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Bobby and other air‑race organizers outlined an 84‑acre event footprint that will include a fenced competition area with separate crew entrances, a 3,900‑foot extended apron designed to carry heavy loads, a pit area with 20 team slots, a transit aircraft parking area near FBO operations, roughly 500 RV spaces and an estimated 12,000 automobile parking spaces. Organizers said parking, traffic flow and vendor operations are being planned professionally and that safety requirements — including separate crew and public access points and an emergency vehicle lane — are built into the layout.

STEM and volunteers: event staff said they expect more than 10,000 students to participate in Friday STEM programming tied to the event, provided at no charge for regional school groups; organizers also plan volunteer recruitment events in February to prepare personnel for May and for the larger September races.

Grandstand and construction schedule: Mac and project managers told commissioners that foundation work for the grandstand is expected to start in March, with steel deliveries mid‑to‑late March and steel erection beginning in late March. The builder estimated approximately 20 weeks of construction; staff said they are working to compress the schedule to finish well before the September event and avoid penalties.

Other logistics: staff said they are coordinating with the state Department of Transportation on aprons and chip sealing and with local chambers and economic development offices to publish region‑wide hotel, food and transport information by March. Organizers said they are engaging local vendors, coordinating food‑service logistics and planning to bring in commercial food supply where necessary to meet demand.

Ending: Organizers requested continued coordination with city staff and community partners to finalize permits, security planning and traffic/parking logistics; staff asked commissioners and local stakeholders to help publicize volunteer sign‑ups and the February business seminar aimed at local restaurants and suppliers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Airport Advisory Committee | 02-04-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners received a large update on National Championship Air Races planning: an 84‑acre footprint with pits, vendor areas, STEM programming for thousands of students, 12,000 auto parking spaces, 500 RV slots, and a grandstand erection schedule starting in late March.","taxTitle","Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico","taxId",50858,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6294020,"Commissioners press staff on flight delays, turned flights and airline reliability; SCASDAP funds remain available",1850000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2522346-ae001002a4ec79c216f8e48f9c1c1a99&start=1850&end=1850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2522346-ae001002a4ec79c216f8e48f9c1c1a99/thumbnail_1850000.jpg","/articles/6294020/Roswell/Chaves-County/New-Mexico/Commissioners-press-staff-on-flight-delays-turned-flights-and-airline-reliability-SCASDAP-funds-remain-available","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6294020-b5e6152d9a0a0e851e540c1d34fc3206/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192903&Signature=h5JbnAdm5xVpkmAhCA89bv5MZXwAqTe5hSFgewgMC~Pg23XIBkEjTnEDV2qAWc1zbXC7Te5iMXrM-gRkQ4p5pKH--S8WCjPqkqo1-sSfJHWTISMwS2-za323NXM1qOzg1cDhrVk-jOAo296ltmdA3NiNPgj7TBP8xC-qn7I~uenZk6ZlI9DWn~GHo9SjvOWclBVkTPniQAoXPtcHDZ1dUm0McEBRjgGvdy1uoROCnt4AzBuFRvCDBZrEjH8myDxO3jqW1dUF~GaGsU99b~Fq6tKCMYEWV6nkRHY8jrAvFgmZinF0NSzfXNmmyM4UXCoyAzuZVJ9Z2VDiXd8shuYwmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Roswell — Commissioners on Feb. 4 focused attention on passenger operations after staff reported rising enplanements but persistent schedule disruptions and a string of delays tied to mechanical issues and larger airline operations.

Omar, operations staff, reported that \"flight operations in January, we had 1,583,\" down from 2,421 in the prior January, which he attributed mainly to calendar differences in military activity. Airport staff also noted that 2024 enplanements totaled nearly 96,000 — an 8% increase over the prior year — and that the airport had run three daily flights for parts of January.

Commissioners and staff discussed specific disruptions: some flights were turned around en route from Dallas and others were delayed when an aircraft part did not arrive until later in the day, forcing passengers to wait on aircraft. Commissioners said passengers are rarely told why flights are disrupted and asked staff to track scheduled vs. actual departure times — including the difference between \"gate push\" and wheels‑up — and to record occurrences when flights do not complete a planned stop in Roswell.

Staff noted airline structure complicates local escalation; Envoy regional operations and American Airlines were mentioned in discussion. Commissioners recommended staff \"click data\" — gather and verify operational records — before elevating concerns to airline managers so they can provide precise examples when seeking airline responses.

Grants: staff said they are evaluating a state service development program and reviewing local match options. Bobby reported the SCASDAP grant balance still exists and \"I believe it's 750,000,\" and staff said the program's local final match and revenue sources are under review.

Ending: Staff agreed to return next month with more detailed tracking on scheduled vs. actual times, counts of flights turned or canceled before arriving in Roswell, and a status update on SCASDAP/local match planning.","The commission reviewed January flight operations, passenger boardings and disruptions. Staff said January enplanements were up year over year, but commissioners pressed for more tracking of delayed, canceled or turned flights and for better airline communication to passengers.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_46":90,"_48":91,"_50":92,"_52":93,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":94,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":95,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6294025,"Airport staff continue strategic hiring and facility assessments; $1.8M 6x6 fire truck remains in five‑year capital plan",259,547000,806000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2522346-ae001002a4ec79c216f8e48f9c1c1a99&start=547&end=806","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2522346-ae001002a4ec79c216f8e48f9c1c1a99/thumbnail_547000.jpg","/articles/6294025/Roswell/Chaves-County/New-Mexico/Airport-staff-continue-strategic-hiring-and-facility-assessments-18M-6x6-fire-truck-remains-in-fiveyear-capital-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6294025-82c5f553c0261aedad9694c84549d805/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192903&Signature=WOA~YjMFKT0Y8Ea~7jqdRZiVtAwx1-odahiky4Q2EXFJZW6ALjZC4H3uGE7pq4P52XOXgZ8gKg1WTmMipE9dnJpjdy4kMRenvv4rVlbBzZyMDZV2HCVBAnjvK2-WxgDuecRIytGIuZJD6azLZeH4VgkhkP6JIKJMLVmyoYXnfqJzIExVn8u6tKxjATM7x7xFCgrCTMdsEdQ2iNONJCtcnceVK7W-exUlF8eObMr34POnRFm6HJaOHF~xWEh3E9mlpkOTAIZKBq-ws1vDGktoCD9Pg2mfedR2NrsWrds8NnDZnFcNrYVhxZKNmB2XflB3p9OdnPJR83vAlEf5TcgPYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Roswell — The Airport Advisory Commission on Feb. 4 received a strategic‑plan update from airport staff that included the ongoing recruitment for an airport management position, an in‑house facility assessment, and a review of rolling stock and emergency response vehicle needs.

Staff said an aviation recruitment firm supplied 24 applicants and interviews are complete for those the city wanted to meet, but the leading candidate \"was a no show, no call, no text,\" staff said, and the recruitment remains open. Staff told the commission they expect a qualified hire by next month and to remain on the plan’s schedule.

The commission also heard that the facility assessment is being done internally and had been delayed by flood repairs. Staff said they are documenting building needs and added rolling stock — mowers, sweepers, pickups and security vehicles — to the facilities plan so replacements can be scheduled when maintenance costs exceed the value of continued service.

Capital equipment: Commissioners discussed aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles. Staff reviewed two options presented by the fire department: a 4x4 unit with about 1,500‑gallon capacity and a 6x6 unit with roughly 3,000 gallons and a modern foam system. \"It is in the five year capital plan to have the 6 by 6, which is about $1,800,000,\" staff said. The 4x4 alternative was noted to be several hundred thousand dollars less but offers significantly less capacity.

How it matters: Commission members stressed the need for a formal vehicle replacement strategy and a verifiable maintenance log. Staff reported they are implementing a vehicle‑tracking app to log maintenance, oil changes and repairs and will produce a schedule based on criteria similar to military timeframes for vehicle lifecycle replacement.

Ending: Staff said drafts of a leasing, rents and fees policy are complete and under city attorney review; the commission was told policy updates will continue throughout the year. Staff committed to report back next month with hiring progress and a plan to formalize rolling‑stock replacement criteria.","Commissioners heard updates on the strategic plan, a stalled candidate search for an airport manager, an internal facility assessment in progress, and capital needs including a proposed 6x6 aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicle estimated at about $1.8 million.",{"_33":97,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":98,"_41":99,"_43":100,"_45":101,"_46":102,"_48":103,"_50":104,"_52":105,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":106,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":107,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6294030,"Roswell Air Center projects smaller insurance bill next fiscal year as tenants can opt out",469,140000,609000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2522346-ae001002a4ec79c216f8e48f9c1c1a99&start=140&end=609","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2522346-ae001002a4ec79c216f8e48f9c1c1a99/thumbnail_140000.jpg","/articles/6294030/Roswell/Chaves-County/New-Mexico/Roswell-Air-Center-projects-smaller-insurance-bill-next-fiscal-year-as-tenants-can-opt-out","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6294030-836249fc69444ccb160e45d1d97a92a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771192903&Signature=HuGsWTHOpKfOYqm~jwCWGp5HGx37GGBlywXjhsp9oo0r2blNVecNs79iKUYGk9JxAb-4ByBxw8uCoLY1PVLb019EgjIPKteFFfslCQ-D~OjeYHP4R2jzGuDzSFyeomxlVNcunUBoQDmn0fIU-QgNHZplehbZsAbGrAOKNDnTGUldl22VDXZ1YLUyv55FhqSIu98LTzvRfg~KOP3kXRutulXfBcpWskIJBs3uQlYHBg4qIpaqFOHlnjY6CQ5o778htA2VnB9IbaSIg~4Zq6BqDPskx5wL1R1XyZMxRiZcZLoobqL39SEepXwyEWtUdPC5rU5HkNvm6SWIX1AfDE9QfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Roswell — Airport staff told the Airport Advisory Commission on Feb. 4 that the airport is operating with a modest surplus this fiscal year and expects a reduction in city-paid building-insurance costs next year after tenants were given the option to buy their own coverage.

Bobby, a long‑time airport staff member presenting the monthly financials, said operating revenue for the most recent period shows \"we were in the black\" and that the airport is \"a hundred and $105,430.55 to the good.\" He and other staff explained that the city recently shifted building insurance billing so tenants can opt out and secure their own policies; if tenants provide their own insurance, the city will be reimbursed for premiums it has paid on their behalf.

Why it matters: the change is likely to shrink the city's nonoperating insurance revenue line next fiscal year, staff said, and could materially reduce the roughly $909,000 figure shown under current policy projections. Commission members pressed staff on timing and reporting requirements so the city can capture any premium reimbursements before the policy lapses in June.

Details: staff said tenants must notify the city by about April 1 whether they will keep the city policy or obtain their own. The current policy runs through June; staff said the city expects to continue collecting premiums through that date and \"that $909,000 will obviously be much lower next year, next fiscal year,\" though the precise reduction depends on how many tenants opt out. Commission members asked that tenant declarations be submitted promptly so the city finance office can reconcile ACH payments and other timing issues that have produced small month‑to‑month variances.

Commission discussion also covered how the city handles vacant, city‑owned buildings that remain insured by the city (those remain on the city's policy and will continue to be paid by the city). Staff said tenants who opt out will be given minimum liability and structure coverages consistent with the amounts the city had previously carried.

Staff framed the insurance change as part of a broader effort to keep the airport \"in the black\" and reduce recurring city costs; commissioners asked staff to provide a follow‑up showing estimated reimbursements and the projected fiscal‑year revenue impact.

Ending: Staff committed to tracking tenant opt‑outs, reporting back on collections timing, and returning to the commission with more detail on projected savings and any remaining shortfalls caused by vacant buildings the city must continue to insure.","Airport staff told the Airport Advisory Commission that tenants were being offered the ability to carry their own insurance starting in the next fiscal year, which staff says will reduce city-paid premiums and has the airport operating in the black this month.","actionData","errors"]

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