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Alamogordo City Commission
NOTICE OF MEETING
Regular Meeting Agenda
April 14, 2026 - 6:30 PM
Donald E. Carroll City Commission Chambers
City Hall, 1376 E. Ninth Street
Sharon McDonald ................................................................... Mayor
Joshua Rardin ...........................................Mayor Pro-Tem, District 4
Baxter Pattillo ......................................................................District 1
Stephen Burnett .................................................................. District 2
Warren Robinson .................................................................District 3
Al Hernandez ....................................................................... District 5
Mark Tapley ........................................................................ District 6
Stephanie Hernandez ....................................…Acting City Manager
Darrell Mori .....................................................................City Attorney
Rachel Hughs .....................................................................City Clerk
MISSION STATEMENT as Adopted by the City Commission on March 24, 1995.
The City of Alamogordo is a Municipal Corporation that exists solely for the purpose of providing the best possible
services to our customers, the citizens of Alamogordo. We are committed to providing these services with honesty,
integrity, compassion, fairness, and a commitment to excellence.
We are committed to the long-term financial stability and responsible growth of the City and all decisions will be driven by
our commitment to provide the best services possible in a financially sound and responsible manner given the economic
realities facing the City.
In accordance with Section 10-15-1.D, NMSA 1978 (2010 Cumulative Supplement), this agenda has been posted on the east
bulletin board located in the south of the City Hall and in the glass case located outside the north entrance of the City Hall,
distributed to the appropriate news media, and posted on the City website: http://ci.alamogordo.nm.us within the required time
frame. As a courtesy, the entire Agenda Packet has also been posted on the City of Alamogordo website:
http://ci.alamogordo.nm.us
The Mayor and City Commission request that all cell phones be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are
requested to step outside the Commission Chambers to respond to or to conduct a phone conversation. The Alamogordo
Commission Chambers is wheelchair accessible. Other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours
in advance by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 575-439-4100.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Announce the presence of a Quorum.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
1. Purple Up Day For Military Kids Day Proclamation. (Sharon McDonald, Mayor)

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2. Presentation of an award by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Police Chief David Kunihiro to
White Mountain Drug Task Force Deputy Commander Travis Jones. (David Kunihiro, Chief of Police).
3. Presentation of suggestions for Alameda Park, Zoo, and Train Depot Improvements and Collaboration.
(James Perry, Citizen)
4. Presentation on the Alameda Park Zoo: progress, current status, and path forward toward accreditation
and long-term sustainability. (Kate Maes, Zoo Manager and Belinda Bass, Parks and Recreation Director)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Residents must sign up with the City Clerk to address the City Commission. The standard allotted time is 3 minutes, but the Mayor reserves the right to change
depending on the number of public comments.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
REMARKS AND INQUIRIES BY THE CITY COMMISSION
CONSENT AGENDA (Roll Call Vote Required for an Ordinance or Resolution)
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be
separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
5. Approve the minutes for the Regular Commission Meeting on March 24, 2026, and the Special Meeting
on April 7, 2026. (Rachel Hughs, City Clerk)
6. Approve the statements related to the Executive Closed Session of the Special Meeting held on April 7,
2026. (Rachel Hughs, City Clerk)
7. Consider, and act upon, Resolution 2026-09, authorizing acquisition of a decommissioned T-38 aircraft
to serve as a static display at the Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport. (Troy Orr, Airport Manager)
(Roll Call Vote required)
8. Consider, and act upon, approval of Change Order 1, in the amount of $135,750.20, excluding NMGRT,
to Crosstown Construction, for waterline replacement and new bypasses, additional concrete work for
sidewalk, and additional materials. (Joseph Samora, Project Manager)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS
9. Consider, and act upon, the final publication of Ordinance No. 1722 authorizing up to $12,865,000 in
bonds or a loan to fund improvements to the City’s natatorium, with repayment from the 0.125% Municipal
Infrastructure Gross Receipts Tax. (Chris Muirhead, Modrall Sperling and John Archuleta, Bosque
Advisors) (Roll Call Vote Required)
10. Consider, and act upon first publication of Ordinance 1723 Declaring the Need to Designate Certain
Property in Otero County as a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area. (Chris Muirhead, Modrall
Sperling) (Roll Call Vote Required)
11. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2026-10, authorizing the Submission of an Application to the
New Mexico Department of Transportation Local Government Road Fund Municipal Arterial Program for
street rehabilitation of 1st St. from U.S 54 to S White Sands Blvd, planning and design project for the
FY2026-2027 Funding Cycle. Funds Match $81,250.00 (25%). (Jimmy Vargas, Public Works Director)
(Roll Call Vote Required)
12. Appointments to Boards and Committees. (Sharon McDonald, Mayor)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Roll Call Vote Required)
13. Adjourn into Executive Closed Session in compliance with 10-15-1(H)(2) NMSA 1978 (as amended) to

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discuss: Limited Personnel Matters (Discussion regarding the conduct of an employee in a
supervisory/operational role within the Parks Department and related management oversight by the City
Manager) and 10-15-1(H)(8) NMSA 1978 (as amended) to discuss: Real property known as the
Fairgrounds Parking Lot, located at the corner of White Sands Blvd and Fairgrounds Rd (Roll Call Vote
Required)
ADJOURNMENT