1-12-2022 3:19pm

New Mayor & Commissioners Sworn In For Alamogordo

Chris Edwards Editor

Alamogordo Mayor Elect Susan Payne Sworn in as Mayor

Last night at the first regular commission meeting of the year, newly elected Mayor Susan Payne was sworn in along with District 2 Commissioner Stephen Burnett, and re-elected District 4 Commissioner Josh Rardin. “I’m excited to start my term as Mayor and continue to build on the foundation that Mayor Boss established. I’m ready to work with our new commission, hear their ideas, and implement strategies that will positively impact and improve our community for years to come,” said Mayor Payne.

Newly elected Municipal Judge, David Overstreet oversaw the swearing-in and shared, “It has been exciting to begin serving as Alamogordo’s Municipal Judge, and I am grateful for the hard work of Judge Lee and the court staff in helping me make the transition. It was my pleasure to swear in the newly elected officials as they assume the responsibility of helping lead our city.”

With Payne’s transition to Mayor from District 3 Commissioner, there is now a vacancy.

City Clerk, Rachel Hughs, posted the Public Notice today with the qualifications and schedule for the appointment.

If you are a resident of District 3 and interested in serving your community, please refer to the notice posted on the City of Alamogordo’s Facebook page and website, for details. You can also call the Clerk’s office at 575-439-4100.

AlamogordoTownNews.com congratulates and welcomes all our newly elected officials and we look forward to a productive and prosperous 2022 for the Alamogordo community. Our hope is for unity and a focus on moving forward out of the fog of Covid-19 with a focus on growth and prosperity for all of the diverse populations of Alamogordo.

Citizen involvement is the key to an accountable government. Attend community commission meetings and let your voices be heard. Check the city website for agenda dialog and be aware of proposals before the city of Alamogordo. Local policy impact the daily lives of citizens more than anything in Santa Fe nor Washington DC. Stay involved locally!