NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Ranchos de Taos, Taos County, New Mexico El Valle de los Ranchos Wastewater Improvements Phase 2D-1C and Phase 4B Project No. CWFRS 075 June 28, 2018/6:30 to 7:30 PM Llano Quemado Community Center, #8 Miranda Canyon Road Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico 87557 6:30 to 6:45 PM Review project background and purpose 6:45 to 7:00 Summary of reports 7:00 to 7:30 - Public questions, answers, and comments Date/Time: Place: Agenda Purpose: The El Valle de los Ranchos Water and Sanitation District has applied for funding from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Fund program for the installation of wastewater pipelines connecting approximately 160 residences and five community service properties currently served by individual septic systems to the existing El Valle de los Ranchos wastewater collection system, which discharges to the Town of Taos wastewater treatment facility. Decisions regarding this project will be made following the Public Hear ing, in June 2018, and if approved construction is expected to begin in September 2018. A draft Preliminary Engineering Report and Environmental Information Document have been prepared to develop the design and evaluate potential community and environmental effects from the project. The purpose of this Public Hearing is to present applicable laws and regulations, review the draft Preliminary Engineering Report and Environmental Information Document, seek public comment, identify issues of concern, present the alternatives considered, and enlist public participation in the project plan To review copies of documents, available May 28, 2018, or for more information contact Abeyta Engineering, Inc 209 D Camino de la Merced Taos, New Mexico 87557 (575) 737-0377 El Valle de los Ranchos Water and Sanitation District #8 Miranda Canyon Road Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico 87557 (575) 751-1700 NOTICE TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If special assistance is required to participate in this public meeting, please contact the organizations above at least three days prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made