Mario Juarez-Infante

The regular meeting agenda included several presentations from entities such as the NM State Climate Office, the US Small Business Administration-Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience, and a review of Sunland Park Digital IPRAs. The Consent Agenda involved the approval of the January 20, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes, as well as approvals for resolutions concerning the submission of applications to the NMFA for the Colonias Infrastructure Fund related to Futurity Rd and South Lift station improvements. A resolution establishing a procedure and fee schedule for public records under the New Mexico Public Records Act was also on the consent agenda. Public hearings addressed the approval of an ordinance for a Zone change (ZON-25-126) for a large property and the approval of a Development Agreement involving Mesilla Bolson Properties, LLC, and others. A variance request (VAR-25-117) for five carports encroaching setbacks at a childcare center was scheduled for approval. New Business included the approval of the award for the Carlos Aguirre Flood Control Construction Project.

The agenda for this regular meeting includes standard procedures such as a roll call, conflict of interest disclosure, agenda approval, and a public comment period limited to 30 minutes total, with individual comments capped at 3 minutes. The Consent Agenda proposes the approval of the January 14, 2026, P&Z Regular Meeting Minutes. The Public Hearing portion is set to address two variance requests: VAR-25-117 concerning five carports encroaching on setbacks for a childcare center at 390 Posey, and VAR-26-001 regarding replacing a single-wide mobile home that is not respecting established setbacks at 225 Mora Ln. The meeting will conclude with remarks and inquiries from the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Community Development Director.

The agenda for the regular meeting included updates on the Sunland Park Connect and website initiatives. The consent agenda items involved approving minutes from a prior meeting, accepting a Municipal Court Monthly State Fees Report, and approving budget adjustments for electrical contractor on-call services and for the fiscal year. The council also planned to adopt and approve a commitment to implement an asset management plan as required by the New Mexico Water Trust Board. Public hearings were scheduled for a Zone Change request (ZC-25-140) and a variance request (VAR-25-143) regarding a mobile home setback. New business included approving the annual resolution confirming City Council appointments to various committees and Joint Government Entities, and the nomination and appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem.

The agenda for the meeting included several key items. Presentations covered an update on the Doña Ana County International Jetport Master Plan. The Consent Agenda included multiple budget adjustments for Fiscal Year 25-26 related to an Outdoor Recreation Trails Grant, duplication of line entries, and a Capital Development Project Fund Grant Agreement, as well as the approval of the 2026 Sunland Park Open Meetings Act Resolution. Public hearings were scheduled for the approval of an ordinance approving a zone change (ZON-25-126) for approximately 1,202.28 acres and the approval of a Development Agreement involving Mesilla Bolson Properties, LLC, Yvonne Collins, and Santa Teresa Country Club LLC. New business items included approving a budget adjustment for new Fire Department positions following the AMR agreement termination and awarding the Carlos Aguirre Flood Control Project to Spartan Construction LLC.

This comprehensive plan provides a strategic roadmap for the City of Sunland Park through 2045, focusing on its unique binational character and regional opportunities. It is built upon five interconnected pillars: enhancing community vision and identity, guiding land use and development, improving housing and neighborhoods, achieving transportation excellence, and fostering economic development and prosperity. The plan's vision is to establish Sunland Park as a thriving, multi-modal, binational community with a robust local economy, modern infrastructure, and a high quality of life, recognized as a leading border community in the Southwest.