08-13--2026 | City Council Meeting | City of Roswell, NM

The City Council meeting of Roswell, New Mexico, held on August 13, 2026, included extensive discussions on airport infrastructure projects and public safety technology implementations. Key procurement-related topics included updates on airport taxiway repairs, drainage improvements, and the installation of sewer hookups at the RV park, with mention of a $7 million taxiway project and a grant-funded runway maintenance project with 95% FAA funding. The council also reviewed the deployment of a Real-Time Crime Center equipped with automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), drones, and integrated surveillance cameras under contracts valued at approximately $477,147 for the ALPR system and $496,350 for drones. Public comments focused heavily on privacy concerns and policy transparency related to the ALPRs and surveillance technology. The council discussed the need for clear policies governing the use of these technologies and the importance of community engagement and oversight. No specific votes on new contracts were recorded during this session, but ongoing projects and contract management were highlighted.