Alamogordo NM
6-09-2026 5:20am

Alamogordo City Commission Regular Meeting Preview: June 9, 2026 – Dr. Stephanie Hernandez’s City Manager Report, Opioid & Rev. Torrez Initiatives, Dream Center Loan, and Natatorium Financing in Focus

ALAMOGORDO, NM – The Alamogordo City Commission convenes its regular meeting this evening, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Donald E. Carroll Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1376 E. Ninth Street. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in the public comment portion (limited to 3 minutes per speaker; sign up in advance prior to 630)

This meeting offers a significant opportunity to hear from Acting City Manager Dr. Stephanie Hernandez, Ph.D., who is expected to deliver what may be one of her final City Manager’s reports before her departure following the commission’s earlier 4-3 settlement vote in late April 2026. Dr. Hernandez has provided steady leadership and institutional knowledge during a challenging transitional period.

Mayor Sharon McDonald’s Leadership on the Opioid Crisis and Community Partnerships

Mayor Sharon McDonald has been a champion of the city taking on a more caring yet active engagement into the drug and opioid epidemic within its borders. She is an advocate for working with ministers and partnership solutions involving the private and faith-based sectors of the city. Discussions around the Rev. Torrez project and related local responses to the opioid crisis are anticipated to feature prominently, building on collaborative efforts with faith leaders, private organizations, and statewide initiatives from New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez. These include leveraging opioid settlement funds for prevention, treatment, recovery support, and community-based programming to address the crisis’s impact on Otero County families.

Key Agenda Highlights

City Manager’s Report & Remarks

Dr. Hernandez’s report will likely cover ongoing operations, departmental updates, and transition matters. Pay close attention to this section for insights into city priorities and her perspective on recent challenges and accomplishments.

Consent Agenda (routine items expected to be approved in one motion unless pulled for discussion):

• Approval of minutes from the May 28, 2026 Regular Commission Meeting.

• Ordinances and updates related to subdivision regulations, land development code, and other administrative matters.

Public Hearings

• Consideration of a Loan Agreement for the Alamogordo Dream Center project.

New Business

• Discussion and clarification on natatorium financing for the indoor pool / voter-approved natatorium (with stakeholders including Mikki Velasquez, Managing Principal of Bosque Advisors, and Chris Mulhearn).

• Appointment of a citizen representative to the Transportation Master Plan Steering Committee.

• Resolution 2026-19: Authorizing a conditional commitment of up to $200,000 in special assessment bonds for the Alamogordo Dream Center project and authorizing the city to serve as fiscal agent (sponsored by Mayor McDonald, Mayor Pro Tem Anthony Torres, and Pastor Mountain View Church).

• Reappointments to Boards and Commissions.

Executive Closed Session

The commission will enter executive session (pursuant to NM Open Meetings Act) primarily for discussions on City Manager recruitment and related personnel matters and pending litigation with the city facing a case including a hearing on June 23rd concerning transparency and violation of Open Meetings Act rules. They will reconvene in open session to report any actions.

Broader Context

This meeting occurs amid ongoing leadership transitions and community priorities around public health, infrastructure, economic development (via projects like the Dream Center), and transparent governance. Mayor McDonald, a lifelong Alamogordo resident and historic figure as one of New Mexico’s first Black mayors, continues to emphasize compassionate, proactive leadership on issues like the opioid epidemic while advancing partnerships across sectors.

Full agenda packets and supporting materials are available via the City of Alamogordo’s CivicClerk portal (alamogordonm.portal.civicclerk.com). The meeting will be live-streamed on the City’s YouTube channel.

Alamogordo Town News will provide comprehensive post-meeting coverage, including key discussions, votes, outcomes from the Dream Center loan, natatorium financing clarification, and any updates on opioid initiatives or the city manager search. Residents are urged to attend, review the agenda in advance, and make their voices heard during public comment on issues that shape our community’s future.

https://alamogordonm.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3081/files/agenda/3920

For the most accurate and up-to-date details, consult the official agenda on the City’s website. Strong public participation strengthens local democracy and accountability.

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