Council discusses code of ethics, moves to closed session on litigation and real property

Jul 21, 2026

Councilor Stephen Westenhofer presented a sample code of ethics and the council later convened a closed session to discuss pending litigation and purchase/sale/lease of real property under NMSA provisions; minutes record no motions were made during closed session.

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Councilor Stephen Westenhofer presented a sample code of ethics intended to address social media and public comments and to protect the integrity of the council. The memo was read into the record and discussed; no formal vote on a code of ethics is recorded in the minutes.

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