .25 mills for natural resource and agriculture conservation, water protection, wildfire reduction, wildlife preservation, equitable access to the outdoors, and the general welfare of Ciudad SWCD residents.  

Ciudad SWCD's Board of Supervisors passed a resolution on  July 15th, 2024 to propose the annual levy. The New Mexico Soil & Water Conservation Commission approved the Ciudad SWCD's mill levy referendum on August 1st, 2024. The resolution and the approval memo from the New Mexico Soil & Water Conservation Commission can be downloaded below. 

Ballot Information 

The following ballot title and ballot question has been submitted to the Bernalillo, Sandoval, and Santa Fe County Clerks. Qualified voters of the District will have the opportunity to cast their votes for the proposed mill levy at the general election on November 5, 2024.

Ballot Title: Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District Mill Levy for land, water, and natural resources conservation

Ballot Question: Shall the duly elected Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors establish a levy of up to 0.25 mills to: protect drinking water sources and the healthof rivers and streams by improving stormwater and floodplain management; reduce the risk of wildfire for our communities by improving the health of our forests, including the Sandia and Manzano Forests; restore wildlife habitat, including along the Rio Grande; preserve agricultural land by partnering with local farmers to promote healthy soil practices; restore and conserve natural areas and open spaces to provide equitable access to the outdoors; and provide natural resources education for youth and adults, with all revenues and expenditures subject to an independent annual audit?

YES____ NO____

Título de la boleta: Impuesto municipal de inmuebles para la conservación de suelos y agua de ‘Ciudad’ para la preservación de tierras, agua, y recursos naturales

Pregunta de la boleta electoral: ¿Debería la electa Junta de Supervisores del Distrito de Conservación de Agua y Suelo de Ciudad, establecer un impuesto de inmuebles de hasta 0,25 mills para: proteger las fuentes de agua potable y la salud de los ríos y arroyos mejorando el manejo de las aguas pluviales y las llanuras aluviales; reducir el riesgo de incendios forestales para nuestras comunidades mejorando la salud de nuestros bosques, incluyendo los bosques Sandia y Manzano; restaurar el hábitat de la vida silvestre, incluyendo a lo largo del Río Grande; preservar las tierras agrícolas asociándose con agricultores locales para promover prácticas de suelo saludables; restaurar y conservar áreas naturales y espacios abiertos para proporcionar acceso equitativo al aire libre; y proporcionar educación sobre recursos naturales para jóvenes y adultos, con todos los ingresos y gastos sujetos a una auditoría anual independiente?

SI____ NO____

Should you have any questions about the proposed mill levy referendum, please contact Ciudad SWCD's Board Chair or Staff.