Valencia County public meetings in 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on three variance requests from Texas Republic Signs, LLC to construct a 75-foot pole sign exceeding height, area, and setback limits at the corner of I-25 Bypass and Highway 314. The commission will also decide a conditional use request for a temporary secondary dwelling for a family member requiring special care at 9 Gall Road in Los Lunas. Additional agenda items include approval of minutes and staff reports.

• Conditional Use #2024-140: temporary secondary dwelling for family member requiring special care at 9 Gall Rd, Los Lunas (RR-2 zone)
• Variance #2024-142: request for 30-ft height variance to build 75-ft pole sign (I-1 zone)
• Variance #2024-143: request for 176-sq-ft sign area variance to build 376-sq-ft pole sign (I-1 zone)
• Variance #2024-144: request for 15-ft setback variance to build pole sign with 5-ft setback (I-1 zone)

The commission approved a conditional use permit allowing a temporary secondary dwelling for a family member requiring special care at 9 Gall Rd, Los Lunas. Three variance requests from Texas Republic Signs, LLC were tabled at the applicant's request. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and prior minutes, plus a staff report on upcoming county cases and holiday events.

• Approved Conditional Use #2024-140 for temporary secondary dwelling at 9 Gall Rd (4-0)
• Tabled Variance #2024-142 for 30-foot height variance for 75-foot pole sign
• Tabled Variance #2024-143 for 176 sq ft sign area variance
• Tabled Variance #2024-144 for 15-foot setback variance
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (3-0, Aguilar abstained)

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Advisory Board will meet to review and vote on by-laws and board composition. The board will also receive updates on youth sub-committee activities and second quarter expenditures.

• Vote on By-laws
• Vote on Board Composition
• Review of 2nd Quarter Expenditures
• Updates on Teen Court and Juvenile Probation Office
• Updates on Los Lunas and Belen McKinney Vento

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Advisory Board approved amendments to its bylaws, including a five-year term limit for board members, a youth subcommittee age limit of 22, and increased stipends for youth event participation. The board also voted to accept the resignation of Chairwoman Heather Benavidez and elected Victoria Flores as the new chairwoman and Deputy Chief Cassandra Kanyuck as vice chair. Additionally, Pauline Vallejos was approved as a new board member.

• Approved bylaw amendments (unanimous roll call)
• Elected Victoria Flores as Chairwoman (unanimous)
• Elected Deputy Chief Cassandra Kanyuck as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Pauline Vallejos as board member (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Chairwoman Heather Benavidez

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three action items: two zone change requests and one variance. One zone change would rezone a 1.26-acre parcel at Highway 47 and Wolfe Rd from Rural Residential District 2 to Neighborhood Commercial District for potential resale. Another zone change would rezone 1.98 acres at 38 Jaramillo Rd from Agricultural Preservation District to Rural Residential District 2 to construct a home. A variance request seeks a 5-foot reduction to the side yard setback for an accessory structure at 11 Otero Rd.

• Zone Change #2024-130: Joe Silva requests RR-2 to C-1 at Highway 47 and Wolfe Rd (1.26 acres)
• Zone Change #2024-131: Savannah Graham requests AP to RR-2 at 38 Jaramillo Rd (1.98 acres) for a home
• Variance #2024-132: Gerald and Lorena Orona request 5-foot variance to side yard setback for accessory structure at 11 Otero Rd

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider four zone change requests at its October 22 meeting. The most significant is a request to rezone 2.75 acres near Belen from Rural Residential to Resource Industrial to operate a winery and vineyard. Other requests include rezoning from Agricultural Preservation to Rural Residential for a home construction and two rezonings from RR-2 to RR-1 to split properties into two 1-acre lots. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive staff reports.

• Zone Change #2024-090: Freddie L. Chavez requests RR-2 to I-1 for winery/vineyard at 31 & 35 Bunton Rd, Belen (2.75 acres)
• Zone Change #2024-111: Jonna and Brandon Tate Fluhman request AP to RR-2 to build home at 5 Racca Rd, Los Lunas (3.20 acres)
• Zone Change #2024-113: Kees Cieremans requests RR-2 to RR-1 to split 2 acres into two 1-acre lots at 1028 Peyton Rd, Los Lunas
• Zone Change #2024-114: Gary and Wendy Kessler requests RR-2 to RR-1 to split 2 acres into two 1-acre lots at 9 Gall Rd, Los Lunas

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, nominate a youth subcommittee member, and receive updates on youth programs including H2 Academic Solutions, Attendance for Success, and Teen Court. The board will also discuss community outreach events and first quarter expenditures.

• Nomination of Noah Sierra as Youth Subcommittee Member
• Update on H2 Academic Solutions Back-to-School event
• Continuum Coordinator community outreach updates (Roadrunner Festival, VCSO Public Safety Family Day)
• 1st Quarter Expenditures Update
• Approval of August 20, 2024 special meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will act on three items: a zone change from RR-1 to C-2 to allow a convenience store at Highland Meadows, a zone change from RR-2 to RR-1 to split a lot on Calle de Zamora, and a variance to reduce an access easement width on Iris Place. Public attendance and viewing via Facebook Live are available.

• Zone Change #2024-101: Jose A. Baltazar requests RR-1 to C-2 at 11 Highland Meadows, Highway 6, for a convenience store.
• Zone Change #2024-088: Darlene Arias requests RR-2 to RR-1 at Calle de Zamora south of Romero Rd to split a 2.68-acre lot.
• Variance #2024-100: Raymond and Theresa Herrera seek a 15-foot variance from the 40-foot access easement requirement at 13 & 15 Iris Pl, Los Lunas.
• Approval of August 2024 minutes and staff reports are also on the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on several land-use applications, including three zone changes, a variance, and a conditional use. Key items include rezoning 21.5 acres at Highway 6 and Old Highway 6 to Community Commercial for future development, a zone change to allow a food truck, and a conditional use for a cannabis manufacturing facility.

• Zone Change #2024-078: Dennis V. Chavez requests rezoning from Outland District (OD) and Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to Community Commercial (C-2) for 21.5 acres at Highway 6 and Old Highway 6.
• Zone Change #2024-087: Luz E. Marquez requests rezoning from Rural Residential 1 (RR-1) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to operate a food truck on El Cerro Mission Blvd.
• Variance #2024-081: Sean Hughes requests a 7-foot side yard setback variance for an accessory structure at 3 Phillips Dr, Los Lunas.
• Zone Change #2024-088: Darlene Arias requests rezoning from Rural Residential 2 (RR-2) to Rural Residential 1 (RR-1) to split the property on Calle de Zamora.
• Conditional Use #2024-089: Alabastra requests a conditional use for a vertically integrated cannabis establishment with manufacturing and production at 99 Hob Rd, Los Lunas.

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Advisory Board is meeting to approve a provider selection resulting from a Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation. The board will also review and approve minutes from the August 13th regular meeting.

• Approval of provider selection for RFP solicitation

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Advisory Board will meet to approve June meeting minutes, consider new Youth Sub-Committee members, discuss and nominate a Co-Chair, receive updates from the Continuum Coordinator including a recently approved MOU with Valencia County and FY25 CYFD contract status, and hear updates from partner agencies.

• Approval of YSC member Abby Montoya Gallegos
• Discussion and nomination of Co-Chair position
• LLS MOU with Valencia County approved by Board of Education on 7-23-2024
• FY25 CYFD contract update including subcontracts and solicitation for RAC & Day Reporting Center
• H2 Academic Solutions Back-to-School event on Aug 14th

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will review two requests to change land zoning. One request seeks a change for future commercial development, and the other seeks a change to allow a property split into three lots.

• Zone Change #2024-078: Request by Dennis V. Chavez to change Outland District (OD) and Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1) to Community Commercial District (C-2) at Highway 6 and Old Highway 6
• Zone Change #2024-079: Request by Minerva Pena to change Rural Residential 2 District (RR-2) to Rural Residential 1 District (RR-1) at Seabell Rd and Schultz Ln to create three 1-acre lots

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review four zone change applications. These proposals involve converting residential land to commercial or agricultural preservation districts in Los Lunas and Belen.

• Zone change for a tire shop at 269 Meadowlake Rd, Los Lunas
• Rezoning for future commercial development north of Highway 314 and Jose I Garcia Rd
• Agricultural preservation rezoning for 2394 Highway 47, Belen
• Lot line adjustment and rezoning at 90-94 Edeal Rd, Los Lunas

Juvenile Justice Board

The meeting includes reviews of the Continuum Coordinator's needs assessment, strategic plan, and final report. Members will also consider extending Christine Arrellins’ contract for FY25 and nominate a Co-Chair. Additionally, the board will receive updates on various youth sub-committee activities.

• Consideration to extend Christine Arrellins' Continuum Coordinator contract for FY25
• Discussion of the FY25 CYFD contract and required RFP
• Review of the prepared Needs Assessment, Strategic Plan, and Drafted Final Report
• Nomination of a Co-Chair
• Update on the MOU for LLS and Belen Schools

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three action items: a variance for an accessory shop, a zone change for a micro-dairy, and a zone change for a tire shop. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and staff reports. Public comment is allowed in person or via Facebook Live.

• Variance #2024-051: 40-ft setback variance for accessory shop at 40 Vinateria Cir, Belen (RR-2)
• Zone Change #2024-052: RR-2 to Agricultural Preservation for micro-dairy at 9 Gilema Rd, Belen
• Zone Change #2024-053: RR-1 to Community Commercial C-2 for tire shop at 269 Meadowlake Rd, Los Lunas

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three action items: two zone changes and one variance. The first is a request to rezone 8.01 acres near Highway 314 and Miller Rd. from RR-2 to RR-1 to split into 5 lots. The second is a variance for a storage shed setback at 195 La Entrada Rd. The third is a request to rezone 1.25 acres at 200 Curfman Rd. to C-1 with a conditional use for parking semi-trucks and trailers.

• Zone Change #2024-029: RR-2 to RR-1, 8.01 acres near Highway 314 and Miller Rd., to split into 5 lots
• Variance #2024-032: 51-ft setback variance for a storage shed at 195 La Entrada Rd.
• Zone Change #2024-034: RR-2 to C-1 with conditional use for semi-truck/trailer parking at 200 Curfman Rd.

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on the BAR item, review community outreach, and overview FY25-27 awarded amounts. Updates will be provided from various sub-committees and partner programs, including Youth, Continuum Coordinator, H2 Academic Solutions, Juvenile Probation Office, Attendance for Success, Teen Court, and McKinney Vento. The meeting is procedural with routine approvals and updates, plus a vote on the BAR item.

• BAR Discussion & Vote
• FY25-27 Awarded amounts overview
• Opioid Prevention Flyer discussion
• Approval of February 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two zone change requests, both from Rural Residential District 1 (RR-1) to Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1). One would allow a food truck at 144 El Cerro Mission Blvd, and the other would allow an RV park on Meadowlake Rd east of Hummingbird Ln. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and staff reports.

• Zone Change #2024-018: Blas Martinez requests RR-1 to C-1 for a food truck at 144 El Cerro Mission Blvd, Los Lunas.
• Zone Change #2024-020: Gilberto Carbajal requests RR-1 to C-1 with a Conditional Use for an RV park on Meadowlake Rd east of Hummingbird Ln.
• Approval of February 2024 minutes.
• Swearing-in of participants for public hearings.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three zone change requests at its February 27, 2024 meeting. These include a change from agricultural to rural residential, a change from suburban residential to community commercial, and a change from rural residential to community commercial for a Dollar General store. The commission will also approve minutes and hear staff reports.

• Zone Change #2023-095: AP to RR-2 on Seabell Rd west of Cut Tree Ln, Los Chavez (Roberto Torres)
• Zone Change #2024-008: SR to C-2 at southwest corner of Meadowlake Rd and Cypress Blvd, Los Lunas (Vermillion Lake, Land, & Cattle LLC)
• Zone Change #2023-076: RR-2 to C-2 at Highway 116 and E Baca Rd, Jarales, for Dollar General (Overland Engineering, LLC)

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates on youth programs, including a new youth subcommittee member nomination and a legislative session discussion on screen time and parental education. They will also hear updates on community outreach, including a broadband press release for free internet in Meadowlake and El Cerro Mission, and reports from various youth programs.

• Nomination of Colton Robinson as Youth Subcommittee Member
• Discussion of legislative session on screen time and parental education
• Broadband press release for free internet for 150 households in Meadowlake and El Cerro Mission
• Updates from H2 Academic Solutions, Juvenile Probation Office, Attendance for Success, Teen Court, and McKinney Vento

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting to handle administrative matters and vote on three land-use requests. These include a zone change for future development, a conditional use for commercial vehicle parking, and a variance for a garage setback. The meeting also includes the commission's annual reorganization and adoption of procedural rules.

• Zone Change #2023-095: Request to change from Agricultural Preservation (AP) to Rural Residential 2 (RR-2) for property on Seabell Rd, Los Chavez.
• Conditional Use #2024-001: Request to allow commercial vehicle parking at corner of Sutherland Blvd and Highway 47, Belen.
• Variance #2023-110: Request for 45-foot setback variance for detached garage at 6 Lemons Dr, Los Lunas.
• Re-organization: Election of Chair and Vice Chair, adoption of Open Meetings Act, Robert's Rules, and 2024 meeting schedule.

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Advisory Board is holding a special 30-minute Zoom meeting to discuss and vote on a budget adjustment request. The board will also approve the agenda, confirm a quorum, and approve minutes from the December 12, 2023 regular meeting.

• Budget adjustment request discussion and vote
• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Quorum confirmation and roll call