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Established in 1990
Protect. Mitigate. Educate.
Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFCA) is an independent corporate political body with an elected board entrusted with flood and storm water control.
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News & Announcements

Ribbon Cutting for the Lisbon Channel Improvements Project on Tuesday May 19th at 10:00 am at the Lisbon Channel in Rio Rancho. In conjunction with the ribbon cutting, we will be unveiling artwork that two local artists created on the energy dissipators in the channel – a great way to merge functional infrastructure

SSCAFCA is looking to hire two members for its field maintenance team, forming a new crew.  One position is classified Field Maintenance Technician – Operational and the second is classified as a Field Maintenance Technician – Basic. This new crew will be dedicated to to construct, maintain, and repair SSCAFCA operated flood

Invitation for Bids: IFB 2026-02 Thermopylae Diversion Project The Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority (SSCAFCA) requests competitive sealed bids for Construction Services for the Thermopylae Diversion Project. IFB Contact: Erica Baca, Chief Procurement Officer (505) 892-7246 – ebaca@sscafca.com   SSCAFCA will accept bids until May 14, 2026 at 3:00 pm local time at the SSCAFCA Office located

Our Mission

Protect citizens and property by implementing proven flood control solutions that:

  • Manage our watersheds prudently for future generations
  • Enhance the quality of life
  • Create the most appealing multi-use facilities
  • Set an example of quality, itegrity, leadership, and professionalism
  • Educate the public concerning flood hazards
  • Administer public funds prudently
Education & Outreach
SSCAFCA is dedicated to educating students, adults and the Southern Sandoval County community as a whole on the issues of flood control, erosion control, and watershed and stormwater management.
Watershed
Watershed Management Plans offer the opportunity to develop an inclusive approach to support flood protection, quality of life issues and environmentally sustainable development - using the watershed as a holistic planning framework.
Erosion Control
In the desert, we have highly erodible soils.  At SSCAFCA, we encourage all property owners to implement erosion control measures to ensure the stability of their property.
Facilities
At SSCAFCA we create the most appealing multi-use facilities, setting an example of quality and environmental awareness.