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Las Cruces council appoints Ikani Tamopayo as city manager
Summary
The Las Cruces City Council approved a three‑year employment agreement naming Ikani Tamopayo city manager, with a $216,000 base salary and standard benefits; the vote passed 6–1 after staff summarized the internal hiring process.
The Las Cruces City Council on April 1 approved Resolution 24‑100 to appoint Ikani Tamopayo as city manager on a three‑year contract with a $216,000 base salary, a $500 monthly vehicle allowance and standard city health and leave benefits. The resolution passed by recorded roll call, 6–1.
Deputy Human Resources Director JC Borrego told the council the action formalizes the council’s internal selection process: nine candidates applied,…
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