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County planner Christina Ainsworth presented the final plat and said infrastructure adjacent to the subdivision has been installed and inspected; the county will accept the new roads for maintenance after a one‑year warranty period. Several neighbors testified in opposition or with concerns. Don Pyle told the commission the curve on Peter Hurd near the development remains unpaved and represents the most dangerous section of the stretch; he said residents had been told the developer would finish paving when houses were sold but that the county indicated it would not complete that section. Alan Murray and John Jackson, who live on adjoining George Catlin Road, said they were worried about the change from the original development expectations and asked whether covenants limiting types of housing (site‑built only) had been filed.

Developer representative Chad Veil (Royal Properties) said the subdivision covenants require site‑built homes of 1,900 square feet or more and that the company does not intend to build along Peter Hurd. County staff explained the paved section the developer completed is the portion adjacent to the subject property and that any unimproved portion beyond that falls outside the developer’s required frontage improvements; consequently that remaining curve remains private and is not currently county‑maintained. Commissioners discussed the safety implications and possible next steps, including obtaining cost estimates from the county road department and considering future workshop discussion on private road sections that affect public safety and emergency egress. The final plat motion carried on roll call.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting - July 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Doña Ana County Commission approved the Santa Milagro final plat (38 lots on 91 acres) on July 8 after neighbors raised safety concerns about an unimproved curve on Peter Hurd/George Catlin Road.","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},6750719,"Advocates urge Doña Ana County to adopt Vision Zero goal after rise in vulnerable road‑user deaths",360,1049000,1409000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342732-fcea19d787a9fddb83bb13a89aa91f84&start=1049&end=1409","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342732-fcea19d787a9fddb83bb13a89aa91f84/thumbnail_1049000.jpg","/articles/6750719/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Advocates-urge-Doña-Ana-County-to-adopt-Vision-Zero-goal-after-rise-in-vulnerable-roaduser-deaths","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6750719-e491ada4ac1b3df0fd45d305ecb50308/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150030&Signature=c-NPMuBpqMEcRYi3TieifgHmnFAeP7o-qICpV9U-NUjB3PbHngJrHe5MBBwS-I9bJQD9kl3Q5tAIGCyQrD~RJYj1yx-8qoyw3urg3UhQcnhZIYgqQgWsaq-8elZsjK7R8x3rnCcX3I7LgMaH7f7Wy87zyaoGiaLqvcNfaUs63yOANuOF5eGerwR~u7koGadreKZMPtCU3G8vxQiCQ4FeU2zJn7DFvbytXd7W2zAO~8Ai4-5aOe7PC8zG3C8kE8u6y-~zTeky4~zaD~GSb4-9cVaeK92dBXlo-ejH-Xgm3Z9HnRfqjgMe--24OVn9LGXC9ETmAWNRXbWU5IcI9nU2NA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Doña Ana County public commenters urged the county commission on July 8 to adopt a Vision Zero goal to eliminate road‑user deaths and to join the Vision Zero network as part of ongoing work under the Safe Streets for All grant.

Donald Wilson, president of Velocruces Inc., told commissioners the county recorded a peak in vulnerable road‑user deaths in 2022 and said the current county study shows progress but not enough. He asked the commission to adopt a Vision Zero target for the Mesilla Valley by Jan. 1, 2035, or to adopt the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s target of 2050, and to direct use of a safe‑systems approach advocated by the county’s grant contractor.

Longino Bustillos, an avid cyclist and member of the vulnerable road users coalition, said he supports the Safe Streets action plan but called for clearer follow‑through and more concrete actions to prevent life‑changing injuries. He cited recent local crashes and called for the commission to “push it a little further” to translate the plan into roadway changes.

Commissioners responded positively to the goal in general and said safer roads are a priority. One commissioner noted many county road corridors are state highways and will require coordination with the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The board said adopting a county policy or formal goal could guide county‑level investments and advocacy with state agencies.

No formal action to adopt a Vision Zero resolution was taken at the July 8 meeting. Commissioners asked staff to continue work on the county’s Safe Streets study and indicated willingness to discuss policy language in a future meeting or workshop.","Pedestrian and cycling advocates urged the Doña Ana County Commission on July 8 to adopt a Vision Zero target to eliminate road‑user deaths, citing recent fatalities and a county Safe Streets for All study. Commissioners said they support safer roads but noted county limits on state highway changes and pledged to pursue policy steps and outreach.",{"_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},6750704,"Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo highlights youth education and community contributions",976,3804000,4780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342732-fcea19d787a9fddb83bb13a89aa91f84&start=3804&end=4780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342732-fcea19d787a9fddb83bb13a89aa91f84/thumbnail_3804000.jpg","/articles/6750704/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Southern-New-Mexico-State-Fair-and-Rodeo-highlights-youth-education-and-community-contributions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6750704-88eef88151bad909fb0befe16c9ba3f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150030&Signature=oO-OAGW-KMVkaHkJGaeBe6vIPkfb1M7pY07BazG3gL8Ss~QfJAXv3Lx1XowDy~U2WJJJHxKpBwyQObHZMqFPekQl8k9jKtGffupTFItSPaTOGOf5lH6NqFLYE4F3IaO-jOQIPPwYw-NCCnzoE~jr~5FmEFEKFVDhPV9TADy-2d1SFSBvkiEXKbO0A8LnH61ZAZ7MQOxzE~UdFaNKJVPVFCBz8UJNJqA~26KZwHBPM6yjKQCD3LmnSPCEZV2eBeVP6Usk-5kw05ZYAlbiaZsh-ooOLtO~HnooTlggVtFZ6UWy5gBcOvqoQDbbNtVxTe-ihqC9wStYFVhunztBArDjlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Travis Brown, executive director of the Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo, presented the organization’s history, mission and 2025 event highlights to the Doña Ana County Commission on July 8.

Brown said the fair is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on agricultural education for youth through support of 4‑H and FFA and that the event draws tens of thousands of visitors. He provided attendance estimates (about 43,000 in 2022 and strong recent turnout) and said the fair has provided more than $2.2 million to youth livestock exhibitors over recent years, more than $60,000 in scholarships and free admission for tens of thousands of schoolchildren for field trips.

Brown reviewed the fair’s volunteer structure, vendor and sponsor counts, and partnerships with county facilities and other local organizations. He outlined planned entertainment for the upcoming event, including professional rodeo performances, local music and a new thrill‑ride carnival attraction. Commissioners thanked the fair staff and noted legislative and county capital investments that have supported improvements to the fairgrounds.

The presentation was informational; no action was required or taken.","Representatives of the Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo briefed the commission on the fair’s agricultural education mission, attendance and scholarships. The nonprofit emphasized free school field trips, scholarships, and payments to youth exhibitors.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6750709,"Commission approves parks master‑plan contract and multiple public‑health grants",303,6072000,6375000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342732-fcea19d787a9fddb83bb13a89aa91f84&start=6072&end=6375","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342732-fcea19d787a9fddb83bb13a89aa91f84/thumbnail_6072000.jpg","/articles/6750709/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Commission-approves-parks-masterplan-contract-and-multiple-publichealth-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6750709-d0187a3c5657eb1d676176ee09547ad2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150030&Signature=kF4fNrK1NXT5vc6XW4Lpot7oUBwSliZel9A-LpsEvexZhh2wJn-ytav93uSvDQfrlO8dWfE3txfmM4zH-JotlS7A1RHvj-xHu-0ni88shxFVBKd9iaRsdtN4sESV44TI9nMg1brUiVi0Jrb11BX7mjhtAK7bL-EiLzpJsJDMAKStoXTw-KVP3F4e7GPwhCju~1qJDtuTXQkRvJ-RDgw-Q8YESez3UQa-l0KdI7IbETM5-6Ur-2nHx3ba8miS14Jl1RLW-jVDiaucsf4VgtxKRUoJheT60AlpKjuyP10AdYHc8p9vzIfBuUIEw9MpVa7aQUL5rtgHK3xGxLbvb6ME4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Doña Ana County Commission approved procurement and grant awards during its July 8 meeting, including a parks master plan contract and multiple grants for health‑focused programs.

Parks master plan contract: The board approved an award to Site Southwest (RFP 25‑0035) for parks, recreation and community center master planning services. Staff noted the request in the agenda packet listed $150,955 but that gross receipts tax (GRT) must be added; commissioners approved the contract as presented and directed staff to bring any necessary budget adjustments for tax at a future meeting. The motion to award the contract was made by Vice Chair Chaparro and seconded by Commissioner Gamedos; the item passed on roll call.

Public‑health and reentry grants: Health and Human Services staff said several grant awards were received and accepted by the board:
- Vital Strategies: $215,336 to continue one existing position and fund a new data coordinator to support opioid settlement evaluation and planning.
- New Mexico Health Care Authority / Behavioral Health Service Division: $700,000 to support the REach, Intervene, Support and Engage (RISE) program to assist people with substance use disorder leaving the county jail.
- National Foundation of the CDC (Overdose Measures Matter): $35,000 plus technical assistance to support evaluation plans and data tools for opioid settlement investments.
- Third Judicial District Court award: $70,615 for a forensic navigator position in the competency diversion pilot program.

All grant acceptances were moved, seconded and approved by roll call. Commissioners and HHS staff said the awards fund staffing and technical assistance to improve data capacity and reentry services; most of the funds will be contracted to community providers.","On July 8 the Doña Ana County Commission approved a contract for parks master planning and accepted several grants to support opioid settlement planning, behavioral health, overdose measurement and a competency diversion navigator. Each item passed by roll call; staff will return budget adjustments where required.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6750714,"Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority director asks county to partner on housing and voucher challenges",479,2580000,3059000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342732-fcea19d787a9fddb83bb13a89aa91f84&start=2580&end=3059","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342732-fcea19d787a9fddb83bb13a89aa91f84/thumbnail_2580000.jpg","/articles/6750714/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Mesilla-Valley-Public-Housing-Authority-director-asks-county-to-partner-on-housing-and-voucher-challenges","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6750714-b29e55d4704780f9fb50df15f3228333/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150030&Signature=PjIO-sX8fIBicjTFslGpMf4gl1sy~BBvM6uNqZ6j93mxn5jhwJAIFFrjkcgaRoY4~nJmHjL-aIBqDhF~WrJM9jeYHWfIKYH2rAmgRZpIFomWhAEDqt4t0UkTjButIqS-Tli2csHnbjVjXOsUowJqWUNvO1Y4vQr6bx6gboSsbIrpYvoqFZvJbAJflsNCmTkDBnTS-I~ZcWGzSWpnLU8yFlbc4uIp4jAOVWqHgO8W5cFA0Fen5f0-Fi6dN2wPF0uqeFW75rU9YKN~7NxYawR06ccfb-84h2eZDGRFo171d2KmpjGtiu0Aw3ws7dUeRJCdRIDUnykJjGHxwrDXXVQTiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Art Marufo, newly appointed executive director of the Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority, introduced himself to the Doña Ana County Commission on July 8 and asked for county support in addressing regional housing needs.

Marufo described his background in housing work, noted the authority operates properties in Anthony and Hatch, and said the region faces limited new construction. He told commissioners the housing choice voucher program is under strain as rental increases outpace voucher payment standards, contributing to a waiting list the presenter and commissioners described as substantial. Marufo said the authority has paused new applications and that resources — including staffing and advocacy — are needed to reduce the backlog and pursue new development.

Vice Chair Chaparro and other commissioners acknowledged the problem, noted recent federal funding changes that may reduce available resources and referenced the judicial system’s count of roughly 800 homeless children in the county. Commissioners invited the housing authority to coordinate on revisiting the county’s 2015 housing plan and to work with county staff to identify partnerships and funding strategies.

Marufo asked commissioners for “voice, teamwork and human capital” in addition to funds and said he will seek partnerships with state and federal officials to pursue new construction and supportive services.","New Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority executive director introduced himself and asked Doña Ana County for partnership to address a long housing waiting list and rising rent pressures that strain the Housing Choice Voucher program.","actionData","errors"]

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