City Commission Budget Hearing Workshop 5-4-2026

The City of Alamogordo held a City Commission Budget Hearing Workshop on May 4, 2026, focusing extensively on the fiscal year 2027 budget. The Finance Department presented a detailed overview of revenues, expenditures, and fund allocations across multiple city departments and funds. Key procurement-related discussions included budget allocations for capital improvement projects, such as street maintenance, water and sewer infrastructure, and public safety equipment. The commission reviewed contract services expenses, including IT outsourcing to Better IT Services for GIS and 24/7 IT support, audit services with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, and various service contracts for facility maintenance and dispatch operations. The budget also addressed significant transfers between funds, including a $350,000 transfer from the cannabis gross receipts tax fund to the general fund to support dispatch operations. The meeting highlighted the need for upcoming RFPs, notably for the Zia Therapy contract under public works. Several departments reported adjustments in operational and capital outlay budgets, with emphasis on dynamic budgeting practices to improve cash flow and transparency. The commission discussed insurance cost increases, salary and benefit adjustments, and the impact of union negotiations and golf course operations on the final budget. The meeting concluded with plans to revise and finalize the budget by May 26, 2026, and submit it to the Department of Finance and Administration by June 1, 2026.