Roads are an association's biggest asset
Many Santa Fe County communities maintain their own roads. Those roads face plows, construction traffic, freeze-thaw and summer storms, and they're expensive to replace. A good maintenance plan stretches their life and keeps dues predictable.
What we provide
- Road walk. With a board or committee member — surface condition, cracking, failures, drainage, culverts, shoulders.
- Condition report. Photos and a section-by-section summary.
- Multi-year plan. What to do this year, in two to three years, and in five or more — with costs.
- Scheduled work. Crack sealing, repairs, sealcoat or chip seal renewal, overlays and drainage work done on the approved schedule.
Typical cycle
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Every year (fall) | Crack sealing, small repairs, culvert cleaning |
| Every 2–4 years | Sealcoat asphalt or renew chip seal |
| Longer term | Overlays, larger drainage upgrades |
Working inside a community
We follow gate, access and work-hour rules, give residents notice, and phase work so everyone can get in and out. For design standards, see design-review projects.
Questions we hear
Can you present to our board?
Yes — we'll walk the roads and provide a written report and budget.
Do you handle resident notices?
We provide schedule details for the association to share, and post signage on work days.
Is chip seal or asphalt better for community roads?
Depends on traffic, grades and look. Many communities use both.