Los Lunas public meetings in 2025

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will hold a public hearing regarding a minor subdivision request to adjust lot lines and cul-de-sac right-of-way. The body will also review appointments for the DWI Planning Council and a grant application for the 2027 fiscal year.

• Public hearing for minor subdivision at 1301 Bluff Side Ct SW to adjust lot lines
• Resolution 25-38: Approval of DWI Planning Council voting board members
• Resolution 25-39: Application for Local DWI Distribution and Grant funding for FY 2027
• Informational presentation from Greater Valencia County Chamber of Commerce
• Informational presentation from La Vida Felicidad regarding family resources

Councilman Runyon moved, and Councilman Ortiz seconded, a motion to recess the regular session and reconvene in a public hearing format to take testimony on the minor subdivision at 1301 Bluff Side Ct. The motion passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were recorded as decided in this meeting.

• Motion to recess regular session and reconvene as a public hearing on item 3 passed (3-0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will decide on interim budget adjustments for FY 2026 across several funds. They will also consider joining the Opioid Remediation Collaborative Board, which would involve transferring opioid litigation settlement funds to Valencia County.

• Resolution 25-37: Interim budget adjustments including a $569,379 decrease in the Infrastructure Fund and a $292,000 decrease in the Water/Sewer Fund
• Proposed admission to the Opioid Remediation Collaborative Board
• Infrastructure projects: NMDOT CO NM6 & Sun Ranch Intersection, NMDOT NM6 & Huning Ranch Loop, and Kingsbury Court
• Executive session to discuss hiring a Parks Technician I
• Approval of November 20, 2025, meeting minutes

The Village Council approved Resolution 25-37, an interim budget adjustment for fiscal year 2026, with a 3‑0 vote. The council also voted to join the Opioid Remediation Collaborative Board and appointed Nancy Jo Gonzales as the village representative, also by a 3‑0 vote. Finally, the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 25-37 interim budget adjustments (3-0)
• Approved joining the Opioid Remediation Collaborative Board (3-0)
• Appointed Nancy Jo Gonzales as village representative to the board (3-0)
• Approved minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting (3-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend approval or disapproval of a minor subdivision request for lot 22-A and 23-A at 1301 Bluff Side Ct SW. The commission will also consider approving its 2026 meeting schedule and public notice period. Minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting will be approved. Additional discussion will cover council updates, a community development activity report, and code enforcement issues.

• Minor subdivision request for lot 22-A and 23-A at 1301 Bluff Side Ct SW, public hearing to recommend approval or disapproval
• Approval of the Planning & Zoning Commission schedule and public notice period for 2026
• Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of council updates, community development activity report, and code enforcement issues

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will receive an informational update from the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance. Afterwards the council will enter a closed executive session to discuss hiring a Parks Technician I, a Fire Engineer/EMT, and two Police Officers. The meeting will also include approval of the minutes from the November 6, 2025 council meeting.

• Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) informational presentation
• Executive session: hire Parks Technician I – Parks & Recreation Department
• Executive session: hire Fire Engineer / EMT – Fire Department
• Executive session: hire two Police Officers – Police Department
• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2025 council meeting

The Village Council voted 4‑0 to approve hiring a Parks Technician I (first Arturo Del Rio, then Ramon Gallegos), a Fire Engineer/EMT (Kris Garcia), and two police officers (Hunter Tower and Travis Comer). An earlier motion to discuss these hires in executive session also passed 4‑0. The minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved hiring Parks Technician I (Arturo Del Rio) – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring Parks Technician I (Ramon Gallegos) – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring Fire Engineer/EMT (Kris Garcia) – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring Police Officer (Hunter Tower) – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring Police Officer (Travis Comer) – vote 4-0
• Approved motion to discuss hires in executive session – vote 4-0
• Approved minutes from November 6, 2025 – motion passed

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing set for November 19, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. was cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. Residents should note the cancellation.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will discuss a proposed easement for Vero Networks to build a Middle Mile backbone. The body will also consider the 2026 meeting and holiday schedule and receive a presentation on state funding.

• Easement agreement with Vero Networks for a Middle Mile backbone, offering estimated annual value of $24,000 in Dark Fiber connectivity
• Resolution 26-01: 2026 Open Meetings Act Resolution and Council Meeting Dates and Holiday Schedule
• Informational presentation on State Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) funding by Mark Roper (NMEDD)
• Executive session to discuss hiring a Streets Maintenance Worker III, Laboratory Technician, and PT Recreation Aide

The council adopted Resolution 26‑01 setting the 2026 meeting dates and holiday schedule. It approved an easement agreement with Vero Networks to install a middle‑mile fiber loop using village utility easements. The council also confirmed hiring for a Streets Maintenance Worker III, a wastewater laboratory technician, and two part‑time recreation aides. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 26‑01 (Open Meetings and 2026 council dates) – vote 4-0
• Approved easement agreement with Vero Networks for fiber loop – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring of Streets Maintenance Worker III – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring of Wastewater Laboratory Technician – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring of part‑time Recreation Aide (Jake Bush) – vote 4-0
• Approved hiring of part‑time Recreation Aide (Dominique Lucero) – vote 4-0
• Approved motion to enter executive session for staffing discussions – vote 4-0
• Approved minutes from October 23, 2025 meeting – vote 4-0

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regular Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing that was to be held on November 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at 660 Main St. NW, Los Lunas, NM, has been canceled. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council will hold a public hearing on a liquor license for 3513 Main St SE Ste B and vote on a first amendment to the purchase agreement with PlastikGas that raises shipping costs by $150,000. It will also consider a memorandum of agreement with Valencia County for the new County Hospital, requiring an $81,520 impact fee and $4,562.40 ancillary fee. Additional items include selecting a consulting firm for hydrogeological water services, approving a change order that reduces the Los Lunas Blvd contract price, and hiring two commercial solid‑waste drivers in executive session.

• Liquor license request for El Rancho Grill at 3513 Main St SE Ste B (Restaurant B – beer, wine, spirits)
• First amendment to purchase agreement with PlastikGas: shipping cost increase from $920,000 to $1,070,000, adding $150,000
• Memorandum of Agreement with Valencia County for County Hospital: $81,520 impact fee plus $4,562.40 ancillary fee ($86,082.40 total)
• Request for proposals for hydrogeological water supply and water rights consulting; top scores: Santa Fe Law Group 84.0, John Shomaker & Associates 82.2
• Change order #1 for Los Lunas Blvd project to reduce contract price (wage rates, artwork removal, detour pavement, unsuitable material excavation)

The Los Lunas Village Council voted 4‑0 to approve a liquor license for 3513 Main St. SE, STE B. It also approved the first amendment to the purchase agreement with Plastikgas, the memorandum of agreement supporting the county hospital, and the award of consulting contracts to both Santa Fe Law Group and John Shoemaker & Associates. All four motions passed unanimously.

• Approved liquor license for 3513 Main St. SE STE B (4‑0)
• Approved first amendment to purchase agreement with Plastikgas (4‑0)
• Approved MOA with Valencia County for county hospital (4‑0)
• Approved award of hydrogeological consulting contracts to both firms (4‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing for October 15, 2025, has been canceled.

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Los Lunas Village Council will hold public hearings to approve or disapprove a special‑use amendment that would rezone 3.13 acres at 601 Jubilee Blvd SW from recreation to mixed‑density residential. The meeting also includes a minor subdivision approval for a 9‑acre lot at the southwest corner of Sundance St SW and Twila River SW, acceptance of existing water and sanitary sewer lines on Tract 1‑E‑1‑A‑2, a liquor‑license transfer to Maverik at 153 Los Morros Rd NW, and a resolution to appropriate $200,000 for the Sun Ranch Village Road intersection improvement. An executive session will consider hiring an assistant wastewater supervisor, and the council will approve minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting.

• Ordinance 481-2025-04: Special‑use amendment to rezone 3.13 acres at 601 Jubilee Blvd SW
• Minor subdivision approval for a 9‑acre lot at Sundance St SW & Twila River SW
• Infrastructure acceptance for existing water and sanitary sewer lines on Tract 1‑E‑1‑A‑2
• Liquor‑license transfer for Maverik Store #664 to 153 Los Morros Rd NW
• Resolution 25‑35: $200,000 capital appropriation for Sun Ranch Village Road intersection

The Los Lunas Village Council approved a series of items including a minor subdivision, water and sewer infrastructure, a liquor license, trail infrastructure with conditions, an Oktoberfest alcohol service resolution, pond dedication, and a capital appropriation for road improvements. The council also approved hiring an Assistant Wastewater Supervisor. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved minor subdivision for Huning Ranch 9‑acre lot (4‑0)
• Approved infrastructure acceptance for public water & sewer line on Tract 1‑E‑1‑A‑2 (4‑0)
• Approved liquor license for 153 Los Morros Rd. NW (4‑0)
• Approved infrastructure acceptance for El Cerro trails with conditions (4‑0)
• Approved resolution 25‑36 to serve alcoholic beverages at Oktoberfest (4‑0)
• Approved dedication of ponding areas in Tabet Vista and Parkview Estates (4‑0)
• Approved resolution 25‑35 capital appropriation project for Sunrise Village Dr. improvements (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of Assistant Wastewater Supervisor Victor Gonzales (4‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to approve or disapprove several land use permits and a minor subdivision. The body will also consider a special use amendment to allow single-family homes at 601 Jubilee Blvd SW.

• Conditional Use Permit for wrought-iron fabrication and welding at 427 Trujillo St NW
• Temporary Dwelling Permit for remodeling at 551 Los Lentes Rd SE
• Minor Subdivision request for a 9-acre lot at Sundance St SW and Twila River SW
• Special Use Amendment to change 3.13 acres from R-C to M-D for single family homes at 601 Jubilee Blvd SW
• Conditional Use Permit for a home-based hair salon at 1934 Maestas Dr SW

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The council will vote on Resolution 25-34 to adopt a Transportation Project Fund agreement for the Kingsbury Court Improvement Project, costing $567,790 with a village matching share of $28,389.50. Additional items include a memorandum of understanding with Rio Metro Regional Transit District for fleet maintenance and a full‑time heavy‑duty mechanic, FY 2026 budget adjustments, a license agreement with Ezee Fiber for last‑mile fiber service, and an executive‑session hiring of a planning intern.

• Resolution 25-34 – approve $567,790 Kingsbury Court Improvement Project (village match $28,389.50)
• MOU with Rio Metro Regional Transit District for fleet maintenance services and one full‑time heavy‑duty mechanic (2025‑2028)
• Resolution 25-33 – FY 2026 budget adjustments affecting water and wastewater departments
• License Agreement with Ezee Fiber for last‑mile fiber services to homes and businesses
• Executive session – hire Planning Intern for the Community Development Department

The Los Lunas Village Council approved several items in a 4‑0 vote: funding for Kingsbury Court improvements (Resolution 25‑34), a continuation of the Rio Metro fleet‑maintenance MOU, FY 2026 budget adjustments (Resolution 25‑33), a license agreement with EZEE Fiber, and the appointment of planning intern Theodore Standridge. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 25-34 Kingsbury Court TPF FY26 (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Rio Metro for fleet maintenance services (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-33 FY 2026 budget adjustments (4-0)
• Approved License Agreement with EZEE Fiber (4-0)
• Approved hiring of planning intern Theodore Standridge (4-0)
• Approved minutes from September 4, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Village of Los Lunas Planning & Zoning Agendas

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four property requests, including a minor subdivision and a special use amendment. The body will also consider a 2026 public hearing and application closeout schedule.

• Minor subdivision request for a 9-acre lot at Sundance St SW and Twila River SW
• Special Use Amendment for 601 Jubilee Blvd SW to allow single family detached homes on 3.13 acres
• Conditional Use Permit for wrought-iron fabrication and welding at 427 Trujillo St NE
• Temporary Dwelling Permit for remodeling at 551 Los Lentes Rd SE
• Preliminary approval of the 2026 Public Hearing and Application Closeout Schedule

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The council voted 3‑1 to approve a $65,597.13 contract with Better City for an economic development strategic plan. A motion to appoint Patrick Akukene as Deputy Village Administrator was approved unanimously (4‑0). The council also approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes without correction. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Better City economic development contract $65,597.13 (3‑1)
• Appointed Patrick Akukene as Deputy Village Administrator (4‑0)
• Approved August 21, 2025 council minutes (4‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The council voted 3‑0 to approve an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement, adding the town of Peralta as a signatory and designating a new fiscal agent. They also approved Resolution 25‑32 to seek water trust board funding, appointed Greg Martin as the NMML voting delegate, and confirmed hires for Deputy Village Administrator, Fire Lieutenant, Construction/Safety Inspector, and Custodian. The minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved amendment to Joint Powers Agreement (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑32 Water Trust Board construction funding (3‑0)
• Approved appointment of Greg Martin as NMML voting delegate (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Deputy Village Administrator Nancy Jo Gonzales (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Fire Lieutenant Andrew Valdez (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Construction/Safety Inspector Charles Sinclair (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of Custodian Danny White (3‑0)
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2025 (3‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council unanimously approved a contract with Allied Universal for library security during public hours. They also approved $264,000 in funding for the Panada Drive cooperative project and updated the municipal records retention policy. The council authorized destruction of specific administration records and voted to hire five new village employees, including an IPRA/Discovery Specialist and a Parks & Rec Custodian.

• Approved Allied Universal library security contract (4-0)
• Approved $264,000 Panada Drive coop funding FY25/26 (4-0)
• Approved updated municipal records retention policy and email guidelines (4-0)
• Approved destruction of administration records from 1967-1988 and 1976-1986 (4-0)
• Approved hiring of five new staff positions (IPRA specialist, custodian, planning intern, streets maintenance worker III, construction/safety inspector) (4-0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Los Lunas Village Council voted unanimously to approve three separate agreements with Huning LLC covering infrastructure cost shares for the South, Business and Technology Park, and North parcels. The council also adopted FY 2025 year‑end budget adjustments, the FY 2025 fourth‑quarter financial report, the 2026 final budget adjustments, and a water and sewer rate increase ordinance. Additionally, the council approved hiring for fire, recreation, and parks positions.

• Approved Huning South infrastructure payment agreement (4‑0)
• Approved Huning Business and Technology Park agreement (4‑0)
• Approved Huning North agreement (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2025 final year‑end budget adjustments (Resolution 25‑27) (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2025 fourth‑quarter financial report (Resolution 25‑28) (4‑0)
• Approved 2026 final budget adjustments (Resolution 25‑29) (4‑0)
• Approved Water and Sewer Ordinance update with rate increase (Ordinance 483) (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of Fire Inspector, 3 Fire Engineer EMTs, 6 Firefighter/EMTs, 2 Recreation Aides, and a Parks Technician (4‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The council approved a liquor‑license waiver and a liquor license for Range Café, accepted the final plat and infrastructure for Villa Escondida Phase II, authorized destruction of finance‑department records, adopted Resolution 25‑23 (the 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan), and approved hiring of public‑safety aides, custodians and street workers. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved liquor license waiver for 740 Main St. NE, Range Café (3‑0)
• Approved liquor license for 740 Main St. NE, Range Café (3‑0)
• Approved final plat acceptance for Villa Escondida Phase II (3‑0)
• Approved infrastructure acceptance for Villa Escondida Phase II (3‑0)
• Approved destruction of finance department records (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑23, the 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (3‑0)
• Approved hiring of 2 Public Safety Aides, 2 Custodians, Streets Laborer and Streets Maintenance Worker III (3‑0)
• Approved appointment of Public Safety Aides Logan Dimas and Isabella Lucero (3‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council voted 4‑0 to adopt Resolution 25‑24, authorizing a $14 million loan from the New Mexico State Infrastructure Bank for the Los Lunas Blvd project. It also approved a memorandum of agreement with Central New Mexico Rail Park LLC, covering a $4,281,150 proportionate share for water and sewer infrastructure. The minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting were approved. The Mayor reiterated that the village cannot further restrict fireworks sales without a state emergency declaration.

• Approved Resolution 25‑24 authorizing $14 M loan (4‑0)
• Approved agreement with Central New Mexico Rail Park LLC for $4,281,150 share (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from June 12, 2025 Council meeting

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Los Lunas Village Council voted 2‑0 to adopt Resolution 25‑21, which updates the village’s Title VI program and appoints Michael Jaramillo as the Title VI coordinator. The resolution was moved by Councilman Ortiz and seconded by Councilman Munoz. Other agenda items, including the noise abatement study and a development agreement, were discussed but no actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 25‑21 Title VI program update (2‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The council approved the collective bargaining agreement with the Los Lunas Firefighters Association Local 4297 by a 4‑0 vote. A zone map amendment and the Planning & Zoning Commission findings were also approved unanimously. The purchase agreement with Plastikgas was approved contingent on attorney recommendations with a 3‑1 vote. Hiring a Streets Maintenance Worker II was approved unanimously in executive session and again after adjournment.

• Approved zone map amendment (4-0)
• Adopted Planning & Zoning Commission findings (4-0)
• Approved Plastikgas purchase agreement contingent on attorney recommendations (3-1)
• Approved two‑year firefighters collective bargaining agreement (4-0)
• Approved hiring Streets Maintenance Worker II in executive session (4-0)
• Approved hiring Streets Maintenance Worker II after reconvening (4-0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The council unanimously approved the final plat and infrastructure acceptance for Fiesta Del Norte Phase 1, accepted the FY2024 audit, and adopted the FY2026 interim budget. It also approved notices to submit two 2025 TPF grant applications and authorized the hiring of two police officers, appointing Adrianna Beach and Bobby Orona. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved final plat for Fiesta Del Norte Phase 1 (4‑0)
• Approved infrastructure acceptance for Fiesta Del Norte Phase 1 (4‑0)
• Approved FY2024 audit acceptance (Resolution 25‑18) (4‑0)
• Approved FY2026 interim budget (4‑0)
• Approved notice to submit 2025 TPF grant applications (Resolution 25‑19) (4‑0)
• Approved notice to submit 2025 TPF grant applications (Resolution 25‑20) (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of two police officers, appointing Adrianna Beach and Bobby Orona (4‑0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council voted 4‑0 to approve a construction management services contract for the Los Lunas Blvd project, valued at roughly $30‑$35 million. In an executive session, the Council also approved hiring a Code Enforcement Officer, five summer recreation college aides, sixteen summer recreation high‑school aides, and thirty summer youth program participants, each passing with a 4‑0 vote. Minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved construction management services contract for Los Lunas Blvd project (~$30‑$35 M) (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of a Code Enforcement Officer (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of 5 Summer Recreation College Aides (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of 16 Summer Recreation High School Aides (4‑0)
• Approved hiring of 30 Summer Youth Program Participants (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from April 10, 2025 council meeting

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The council approved the notice of preliminary to proceed with the $150 million Los Lunas Blvd project, adopted a zone‑map amendment for Maxfield Ave., and approved a $2.9 million transfer to the Water/Sewer Fund. It also reappointed two planning and zoning commissioners, authorized destruction of Community Development records, and approved entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining.

• Approved notice of preliminary to proceed for Los Lunas Blvd Project (3-0)
• Approved zone‑map amendment Maxfield Ave. NE (3-0)
• Approved FY 2025 interim budget adjustment – $2.9 M transfer to Water/Sewer Fund (3-0)
• Reappointed Andy Gomez as Planning and Zoning Commissioner, District 2 (3-0)
• Reappointed Marcia Spencer as Planning and Zoning Commissioner, District 4 (3-0)
• Approved destruction of Community Development records (3-0)
• Approved entry into executive session for collective bargaining discussion (3-0)

Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes

The Village Council voted unanimously to accept the final plat for Vista Manzano Phase 2, creating 42 single‑family lots and three HOA tracts. The council also approved the related infrastructure acceptance, including public right‑of‑way and utility easements. Several grant‑related resolutions (25‑07, 25‑08, 25‑09, 25‑10, 25‑15) were ratified, and the hiring of an Assistant Streets Supervisor was approved. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Final plat acceptance for Vista Manzano Phase 2 approved (4‑0)
• Infrastructure acceptance for Vista Manzano Phase 2 approved (4‑0)
• Resolution 25‑07 (LGTPF LP30015 grant extension) approved (4‑0)
• Resolution 25‑08 (LGTPF LP30016 grant extension) approved (4‑0)
• Resolution 25‑09 (MAP LP30054 grant extension) approved (4‑0)
• Resolution 25‑10 (LGTPF LP30018 grant extension) approved (4‑0)
• Resolution 25‑15 (COOP funding application) approved (4‑0)
• Hire Assistant Streets Supervisor approved (4‑0)