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Frederick, speaking as a representative of the local U.S. Veterans Motorcycle Club, said the mission flies veterans to Washington, D.C., then returns them to El Paso where groups including Fort Bliss, local police, fire, and other volunteer organizations have in the past greeted returning veterans with public welcomes. “Please bring out welcome home signs, American flags,” Frederick told the commission.

The organizer said the group typically receives veterans at El Paso between about 4 and 4:30 p.m., and the convoy normally returns to the local reception site — identified in the record as Patrons Hall — around 7 to 7:30 p.m. Frederick asked for community support to honor veterans who “probably did not get a good welcome home when they came back from Vietnam.”

The commission heard the request during the public-comment portion of the meeting; no formal action was taken.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Commission Regular Meeting 09/09/2025","oneSentenceSummary","A local veterans organizer told the city commission that an Honor Flight carrying Vietnam-era veterans will return to El Paso on Sept. 27 and requested the community turn out to welcome them when they arrive back in Alamogordo.","taxTitle","Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico","taxId",58077,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128430,"Alamogordo commission backs county-led MRA, approves 7-year tax abatement for Patriot Point housing",630,1287000,1917000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5750769-78f5ea4a9f63f7ec5699f6fe378be5c1&start=1287&end=1917","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5750769-78f5ea4a9f63f7ec5699f6fe378be5c1/thumbnail_1287000.jpg","/articles/6128430/Alamogordo/Otero-County/New-Mexico/Alamogordo-commission-backs-county-led-MRA-approves-7-year-tax-abatement-for-Patriot-Point-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128430-17d88bc23cf20d55439bf0ddb8476900/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170419&Signature=jWhZpaMe4o9FYc6fPhKGNlAPat9kXSbyjgKSKFRcjkzkS11oc-t~rjMJdTM~CasN1alNAl2ttszVLlbXP7VODMDQPVFqPSXF4Dlf~dQqpLRENXp4ClQ9ZZUvje~20mCGWalsm1N0FG06wCiCFRAdFecUDIvpfw1ENZowb5ds4tr20qv~aEmY8423ebx9V3eycY7jZQvjwgtBzOW3ZEuAO7QiojFcR2kyccQOHlvHBKsSqAglzh87OhO427lsf5IWjw89spYwjQh4wPxYiEjjSOxT0uFVZYXHEJ0Xni3oG6sTfOQRkd1vnRI43OgsU7S-PVp5yvqUoP6LaiqDx6vDCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alamogordo City Commission on Sept. 9 voted 6-1 to approve a resolution expressing the city’s intent to cooperate with Otero County in designating a proposed redevelopment area as a metropolitan redevelopment area under the Metropolitan Redevelopment Code and to authorize a seven-year tax abatement tied to the Patriot Point housing development.

The resolution (Resolution 2025-29) was amended on the floor before the vote to (1) change the stated number of units from “approximately 228” to 114 and (2) revise a liability clause so the county, not the city, would be responsible for defending challenges to designation or the subsequent redevelopment plan. “Should the designation of the proposed metropolitan redevelopment area or subsequent metropolitan redevelopment plan be challenged in litigation or administrative proceedings, it shall be the duty of the county to defend such actions,” the amended language states, read for the record by city staff.

Why it matters: city staff said the action does not itself designate any parcel as blighted or adopt a redevelopment plan; rather, it signals the city’s support so the county can proceed with the Metropolitan Redevelopment Act process and the developer can demonstrate local buy-in while seeking financing, including federal backing.

Key discussion points:
- Liability and process: City staff, after consulting with county counsel and the city’s contract attorneys, told commissioners the exposure to the city would be limited and that the county would carry defense responsibility if litigation ensued. Staff said final designation of blight and the metropolitan redevelopment plan would be the county’s responsibility and require separate public hearings.
- HUD financing and project economics: Developer Eddie Valencia told the commission HUD had issued a $21,000,000 loan commitment for the project, which he said requires roughly $3,000,000 in developer equity. Valencia described HUD’s commitment as an insurance policy the Department of Housing provides, not an obligation to close, and said the HUD approval is a critical step for the financing to go to market.
- Tax abatement and revenue: City staff explained the abatement would “freeze” taxable value at current levels for the seven-year abatement period; the city’s share of property tax revenue is a smaller percentage of the total tax bill than the schools’. Staff said the city’s expected foregone incremental tax revenue during the abatement would be minimal but did not provide a firm city‑revenue dollar figure in the meeting record.

Commission action and vote: Commissioner Crystal Guthrie moved approval of the resolution as amended; Commissioner Josh Reardon seconded. The amended resolution passed 6-1.

Next steps: Staff and the county will proceed with the county’s public hearings and statutory process to draft a metropolitan redevelopment plan for the designated area; any future ordinance designating blight, tax abatement ordinances, or project approvals would come back to the appropriate governing bodies for separate votes.","The City Commission approved a resolution signaling support for Otero County to pursue a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area and approved amendments to shift litigation defense to the county and correct unit counts to 114; commissioners voted 6-1.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6128435,"Alamogordo commission approves $12 million loan for Snake Tank water transmission line",402,944000,1346000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5750769-78f5ea4a9f63f7ec5699f6fe378be5c1&start=944&end=1346","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5750769-78f5ea4a9f63f7ec5699f6fe378be5c1/thumbnail_944000.jpg","/articles/6128435/Alamogordo/Otero-County/New-Mexico/Alamogordo-commission-approves-12-million-loan-for-Snake-Tank-water-transmission-line","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6128435-f9f5022817ddac6aa76def6794d87e44/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170419&Signature=i6wdzLF6xlDt1d~o8vHCITXFI5MceftVanpe7EcQ-KdNIcyTM-CwV4GeVfz6f-VS97ND7igl8XgXRE~~rHCrlPeBz4J9oX0USSXMqP1WuVCHh9osbiAhbfV~jb4jDCjyVWluX1kFGltlF~Si51eMGZzEwNL1y2J8QW~Z7sea4His4aEFAI5DCWyB-PMLRN-nMBhuYm9W0DBUPQlw1NOWtzcbPY5zkMXr0Wr8DFtJKOG9o7ku9fwcC3K2jgIbzuZ5EcQQZsAyMg~JgZteWSZ50kYyomGmDC5zvw~meRznhEy-3AfhCqgGAejJRn~FxYFAzvApLH7ZFSo3J2l3QM1zUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alamogordo City Commission on Sept. 9 approved first publication of Ordinance 17-17, authorizing a $12,000,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund to construct a dedicated water transmission line from the Snake Tank well field toward Tularosa.

The loan agreement, presented by staff for first publication, is intended to fund roughly 5 to 6.5 miles of new transmission main that will convey water from Snake Tank Well Field to the location where the commission later decides to site a reverse-osmosis (RO) treatment plant. “This is $12,000,000 to get us hopefully 6 and a half miles, probably closer to 5 miles, of additional dedicated, well pipeline,” a staff member told the commission during the item.

Why it matters: the transmission main is intended to give the utility greater flexibility in sending untreated water from the Snake Tank wells to the city’s water infrastructure and a future RO facility, an asset city staff say will affect system pumping costs and siting decisions. Dave Nelly, utilities director, explained the work will connect to an existing well transmission line from La Luz Gate Road to the current RO facility and that completing the next segment will leave about 13 miles remaining to reach the La Luz connection point where a major siting decision will be required.

Key details and discussion:
- Funding: The loan is sourced from the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund; staff said the debt service will come from Fund 81. Staff also said the loan contains a forgiveness component, but the precise forgiveness amount was not specified in the meeting record. Commissioners asked for clarification on forgiveness and project costs; staff pointed to the agenda report for details.
- Scope: The ordinance describes construction of approximately 6.5 miles of dedicated transmission main; staff told commissioners supply-chain and price changes since the original estimate make 5 to 5.5 miles more likely with the $12 million loan.
- Schedule: Staff estimated the construction as roughly a 14-month project after notice to proceed, but noted availability of a 24-inch pipeline and other materials could delay start and affect duration.
- Route and function: The project would extend from about 1 mile south of Snake Tank Road toward the overpass at Rail Road Road in Tularosa; it is intended to convey water to whichever location the commission selects for the RO plant and to create dual conveyance capacity to improve resilience.

Commission action and vote: Commissioner Warren Robinson moved approval of the ordinance for first publication; Commissioner Crystal Guthrie seconded. The motion passed on a 7-0 vote.

Next steps: Staff said right-of-way issues that previously delayed the project have largely been resolved and the loan package is with the State Land Office for final review. Construction notice to proceed and pipe availability will determine the actual start date and how many miles the $12 million will cover.","The Alamogordo City Commission voted 7-0 to approve first publication of Ordinance 17-17, authorizing a $12 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan to extend a dedicated transmission line from the Snake Tank well field toward Tularosa and support a future RO plant.","actionData","errors"]

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