City Commission Regular Meeting 7-28-2026

The City of Alamogordo held a regular City Commission meeting on July 28, 2026. The meeting included presentations on local EMS training program graduates and an extensive update from the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce executive director regarding ongoing and upcoming development projects. Key procurement-related topics discussed included the Gateway Freedom Monument project, a private-public partnership valued at over one million dollars involving significant donated labor and materials, and the metropolitan rehabilitation tax rebate program that facilitated recent construction projects. The Chamber also highlighted efforts to attract new investors and developers, including a hotel conversion project near Dutch Brothers aimed at long-term stays for Air Force Base families, with potential incentives under consideration. Additionally, the Chamber is preparing to issue an RFP for an air service study to explore regional jet service, targeting a 30 to 60-day timeframe for release. The commission approved the establishment of a Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission, which will engage local youth in civic leadership without direct procurement implications. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded during this meeting.