City Commission Regular Meeting 4-28-2026

The City of Alamogordo held a regular City Commission meeting on April 28, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a grant agreement with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to renovate the electrical vault at the airport, a capital improvement project critical for further upgrades. The commission unanimously approved the grant acceptance. Additionally, there was discussion regarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) for golf course maintenance services, with concerns raised about the outsourcing process and the need for transparency and fair cost comparisons. The commission also recessed into a closed session to discuss personnel matters related to the hiring and contract settlement with the city manager, resulting in a motion to accept a settlement proposal and delegate authority to finalize the agreement. Public comments focused heavily on union job protections and opposition to outsourcing city maintenance work. The meeting concluded with unanimous votes on motions to approve procurement items and adjourn the session.