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Gabe Vagos of Sunny505 described Phase 1 work: branding, a microsite, messaging and a digital community survey. The site includes proposed project summaries and a survey designed to gather resident priorities. Sunny505 and county staff said the microsite provides a Spanish translation option but staff identified a log‑in issue with the Spanish survey that they will fix.
Commissioners requested additional materials for community meetings: printed survey forms in English and Spanish, a short slide deck and social media graphics. They also asked for clearer FAQs on how a general‑obligation bond would appear on property tax bills, the bond term (budget office confirmed a 20‑year term) and the estimated monthly cost framed with typical home values. Sunny505 said it will provide slide templates, social toolkits and draft newsletter items and help convene local “champions” to promote engagement. County staff and Sunny505 reported roughly 47 digital survey responses to date and said they will provide weekly response summaries and increase targeted outreach — including geo‑fenced digital ads and on‑the‑ground meetings — to boost participation.
Why it matters: Public buy‑in and clear communication about costs, benefits and timelines are central to any bond campaign; commissioners emphasized the need to reach Spanish speakers and digitally disconnected residents.
Next steps: Sunny505 will send commissioners talking points, slide decks and social media toolkits; county staff will provide printable English and Spanish surveys, fix the Spanish survey log‑in issue and add an FAQ explaining how the bond would appear on property tax bills.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of County Commissioners Work Session - August 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Sunny505, the county’s bond outreach contractor, presented a public‑engagement plan, a county microsite and a community survey on Aug. 5; commissioners requested printed/Spanish survey forms, clearer FAQs on tax impacts and weekly response summaries for meetings.","taxTitle","Doña Ana County, New Mexico","taxId",2695,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6144337,"County unveils Road Initiative list and private-road adoption draft; staff to solicit feedback before fall vote",3191,5103025,8294990,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5534297-94312d622967a0a230ada2410037bee1&start=5103&end=8294","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5534297-94312d622967a0a230ada2410037bee1/thumbnail_5103025.jpg","/articles/6144337/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/County-unveils-Road-Initiative-list-and-private-road-adoption-draft-staff-to-solicit-feedback-before-fall-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6144337-976d9167ece5bdc40cc7a5cf751cfe29/orig.mp4?Expires=1771089488&Signature=NgZcg264DlVYuA8TTqW3fBxvJr2~ekv4xtzhCnrtrLlq3F~g6DQe1x4~0iCeYyB8-xt2jLsiQgYcxNQHieg2Dz8i5QwIx25Pk0STB4EMv0CXTpWXI3x6pY7bkfjGFZG8gJa1Fuhj7zMjge5fgXqfwiSBpN9k-ogUCv0iiQaaOAnrSY~hg6mgVzTINuvvLPkHcZUN6mynej~eSuuBBqVcJQnFPqHs~NHWBQ9CKKJCjR2gxZIgrp-AyLA6933n4B-nlV9H7WOT8s0dKhcAq4NhFTJOZdNI~ccM1vshVTFYtwkdbjTkXrmutfT0LSooCt6UaX7U679JJYLfDsFzrk3HRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dona Ana County public works staff briefed commissioners on Aug. 5 about the fourth Roads Initiative and a draft resolution for adopting private roads into the county system. Interim Public Works Director Dan Zambrano and Assistant County Manager Steven Lopez said staff compiled 26 candidate roads for consideration, with a preliminary engineering estimate of about $11.2 million to design and pave the listed segments.
Lopez said Fox Road — a connector on the East Mesa — and Saddle Mountain Road were priority candidates; engineering estimates provided in the session placed Fox Road at just under $750,000 and Saddle Mountain slightly above $500,000. The staff packet includes pavement condition index (PCI) data; many paved segments show PCIs as low as the 40s, and some roads are unpaved (PCI reported as 0).
Public works proposed a two‑track private‑road adoption policy: one path for county‑initiated adoption when a road serves a broader public interest (public safety, connectivity) and a second path when property owners request adoption. Key draft criteria for owner‑requested adoption include: paved surface within the last 10 years with a field‑verified core sample; no structural signs of failure; a minimum 50‑foot right‑of‑way dedicated to the county (survey/plats paid by owners); and a recommended pavement condition index of at least 90 (the resolution asked the board whether that standard should be changed).
Commissioners and staff also discussed the fiscal challenge of adopting private roads that add long‑term maintenance obligations. Public works presented a rough estimate that a full rebuild of a typical residential road could cost about $2 million per mile, and the county’s paved network totals roughly 700 miles — making a full rebuild of all at‑risk pavement financially infeasible. Commissioners asked staff to provide an exhibit with a road‑rating worksheet, and staff agreed to circulate the draft resolution and worksheets to the full commission for comment in August, then return with a final recommendation in September or early October, depending on quorum.
Why it matters: Adopting private roads shifts immediate capital and ongoing maintenance costs to the county. The proposed criteria aim to ensure the county accepts roads that protect public safety and provide broad benefit while limiting one‑off adoptions that would create long‑term expense.
Next steps: Staff will distribute the private‑road adoption draft and the road‑rating worksheet to commissioners for review, collect feedback through August, and bring a revised resolution back for board consideration in September/October.","Public works presented 26 candidate roads estimated at $11.2 million and a draft private‑road adoption policy that would require owners to dedicate right‑of‑way, meet pavement standards (draft PCI ≥90 recommended) and pay survey costs; staff will circulate documents and seek commissioner feedback in August ahead of a September or October vote.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6144342,"Assessor warns county lacks staff and funds for required reappraisal; commissioners ask for concrete plan",3916,1175930,5092510,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5534297-94312d622967a0a230ada2410037bee1&start=1175&end=5092","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5534297-94312d622967a0a230ada2410037bee1/thumbnail_1175930.jpg","/articles/6144342/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Assessor-warns-county-lacks-staff-and-funds-for-required-reappraisal-commissioners-ask-for-concrete-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6144342-d034744e90dba3a1e483cfdb25176eee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771089488&Signature=DZQBkyTLLfA3beNLuk0vdMorFGRU5IM6MtEJDldfr24BC7TC0KVfzl9qXYAmVV3qwBPtbKFv0HX2YpgDOqKNcRSzUe6Smy9EUgLy6lDKmf7~EQizABQuWK8P9OKJ7TuQbrLCYCWvX3jDP3qXLPsoZjgnhVkXVLxLMwNhZz55AZTAwghtZwV2Qvh7b302kWumapg-155au-W0b4y5EPRPXtKHN2f-~OyRsyKOgWQjwDO8diW91T5MKfiJcwPb56KIuMZrLYOuDV9anZCISABUiyMwthscD1EePkoYANtByj-JG8fGyafILlNkwmutdEFJFMsqu4vE3S7YNCBeAioQHg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dona Ana County’s assessor’s office told commissioners on Aug. 5 that the county has not completed a full property reappraisal in over 10 years and that the office lacks both staffing and funding to carry out a statutory reappraisal project.
Assessor Gina Eugenia Montoya Ortega and Chief Appraiser Tanya Hazen said the office would need an estimated 20 temporary appraisers or an outside contractor to perform a countywide reappraisal that touches every parcel. “With our current staff right now, that would be impossible,” Hazen said, describing day‑to‑day duties that keep current staff from doing a full door‑to‑door reappraisal. The office estimated a desktop/hybrid reappraisal would cost more than $3,000,000 over two years, not including business personal property processing.
Commissioners pressed for specifics. Chair Shelda Hernandez said the board needs a plan showing costs and timelines for in‑house staffing, temporary hires and third‑party contracts. Vice Chair Chaparro and other commissioners raised concerns about mapping delays, parcel turnarounds, and the continuity of funding. County Manager Andrews and HR committed to meet immediately with the assessor’s office to accelerate recruitment and to work with budget staff on funding and procurement options.
The assessor’s office and commissioners also discussed the county’s reappraisal fund and the so‑called “one‑percent” reappraisal allocation. Assessor Ortega said much of the reappraisal fund has been used for daily office operations and that the fund lacks the reserves required for a full reappraisal. Commissioners asked staff to trace the history of prior fixed‑term positions created for earlier reappraisal efforts and to return with a clear plan and cost estimates.
Why it matters: State law requires periodic reappraisals; a decade without a full reappraisal raises equity and revenue concerns because structures and property changes may not be on the tax roll. Commissioners asked staff for a detailed valuation‑maintenance plan, a costed in‑house vs. contractor analysis, and an expedited hiring timeline.
Next steps: The assessor’s office will prepare a detailed reappraisal plan, and county management and HR will meet immediately to prioritize recruitment; budget staff will review fund availability and options for an RFP or temporary hiring plan.","During an Aug. 5 work session, the county assessor’s office said Dona Ana County has not completed a full reappraisal in more than a decade and that current staffing and funds are insufficient; commissioners asked for cost estimates, in‑house vs. contractor analyses, and HR action on vacancies.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6144347,"Dona Ana County commissioners back exploring two-year budget cycle; staff to return plan",562,619700,1182539,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5534297-94312d622967a0a230ada2410037bee1&start=619&end=1182","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5534297-94312d622967a0a230ada2410037bee1/thumbnail_619700.jpg","/articles/6144347/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Dona-Ana-County-commissioners-back-exploring-two-year-budget-cycle-staff-to-return-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6144347-3c25a1d3b2d901df3013b768eb3a52b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771089488&Signature=L~ePfawLbausee5EC2YOkLhW8qZIMdH6q2HkrUNP1EyJKB3QAeLb7l25ehJLJbBfQEQHFzGWwuFA27r7u7BXkw-LR9w3AreXpldPVqU~dvVPNVhty6vjwwHfk3c7ZsugEZGS2lKQHKUKx2x~v~03CjbtwBMrBAD0OgsJqki4IPpLZ~c39ppyT9VrHJC1RNXBmVNVUOq2t7xlm~5S6TcUL~ukwZeyCLyxh1AuN9zBI5s0eihAZ5cu3qz8KnScYkYMSd9tTDQ7o964yxLRK1hsdRVdYoK~Tvva8cK-M9OaJglV2pX3ONmXDcwG5-wDV096XLpF3VUqB7gbvZWkHk~U6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dona Ana County commissioners discussed moving from an annual to a two-year budget cycle during their Aug. 5 work session, with budget officials saying a biennial process would improve long-range planning and free staff time for oversight and training.
Lucio Luttrell, budget office analyst supervisor, outlined advantages and disadvantages of a two-year cycle and urged the board to consider timing tied to elections. “The budget is a living document,” Luttrell said, noting that departments would still come to the board to adjust spending as needs arise.
Commissioners expressed broad support for the idea during discussion. Commissioner Christian Gamedos said he favored longer planning horizons tied to the county strategic plan and noted elected officials joining mid-cycle would need onboarding and flexibility. County Manager Andrews and Luttrell warned that the first year of a two‑year cycle requires more upfront work and emphasized continued reporting obligations to the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), including the June 30 fiscal-year cutoff for spending and quarterly reports.
The board and staff agreed to prepare a formal resolution to adopt a two‑year cycle and to aim to present that resolution before the next budget process; commissioners suggested bringing the resolution to a September meeting. Staff also flagged training and departmental capacity as requirements for a successful change.
Why it matters: A shift to a two‑year budget would change how the county plans multi‑year programs, allocates staff time for analytics and training and manages mid‑cycle adjustments. Commissioners asked staff to return with a timeline and an adoption resolution to allow consideration before the fall budget development cycle.
Next steps: Budget staff will draft a resolution and guidance for departments and coordinate with county management on timing; commissioners directed staff to return with the resolution and implementation details at an upcoming meeting.","At an Aug. 5 work session, county budget staff and commissioners discussed shifting to a biennial budget to improve long-term planning and reduce workload; staff will draft a resolution and return with details, timing and training needs.","actionData","errors"]

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