Snow Removal in Santa Fe, NM
Residential and commercial plowing with 24/7 storm dispatch.
If you're in Santa Fe, you already know winter means roughly 20.2" of snow a year, spread across a season that usually runs November – March. We dispatch on that forecast, not on a fixed daily schedule.
Services we provide in Santa Fe
Neighborhoods & areas we serve
ZIP codes: 87501, 87505, 87507, 87508
Local rules & timing
Santa Fe's municipal code (Ch. 23, Art. 1) requires property owners, agents, or occupants to promptly remove snow and ice from sidewalks and gutters fronting their property, and prohibits pushing cleared snow into the street; the city can remove it and lien the property for costs if owners fail to comply.
Rules can change, so verify current requirements with your municipality.
Local conditions
Local conditions in Santa Fe shape how we route crews and time dispatch.
Santa Fe sits at nearly 7,000 ft at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the highest state capital in the US, which keeps winter nights cold enough for regular light-to-moderate snow despite its high-desert setting. Storms tracking through northern New Mexico frequently drop several inches on the city while leaving the lower Rio Grande valley and Albuquerque dry.
We regularly service routes near I-25, US-84/285 (St. Francis Drive), NM-599 (Santa Fe Relief Route), Cerrillos Road (NM-14).
Residential
Santa Fe homeowners set a trigger depth once at sign-up, and every storm that reaches it gets serviced the same way for the rest of the season. Per-push or seasonal billing is available depending on how you'd rather budget.
Commercial
Commercial snow removal in Santa Fe covers the full property (lot, sidewalks, and entrances), cleared on a schedule built around when the property actually needs to be open.
Response time
Response within 1 hour during a storm. Routes are planned from the forecast so crews are already moving once your trigger depth is reached, rather than waiting for a call.
FAQs
Who do I contact if I have a service issue in Santa Fe?
Dispatch can be reached directly for a status check or service issue during an active storm: see the phone number at the top of this page.
Will plowing damage my driveway or landscaping?
Every property is scouted before the season to mark edges, drainage, and hardscaping, and blades are set to avoid gouging asphalt or concrete.
Do local snow-removal rules apply in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe's municipal code (Ch. 23, Art. 1) requires property owners, agents, or occupants to promptly remove snow and ice from sidewalks and gutters fronting their property, and prohibits pushing cleared snow into the street; the city can remove it and lien the property for costs if owners fail to comply. Rules can change: verify current requirements with your municipality.
Are you licensed and insured?
Ask us for current proof of licensing and insurance when you request a quote; we're glad to provide it before you sign anything.
Is Santa Fe prone to ice dams or roof snow load issues?
Santa Fe sits at nearly 7,000 ft at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the highest state capital in the US, which keeps winter nights cold enough for regular light-to-moderate snow despite its high-desert setting. Storms tracking through northern New Mexico frequently drop several inches on the city while leaving the lower Rio Grande valley and Albuquerque dry. Ask about roof snow removal or ice dam service if that's a recurring issue at your property.
Do you plow driveways in Santa Fe?
Yes, residential driveway plowing is available throughout Santa Fe and the rest of Santa Fe County. Set a trigger depth once and we dispatch on every qualifying storm.