Tucumcari, NM

Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meeting

The Lodgers Tax Board will meet to discuss and take action on several funding and project items. The agenda includes decisions regarding the Rattler Reunion and Fired Up events, as well as golf course signage.

• Action on Rattler Reunion
• Action on Fired Up
• Discussion and action regarding signage at the Golf Course
• Discussion regarding softball fields

Special City Commission

The City Commission will discuss amending the City Manager's contract and a resolution regarding the manager's authority to sign contracts. The body will also address city insurance policies and renewals.

• Resolution 2026-41: Designating City Manager as authorized signatory for contracts up to $20,000 (excluding GRT and professional services)
• Discussion and action regarding amending the City Manager's contract
• Discussion and action regarding insurance policies from the October 22, 2026 work session
• Discussion regarding insurance renewals from Tucumcari General Insurance

Senior Advisory Board Meeting

The board will discuss quarterly reports on services and donations, as well as updates on events and capital outlay. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the review of policy manuals.

• Quarterly Services Report
• Quarterly Donations Report
• Policy Manuals Review Discussion
• Capital Outlay Updates
• Events/Activities Update

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a public safety communications tower. The body will decide whether to recommend approval of the request to the City Commission.

• Variance Application VAR-2026-07: Request to increase maximum structure height from 45 feet to 100 feet at 511 S. 2nd Street for a Quay County 911 Emergency Communications Center Tower

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several professional services agreements and a recommendation for the Tucumcari Recreation Center Rehabilitation. The body will also review the City Manager's spending authority and insurance policies.

• Professional Services Agreement with Miller Engineering consultants, Inc.
• Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc
• Recommendation for RFP#: 26-08, Tucumcari Recreation Center Rehabilitation
• Agreement with Addison Strategies LLC for transition consulting not to exceed $7,500.00
• Review of City Manager's spending and contracting authority

City Commission Work Session

The City Commission will discuss insurance policy proposals and a professional services agreement for government transition consulting. The body may take action to approve a contract with Addison Strategies LLC for administrative and operational transition services.

• Proposed professional services agreement with Addison Strategies LLC for municipal government transition consulting not to exceed $7,500.00
• Presentation by Isabelle Arnold comparing existing insurance policies with a proposal from the New Mexico Municipal League
• Presentation from Tucumcari General Insurance regarding city insurance policies

Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting

The Cemetery Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from May 20, 2026. The meeting includes reports from the City Manager and the Cemetery Supervisor.

• Approval of May 20, 2026, minutes
• Finance report from City Manager Jonathan A. Kirksey
• Cemetery report from Cemetery Supervisor Luciano Montano

Special City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss and take action on an employment contract for City Manager Jonathan A. Kirksey. The body will also review several professional services agreements and city administrative policies.

• Contract for City Manager Jonathan A. Kirksey
• Professional Services Agreement with Addison Strategies LLC for transition consulting not to exceed $7,500.00
• Professional Services Agreement with Best Risks LLC
• Resolution 2026-40 regarding official signatures for financial account transactions
• Discussion on issuing city cell phones to officials and commissioners

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and take action on an Open Meetings Act violation from August 25, 2026. The body will also review corrected minutes from that same date and conduct training on the Open Meetings Act.

• Action to correct Open Meetings Act violation from August 25, 2026
• Review and action on corrected minutes from August 25, 2026
• Open Meetings Act training

Special City Commission

The Tucumcari City Commission meets in special session on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 8:30 AM at the Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 W Route 66 Blvd. The agenda calls for an executive session under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(2) to discuss limited personnel matters concerning the hiring of a new City Manager, including individual applicants and their qualifications. After reconvening in open session, the Commission will discuss and possibly act on selecting and appointing a new City Manager, including approval of an employment agreement. No other substantive items appear on the agenda.

• Executive session under NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1(H)(2) on hiring a new City Manager, including applicant qualifications
• Possible action to select and appoint a new City Manager for the City of Tucumcari
• Possible approval of an employment agreement for the new City Manager
• Approval of the agenda and consideration of changes or deletions

City Commission

The Tucumcari City Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 215 E. Center. The agenda includes a second and final reading of Ordinance 1186 in a public hearing, plus votes on airport Taxiways A&B items, a contract to Hi-Lite for Taxiways A&B pavement maintenance, Resolution 2026-39 for a PROTECT planning grant application at 100% federal share with no city match, Change Order #1 for the Mainstreet Project, and the 3rd Street Project. Commissioners will also consider a Skyrite holiday banner proposal recommended by the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board and a Library Advisory Board application from Jennifer Maestas. The attached September 22, 2026 minutes show a resident, James Hutchison, speaking about poor conditions at the 14th Street softball fields.

• Public hearing and second/final reading of Ordinance 1186
• Notice of Award for Airport Taxiways A&B
• Contract to Hi-Lite for Taxiways A&B pavement maintenance
• Resolution 2026-39: PROTECT planning grant application at 100% federal share, no city match
• Change Order #1 for the Mainstreet Project; 3rd Street Project discussion

Special City Commission

The Tucumcari City Commission holds a special meeting on September 28, 2026 to discuss and act on a contract appointing Tania Addison as Interim City Manager for up to 45 days, effective September 23, 2026. The agenda also includes a power of attorney form (Form 2848) and Resolution 2026-38 setting who may sign for city bank accounts. An executive session on personnel matters concerning Addison is scheduled under Section 10-15-1(H)(2).

• Contract for Interim City Manager Tania Addison, term not more than 45 days, effective September 23, 2026
• Resolution 2026-38 determining official signatures for city financial accounts and repealing prior signatory resolutions
• Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative
• Executive session on limited personnel matters regarding Interim City Manager Tania Addison

City Commission Work Session

City Commission

City Commission

The Tucumcari City Commission will consider several resolutions and agreements, including MOUs with Quay County and Tucumcari Public Schools for the Route 66 Pump Track Project, a fiscal agent agreement with EPCOG for capital outlay projects, a Trails+ grant application, and a funding commitment for a new landfill disposal cell. They will also discuss a hazard mitigation grant, select golf course signage, and consider an MOU with Film Tucumcari and a legal services agreement with Virtue & Najjar, P.C. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda approval and public comments, plus an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Resolution 2026-34: MOU with Quay County for Pump Track Project on Route 66
• Resolution 2026-35: MOU with Tucumcari Public Schools for Pump Track Project
• Resolution 2026-36: Fiscal Agent Agreement with EPCOG for 5 capital outlay projects and Water Line Repair (RR Bore)
• Resolution 2026-37: Application for FY27 Trails+ Grant Tier 2
• Resolution 2026-33: Funding commitment for Solid Waste Financial Assurance of new disposal cell at Tucumcari Landfill

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two variance applications (2026-05 and 2026-06) from Shane Kreger, which were previously presented and are now being reheard after notifying affected property owners. The commission may also discuss the applications in executive session and could approve or deny them. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Variance 2026-05: street vacation of Reed Ave for Blocks 38, 39, 48, 49 in Smith Addition, amending Official Zoning Map (part of City Ordinance 1052)
• Variance 2026-06: replat of blocks and right-of-way at north end of Leonard Street (Blocks 33, 34, 35) and E Saxon Ave (Blocks 36, 37, 50) in Smith Addition, amending Official Zoning Map
• Public hearing open for both variance requests
• Possible executive session under Open Meetings Act §10-15-1(H)(3) for administrative adjudicatory deliberation
• Approval of August 25, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Library Advisory Board Meeting

The Tucumcari Public Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the interim director's report, and discuss old and new business. Items include the Summer Reading Finale, the submitted annual report, a received GO Bond funding agreement, and planning a Halloween Block Party. The board will also decide on a time and date for future meetings.

• Received GO Bond funding agreement
• Summer Reading Finale
• Annual Report submitted
• Halloween Block Party
• Door Counter reconnected

Cemetery Advisory Board Meeting

The Tucumcari Cemetery Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda and the May 20, 2026 minutes, and receiving reports from city staff and the cemetery supervisor. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of May 20, 2026 minutes
• Report from Darlene Hiles, Director of Community Development
• Report and finance report from Interim City Manager Micheal Cherry
• Cemetery report from Supervisor Luciano Montano
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several resolutions regarding transportation and water projects, including a $500,000 grant application for engineering and meter replacement. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances related to water shutoff valves and the personnel code.

• Resolution 2026-31: $500,000 grant application for engineering and water meter replacement
• Resolution 2026-30: Participation in the Transportation Project Fund for 4th and Aber Street
• Ordinance 1183: New requirements for customer-owned water cutoff valves
• Ordinance 1186: Amendments to the City Personnel Code
• RFP 26-09: Request for proposals regarding emergency ambulance services

City Commission Work Session

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss changes to Chapter 17 of the Unified Development Code. The discussion includes reviewing regulations for residential zones, accessory structures, and short-term rentals.

• Discussion regarding Chapter 17, Unified Development Code
• Review of Tiny Homes/ADU Ordinance 17.02.035
• Review of Accessory Structures Ordinance 17.02.036
• Review of Short Term Rentals Ordinance 17.02.037

Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meeting

The Lodgers Tax Advisory Board will meet to vote on holiday banner designs and discuss visitor guides. Members will also discuss potential uses for lodgers tax funds.

• Vote on one of three holiday banner designs
• Discussion of Visitor Guides
• Discussion of ideas for lodgers tax fund usage

Special City Commission Meeting

The City Commission will discuss clarifications regarding the August 13, 2026, meeting minutes and changes recommended on August 27, 2026. The Commission will also enter an executive session to discuss limited personnel matters regarding the City Manager.

• Clarification of August 13, 2026, Commission Meeting Minutes
• Executive session regarding City Manager personnel matters

City Commission Work Session

The Tucumcari City Commission is holding a work session to discuss two major code updates. The first item involves adding a new section to the Public Services chapter that would require new water connections to include a customer-owned shutoff valve. The second item involves discussing the Unified Development Code. These are discussion items, meaning no final votes are taken at this specific meeting.

• Discussion of new Section 13.04.155 requiring customer-owned water cutoff valves for new service connections
• Discussion regarding Chapter 17, Unified Development Code
• Proposal to require licensed plumbers to install shutoff valves for new water meters
• Proposal to prevent final water service activation until shutoff valves are inspected and approved

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and take final action on two ordinances: one rezoning property at 211 West Crutcher Avenue from R-2 Residential to R-3 Multiple-Family Residential, and another amending the municipal code regarding meeting time and place. The commission will also consider a new engineering contract for a water re-use project, a resolution accepting a change rate schedule, and several other items including a golf course renaming and library policy.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance 1184, rezoning 211 West Crutcher Avenue (Lots 7-9, Block 15, Gamble Addition) from R-2 to R-3
• Second and final reading of Ordinance 1185, amending Section 2.04.010 regarding meeting time and place
• Resolution 2026-29 accepting Bohannan Huston Inc.'s change rate schedule
• New engineering contract with CDM Smith for water re-use project
• Consideration of renaming the Tucumcari Golf Course to 'Charlie Maciel Golf Course'

Library Advisory Board Meeting

The Tucumcari Public Library Board will meet to approve minutes, hear the interim director's report, and discuss old and new business. Notable items include the summer reading finale, the submitted annual report, a signed GO Bond funding agreement, and scheduling future meetings. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• GO Bond funding agreement received and already signed
• Summer Reading Finale discussion
• Annual Report submitted
• Door count unavailable until gates reconnected to internet
• Sewing teacher out until October

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two variance applications by Shane Kreger affecting the Smith Addition. The first proposes vacating Reed Avenue for Blocks 38, 39, 48, and 49, and the second proposes replatting blocks and right-of-way near Leonard Street and E Saxon Avenue. Both would amend the Official Zoning Map under City Ordinance 1052. The commission may also enter executive session to discuss the applications.

• Variance Application 2026-05: street vacation of Reed Ave for Blocks 38, 39, 48, 49, Smith Addition
• Variance Application 2026-06: replat of blocks and right-of-way at north end of Leonard Street and E Saxon Ave, Blocks 33-37, 50, Smith Addition
• Both applications would amend the Official Zoning Map per City Ordinance 1052
• Public hearing to be opened and closed
• Possible executive session for administrative adjudicatory deliberation

City Commission

The Tucumcari City Commission will consider several action items, including applying for state water infrastructure grants, moving forward on a solar parking canopy design, approving a services agreement with Tyler Technologies, and the first reading of an ordinance amending the personnel code. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and advisory board appointments.

• Resolution 2026-28: application for New Mexico Water Trust Board Technical Assistance Program to update five preliminary engineering reports
• Local Solar Access Fund grant: move forward on design estimate for Solar Parking Canopy project
• Services Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc.
• First Reading of Ordinance 1186 amending Chapter 2.64 of the Municipal Code (Personnel Code)
• Airport hangar lease agreements and payments

City Commission Work Session

Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meeting

The Lodgers Tax Advisory Board will meet to review and discuss items including a billboard revenue proposal and potential fireworks regulations for 2027. The board will also consider approval of the meeting agenda and minutes.

• Billboard Inner City revenue proposal (action item)
• Discussion on fireworks regulations for 2027

City Commission Work Session

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a variance application from Joseph Miller. The commission will determine whether to approve or deny the request during the meeting.

• Variance Application 2026-04: Joseph Miller requesting a 15-foot front setback and 0-foot side setback for a carport at Block 3, Lots 18 of the Grand View Addition