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Residents urge commission to appoint Dr. Stephanie Hernandez and raise local concerns on trash, Bonito Lake and community gardens
Summary
During public comment, multiple residents urged the commission to appoint Dr. Stephanie Hernandez as city manager, highlighted downtown trash pickup problems, requested Bonito Lake status updates and celebrated the Maryland Avenue Public Garden and pending state bills to support local food programs.
Several residents used the public‑comment period at Tuesday's Alamogordo City Commission meeting to press officials on personnel direction and local projects.
Rudy Canteris told the commission he wants Dr. Stephanie Hernandez appointed permanent city manager, arguing she is already effectively performing the role: "She's been at this job for the last 2 years, at least. She's more than qualified to do this," Canteris said, and asked why the city is recruiting outside candidates while a local candidate is available.
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