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Tourism Development Commission approves $4,500 for Salsa Fest and $10,000 for Duck Races
Summary
At its May 14 meeting the Deming Tourism Development Commission unanimously approved $4,500 for Salsa Fest and $10,000 for the Great American Duck Races; the meeting lasted five minutes and the next session is July 23, 2026.
The Deming Tourism Development Commission voted May 14, 2026, to approve $4,500 for Salsa Fest and $10,000 for the Great American Duck Races. Commissioner Meghan Johnson moved both funding requests; Commissioner Chelsea McGinnis seconded the Salsa Fest motion and Commissioner Vanda Mugher seconded the Duck Races motion. All commissioners present voted in favor.
The decisions were taken during a short meeting called to order by Commissioner Meghan Johnson at 5:10 p.m. Attendance listed Commissioners Meghan Johnson (virtual), Chelsea McGinnis (virtual) and Vanda Mugher as present; Commissioners Antonio Vazquez and Esli Marin were absent. Karen Reed served as recording secretary and municipal clerk; Jay Enemenzo was listed as IT support.
The $4,500 allocation to Salsa Fest and the $10,000 allocation to the Great American Duck Races were recorded as motions and approved without recorded dissent. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. The commission scheduled its next regular meeting for July 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
No ordinances, resolutions, or requests for additional information were recorded in the minutes provided. There were no public comments, amendments, or roll-call vote breakdowns beyond the record that "all were in favor."
