Otero County Commission Special Meeting

Otero County Commission special meeting on October 26, 2026: Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda and a liquor license application for Blackjack Orchard and Cery LLC. The applicant described plans to produce cider, sell it directly and through regional breweries and wineries, and host limited, reservation-only daytime tastings at the property. The county said it would return the approved application to Santa Fe; no procurement or contract award was discussed.

Commissioners also discussed continued flooding and damage across the county, including washed-out roads and damage to previous repair work, and recognized first responders and law enforcement. They said FEMA had visited the area and described this flooding as separate from a prior event, with the county seeking assistance to recoup response and repair expenses. No dollar amounts, funding award, or spending vote were stated.