River Talks 2026: September Facility Tours

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the systems that help protect, treat, and manage Santa Fe's water.

River Talks 2026 continues this September with three opportunities to explore important water facilities and learn directly from the people who help manage Santa Fe's water resources. Space is limited, so advance registration is required.

Upper Watershed Hike and Nichols Reservoir Tour

Saturday, September 19 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cerro Gordo Trailhead

Join the City and the Santa Fe Watershed Association for a 5-mile round-trip hike through The Nature Conservancy's Santa Fe Canyon Preserve and into the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed. The excursion includes a rare opportunity to tour the new pre-treatment facility and metering vault at Nichols Dam, led by Jonathan Montoya, Canyon Road Treatment Plant Manager.

Registration is limited to 12 participants.

Click here to register for the Upper Watershed Hike and Nichols Reservoir Tour.

Buckman Direct Diversion Water Treatment Plant Tour

Tuesday, September 22 | 12:30-2:00 p.m.

341 Caja del Río Rd.

Learn about the Buckman Direct Diversion (BDD) Water Treatment Plant and how water from the Rio Grande is treated for Santa Fe's potable water supply.

Registration is limited to 25 participants.

Click here to register for the Buckman Direct Diversion Water Treatment Plant Tour.

Paseo Real Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour

Wednesday, September 23 | 9-10:30 a.m.

73 Paseo Real

Tour the Paseo Real Wastewater Treatment Plant to learn how Santa Fe's wastewater is treated and how effluent is returned to the Santa Fe River.

Registration is limited to 25 participants.

Click here to register for the Paseo Real Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour.