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New airport manager announced; FBO reports September fuel sales at Deming airport
Summary
Community Development Director Jeremy Gervais confirmed he is serving as the airport manager and introduced a staff superintendent; the FBO reported September fuel flow of 19,125 gallons (14,302 Jet A; 4,823 AVGAS). Commissioners noted a recent commissioner resignation and discussed security and facility updates.
During the Oct. 14 meeting, Jeremy Gervais identified himself as the airport manager and said he will receive training and attend DOT Aviation meetings as part of the transition. He also noted that Commissioner Hudson has resigned. Staff introduced a Community Development superintendent (the minutes refer to both "Ryan Robertson" and "Ryan Robinson"; the transcript is inconsistent on the spelling), who staff said will assume many of Gervais's previous operational tasks. Commissioners Wayne Burkhardt and Lawrence Jenkins offered to assist with FAA contacts and suggested organizations he might contact for help.
FBO representative Tony Maynes reported combined fuel flow for September 2025 of 19,125 gallons, made up of 14,302 gallons of Jet A and 4,823 gallons of AVGAS; he said most of the activity was military aircraft.
Gervais said cameras are being installed across the city and recommended a security camera system for the airport; he also reported that new flooring will be installed in the breakroom, bathroom valves have been ordered, and that hangar windows were covered. He added that the city has funding to move the police department off the airport and expected the WWII hangar middle unit to be vacated in November or December. Gervais said CPI-related account credits for July and August will be processed after Michele Mejia reviews paperwork and coordinates with Finance.
Why it matters: leadership transitions and administrative changes can affect daily operations and tenant relations; the fuel totals are a direct operational metric and may inform budget or service decisions.
What happens next: staff will proceed with training, follow up on building/vacancy matters, process account credits with Finance and report back to the commission at subsequent meetings.
