Los Lunas public meetings in 2025

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will hold a public hearing regarding a minor subdivision request to adjust lot lines and cul-de-sac right-of-way. The body will also review appointments for the DWI Planning Council and a grant application for the 2027 fiscal year.

• Public hearing for minor subdivision at 1301 Bluff Side Ct SW to adjust lot lines
• Resolution 25-38: Approval of DWI Planning Council voting board members
• Resolution 25-39: Application for Local DWI Distribution and Grant funding for FY 2027
• Informational presentation from Greater Valencia County Chamber of Commerce
• Informational presentation from La Vida Felicidad regarding family resources

Councilman Runyon moved, and Councilman Ortiz seconded, a motion to recess the regular session and reconvene in a public hearing format to take testimony on the minor subdivision at 1301 Bluff Side Ct. The motion passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were recorded as decided in this meeting.

• Motion to recess regular session and reconvene as a public hearing on item 3 passed (3-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Village of Los Lunas has canceled the regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing that was set for December 17, 2025. The notice, issued on December 10, 2025, states that the meeting at 660 Main St. NW will not take place. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the cancellation notice.

• Cancellation of the December 17, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will decide on interim budget adjustments for FY 2026 across several funds. They will also consider joining the Opioid Remediation Collaborative Board, which would involve transferring opioid litigation settlement funds to Valencia County.

• Resolution 25-37: Interim budget adjustments including a $569,379 decrease in the Infrastructure Fund and a $292,000 decrease in the Water/Sewer Fund
• Proposed admission to the Opioid Remediation Collaborative Board
• Infrastructure projects: NMDOT CO NM6 & Sun Ranch Intersection, NMDOT NM6 & Huning Ranch Loop, and Kingsbury Court
• Executive session to discuss hiring a Parks Technician I
• Approval of November 20, 2025, meeting minutes

The Village Council approved Resolution 25-37, an interim budget adjustment for fiscal year 2026, with a 3‑0 vote. The council also voted to join the Opioid Remediation Collaborative Board and appointed Nancy Jo Gonzales as the village representative, also by a 3‑0 vote. Finally, the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 25-37 interim budget adjustments (3-0)
• Approved joining the Opioid Remediation Collaborative Board (3-0)
• Appointed Nancy Jo Gonzales as village representative to the board (3-0)
• Approved minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting (3-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval or disapproval of a minor subdivision request for lot 22-A and 23-A at 1301 Bluff Side Ct SW. The commission will also consider approving its 2026 meeting schedule and public notice period. Minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting will be approved. Additional discussion will cover council updates, a community development activity report, and code enforcement issues.

• Minor subdivision request for lot 22-A and 23-A at 1301 Bluff Side Ct SW, public hearing to recommend approval or disapproval
• Approval of the Planning & Zoning Commission schedule and public notice period for 2026
• Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of council updates, community development activity report, and code enforcement issues

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will receive an informational update from the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance. Afterwards the council will enter a closed executive session to discuss hiring a Parks Technician I, a Fire Engineer/EMT, and two Police Officers. The meeting will also include approval of the minutes from the November 6, 2025 council meeting.

• Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) informational presentation
• Executive session: hire Parks Technician I – Parks & Recreation Department
• Executive session: hire Fire Engineer / EMT – Fire Department
• Executive session: hire two Police Officers – Police Department
• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2025 council meeting

The Village Council voted 4‑0 to approve hiring a Parks Technician I (first Arturo Del Rio, then Ramon Gallegos), a Fire Engineer/EMT (Kris Garcia), and two police officers (Hunter Tower and Travis Comer). An earlier motion to discuss these hires in executive session also passed 4‑0. The minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved hiring Parks Technician I (Arturo Del Rio) – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring Parks Technician I (Ramon Gallegos) – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring Fire Engineer/EMT (Kris Garcia) – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring Police Officer (Hunter Tower) – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring Police Officer (Travis Comer) – vote 4-0
• Approved motion to discuss hires in executive session – vote 4-0
• Approved minutes from November 6, 2025 – motion passed

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing set for November 19, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. Residents should note the cancellation.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will discuss a proposed easement for Vero Networks to build a Middle Mile backbone. The body will also consider the 2026 meeting and holiday schedule and receive a presentation on state funding.

• Easement agreement with Vero Networks for a Middle Mile backbone, offering estimated annual value of $24,000 in Dark Fiber connectivity
• Resolution 26-01: 2026 Open Meetings Act Resolution and Council Meeting Dates and Holiday Schedule
• Informational presentation on State Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) funding by Mark Roper (NMEDD)
• Executive session to discuss hiring a Streets Maintenance Worker III, Laboratory Technician, and PT Recreation Aide

The council adopted Resolution 26‑01 setting the 2026 meeting dates and holiday schedule. It approved an easement agreement with Vero Networks to install a middle‑mile fiber loop using village utility easements. The council also confirmed hiring for a Streets Maintenance Worker III, a wastewater laboratory technician, and two part‑time recreation aides. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 26‑01 (Open Meetings and 2026 council dates) – vote 4-0
• Approved easement agreement with Vero Networks for fiber loop – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring of Streets Maintenance Worker III – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring of Wastewater Laboratory Technician – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring of part‑time Recreation Aide (Jake Bush) – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring of part‑time Recreation Aide (Dominique Lucero) – vote 4-0
• Approved motion to enter executive session for staffing discussions – vote 4-0
• Approved minutes from October 23, 2025 meeting – vote 4-0

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regular Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing that was to be held on November 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at 660 Main St. NW, Los Lunas, NM, has been canceled. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license for 3513 Main St SE Ste B and vote on a first amendment to the purchase agreement with PlastikGas that raises shipping costs by $150,000. It will also consider a memorandum of agreement with Valencia County for the new County Hospital, requiring an $81,520 impact fee and $4,562.40 ancillary fee. Additional items include selecting a consulting firm for hydrogeological water services, approving a change order that reduces the Los Lunas Blvd contract price, and hiring two commercial solid‑waste drivers in executive session.

• Liquor license request for El Rancho Grill at 3513 Main St SE Ste B (Restaurant B – beer, wine, spirits)
• First amendment to purchase agreement with PlastikGas: shipping cost increase from $920,000 to $1,070,000, adding $150,000
• Memorandum of Agreement with Valencia County for County Hospital: $81,520 impact fee plus $4,562.40 ancillary fee ($86,082.40 total)
• Request for proposals for hydrogeological water supply and water rights consulting; top scores: Santa Fe Law Group 84.0, John Shomaker & Associates 82.2
• Change order #1 for Los Lunas Blvd project to reduce contract price (wage rates, artwork removal, detour pavement, unsuitable material excavation)

The Los Lunas Village Council voted 4‑0 to approve a liquor license for 3513 Main St. SE, STE B. It also approved the first amendment to the purchase agreement with Plastikgas, the memorandum of agreement supporting the county hospital, and the award of consulting contracts to both Santa Fe Law Group and John Shoemaker & Associates. All four motions passed unanimously.

• Approved liquor license for 3513 Main St. SE STE B (4‑0)
• Approved first amendment to purchase agreement with Plastikgas (4‑0)
• Approved MOA with Valencia County for county hospital (4‑0)
• Approved award of hydrogeological consulting contracts to both firms (4‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing for October 15, 2025, has been canceled.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Los Lunas Village Council will hold public hearings to approve or disapprove a special‑use amendment that would rezone 3.13 acres at 601 Jubilee Blvd SW from recreation to mixed‑density residential. The meeting also includes a minor subdivision approval for a 9‑acre lot at the southwest corner of Sundance St SW and Twila River SW, acceptance of existing water and sanitary sewer lines on Tract 1‑E‑1‑A‑2, a liquor‑license transfer to Maverik at 153 Los Morros Rd NW, and a resolution to appropriate $200,000 for the Sun Ranch Village Road intersection improvement. An executive session will consider hiring an assistant wastewater supervisor, and the council will approve minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting.

• Ordinance 481-2025-04: Special‑use amendment to rezone 3.13 acres at 601 Jubilee Blvd SW
• Minor subdivision approval for a 9‑acre lot at Sundance St SW & Twila River SW
• Infrastructure acceptance for existing water and sanitary sewer lines on Tract 1‑E‑1‑A‑2
• Liquor‑license transfer for Maverik Store #664 to 153 Los Morros Rd NW
• Resolution 25‑35: $200,000 capital appropriation for Sun Ranch Village Road intersection

The Los Lunas Village Council approved a series of items including a minor subdivision, water and sewer infrastructure, a liquor license, trail infrastructure with conditions, an Oktoberfest alcohol service resolution, pond dedication, and a capital appropriation for road improvements. The council also approved hiring an Assistant Wastewater Supervisor. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved minor subdivision for Huning Ranch 9‑acre lot (4‑0)
• Approved infrastructure acceptance for public water & sewer line on Tract 1‑E‑1‑A‑2 (4‑0)
• Approved liquor license for 153 Los Morros Rd. NW (4‑0)
• Approved infrastructure acceptance for El Cerro trails with conditions (4‑0)
• Approved resolution 25‑36 to serve alcoholic beverages at Oktoberfest (4‑0)
• Approved dedication of ponding areas in Tabet Vista and Parkview Estates (4‑0)
• Approved resolution 25‑35 capital appropriation project for Sunrise Village Dr. improvements (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of Assistant Wastewater Supervisor Victor Gonzales (4‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to approve or disapprove several land use permits and a minor subdivision. The body will also consider a special use amendment to allow single-family homes at 601 Jubilee Blvd SW.

• Conditional Use Permit for wrought-iron fabrication and welding at 427 Trujillo St NW
• Temporary Dwelling Permit for remodeling at 551 Los Lentes Rd SE
• Minor Subdivision request for a 9-acre lot at Sundance St SW and Twila River SW
• Special Use Amendment to change 3.13 acres from R-C to M-D for single family homes at 601 Jubilee Blvd SW
• Conditional Use Permit for a home-based hair salon at 1934 Maestas Dr SW

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The council will vote on Resolution 25-34 to adopt a Transportation Project Fund agreement for the Kingsbury Court Improvement Project, costing $567,790 with a village matching share of $28,389.50. Additional items include a memorandum of understanding with Rio Metro Regional Transit District for fleet maintenance and a full‑time heavy‑duty mechanic, FY 2026 budget adjustments, a license agreement with Ezee Fiber for last‑mile fiber service, and an executive‑session hiring of a planning intern.

• Resolution 25-34 – approve $567,790 Kingsbury Court Improvement Project (village match $28,389.50)
• MOU with Rio Metro Regional Transit District for fleet maintenance services and one full‑time heavy‑duty mechanic (2025‑2028)
• Resolution 25-33 – FY 2026 budget adjustments affecting water and wastewater departments
• License Agreement with Ezee Fiber for last‑mile fiber services to homes and businesses
• Executive session – hire Planning Intern for the Community Development Department

The Los Lunas Village Council approved several items in a 4‑0 vote: funding for Kingsbury Court improvements (Resolution 25‑34), a continuation of the Rio Metro fleet‑maintenance MOU, FY 2026 budget adjustments (Resolution 25‑33), a license agreement with EZEE Fiber, and the appointment of planning intern Theodore Standridge. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 25-34 Kingsbury Court TPF FY26 (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Rio Metro for fleet maintenance services (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-33 FY 2026 budget adjustments (4-0)
• Approved License Agreement with EZEE Fiber (4-0)
• Approved hiring of planning intern Theodore Standridge (4-0)
• Approved minutes from September 4, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four property requests, including a minor subdivision and a special use amendment. The body will also consider a 2026 public hearing and application closeout schedule.

• Minor subdivision request for a 9-acre lot at Sundance St SW and Twila River SW
• Special Use Amendment for 601 Jubilee Blvd SW to allow single family detached homes on 3.13 acres
• Conditional Use Permit for wrought-iron fabrication and welding at 427 Trujillo St NE
• Temporary Dwelling Permit for remodeling at 551 Los Lentes Rd SE
• Preliminary approval of the 2026 Public Hearing and Application Closeout Schedule

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will consider approving a contract award for professional services to create an economic development strategic plan. This plan will establish 5-year and 10-year roadmaps for job creation and investment. The council will also meet in executive session regarding a planning intern hire.

• Approval of award for Economic Development Strategic Plan professional services
• Executive session to discuss hiring a Planning Intern for the Community Development Department
• Approval of August 21, 2025, meeting minutes

The council voted 3‑1 to approve a $65,597.13 contract with Better City for an economic development strategic plan. A motion to appoint Patrick Akukene as Deputy Village Administrator was approved unanimously (4‑0). The council also approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes without correction. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Better City economic development contract $65,597.13 (3‑1)
• Appointed Patrick Akukene as Deputy Village Administrator (4‑0)
• Approved August 21, 2025 council minutes (4‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing planned for September 3, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in Los Lunas has been canceled. The cancellation notice was issued on August 27, 2025.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will decide on a resolution to support a loan application for replacing upper and lower membrane bioreactor filters. The body will also consider an amendment to the Valencia County Regional Emergency Communications Center agreement.

• Resolution 25-32 for Water Trust Board construction funding to replace wastewater membrane bioreactor filters
• Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement to add Town of Peralta to VRECC and change fiscal agent to City of Belen
• Appointment of voting delegate and alternate for the 2025 NMML Conference
• Executive session to discuss hiring a Deputy Village Administrator, Fire Lieutenant, Construction/Safety Inspector, and Custodian

The council voted 3‑0 to approve an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement, adding the town of Peralta as a signatory and designating a new fiscal agent. They also approved Resolution 25‑32 to seek water trust board funding, appointed Greg Martin as the NMML voting delegate, and confirmed hires for Deputy Village Administrator, Fire Lieutenant, Construction/Safety Inspector, and Custodian. The minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved amendment to Joint Powers Agreement (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑32 Water Trust Board construction funding (3‑0)
• Approved appointment of Greg Martin as NMML voting delegate (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Deputy Village Administrator Nancy Jo Gonzales (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Fire Lieutenant Andrew Valdez (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Construction/Safety Inspector Charles Sinclair (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Custodian Danny White (3‑0)
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2025 (3‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing set for August 20, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in Los Lunas has been canceled. The cancellation notice was issued on August 13, 2025.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will decide on a funding agreement for roadway and sidewalk improvements on Panada Drive. They will also consider a security services contract for the public library and updates to records retention policies.

• Resolution 25-31: $264,131 Panada Drive project with a Village match of $66,033 for ADA sidewalks, stormwater, and roadway improvements
• Proposal from Allied Universal Security Services for unarmed security at 460 Main Street NE and 251 Main St. SE
• Resolution 25-30: Adoption of the 2022 Municipal Records Retention Policy and Email Retention Guidelines
• Discussion on Ordinance 481 regarding potential rezoning of 238 properties
• Authorization to destroy Administration Department records from 1967–1988

The Village Council unanimously approved a contract with Allied Universal for library security during public hours. They also approved $264,000 in funding for the Panada Drive cooperative project and updated the municipal records retention policy. The council authorized destruction of specific administration records and voted to hire five new village employees, including an IPRA/Discovery Specialist and a Parks & Rec Custodian.

• Approved Allied Universal library security contract (4-0)
• Approved $264,000 Panada Drive coop funding FY25/26 (4-0)
• Approved updated municipal records retention policy and email guidelines (4-0)
• Approved destruction of administration records from 1967-1988 and 1976-1986 (4-0)
• Approved hiring of five new staff positions (IPRA specialist, custodian, planning intern, streets maintenance worker III, construction/safety inspector) (4-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing for August 6, 2025, has been canceled.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to update water and sewer utility rates, fees, and penalties. The body will also review budget adjustments for FY 2025 and 2026 and consider infrastructure payment agreements with Huning LLC.

• Ordinance 483: Water and sewer ordinance update including rate increases
• Three agreements with Huning LLC for proportionate share assessments of infrastructure extensions (Huning South, Huning North, and Huning Business and Technology Park)
• Resolution 25-27: FY 2025 final year end budget adjustments
• Resolution 25-29: 2026 final budget adjustments
• Memorandum of Agreement for refuse removal at Los Lunas School District sites

The Los Lunas Village Council voted unanimously to approve three separate agreements with Huning LLC covering infrastructure cost shares for the South, Business and Technology Park, and North parcels. The council also adopted FY 2025 year‑end budget adjustments, the FY 2025 fourth‑quarter financial report, the 2026 final budget adjustments, and a water and sewer rate increase ordinance. Additionally, the council approved hiring for fire, recreation, and parks positions.

• Approved Huning South infrastructure payment agreement (4‑0)
• Approved Huning Business and Technology Park agreement (4‑0)
• Approved Huning North agreement (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2025 final year‑end budget adjustments (Resolution 25‑27) (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2025 fourth‑quarter financial report (Resolution 25‑28) (4‑0)
• Approved 2026 final budget adjustments (Resolution 25‑29) (4‑0)
• Approved Water and Sewer Ordinance update with rate increase (Ordinance 483) (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of Fire Inspector, 3 Fire Engineer EMTs, 6 Firefighter/EMTs, 2 Recreation Aides, and a Parks Technician (4‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing for July 16, 2025, has been canceled.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will hold public hearings regarding a liquor license and distance waiver for The Range Café. The body will also decide on the final plat and infrastructure acceptance for the Villa Escondida Phase II residential subdivision.

• Liquor license and 300-foot distance waiver for Range Café at 740 Main St NE
• Final plat for Villa Escondida Phase II, a 60-lot single-family residential subdivision
• Infrastructure acceptance for Villa Escondida Phase II
• Adoption of the 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
• Presentation on pooling approximately $400,000 in opioid settlement proceeds

The council approved a liquor‑license waiver and a liquor license for Range Café, accepted the final plat and infrastructure for Villa Escondida Phase II, authorized destruction of finance‑department records, adopted Resolution 25‑23 (the 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan), and approved hiring of public‑safety aides, custodians and street workers. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved liquor license waiver for 740 Main St. NE, Range Café (3‑0)
• Approved liquor license for 740 Main St. NE, Range Café (3‑0)
• Approved final plat acceptance for Villa Escondida Phase II (3‑0)
• Approved infrastructure acceptance for Villa Escondida Phase II (3‑0)
• Approved destruction of finance department records (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑23, the 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of 2 Public Safety Aides, 2 Custodians, Streets Laborer and Streets Maintenance Worker III (3‑0)
• Approved appointment of Public Safety Aides Logan Dimas and Isabella Lucero (3‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing for July 02, 2025, has been canceled.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will decide on a loan application for a new river crossing and corridor project. They are also reviewing an infrastructure payment agreement with Central New Mexico Rail Park LLC and the 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan.

• Resolution 25-24: Application for a $14 million New Mexico State Infrastructure Bank loan for an East/West Corridor from I-25 across the Rio Grande
• Agreement with Central New Mexico Rail Park LLC for proportionate share payment of water and sewer infrastructure extensions on the north side of Main Street (NM Highway 6)
• Resolution 25-22: Notification to the Secretary of State regarding municipal positions for the November 4, 2025 election
• Approval of the 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
• Executive session to discuss hiring an Administrative Assistant for the Administration Department

The Village Council voted 4‑0 to adopt Resolution 25‑24, authorizing a $14 million loan from the New Mexico State Infrastructure Bank for the Los Lunas Blvd project. It also approved a memorandum of agreement with Central New Mexico Rail Park LLC, covering a $4,281,150 proportionate share for water and sewer infrastructure. The minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting were approved. The Mayor reiterated that the village cannot further restrict fireworks sales without a state emergency declaration.

• Approved Resolution 25‑24 authorizing $14 M loan (4‑0)
• Approved agreement with Central New Mexico Rail Park LLC for $4,281,150 share (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from June 12, 2025 Council meeting

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing for June 18, 2025, has been canceled.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will consider a noise abatement analysis for NM 6 in the Jubilee Subdivision and discuss the 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also decide on a development agreement for the proposed Sunset View Marketplace.

• Noise Abatement Analysis for NM 6 – Jubilee Subdivision
• Development Agreement for offsite infrastructure for Sunset View Marketplace at Main Street and Huning Ranch East Loop
• Resolution 25-21: Village of Los Lunas Title VI Program update
• Contracts for DWI Program Evaluator, Program Coordinator, and Mentors
• Review of 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)

The Los Lunas Village Council voted 2‑0 to adopt Resolution 25‑21, which updates the village’s Title VI program and appoints Michael Jaramillo as the Title VI coordinator. The resolution was moved by Councilman Ortiz and seconded by Councilman Munoz. Other agenda items, including the noise abatement study and a development agreement, were discussed but no actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 25‑21 Title VI program update (2‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to approve or disapprove two preliminary plats for residential subdivisions. Both requests are submitted by LGI Homes New Mexico, LLC.

• Preliminary plat for Vistas at Los Senderos Phase 2 to create a 162-lot residential subdivision
• Preliminary plat for Vistas at Los Senderos Phase 3 to create a 100-lot residential subdivision
• Approval of May 07, 2025 meeting minutes

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Los Lunas Village Council will hold a public hearing on a zoning change for a 0.57-acre property at 2214 Sun Ranch Village LP SW from C-1 to S-U to allow a public safety facility. The council will also vote on a new collective bargaining agreement with the Los Lunas Firefighters Association Local 4297 covering July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. Additionally, the council will receive an informational presentation on Astro, a STEAM robot purchased by the Los Lunas Public Library.

• 25-02-R zoning change for 2214 Sun Ranch Village LP SW from C-1 to S-U for public safety facility
• Collective bargaining agreement with Los Lunas Firefighters Association Local 4297 (July 2025–June 2027)
• Purchase agreement approval for PLASTIKGAS 4-ton plastic-to-fuel plant at Los Lunas Transfer Station
• Introduction of Astro, a STEAM robot for Los Lunas Public Library programs
• Approval of minutes from May 8, 2025, and April 14–15, 2025, budget workshops

The council approved the collective bargaining agreement with the Los Lunas Firefighters Association Local 4297 by a 4‑0 vote. A zone map amendment and the Planning & Zoning Commission findings were also approved unanimously. The purchase agreement with Plastikgas was approved contingent on attorney recommendations with a 3‑1 vote. Hiring a Streets Maintenance Worker II was approved unanimously in executive session and again after adjournment.

• Approved zone map amendment (4-0)
• Adopted Planning & Zoning Commission findings (4-0)
• Approved Plastikgas purchase agreement contingent on attorney recommendations (3-1)
• Approved two‑year firefighters collective bargaining agreement (4-0)
• Approved hiring Streets Maintenance Worker II in executive session (4-0)
• Approved hiring Streets Maintenance Worker II after reconvening (4-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing for May 21, 2025, has been canceled.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will hold a public hearing to approve the final plat and infrastructure for the Fiesta del Norte Phase 1 subdivision. The body will also review the FY2026 interim budget and the FY2024 audit. Additionally, Council will consider two transportation grant applications.

• Public hearing for Fiesta del Norte Phase 1: 129-lot residential subdivision north of Los Cerritos Rd NW
• FY2026 Interim Budget approval
• Resolution 25-18: Acceptance and approval of FY2024 audit
• Kingsbury Circle TPF grant application: $567,790 request with $28,389.50 Village match
• Elise Baca Improvements TPF grant application: $500,400 request with $25,020.00 Village match

The council unanimously approved the final plat and infrastructure acceptance for Fiesta Del Norte Phase 1, accepted the FY2024 audit, and adopted the FY2026 interim budget. It also approved notices to submit two 2025 TPF grant applications and authorized the hiring of two police officers, appointing Adrianna Beach and Bobby Orona. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved final plat for Fiesta Del Norte Phase 1 (4‑0)
• Approved infrastructure acceptance for Fiesta Del Norte Phase 1 (4‑0)
• Approved FY2024 audit acceptance (Resolution 25‑18) (4‑0)
• Approved FY2026 interim budget (4‑0)
• Approved notice to submit 2025 TPF grant applications (Resolution 25‑19) (4‑0)
• Approved notice to submit 2025 TPF grant applications (Resolution 25‑20) (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of two police officers, appointing Adrianna Beach and Bobby Orona (4‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone a 0.57-acre commercial lot at 2214 Sun Ranch Village Lp SW from C-1 to S-U (Special Use) to allow a public safety ambulance or rescue service. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from April 2, 2025, and discuss council updates, a community development activity report, and code enforcement issues.

• Public hearing on Zone Map Amendment for 2214 Sun Ranch Village Lp SW: change from C-1 to S-U for ambulance service
• Applicant: Brooke Dalenberg representing Kinetic Design + Development as agent for Baca Law Offices LLC
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025
• Council updates and community development activity report

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Council will discuss a development agreement for the Sunset View Marketplace shopping center, which would require the Village to pay for a portion of off-site infrastructure improvements. The Council will vote on approving a $22,137,223.76 fee proposal for construction phase services on Los Lunas Blvd. The agenda also includes an executive session for hiring seasonal staff and a proclamation for the National Day of Prayer.

• Development agreement discussion for Sunset View Marketplace (18-acre commercial parcel at Main St and Huning Ranch East Loop)
• Vote on $22,137,223.76 fee proposal for Los Lunas Blvd construction phase services (Molzen Corbin)
• Executive session to discuss hiring of Code Enforcement Officer, summer recreation aides, and youth program participants
• Proclamation declaring May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2025 Council meeting

The Village Council voted 4‑0 to approve a construction management services contract for the Los Lunas Blvd project, valued at roughly $30‑$35 million. In an executive session, the Council also approved hiring a Code Enforcement Officer, five summer recreation college aides, sixteen summer recreation high‑school aides, and thirty summer youth program participants, each passing with a 4‑0 vote. Minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved construction management services contract for Los Lunas Blvd project (~$30‑$35 M) (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of a Code Enforcement Officer (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of 5 Summer Recreation College Aides (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of 16 Summer Recreation High School Aides (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of 30 Summer Youth Program Participants (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from April 10, 2025 council meeting

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing for April 16, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Council will consider approving a Preliminary Notice to Proceed for the A300961/A300962 Los Lunas Blvd Project, a $174.3 million corridor including a new I-25 interchange, NM 314 interchange, river bridge, and NM 47 interchange. Two bids were received, with the low bid from El Terrero Construction at $159,094,000.96 and the engineer's estimate at $127,045,674.52. Other items include a public hearing on a zone map amendment for mobile home lots, interim budget adjustments, reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and destruction of Community Development records.

• $174M Los Lunas Blvd Project: bids from El Terrero Construction ($159,094,000.96) and FNF Construction ($169,030,966.50) exceed engineer's estimate ($127,045,674.52)
• Zone map amendment (25-01-R) from A-R to R-R for 2.6 acres near Maxfield Ave NE to allow mobile home subdivision
• FY 2025 interim budget adjustments (Resolution 25-17) due to changes in revenue estimates and expenditures
• Reappointment of Planning and Zoning Commissioners Andy Gomez and Marcia Spencer for 2025-2027 term
• Destruction of Community Development records per NM Municipal Records Retention Schedule

The council approved the notice of preliminary to proceed with the $150 million Los Lunas Blvd project, adopted a zone‑map amendment for Maxfield Ave., and approved a $2.9 million transfer to the Water/Sewer Fund. It also reappointed two planning and zoning commissioners, authorized destruction of Community Development records, and approved entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining.

• Approved notice of preliminary to proceed for Los Lunas Blvd Project (3-0)
• Approved zone‑map amendment Maxfield Ave. NE (3-0)
• Approved FY 2025 interim budget adjustment – $2.9 M transfer to Water/Sewer Fund (3-0)
• Reappointed Andy Gomez as Planning and Zoning Commissioner, District 2 (3-0)
• Reappointed Marcia Spencer as Planning and Zoning Commissioner, District 4 (3-0)
• Approved destruction of Community Development records (3-0)
• Approved entry into executive session for collective bargaining discussion (3-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change the zoning of a 2.60-acre property. The applicant seeks to subdivide the land into three lots for mobile homes.

• Zone Map Amendment 25-01-R: Request to change zoning from A-R to R-R for property south of Trujillo St NE and east of Maxfield Ave NE

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village of Los Lunas Council will decide on final plat approval and infrastructure acceptance for the 44-lot Vista Manzano Phase 2 residential subdivision near Abby St SW and Manzano Peak St SW. The council will also hear a presentation on School of Dreams Academy campus development and vote on multiple resolutions to extend grant funding agreements to June 30, 2026, and to apply for cooperative road funding for Panada Drive and North Los Lentes.

• Final plat approval for Vista Manzano Phase 2, a 44-lot subdivision south of Abby St SW and west of Manzano Peak St SW
• Infrastructure acceptance for Vista Manzano Phase 2, with a condition to address asphalt re-rolling
• Four resolutions (25-07, 25-08, 25-09, 25-10) extending NMDOT grant funding agreements through June 30, 2026
• Resolution 25-15 to apply for 2025/2026 Cooperative Agreement funding for Panada Drive (25% local match)
• Resolution 25-16 to apply for Municipal Arterial Program funding for North Los Lentes between Taylor Road and Trujillo Road (25% local match)

The Village Council voted unanimously to accept the final plat for Vista Manzano Phase 2, creating 42 single‑family lots and three HOA tracts. The council also approved the related infrastructure acceptance, including public right‑of‑way and utility easements. Several grant‑related resolutions (25‑07, 25‑08, 25‑09, 25‑10, 25‑15) were ratified, and the hiring of an Assistant Streets Supervisor was approved. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Final plat acceptance for Vista Manzano Phase 2 approved (4‑0)
• Infrastructure acceptance for Vista Manzano Phase 2 approved (4‑0)
• Resolution 25‑07 (LGTPF LP30015 grant extension) approved (4‑0)
• Resolution 25‑08 (LGTPF LP30016 grant extension) approved (4‑0)
• Resolution 25‑09 (MAP LP30054 grant extension) approved (4‑0)
• Resolution 25‑10 (LGTPF LP30018 grant extension) approved (4‑0)
• Resolution 25‑15 (COOP funding application) approved (4‑0)
• Hire Assistant Streets Supervisor approved (4‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a zone change request from A-R to R-R for a 2.60-acre tract near Maxfield Ave NE and Trujillo St NE. The applicant seeks to subdivide the property into three lots for mobile homes. The Commission will also approve March 5, 2025 minutes and receive updates from Council, Community Development, and Code Enforcement.

• Zone change 25-01-R: A-R to R-R for 2.60 acres, south of Trujillo St NE and east of Maxfield Ave NE
• Request to subdivide into three lots and place mobile homes
• Public hearing and recommendation on zone map amendment
• Approval of March 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Council updates, Community Development activity report, and Code Enforcement issues

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will consider Resolution 25-14 authorizing the private sale of Village-owned property at 03 Mayo Loop to the current occupants for $20,000. The property, appraised at $24,000, has been owned by the Village for 23 years and cannot be used for governmental purposes. The Council will also approve minutes from four previous meetings.

• Resolution 25-14 authorizing private sale of 03 Mayo Loop to occupants Jorge Bencomo-Diaz for $20,000 cash
• Property appraised at $24,000 (valued under $25,000, allowing private sale under state law)
• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2025, February 20, 2025 (Industrial Rate Workshop), September 19, 2024, and December 12, 2024 (Zone Code Update Workshops)

The Los Lunas Board of Trustees approved Resolution 25-14, authorizing the private sale of the Village-owned property at 03 Mayo Loop to its current occupants for $20,000. The property, appraised at $24,000, had been deeded to the Village by HUD and was not used for governmental purposes. The council also approved minutes from four prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 25-14 authorizing private sale of 03 Mayo Loop for $20,000 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from February 27, 2025 Council Meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes from February 20, 2025 Industrial Rate Workshop (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 19, 2024 Zone Code Update Workshop (3-0)
• Approved minutes from December 12, 2024 Zone Code Update Workshop (3-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider approval of the preliminary plat for Fiesta del Norte Phase 2, a proposed 156-lot subdivision east of I-25 and north of Los Cerritos Rd. The commission will also receive training on their powers and duties and the Open Meetings Act, approve minutes from February 5, and discuss council updates, community development activity, and code enforcement issues.

• Public hearing on preliminary plat for Fiesta del Norte Phase 2: 156 residential lots east of I-25 and north of Los Cerritos Rd
• Commissioner training on powers/duties and Open Meetings Act
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025
• Discussion of council updates, community development activity report, and code enforcement issues

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will hold a public hearing on issuing Industrial Revenue Bonds for Nightrain Energy Storage, LLC to build a battery storage facility. The council will also consider several grant funding extensions for public works projects and interim budget adjustments for FY 2025.

• Ordinance 482: Industrial Revenue Bonds up to $600,000,000 for a battery energy storage facility at 4250 Messenger Loop NW
• Resolution 25-07: Funding extension to June 30, 2026, for Carson Drive infrastructure improvements
• Resolution 25-08: Funding extension to June 30, 2026, for utility improvements awarded to Desert Fox Paving
• Resolution 25-09: 12-month extension for MAP grant improvements on NM 263
• Resolution 25-11: FY 2025 interim budget adjustments

The Council approved Ordinance 482 authorizing $600 million in industrial revenue bonds for the Nightrain Energy Storage LLC battery project, with a 4-0 vote. They also approved four grant funding extensions for road projects, interim budget adjustments (3-1), and appointments for deputy clerk and records custodians. An executive session resulted in the appointment of Steven Walker as Streets Supervisor, but no decision was made on union negotiations.

• Approved Ordinance 482 for $600M industrial revenue bonds for Nightrain Energy Storage (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-07 for LGTPF grant extension for Carson Improvement project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-08 for LGTPF grant extension for Castillo Improvement project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-09 for MAP grant extension for NM 263 project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-10 for LGTPF grant extension for Lambros Loop project (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-11 for FY 2025 interim budget adjustments (3-1, Romero no)
• Approved Resolution 25-12 appointing deputy village administrator as deputy clerk (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-13 appointing records custodians (4-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing for February 19, 2025, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Council will hold public hearings and consider Ordinance 480 authorizing up to $7.5 billion per series (six series) in industrial revenue bonds for Greater Kudu LLC to expand its data center campus. It will also consider an amended water and wastewater agreement with Greater Kudu, final plat approval for Vistas at Los Senderos Phase 1 residential subdivision, and a special use amendment for a nursing care facility. A separate special use amendment for a medical clinic has been withdrawn. Other items include a grant application for a trail, records destruction requests, and executive session for hiring.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 480 for up to $7.5B industrial revenue bonds for Greater Kudu data center expansion (tabled 1/30/25)
• Amended water and wastewater agreement with Greater Kudu LLC for adjacent data center expansion without increasing water use
• Final plat approval for Vistas at Los Senderos Phase 1 - 33.16-acre residential subdivision near Lonestar St and Huning Ranch East Lp
• Resolution 25-02: special use amendment for nursing care facility in Huning Ranch Area Plan (tabled 1/30/25)
• Resolution 25-06: NMDOT TAP/RTP funding application for $5,133,623.64 for NM 6 Sierra Vista Trail from Jubilee Rd to El Cerro de Los Lunas Trail Head

The Los Lunas Village Council approved Ordinance 480 authorizing $7.5 billion in industrial revenue bonds for Greater Kudu's data center expansion, along with an amended water/wastewater agreement limiting water use to 500 acre-feet. The council also approved the final plat for Vistas at Los Senderos Phase 1 (144 lots), approved Resolution 25-02 for a nursing care facility special use with conditions, and approved Resolution 25-06 to seek NMDOT trail funding. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved amended water/wastewater agreement with Greater Kudu (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 480 for $7.5B industrial revenue bonds (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Vistas at Los Senderos Phase 1 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-02 for nursing care facility special use with replot and 26-ft height limit conditions (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-06 to submit NMDOT TAP/RTP funding application (4-0)
• Approved destruction of outdated election forms and IPRA records (4-0)
• Approved hires: Jesus Rojas (Operator in Training), Josiah Rael (Parks Technician I), Thomas Anthony Ortega (Maintenance Worker III), Brandon Lujan (Police Officer) (4-0 each)
• Approved minutes from January 30, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to recommend approval or disapproval of two special use amendments. These requests involve establishing a primary care medical clinic and a nursing care facility.

• Special Use Amendment 24-08-R for a primary care medical clinic at 701 Main St SE
• Special Use Amendment 24-07-R to create an MD-NCF land use designation for a nursing care facility
• Nursing care facility request for 29.02 acres west of Huning Ranch West Lp. SW and south of Sundance St SW
• Approval of January 15, 2025 minutes

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will hold public hearings on a massive industrial bond issuance for a data center expansion and a comprehensive update to municipal zoning regulations. The body will also discuss the transfer of 'The Grasslands' property from the state and insurance options for the 2026 budget.

• Ordinance 480: Industrial Revenue Bonds up to $7,500,000,000 each for Greater Kudu LLC data center expansion at 4250 Messenger Loop NW
• Resolution 25-05: Request to transfer 'The Grasslands' property from the State of New Mexico to the Village
• Resolution 25-02: Special Use Amendment for a nursing care facility on 29.02 acres west of Huning Ranch West Lp SW
• Ordinance 481: Repeal and replacement of Ordinance 276 to adopt new Municipal Zoning Regulations and Zone Map Atlas
• FY 2026 Budget: Discussion on insurance premium rates and potential carriers

The Los Lunas Council approved Ordinance 481, repealing and replacing the village's zone code (Ordinance 276), and Resolution 25-05 to transfer the Grasslands property from the state for economic development. Ordinance 480 (Greater Kudul LLC industrial revenue bonds) and Resolution 25-02 (special use amendment) were tabled to February 13, 2025. The council also hired Mark Sisneros as Code Enforcement Officer and directed attorneys on a water rights agreement in executive session.

• Approved Ordinance 481, repealing and replacing zone code Ordinance 276 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-05, Grasslands property transfer from state to village (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 480, Greater Kudul LLC industrial revenue bonds, to Feb 13 (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 25-02, special use amendment, to Feb 13 (4-0)
• Approved hiring Mark Sisneros as Code Enforcement Officer (4-0)
• Directed attorneys to reach agreement on water rights (4-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 16, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will decide on funding for an affordable senior housing project and two roadway improvement bids. The body will also consider a deposit addendum for a plastic recycling plant and an industrial bond for a battery energy storage facility.

• Resolution 24-28: Up to $500,000 direct investment and $975,000 soft loan for Plaza Luna Lofts senior housing at 880 Juan Perea Road SE
• Plastikgas: Requested $300,000 addendum to a deposit agreement for a plastic recycling plant
• Resolution 25-04: Inducement Resolution for an esVolta Development, LLC battery energy storage facility
• Bid award for Castillo Drive Roadway Improvement (Bids range from $1,467,657.50 to $1,508,212.50)
• Bid award for Carson Drive Roadway Improvement (Bids range from $2,742,430.00 to $2,804,949.00)

The Los Lunas Village Council approved resolutions and contracts including $300,000 for a Plastikgas deposit addendum, $1.47M for Castillo Drive and $2.74M for Carson Drive road improvements, and a resolution supporting an affordable senior housing development. They also extended the summer youth employment program to two months and approved hires for a Park Technician and two Operators in Training.

• Approved Resolution 24-28 for affordable senior housing funding (4-0)
• Approved $300,000 addendum to Plastikgas deposit agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-04 for esVolta battery storage inducement (4-0)
• Awarded Castillo Drive road improvement bid to Desert Fox for $1,467,657.50 (4-0)
• Awarded Carson Drive road improvement bid to H.O Construction for $2,742,430.00 (4-0)
• Extended Summer Youth Employment Program to two months with $36,000 budget (4-0)
• Approved hire of Alejandro Monclova as Park Technician I (4-0)
• Approved hires of Jose Torres and Colin Montano as Operators in Training (4-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three major items: a proposed ordinance (Ord. 481) to repeal and replace the village's comprehensive zoning regulations and zone map; a conditional use permit for a Valvoline oil change business east of 2245 Main St SE; and a special use amendment to allow a nursing care facility in the Huning Ranch Area Plan. The commission will also discuss council updates, a community development activity report, and code enforcement issues, and approve minutes from December 4, 2024.

• Ordinance 481 to repeal and replace Ordinance 276, adopting new Municipal Zoning Regulations and revised Zone Map Atlas for the Village of Los Lunas
• Conditional Use Permit 24-06-G: request to allow a vehicle oil change business (Valvoline) on a 0.41-acre tract east of 2245 Main St SE
• Special Use Amendment 24-07-R: request to create MD-NCF land use designation to allow a nursing care facility on 29.02 acres west of Huning Ranch West Lp SW and south of Sundance St SW
• Public hearing and recommendation on each item
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2024