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Pacheco said Santa Teresa has about 22,000 acres of developable land and that the industrial base supports roughly 7,000 employees and approximately $2 billion in annual revenue to the state, citing a New Mexico State University economic impact study updated in early 2024. He said Santa Teresa handled large volumes of trade—reporting nearly $40 billion in trade through the port of entry last year—and that the area saw 44% export growth in one recent year, leading all U.S. ports of entry in percentage growth.

Pacheco described a cluster of recent and ongoing projects: Foxconn’s expansion in Mexico with connected supply needs in Santa Teresa (he said about 848,000 square feet in Santa Teresa is leased to support that production), multiple spec industrial buildings, large cold storage (Valley Cold Storage at 425,000 square feet), three solar farms under development with battery storage, an expanded Union Pacific intermodal yard and rail services, and various manufacturing and logistics operations. He said the overweight zone for truck weights in the area was expanded to 12 miles to attract warehousing and value‑added importers.

Pacheco noted infrastructure and policy issues the county and region face: the need for more and faster capital for water and wastewater system upgrades, coordination with state and federal agencies for port modernization, and the local impacts of scheduled closures and reconstruction (for example, the planned multi‑year shutdown of the Bridge of the Americas and related interstate projects that will shift commercial traffic to Santa Teresa). He said the county sought state capital outlay for water projects but received about $500,000 in the latest legislative session and is pursuing Water Trust Board and North American Development Bank funding.

Commissioners asked about retail services and housing for the growing workforce; Pacheco said retail grows more slowly than industrial development and that Sunland Park has substantial recent multifamily construction but that prices remain high for many households. Commissioners also asked about state support and transportation projects; Pacheco reiterated that road, bridge and port projects are under way but said water/wastewater is the region’s “Achilles’ heel.” Pacheco offered tours of the industrial base to commissioners.

No formal action was taken; the presentation was provided as an informational update and followed by commission questions about infrastructure and future industrial subdivisions in the Santa Teresa area.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning & Zoning Commission, Regular Meeting - June 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Jerry Pacheco briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on major industrial growth at Santa Teresa and cross‑border activity, highlighting thousands of employees, millions of square feet of industrial space, and infrastructure needs—particularly water and wastewater funding.","taxTitle","Doña Ana County, New Mexico","taxId",2695,"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},6185112,"Doña Ana County panel approves rezoning of 10.16-acre Del Rey Boulevard parcel to C-2",880,894000,1774000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5083515-e4a4d3fd2e975b5e5d67085df76b9bbb&start=894&end=1774","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5083515-e4a4d3fd2e975b5e5d67085df76b9bbb/thumbnail_894000.jpg","/articles/6185112/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Doña-Ana-County-panel-approves-rezoning-of-1016-acre-Del-Rey-Boulevard-parcel-to-C-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6185112-ccc6fa337f1c534c18c5603f27d34ebb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117558&Signature=XsclBpJ~0sBvGydDU8uPDW0YmauOR6-l8fd5hqXjiNmBefOKz8w-zfqGodkFb2raU81JZoaf1iqI-7NacFGQMMJguGPyE6znp22K~cGgWpEvzQyQJxRgwaOTbgKh3X9yeRiBzHWUQspEG43Z8vioyqiKfqcL0fTJI2bjF5~YV9YSP4wxRZ01erBtj9XwqSYTJTdfJY-jvE8PgGsb4OKBmCeTx4xBh1-Fu1pEr-shu-mZiGi7CFgjIDRVOIVPcOgkt7uF77~oZLfLMIcxgb0k0odT-uxsJEl9y667Xj~RQ62LryF57ignPVUey4bvrgA6U3QERUM97tSuCENDJohU8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Doña Ana County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve case Z25-012 on June 26, 2025, changing zoning on a 10.16‑acre parcel along Del Rey Boulevard from D‑1 and I‑1 to C‑2 to allow a broader range of commercial uses.

County planner Albert (last name not specified in the record) told the commission the site is roughly 10.16 acres, with an almost 1‑acre I‑1 triangle at the western edge, and that the Del Rey Boulevard right of way is 60 feet and is county‑maintained. He said water service is available from Moon Gate and wastewater will be by approved septic systems, and that driveways would be permitted off Del Rey Boulevard, which the Mesilla Valley MPO classifies as a principal arterial.

Staff recommended approval, concluding the request meets the Unified Development Code (UDC) decision criteria (including UDC Section 203.D.1), is not a spot zone, and is not in significant conflict with the county comprehensive plan; staff cited Comprehensive Plan Goal G‑2.2 among the supporting policies. The applicant, represented by Steve Peel of Borderland Engineers, said owners Larry Cohorn and his wife want to market the vacant property for commercial use; Peel said the parcel has been used residentially in the past but is now vacant.

The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Lier and seconded by Commissioner Zurniak; a roll call recorded votes of yes from Commissioner Uranga, Commissioner Lier, Commissioner Garcia, Commissioner Fisher, Vice Chair Zurniak and the chair (recorded as Sargent/Sergeis in the minutes). The motion passed.

Commissioners asked follow‑up questions about the I‑1 triangle, the current on‑site buildings and uses, and why the applicant sought C‑2 rather than I‑1 for the whole parcel; staff and the applicant said the C‑2 district offers broader commercial options and can act as a buffer between industrial uses along I‑25 and nearby residential parcels. Staff noted that driveways, any required deceleration lanes, traffic impact assessments and fire/life‑safety requirements will be evaluated in subsequent engineering and permitting steps if a use is proposed.

There was no written correspondence in the record in favor of or opposed to the change, staff said. Conditions noted by staff included required landscaping buffers and compliance with applicable fire and engineering standards at permitting. No formal amendments to the motion were recorded.

The commission then moved on to other business.","The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change to C-2 for a 10.16-acre parcel on Del Rey Boulevard to allow a range of commercial uses; staff said infrastructure and plan criteria are met and the applicant said the parcel is vacant and being marketed.","actionData","errors"]

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Santa Teresa industrial base drives exports and construction, presenter tells Doña Ana County commission

Doña Ana County panel approves rezoning of 10.16-acre Del Rey Boulevard parcel to C-2