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Los Lunas confirms several hires after executive session; Councilor Ortiz recuses on park‑technician votes
Summary
After an executive session on July 9 under NMSA 1978 Section 10‑15‑1(H), the Council approved hires for an electrician, two parks technicians and two parks laborers. Councilor Christopher Ortiz recused himself from votes on the parks technician hires due to a potential conflict of interest.
The Village of Los Lunas entered executive session on July 9 under NMSA 1978, Section 10‑15‑1(H) to discuss authorized matters in closed session. Prior to entering executive session Councilor Christopher Ortiz stated for the record that he would recuse himself from the discussion and votes regarding the hiring of a Park Technician due to a potential conflict of interest. The Council later reconvened in open session.
Mayor Charles Griego recommended Santos Griego for Electrician in the Facility Maintenance Division; the Council approved the hire by recorded vote. Mayor Griego also recommended Joshua Ortiz and David Renteria for two Parks Technician positions; both were approved with a recorded tally of three in favor and Councilor Ortiz recused from those votes. Mayor Griego recommended Steven Benavidez and Richard Sanchez for two Parks Laborer positions; the Council approved both hires by recorded vote (4–0).
All hiring motions were made and seconded in open session after reconvening; appointing votes were recorded in the minutes. The Council did not record public comment during the executive session portion of the meeting, consistent with statutory requirements for closed‑door personnel discussions.
