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Board approves Rioja Inc. floor-plan expansion for The Merc in Placitas
Summary
The Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a floor-plan expansion and change-intake application for Rioja Inc., doing business as The Merc; the owner said the space will add food offerings and host private events with minimal fees.
The Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a floor-plan expansion and change-intake application for Rioja Inc., doing business as The Merc, in an unincorporated area that requires board sign-off under local regulations.
Deputy Clerk Dominguez summarized the request: “What you have before you is a request for a motion of approval, for the, floor plan expansion and change intake application for Rioja Inc, doing business as the Merc.” He noted the county’s regulations and licensing division requires a local-option district review and board approval for businesses in unincorporated areas.
An owner identified as Catherine addressed the commission, saying the Merc will bring “some diversity to the community” with food offerings and a space available for private events; she said the owners plan to keep the space accessible by charging minimums rather than room fees. Commissioner Brook said she was “very excited” about the project and urged the commission to support it as part of Placitas-area development.
Madam Clerk conducted the roll call; Chair Juarez, Vice Chair (recorded as Hurst), Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Brook and Commissioner Meek each answered “Yes” and the motion passed.
The commission also approved electronic signatures related to item 3b before adjourning. The record did not include dollar amounts, specific permit conditions, or a date for when the expanded operations will begin.
