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Council approves Michael Salgado for 2025 Independence Day entertainment at $28,000

2376681 · February 22, 2025
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Summary

Socorro City Council approved a contract recommendation to hire Michael Salgado to perform at the city’s 2025 Independence Day extravaganza for a quoted fee of $28,000; staff said sponsorships are used to offset costs.

The Socorro City Council on Feb. 20 approved the city’s recommended entertainment contract for the 2025 Independence Day extravaganza, awarding the artist Michael Salgado a quoted fee of $28,000 for a 90-minute performance.

Victor Reta, the director for recreation, told the council staff solicited quotes from several artists and that Michael Salgado’s $28,000 quote was the lowest among those received; the Josh Abbott Band quoted $65,000, and EZ Band did not provide a quote. Reta said staff received community input favoring Latino/Tejano and country acts and recommended Salgado "as the choice for this year's event."

Councilmembers discussed sponsorships to offset costs and confirmed the $28,000 quote covers a 90-minute performance. Council approved the entertainment recommendation by voice vote.

Why it matters: The entertainment contract sets a headline act for a major city event and establishes the projected artist cost; staff said sponsorship revenue is expected to offset some or all of the entertainment expenses.