Los Lunas, NM

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village of Los Lunas Council will vote on seven new staff hires, including police officers and recreation aides. The body will also approve a request for proposals to select five firms for professional engineering and architectural services. Additionally, the Council will update the IT Computer Use Policy to include guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence.

• Hire Public Safety Aide, Police Officer, and Detective
• Hire STEM Specialist, Custodian, Recreation Assistant, and two Part-Time Recreation Aides
• Approve RFP for Professional Engineering and Architectural Services (top 5 firms recommended)
• Revise IT Computer Use Policy to regulate Artificial Intelligence usage

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village of Los Lunas Council meeting scheduled for August 20, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for September 3, 2026. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items to report.

• Meeting canceled for August 20, 2026
• Next regular meeting: September 3, 2026

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will consider ratifying an easement agreement with New Mexico Gas Company and approving funds for roadway improvements on Los Lentes Rd NE. The council will also meet in executive session to discuss litigation and several personnel hires.

• Resolution 26-15: Ratification of Easement Purchase and Easement Agreement with New Mexico Gas Company
• Resolution 26-17: Municipal Arterial Program (MAP) improvements for Los Lentes Rd NE Phase II totaling $786,949
• Village matching funds of $196,737 for the Los Lentes Rd NE project
• Executive session regarding settlement of I. Pino v. Village of Los Lunas
• Executive session to discuss hiring a Village Attorney, IT Technical Support Specialist, Parks Laborer, and two Firefighter/EMTs

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve or deny a zoning variance request for a 16-foot security fence at 363 Sand Sage Rd NW in the Los Morros Business Park. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes, brief council updates, and a community development report.

• Variance request 26-01-B for 16-foot security fencing at 363 Sand Sage Rd NW in M-1 zone
• Public hearing to approve or disapprove the variance

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Fiesta Public Improvement District Board will consider three resolutions: ratifying the FY 2025-26 fourth‑quarter financial report, approving a FY 2025-26 budget adjustment request, and approving the FY 2026-27 final budget. A public hearing will be held on the portion of the FY 2026-27 annual statements and estimates that does not relate to debt service on special levy bonds. The meeting also includes standard reports from the developer, treasurer, and municipal advisor.

• Resolution No. 2026-05 – ratify FY 2025-26 Fourth Quarterly Financial Report
• Resolution No. 2026-06 – approve FY 2025-26 Budget Adjustment Request
• Resolution No. 2026-07 – approve FY 2026-27 Final Budget (public hearing on non‑debt‑service portion)
• Treasurer’s report
• Invoices approved by Treasurer

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will consider the final budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and year-end budget adjustments for FY 2026. The body will also review a refuse removal agreement with the Los Lunas School District and various personnel hires in executive session.

• Resolution 26-14: Fiscal Year 2027 Final Budget
• Resolution 26-12: Final Year End Budget Adjustments – FY 2026
• Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for refuse removal with Los Lunas School District
• Resolution 26-13: Fourth Quarter Financial Report ending June 30, 2026
• Disposition of Scott Safety Harnesses and Cylinders

The Los Lunas Council approved the FY2027 final budget of $252.7M in revenues and $210.6M in expenditures, along with year-end budget adjustments and the fourth quarter financial report. It also approved a refuse removal agreement with Los Lunas Schools, donated surplus fire equipment, authorized records destruction, and hired multiple staff positions following executive session. A zone map amendment for 475 Sand Sage Rd NW was withdrawn after a zoning map error was discovered.

• Adopted FY2027 final budget of $252,747,853 revenues / $210,622,934 expenditures (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-12 final year-end budget adjustments FY2026 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-13 fourth quarter financial report (4-0)
• Approved MOA with Los Lunas Schools for refuse removal (4-0)
• Approved donation of 10 Scott SCBA harnesses/cylinders (4-0)
• Authorized records destruction for four departments (4-0)
• Approved hiring of Marissa Rojas, Joshua Ortiz, Joshua Anzures, Jenae Wolfram, Mercades Long, Emmanuel Chavarria, Luis Ramirez, Carlos Perea (4-0 each)
• Approved July 9, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a zoning variance for a 16-foot security fence at 363 Sand Sage Rd NW, a preliminary plat extension for 156 lots in Fiesta del Norte Phase 2, and preliminary plats for Fiesta del Norte Phase 3 (114 lots) and Jubilee Phase 2F (88 lots). The commission will also approve meeting minutes and discuss council updates, activity reports, and code enforcement issues.

• Zoning variance 26-01-B for 16-foot security fence at 363 Sand Sage Rd NW in M-1 zone
• Preliminary plat extension for Fiesta del Norte Phase 2 — 156 residential lots east of I-25 and north of Los Cerritos Rd NW
• Preliminary plat for Fiesta del Norte Phase 3 — 114 single-family lots north of Los Cerritos Rd NW and Vallecito Loop NW
• Preliminary plat for Jubilee Phase 2F — 88 single-family lots south of Red River Rd SW and north of Sundance St SW

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will decide on a revised agreement with Valencia County to house municipal detainees, raising the daily rate from $120 to $200 per detainee. Also up for a vote are the adoption of an economic development strategic plan (Better City Phase II) and a bid award for NM 263 Phase I improvements. An ordinance revising personnel policies and an executive session for hiring parks and maintenance staff are also on the agenda.

• Agreement with Valencia County to house detainees at $200/day, up from $120/day, with a $50,000 annual budget impact
• Better City Phase II: Economic Development Strategic Plan for adoption
• Bid award for NM 263 Phase I Improvements
• Ordinance 488 – Personnel Ordinance Revisions
• Executive session to discuss hiring an electrician, two parks technicians, and two parks laborers

The Council awarded a construction bid for NM 263 Phase I improvements and adopted Phase II of the Economic Development Strategic Plan. They also approved a revised detainee housing agreement with Valencia County and updated the personnel ordinance to include a Village Attorney position.

• Approved agreement with Valencia County for municipal detainee housing and care (4-0)
• Approved Phase II of the Economic Development Strategic Plan (4-0)
• Awarded NM 263 Phase I Improvements bid to TLC Company Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 488 to add Village Attorney position to Personnel Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved hiring Santos Griego as Electrician (4-0)
• Approved hiring Joshua Ortiz as Park Technician (3-0, Councilor Ortiz recused)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will note that a zone map amendment application for 475 Sand Sage Rd NW has been withdrawn by the applicant. No action is requested on this item. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from June 3, 2026, and hold discussions on council updates, community development activity, code enforcement, and general business.

• Withdrawn zone map amendment: 475 Sand Sage Rd NW, from S-U to M-1 (Los Morros Business Park Tract C2A1)
• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2026
• Discussion of council updates, community development activity report, and code enforcement issues

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will hold public hearings on a zone map amendment for 560 Don Ernesto Ln SW (from A-R to R-R for three single-family lots) and on a liquor license for Teofilo's Restaurante. The council will also consider approving a relocation agreement with PNM, accepting the FY2025 audit, and adopting the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan. An executive session is scheduled to discuss hiring for several positions.

• Public hearing on zone map amendment from A-R to R-R at 560 Don Ernesto Ln SW for three single-family dwellings
• Public hearing on liquor license for Teofilo's Restaurante at 144 Main St NW
• Relocation Agreement between the Village and Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM)
• Resolution 26-09 accepting the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit
• Resolution 26-11 adopting the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)

The Council approved a zoning amendment for 560 Don Ernesto Ln SW and a liquor license for Teofilo’s Restaurante. They also adopted the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and approved the Fiscal Year 2025 audit.

• Approved zone change at 560 Don Ernesto Ln SW (4-0)
• Approved liquor license for Teofilo’s Restaurante (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-09 regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit (4-0)
• Adopted 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan via Resolution 26-11 (4-0)
• Appointed Gregory Martin as voting delegate and Cynthia Shetter as alternate for NMML Conference (4-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing for June 17, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

This notice advises that a possible quorum of the Los Lunas Mayor and Council may attend the Route 66 Centennial Caravan Lunch on June 12, 2026. No official business is scheduled or discussed; the notice is purely procedural.

• Possible quorum at Teofilo's Restaurante, 144 Main St. SW, Los Lunas

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Los Lunas Village Council will consider several action items, including a resolution declaring extreme or severe drought conditions and restricting fireworks, an ordinance amending the Municipal Planning Commission (including a pay increase), and approval of a sewer easement for the Plaza Luna Lofts Apartments. The council will also discuss hiring and legal settlements in closed session.

• Ordinance 485 – amending Title 2, Chapter 2.36 (Municipal Planning Commission), including a pay increase for commissioners
• Resolution 26-10 – Declaration of Extreme or Severe Drought Conditions and Fireworks Restrictions
• Acquisition of Sewer Easement to serve Plaza Luna Lofts Apartments
• Los Lunas Blvd A300962 Change Order #2
• 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) Workshop (informational)

The Village Council adopted Ordinance 485 updating the Municipal Planning Commission, approved a contract for the Youth Success Core coordinator, and confirmed new Library Advisory Board members. It also declared extreme or severe drought conditions and imposed fireworks restrictions, approved a sewer easement for Plaza Luna Lofts with emergency‑only use, and authorized a $453,000 change order for the Los Lunas Blvd project. The meeting entered and then reconvened from an executive session, all actions passing unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 485 amending Municipal Planning Commission (3‑0)
• Approved contract with David Adame for Youth Success Core coordination (3‑0)
• Approved appointments of Jim Rickey, Michelle Osowski, Kristi Whistler, Jean Davies, Laura Burr to Library Advisory Board (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 26‑10 declaring extreme/severe drought and restricting fireworks (3‑0)
• Approved sewer easement for Plaza Luna Lofts Apartments with emergency‑use language (3‑0)
• Approved Los Lunas Blvd A300962 Change Order #2 adding $453,000 but keeping project $1 M under bid (3‑0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (3‑0)
• Approved motion to reconvene regular session after executive session (3‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Valencia Association of Local Elected Officials (VALEO) held its quarterly meeting on June 9, 2026. Attendees will review the March 10, 2026 minutes and receive updates on the Valencia County Fire Administration. The agenda also includes discussion of ambulance certification and the current burn ban. No formal decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Review of March 10, 2026 minutes
• Valencia County Fire Update
• Ambulance Certification discussion
• Burn Ban status

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning & Zoning Commission will elect a Vice Chair for the 2026‑2028 term. It will hold public hearings to recommend approval or disapproval of a zone map amendment for 560 Don Ernesto Ln SW and of preliminary plat extensions for Vista Manzano Phase 3 and Vistas at Los Senderos Units 2 & 3. An informational ordinance amendment (Ordinance 485) will be presented, and minutes from March 18 and April 15, 2026 will be approved. The meeting will also include council updates, a community‑development activity report, code‑enforcement issues, and general discussion.

• Election of Planning & Zoning Commission Vice Chair for the 2026‑2028 term
• Public hearing on Zone Map Amendment (A‑R to R‑R) for 560 Don Ernesto Ln SW, Ranchos Don Ernesto, LLC
• Public hearing on Preliminary Plat Extension for Vista Manzano Phase 3 (58‑lot residential subdivision) in the Sierra Vista Area Plan
• Public hearing on Preliminary Plat Extension for Vistas at Los Senderos Units 2 & 3 (262‑lot residential subdivision)
• Informational presentation of Ordinance 485 amending Title 2, Chapter 2.36 – Municipal Planning Commission

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Fiesta Public Improvement District Board will discuss several financial and governance items, including an open‑meetings policy and audit procedures. It will ratify the FY 2025‑26 audit contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP and approve the preliminary budget for FY 2026‑27. The board will also review quarterly financial reports, a special levy revenue bond sale, and other routine business.

• Resolution No. 2026‑01: establishing Open Meetings Policy
• Resolution No. 2026‑02: approving Tier 4 Agreed‑Upon Procedures audit for FY 2024‑25
• Resolution No. 2026‑03: ratifying FY 2025‑26 first, second and third quarterly financial reports
• Resolution No. 2026‑04: approving a preliminary budget for FY 2026‑27
• Authorization of Brescia Consulting LLC to engage Baker Tilly US, LLP for the FY 2025‑26 audit

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Mayor and Council may be present for a groundbreaking event at 880 Juan Perea Rd. SE. This notice serves as a notification of a possible quorum.

• Plaza Luna Lofts Groundbreaking at 880 Juan Perea Rd. SE

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The council will decide on a relocation agreement with New Mexico Gas Company to reimburse up to $4,122,980 for moving gas lines and a regulator station as part of the I-25/Los Lunas Boulevard Corridor Project. Also up for vote: a collective bargaining agreement with the fire fighters union and a donation of surplus breathing air compressor equipment. An informational presentation will be given by the Community Wellness Council on health priorities in Valencia County.

• Approve $4,122,980 Relocation Agreement with New Mexico Gas Company for I-25/Los Lunas Blvd Corridor project
• Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement between Village and Los Lunas Fire Fighters Association Local 4297
• Approve donation/disposition of surplus breathing air compressor and fill station equipment
• Executive session: acquire sewer easement for Plaza Luna Lofts Apartments and hire three positions for Parks & Recreation Dept
• Informational presentation by Community Wellness Council (Health Council Valencia County)

The Village of Los Lunas Council approved a $4.1 million relocation agreement with New Mexico Gas Company, hired three new employees, and approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Fire Fighters Association. The meeting also included an executive session and the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approved $4.1M gas relocation agreement (3-0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fire Fighters (3-0)
• Approved hiring Joshua Duran as Facility Maintenance Technician II (3-0)
• Approved hiring Aden Pairett as Park Ranger (3-0)
• Approved hiring Ava Eylicio as Recreation Aide (3-0)
• Approved hiring Jaime Borunda as Recreation Aide (3-0)
• Approved May 7, 2026 Council Meeting minutes (3-0)
• Placed sewer easement item on next agenda

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

This meeting is a cancellation notice. The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing for May 20, 2026, at 660 Main St. NW has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing on May 20, 2026, canceled

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Los Lunas Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board will discuss its responsibilities and tourism updates, then consider several proposed expenditures for Route 66 projects and a Fourth of July parade float sponsorship. The board will also address old business items concerning radio and billboards, select a chair and vice chair, and set future meeting frequency.

• Review NM Livability Route 66 Feature Proposal
• Review Sunny505 Route 66 Tourism Contract
• Review Johnny Boards Proposal
• Review Fourth of July Parade Float Sponsorship
• Select board meeting frequency (quarterly or bi‑monthly)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village of Los Lunas Council will hold the quarterly VALEO meeting on May 19, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Valencia County Fire Administration Building. The agenda includes a Valencia County fire update, a review of ambulance certification, and a discussion of a burn ban. No formal decisions are listed; the items appear to be informational updates.

• Valencia County Fire Update
• Ambulance Certification
• Burn Ban
• Future VALEO Meeting Schedule – August 18, 2026 (Los Lunas) and November 17, 2026 (Belen)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

This notice announces that a possible quorum of the Mayor and Council may attend the 2026 Meta Los Lunas Data Center Community Action Grant Ceremony on May 14, 2026. The event is ceremonial and no official business is scheduled to be decided.

• 2026 Meta Los Lunas Data Center Community Action Grant Ceremony at 4250 Messenger Loop NW, Los Lunas
• Possible quorum of Mayor and Council present for the event

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zone map amendment for 976 Los Lentes Rd NE to change from A-R to R-1 to allow single-family homes. They will also consider the FY 2027 interim budget, a resolution to participate in state capital outlay administered by NMDOT, disposal of fixed assets, and destruction of code enforcement/animal control records. Minutes from prior meetings will be approved.

• Public hearing on Zone Map Amendment 26-01-R for 976 Los Lentes Rd NE (A-R to R-1)
• FY 2027 Interim Budget approval
• Resolution 26-08: Participation in Capital Outlay with NMDOT
• Fixed Asset Disposal approval
• Code Enforcement/Animal Control Records Destruction approval

The Board of Trustees approved the FY 2027 Interim Budget, a zone map amendment for 976 Los Lentes Rd. NE, and a resolution for capital outlay funding. They also approved the disposal of obsolete fixed assets and authorized the destruction of records from the Code Enforcement/Animal Control Division.

• Approved FY 2027 Interim Budget (3-0)
• Approved zone map amendment at 976 Los Lentes Rd. NE (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-08 for capital outlay funding (3-0)
• Approved disposal of obsolete fixed assets (3-0)
• Authorized destruction of Code Enforcement/Animal Control records (3-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled public hearing for the Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #487, a $14 million loan agreement with NMDOT for the I-25 Interchange and East/West Corridor Phase I project. It will also consider two resolutions for Transportation Program Funding on North Los Lentes Rd and James Street Hawk Signal. An executive session is scheduled for hiring Firefighter/EMTs, a Park Ranger, summer recreation aides, and youth program participants. The meeting will approve minutes from April 9 and March 28 meetings.

• Public hearing on Ordinance #487 for $14,000,0000 loan from NMDOT State Infrastructure Bank for I-25 Interchange and East/West Corridor Phase I
• Resolution 26-06 for Transportation Program Funding on North Los Lentes Rd
• Resolution 26-07 for Transportation Program Funding on James Street Hawk Signal
• Executive session to discuss hiring two Firefighter/EMTs, a Park Ranger II, summer recreation college and high school aides, and summer youth program participants
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2026 Council meeting and March 28, 2026 Strategic Planning/Pre-Budget Workshop

The Village of Los Lunas approved a $14 million loan from the New Mexico Department of Transportation to fund the construction of the I-25 Interchange and East/West Corridor Phase I Project. The council also approved funding applications for road improvements and a pedestrian safety signal, and approved several personnel hires.

• Approved $14M loan for I-25 Interchange project (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-06 for North Los Lentes Road improvements (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-07 for James Street HAWK pedestrian signal (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Stephanie Hale as Firefighter/EMT (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Dennis Hayden as Firefighter/EMT (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Hayley Baca as Park Ranger II (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Summer Recreation Aides and Youth Employment Program participants (3-0)
• Approved April 9, 2026 Council Meeting minutes (3-0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

This is a notice of a possible quorum of the Village of Los Lunas Mayor and Council at a community clean-up event, not a regular decision-making meeting. No official business will be conducted.

• Event: Great New Mexico Clean-Up on April 18, 2026, 10:00-11:30 AM
• Location: Heritage Park, 3447 Lambros Rd. SE, Los Lunas, NM

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Mayor and Council will attend workshops to discuss the proposed FY 2027 budget. Discussions include personnel matters such as employee insurance, base pay structures, and budgeted positions. The sessions also cover capital outlay and a recap of major and non-major funds.

• Proposed FY 2027 Position List
• Proposed FY 2027 Base Pay Structure (BPS) / Step Increases
• Capital Outlay discussion
• Proposed FY 2027 Budget recap

The Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2027 budget and personnel costs. Council members agreed to switch health insurance providers to Presbyterian and dental insurance to Delta Dental. The body also discussed a proposed FY 2027 budget with projected revenues of $243,292,277.

• Agreed to switch health insurance to Presbyterian
• Agreed to switch dental insurance to Delta Dental

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Los Lunas Village Council will consider approving five two-year appointments to the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board, representing lodging, tourism, and public interests. The council will also vote on a $200,000 six-month certificate of deposit with UMB Bank at 3.25% interest. An executive session is scheduled to discuss hiring an Administrative Assistant for the Administration Department. The meeting will also approve minutes from March 26, 2026.

• Appointment of Santosh Mody, Moe Patel, Teri Leahigh, Arturo Romero, and Don Leach to the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board
• Approval of $200,000 certificate of deposit with UMB Bank at 3.25% interest for six months, maturing September 13, 2026
• Executive session to discuss hiring an Administrative Assistant for the Administration Department
• Approval of minutes from the March 26, 2026 regular council meeting

The Village Council approved a $200,000 certificate of deposit with UMB Bank and appointed five members to the newly reformed Lodgers Tax Advisory Board. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss hiring an administrative assistant.

• Approved $200,000 CD with UMB Bank (3-0)
• Appointed 5 members to Lodgers Tax Advisory Board (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss hiring administrative assistant (3-0)
• Approved March 26, 2026 Council minutes (3-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zone amendment for property located at the corner of Los Lentes Rd NE and Cinder Ln NE. The commission will also swear in newly appointed or reappointed commissioners and receive training on the New Mexico Open Meetings Act.

• Zone change from A-R to R-1 for 976 Los Lentes Rd NW
• Swearing in of new Planning and Zoning Commissioners
• Open Meetings Act training for commissioners

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Mayor and Council are scheduled for a site visit regarding Pacific Fusion and a Los Lunas development update. The meeting will take place at the Pacific Fusion Build Center.

• Site visit at Pacific Fusion Build Center (1300 Desert Willow Rd. NW)