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At a glance: key votes by Doña Ana County Commission on March 11, 2025
Summary
The Doña Ana County Commission approved several items on March 11, 2025, including publication of a revised code-of-conduct ordinance, an external audit procurement direction for the sheriff's office, a $20,000 festival sponsorship and an MOU making the county fiscal agent for La Casa.
The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners took several formal actions during its March 11, 2025 meeting. Below are the motions the board approved and key details recorded on the meeting record.
Minutes approved - Motion: Approve the minutes from Feb. 25 and the March 4 work session. - Mover: Commissioner Reynolds - Second: Commissioner Gloria Gamedos - Outcome: Approved (roll call recorded and chair announced "Motion carries").
Intent to publish revised code of conduct ordinance (Ordinance No. 350-2024) - Motion: Authorize publication of title and general summary of a proposed ordinance revising county code of conduct (publication for 30 days for public comment). - Mover: Vice Chair Susana Chaparro - Second: Commissioner (recorded as second in meeting) - Outcome: Approved; the ordinance will be published for a 30-day comment period. A public commenter asked that the board consider changes to the statute-of-limitations language.
External audit of sheriff's office (procurement authorization) - Motion: Direct internal auditor to contract with an external audit firm to conduct an audit of the sheriff's office; internal auditor to lead procurement; selection to include subject-matter experts; internal auditor to report to BOCC chair and vice chair; budget officer authorized to allocate up to $75,000 from county reserves; county manager authorized to sign; any contract above $75,000 to return to BOCC. - Mover: Vice Chair Susana Chaparro - Second: Commissioner Gloria Gamedos - Outcome: Approved. Internal audit to issue procurement and report back.
Publish lodgers-tax ordinance (authorization) - Motion: Authorize publication of title and general summary of a proposed county lodgers-tax ordinance (for transient lodging including hotels, short-term rentals and RV parks). - Mover: (recorded during meeting) - Outcome: Approved for publication.
Presenting-sponsor allocation: Las Cruces International Film Festival - Motion: Authorize allocation of $20,000 from county reserves to sponsor the Las Cruces International Film Festival at the "presenting" level and approve budget adjustment and resolution (2025-32); authorize county manager to sign. - Mover: Vice Chair Susana Chaparro - Second: Commissioner Gloria Gamedos - Outcome: Approved. County receives festival advertising and VIP ticket benefits.
MOU authorizing county to serve as fiscal agent to La Casa, Inc. - Motion: Approve memorandum of understanding permitting Doña Ana County to serve as fiscal agent for La Casa for land acquisition and development of an expanded shelter campus; authorize county manager to sign related documents. - Mover: Vice Chair Susana Chaparro - Second: Commissioner Gloria Gamedos - Outcome: Approved.
Liquor-license approval (Icebox Brewing / Public House 28) - Motion: Approve a craft-distiller second-location liquor license with on-premise consumption and package sales for Icebox Brewing d/b/a Public House 28 at 10092 S. Highway, Anthony, N.M. - Mover: Commissioner Gloria Gamedos (motion recorded by district commissioner) - Second: (recorded during meeting) - Outcome: Approved.
How to read this: The meeting transcript records motions, seconds and roll-call confirmations for many items. Where exact roll-call tallies are not printed in the transcript, the minutes state "Motion carries" and the clerk recorded yes votes by individual commissioners on several items. For any item requiring a formal ordinance or contract, staff indicated follow-up steps to finalize language and return for adoption or contract signature as required.
If you need copies of the motions, the full meeting packet or the recorded roll call for a specific item, county staff recommended contacting the county manager or clerk's office for certified minutes and supporting documents.
