City Commission Regular Meeting 5-26-2026

The City of Alamogordo held a regular City Commission meeting on May 26, 2026, where multiple procurement and capital improvement projects were discussed. Key procurement-related topics included the presentation and discussion of the Mercury leak at the Dun Solar Telescope and potential preservation efforts, updates on public works projects such as facility maintenance, fleet vehicle replacement (73 vehicles ordered for 2025-26), street and drainage maintenance, and the transportation management plan. The commission reviewed ongoing construction projects including fire station renovation, library patio, waterline replacements, and landfill cell expansion, with detailed budget and contractor updates provided. A significant discussion focused on the Desert Lakes Golf Course maintenance outsourcing proposal, with union representatives advocating to keep maintenance in-house and requesting a full cost comparison before privatization. The commission also approved a change order of $79,666 to Rock Canyon Construction for relocating a water main and passed a resolution related to airport asset transfer. Additionally, the collective bargaining agreement with the Alamogordo Public Safety Officers Association was approved. Several motions related to contract awards, budget allocations, and project updates were passed unanimously or by majority vote, reflecting active procurement and project management oversight by the commission.