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Palasio Bar (2600 Avenida de Mesilla) recommended for local register as a "contributing altered" property
Summary
The commission recommended 2600 Avenida de Mesilla (Palasio Bar) for Mesilla's local historic register, classifying it as a contributing, altered property that retains key adobe materials and historic social function despite modifications.
Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend that 2600 Avenida de Mesilla, known locally as the Palasio Bar, be added to the town's local historic register as a contributing altered property. Lyanna, the commission's historic specialist, said the structure retains its original adobe core and its long-standing role as a social and commercial gathering place, even though later additions and alterations prevent it from qualifying as an individual National Register landmark.
The commission's action means the property will be subject to exterior design review under the town's historic-preservation ordinance while remaining operational as a commercial venue. Staff will assemble materials for the Board of Trustees to consider final designation and will note how the local register designation supports grant eligibility under the certified-local-government framework.
