San Juan County | Community Planning Survey

Welcome to the San Juan County Planning Survey!
San Juan County is currently updating two key long-range initiatives: the Growth Management Plan (GMP) and the Affordable Housing Plan (AHP). Together, these plans serve as critical roadmaps that will guide future policy decisions regarding land use, infrastructure, economic development, and housing availability across our region.

To ensure these plans reflect local values and priorities, we need your voice.
Your feedback takes approximately 10 minutes to share and will directly shape the goals, policies, and investment priorities presented in these updates and discussed at upcoming community workshops.
Thank you for taking the time to help shape the future of San Juan County!

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1. Where in San Juan County do you live?

Aztec

Bloomfield

Crouch Mesa

Farmington

Flora Vista

Kirtland

La Plata

Lee Acres

Shiprock

Spencerville

Upper Fruitland

Waterflow

West Hammond

Unincorporated / Rural San Juan County

Other (please specify)

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2. What ages live in your household? (Select all that apply)

Under 18

18–24

25–34

35–64

65 or older

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3. Which of the following best describe you? (Select all that apply)

Agricultural / Farmer / Rancher

Business Owner or Entrepreneur

Developer / Builder

Energy / Oil & Gas Industry Worker

Professional / Office Worker

Realtor / Real Estate Professional

Retired

Young Adult / Student

Other (please specify)

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4. Which issues most affect your household's quality of life today? (Select up to 3)

Housing affordability and availability

Road conditions and traffic safety

Water availability and quality

High-speed internet (broadband) access

Job availability and higher wages

Trash, junk, or poorly maintained properties

Public services (mental health, childcare, senior care, homelessness)

Natural hazards (flooding, wildfire, drought)

Incompatible development near homes

Other (please specify)

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5. What should be San Juan County’s top economic priorities over the next 10 years? (Select up to 3)

Supporting existing oil, gas, and traditional energy jobs

Expanding renewable energy (solar, wind, hydrogen)

Growing outdoor recreation, tourism, and downtowns

Supporting small businesses and local entrepreneurs

Expanding manufacturing and industrial sites

Investing in workforce training and trade education

Retaining young workers and families

Other (please specify)

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6. Which best describes your current housing situation?

Own a site-built single-family home

Rent a home or apartment

Own a manufactured or mobile home

Rent a manufactured or mobile home

RV or alternative & micro housing

Living with family or friends

Unstable / temporary housing

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7. What are the biggest housing challenges in San Juan County? (Select up to 3)

Rents or home prices are too high

Not enough homes available for sale

Not enough rental options

Lack of down payment or financing options

Homes are aging or in poor condition

Utilities or infrastructure aren't available to build

Lack of senior or accessible housing options

Distance from jobs, schools, and services

Cost of utility connections

Monthly utility costs

None / No challenges

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8. What housing solutions should the County support? (Select up to 3)

Entry-level / starter home developments

Senior living options

Apartments and multi-family housing

Homebuyer down-payment assistance

Grants or loans for home repair and rehabilitation

Expanding water and sewer lines to open up land for housing

Subsidized housing

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9. When funding is limited, how should the County prioritize infrastructure projects?

Maintain and repair existing roads, pipes, and systems first

Expand new infrastructure to support new home and business growth

Focus infrastructure investments in underserved rural areas

Focus investments in high-growth economic corridors

Unsure / No opinion

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10. What water-related challenges are most important to address? (Select up to 3)

Drinking water quality and safety

Water supply reliability and long-term drought

Cost of water and sewer services

Aging water pipes and treatment facilities

Water flow for fire protection / emergency response

Coordination between different municipal and rural water providers

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11. Which land activities cause the greatest concern when located directly next to residential neighborhoods? (Select all that apply)

Heavy industry or hazardous materials

Gravel pits or mining operations

Oil and gas drilling/ wells

Large animal operations (feedlots, kennels)

Heavy truck traffic, noise, or dust

Bright commercial/industrial lighting

Commercial cannabis operations/outdoor grows

Other (please specify)

None of these concern me

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12. How should property owners handle potential impacts (noise, dust, lighting, truck traffic) near homes?

Regulate the allowance of uses that generate such impacts in residential areas

Require buffering/mitigation (such as trees, walls, reduced hours, or set distances)

Provide voluntary guidelines and incentives for property owners

Do not require additional rules; rely on market choices

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13. Where should future commercial and residential development primarily occur?

Near existing cities/towns where water, sewer, and roads already exist

Near major highways and commercial centers

Distributed evenly throughout rural areas

Wherever private market demand takes it

Unsure

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14. Should the county adopt land use regulations to protect certain uses? Check if "yes."

Agricultural

Industrial

Commercial

Residential

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15. What should be the County’s main focus when managing growth? (Select up to 2)

Protecting private property rights and flexibility

Preventing land-use conflicts near neighborhoods

Protecting rural character and open spaces

Ensuring infrastructure (roads, water) is ready before development happens

Keeping development rules minimal and simple

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16. Additional Comments?

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17. If you would like to receive updates and news regarding these plan update projects, sign up here:

Thank You for Shaping the Future of San Juan County!

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective! Your feedback is vital in helping us update the San Juan County Growth Management Plan and Affordable Housing Plan.

The input provided through this survey will directly inform local policy recommendations, infrastructure priorities, and housing strategies for years to come.

Stay Involved!

This survey is just the first step in our public engagement effort. We invite you to stay connected and help us spread the word:

Visit Us at the County Fair: Stop by the San Juan County Fair booth to chat directly with our planning team, ask questions, and learn more about the project!
Attend Upcoming Sessions: Keep an eye out for upcoming public feedback sessions where we will review and refine draft goals and policies together.
Track Project Updates: Bookmark our project page at www.sjcplan.com to view meeting schedules, survey results, and progress reports.

Questions?

Steven Saavedra

Project Liaison

Deputy County Manager

San Juan County

(505) 334-4266

Liza Caldwell

Project Manager

ARC Community Planner

Architectural Research Consultants, Inc.

(505) 617-3711

San Juan County | Community Planning Survey

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* 1. Where in San Juan County do you live?

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* 2. What ages live in your household? (Select all that apply)

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* 3. Which of the following best describe you? (Select all that apply)

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* 4. Which issues most affect your household's quality of life today? (Select up to 3)

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* 5. What should be San Juan County’s top economic priorities over the next 10 years? (Select up to 3)

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* 6. Which best describes your current housing situation?

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* 7. What are the biggest housing challenges in San Juan County? (Select up to 3)

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* 8. What housing solutions should the County support? (Select up to 3)

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* 9. When funding is limited, how should the County prioritize infrastructure projects?

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* 10. What water-related challenges are most important to address? (Select up to 3)

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* 11. Which land activities cause the greatest concern when located directly next to residential neighborhoods? (Select all that apply)

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* 12. How should property owners handle potential impacts (noise, dust, lighting, truck traffic) near homes?

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* 13. Where should future commercial and residential development primarily occur?

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* 14. Should the county adopt land use regulations to protect certain uses? Check if "yes."

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* 15. What should be the County’s main focus when managing growth? (Select up to 2)

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* 16. Additional Comments?

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* 17. If you would like to receive updates and news regarding these plan update projects, sign up here:

1. Where in San Juan County do you live?

2. What ages live in your household? (Select all that apply)

3. Which of the following best describe you? (Select all that apply)

4. Which issues most affect your household's quality of life today? (Select up to 3)

5. What should be San Juan County’s top economic priorities over the next 10 years? (Select up to 3)

6. Which best describes your current housing situation?

7. What are the biggest housing challenges in San Juan County? (Select up to 3)

8. What housing solutions should the County support? (Select up to 3)

9. When funding is limited, how should the County prioritize infrastructure projects?

10. What water-related challenges are most important to address? (Select up to 3)

11. Which land activities cause the greatest concern when located directly next to residential neighborhoods? (Select all that apply)

12. How should property owners handle potential impacts (noise, dust, lighting, truck traffic) near homes?

13. Where should future commercial and residential development primarily occur?

14. Should the county adopt land use regulations to protect certain uses? Check if "yes."

15. What should be the County’s main focus when managing growth? (Select up to 2)

16. Additional Comments?

17. If you would like to receive updates and news regarding these plan update projects, sign up here: