Deming council bars staff from negotiating lease with American Magnesium

Aug 18, 2026

Councilors voted unanimously to prevent city staff from negotiating lease terms with American Magnesium after expressing concern that city resources, including water, should not be used by the company.

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Councilors on Aug. 18 amended and approved a motion to prohibit city staff from negotiating the terms of a lease agreement with American Magnesium. City Manager Aaron Sera said the item responded to a letter of interest from American Magnesium; council members expressed concern that city resources and water should not be used to support the company.

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