The Socorro City Council approved a series of routine and project items during its Nov. 20 meeting.

Key votes and outcomes (at a glance):
- Resolution 8-35: Council unanimously approved a resolution recognizing November as Native American Heritage Month in Socorro.
- Horizon Park Unit 1 Replat B (second reading and adoption): Council adopted the ordinance approving the replat for Lots 17–22, Block 1, Horizon Park Unit 1, located on Andrew Arroyo Drive. City planning staff described the property as about one acre, zoned R-2; Bolling Brothers Development Company is the property owner and Jorge Escarte with CEA Group represented the applicant.
- Event permit (Agenda item 26): City approved an event permit for Rosario y Danza (Abirgen De Guadalupe) at 10628 Shady Valley on Dec. 6, 2025 (8 a.m.–9 p.m.). Staff reported 22 signatures in support and two oppositions on the updated packet.
- Appointment of mayor pro tem (Agenda item 27): Council nominated and appointed District 3 representative Gina Cordero as mayor pro tem for 2026; the appointment takes effect at the next meeting.
- Cancellation of Jan. 1, 2026 meeting (Agenda item 28): Council approved cancelling the regular meeting scheduled for New Year's Day; staff said a special meeting will be called if urgent matters arise before Jan. 15, 2026.
- Change Order No. 1 — Socorro sidewalk project (Project No. 24-09): Council approved Change Order No. 1 to add approximately 1,050 linear feet of sidewalk on Liko Lane (phase 5) at a cost of $11,685.54.
- Consent agenda: Approved by voice vote; no items were pulled for separate discussion.
- Executive session and application denial (Agenda item 33): After executive session the council moved to deny the application referenced in the published agenda; the motion carried on voice vote.

Why it matters: The replat alters lot lines for a residential subdivision and clears the way for ongoing development; the sidewalk change order expands pedestrian infrastructure at modest cost. The appointment of a mayor pro tem and schedule adjustments affect council operations; the event permit endorses a community cultural celebration.

Next steps: Projects approved will proceed under staff supervision; the replat and construction work will be implemented according to city permitting and inspection processes.