Alamogordo City Commission to Decide Patriot Point Redevelopment and on $475,000 LEDA Funding for Local Gym

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — The Alamogordo City Commission will vote tonight on whether to provide $475,000  or more in Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) funds to Xtreme Amplitude, a local gym owned by Echo Johnson.

The decision comes after commissioners tabled the matter at their Nov. 5 meeting after a prior table int. Johnson is expected to present job creation projections for the next five years tied to the proposed funding.

Johnson originally requested $1.9 million in LEDA funds to purchase and relocate the gym to a new facility. She has said that the reduced $475,000 allocation would not allow for expansion. Mayor Susan L. Payne has voiced concern about awarding the full request, noting that the commission rarely grants such large sums to applicants. Johnson submitted a package to the city after the deadline for it to be made public of Wednesday noon. 

Other Agenda Highlights

Redevelopment Ordinance: Commissioners will consider first publication of an ordinance declaring a metropolitan redevelopment area in Alamogordo. If approved, the measure would advance the Patriot Pointe Apartments project and a seven-year tax abatement plan.

Library Board Appointment: The commission will vote on whether to appoint Pamela Vesey to the Alamogordo Public Library Board. If approved, this would be her first term.

Liquor License Hearing: A public hearing will be held on a request from Murphy Oil USA, Inc. for a Dispenser Liquor License.

Development Presentation: Dusty Wright of Arrowhead Investment Group will brief commissioners on infrastructure issues related to water, sewers, and sewage disposal.

Consent Agenda Items

 Appropriation of $151,000 through the Capital Outlay Bureau with the Aging & Long-Term Services Department to renovate the Senior Center parking lot and add a designated fleet area.

Awarding Water & Wastewater Analytical Testing Services to Aqua Environmental Testing Laboratory.

Awarding a public works bid for improvements at the White Sands and Fairgrounds Intersection to Rock Canyon Construction.

Meeting Details

The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Donald E. Carroll City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1376 E. Ninth Street. A livestream will be available on the commission’s website, and the public will have an opportunity to comment.

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