Taos Ski Valley public meetings in 2025

Village Council

The Village Council is holding a regular meeting with routine items: approving prior meeting minutes, receiving committee and staff reports, and a consent agenda. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: Approval of Bring Your Dog To Work Fridays
• Committee reports from Planning & Zoning, Public Safety, Firewise, Parks & Rec, Lodger's Tax, TIDD
• Mayor's report and Administrator/Staff reports
• Finance report by Village Finance Officer

The Village Council approved a pay raise for Village Clerk Marlene Salazar for attending training, and approved a 'Bring Your Dog To Work Fridays' policy. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved pay raise for Village Clerk Marlene Salazar for attending training
• Approved Bring Your Dog To Work Fridays policy
• Approved minutes of September 24, 2025 meeting (3-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will hold a hybrid meeting to review progress on a proposed new village office complex, request state capital funds, and set fiscal year 2026-27 priorities. Routine reports from committees and staff will also be presented, with no substantive decisions expected on non-agenda items.

• Request for $148,000 (2025) and $110,000 (2024) in state capital outlay funds for new village office complex
• Discussion on prioritizing new office complex in 2026 legislative capital outlay requests
• Review of FY 2026-27 ICIP and capital improvement priorities
• Possible closed session on real property acquisition or pending litigation

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing to consider two resolutions regarding participation in the New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority program. The council will hear a report from the Village Administrator and may enter closed session for real property, litigation, or personnel matters. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2025.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-38 to express interest in the NM Retiree Health Care Authority program
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-39 to exercise the irrevocable option to be included in Retiree Health Care Act coverage
• Report by Village Administrator Rick Bellis on NM RHCA membership status
• Possible closed session for real property, litigation, or personnel matters

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to approve routine items including the FY2026 first quarter financial data and a budget adjustment for a water and wastewater rate study contract. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major new business or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of FY2026 1st Quarter Financial Data for state submission
• Resolution 2025-37: Budget adjustment for water & wastewater rate study contract
• RFP for on-call architectural services: 5 responses received, interviews being scheduled

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council approved the consent agenda, including the FY2026 1st quarter financial data and Resolution 2025-37, a budget adjustment increasing water and wastewater enterprise fund expenses for a rate study contract. The council also entered and returned from closed session with no decisions made. No other substantive decisions were made; most reports were informational.

• Approved consent agenda including FY2026 1st quarter financial data (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-37 budget adjustment for water/wastewater rate study contract (4-0)
• Entered closed session (4-0)
• Returned from closed session with no decisions made (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council met on September 19, 2025, via hybrid format. The body approved a five-year utility billing software contract and a $50,620 water and wastewater rate study. They also advanced an ordinance to amend cannabis business regulations and approved a budget adjustment for cannabis administrative fees.

• Approved $1,278/5-year utility billing software contract with Munibilling for up to 275 service locations
• Approved $50,620 water and wastewater rate study contract with FCS, Bowman Company
• Approved budget adjustment (Resolution 2025-36) for cannabis regulation fund to reflect FY26 administrative fees
• Advanced Ordinance 2025-04 to amend cannabis business licensing and public use rules
• Approved Resolution 2025-035 to schedule public hearing for cannabis ordinance amendments

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council approved the consent agenda, including a budget adjustment for cannabis fees, a 5-year utility billing software contract, and a water/wastewater rate study. The council voted to remove a cannabis ordinance amendment from the agenda for further staff work. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and a closed session on personnel matters.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2025-36 (budget adjustment) (4-0)
• Approved Munibilling utility billing software contract (5-year) (4-0)
• Approved $50,620 water/wastewater rate study with FCS (4-0)
• Removed Ordinance 2025-04 (cannabis ordinance amendment) from agenda (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will hold a public hearing on adopting the International Property Maintenance Code and consider amending a cannabis business license ordinance. Routine contracts for services like accounting, pest control, and wildfire planning will also be renewed.

• Public hearing on ORDINANCE 2025-03 to adopt the International Property Maintenance Code
• Consideration of RESOLUTION 2025-35 to amend ORDINANCE 2022-17 on local cannabis business licensing
• Renewal of VTSV CONTRACT 2026-01 with Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce for promotional services up to $325,000
• Renewal of VTSV CONTRACT 2026-06 with Enso Wildfire Services for wildland urban interface planning for $44,999
• RFP 2025-08 for utility trenching awarded to AnchorBuilt under state contract

The Village Council approved Ordinance 2025-03 adopting the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, as amended, by a 4-0 vote. The council also approved a consent agenda including several contract renewals and resolutions, and authorized publication of a public hearing for a cannabis ordinance amendment. No other substantive decisions were made; most other items were reports or procedural.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03, International Property Maintenance Code (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolutions 2025-33 and 2025-34, and contracts 2026-01 through 2026-06 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-035 to schedule public hearing on cannabis ordinance amendment (4-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of July 18 and July 25 meetings (4-0)
• Moved into closed session for real property, litigation, and personnel matters (4-0)

Village Council

The Village Council is meeting to consider extending a professional services agreement with Rocky Mountain Youth Corp by thirteen months to August 31, 2026, for a remaining balance of $24,014.45. The agenda includes citizen forums, a possible closed session for real property, litigation, and personnel matters, and a report on the closed session. No new business is listed.

• Resolution 2025-32: Extend agreement with Rocky Mountain Youth Corp to August 31, 2026, for $24,014.45
• Citizen's forum for non-agenda items (5-minute limit per person)
• Citizen's forum for agenda items (5-minute limit per person)
• Possible closed session under NM Open Meetings Act for real property, litigation, and personnel
• Next meeting scheduled for August 15, 2025, at 1:00 pm, hybrid in-person and online

The Village Council approved Resolution 2025-32, extending the professional services agreement with Rocky Mountain Youth Corp by thirteen months to August 31, 2026, for the remaining balance of $24,014.45. The council also entered and returned from a closed session, with the attorney reporting no decisions were made. The Village Administrator reported on RFP statuses, including proceeding with Anchor Built for underground electric trenching under the CES State Contract.

• Approved Resolution 2025-32 extending Rocky Mountain Youth Corp agreement to Aug 31, 2026 (4-0)
• Entered closed session for real property, litigation, and personnel matters (4-0)
• Returned from closed session with no decisions made (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider authorizing up to $125,000 plus costs to settle a title dispute with Twining Associates over the Old Firehouse at 7 Firehouse Road, or litigate if no agreement is reached. The council will also vote on several consent-agenda resolutions, including the FY-26 final budget, a budget adjustment for cannabis fees, and participation in a state road fund program. A public hearing will be scheduled for an ordinance adopting the ICC International Property Maintenance Code.

• Resolution 2025-031: schedule public hearing for Ordinance 2025-03 adopting ICC International Property Maintenance Code
• Discussion of agreement with Twining Associates, LLC for up to $125,000 plus costs to resolve title cloud on Old Firehouse, 7 Firehouse Road
• Resolution 2025-29: approval of FY-26 final budget
• Resolution 2025-27: budget adjustment increasing cannabis regulation fund expenses
• Resolution 2025-24: participation in NM DOT Local Government Road Fund program

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council approved a motion to negotiate a settlement with Twining Associates LLC to resolve a title cloud on the Old Firehouse at 7 Firehouse Road, offering up to $125,000 plus costs, or to litigate if no agreement is reached. The council also approved resolutions for road fund participation, budget adjustments, and the FY-26 final budget, and scheduled a public hearing for the adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code. A special meeting was set for July 25 to address personnel and budget matters.

• Approved motion to negotiate settlement with Twining Associates LLC up to $125,000 plus costs, or litigate (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-24: participation in Local Government Road Fund Program (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-25: assignment of authorized officers for Project SAP 25-J4405-GFR (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-27: budget adjustment for Cannabis Regulation Act Fund (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-28: acknowledging 4th quarter FY-2025 financial report (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-29: FY-26 final budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-031: scheduling public hearing for Ordinance 2025-03 (International Property Maintenance Code) (4-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of June 20 and July 14 meetings (3-0)

Village Council

The Village Council is meeting to consider Resolution 2025-26, which sets the date, time, and offices for the upcoming village election. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, agenda approval, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Resolution 2025-26: Election resolution identifying election date, time, and contested offices
• Next meeting scheduled for July 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm (hybrid at 9 Firehouse Rd. Unit 103 and Zoom)

The Village Council approved Resolution 2025-26, setting the November 2025 election date, time, and offices for the TIDD Board. Two vacant seats will be on the ballot, currently held by Board Chair Wittman and Board Member Rocky. The next council meeting is scheduled for July 18 at 1:00 pm as a hybrid meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2025-26 setting Nov. 2025 election for two TIDD Board seats (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Scheduled next council meeting for July 18, 2025 at 1:00 pm

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including renewing a solid waste collection contract with Waste Management for up to five years, approving a website and meeting management software contract with Civic Plus, and setting the election date and offices for the upcoming village election. The agenda also includes routine reports and a possible closed session for real property or litigation discussions.

• Resolution 2025-022: Renewal of solid waste collection and disposal contract with Waste Management, Inc., expiring July 31, 2025, including a 40-yard compactor, for up to 5 years.
• Resolution 2025-023: Contract with Civic Plus for website development, maintenance, agenda and meeting management software, and training, costing $13,154.00 plus an annual fee of $9,070.00.
• Resolution 2025-021: Authorizing assignment of authorized officers/agents for NMED Capital Appropriation Project SAP 25-J4407-STBR.
• Resolution 2025-20: Election resolution identifying election date, time, and contested offices.
• Possible closed session under NM Open Meetings Act for real property/water rights or attorney-client privileged litigation discussions.

The Village Council approved four resolutions: renewing the solid waste collection contract with Waste Management for up to 5 years, contracting with Civic Plus for website and meeting management software ($13,154 plus $9,070 annual fee), authorizing officers for an NMED capital project, and setting the election date and contested offices. All votes were 4-0. The council also entered closed session to discuss real property or water rights, with no action taken.

• Approved Waste Management solid waste contract renewal for up to 5 years (4-0)
• Approved Civic Plus website/agenda software contract, $13,154 plus $9,070 annual fee (4-0)
• Authorized officers for NMED capital project SAP 25-J4407-STBR (4-0)
• Approved election resolution setting date, time, and contested offices (4-0)
• Entered closed session for real property/water rights discussion; no action taken

Village Council

The Village Council will consider the revised FY 2025-26 budget for submission to the state. The meeting also includes presentations on wildfire prevention and a micro-grid project, alongside the approval of three contracts related to the NM EDD Division of Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant.

• Approval of $33,627 contract with Enchanted Circle Trails Association
• Approval of $23,489 contract with Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
• Approval of $25,000 contract with Gizmo Productions
• Approval of revised FY 2025-26 Village budget
• Consideration of TIDD phase 2 utility project and land dedication

The Village Council approved the revised FY 2025-26 budget for submission to NM DFA, and approved the TIDD Phase 2 Rt. 150 corridor utilities project and acceptance of the dedication from TSV, Inc. (2-1, with one abstention). The council also appointed Marlene Salazar as Village Clerk and approved three Trails+ grant contracts. Presentations covered wildfire prevention, underground electric work, and a battery microgrid project.

• Approved revised FY 2025-26 Village budget (4-0)
• Approved TIDD Phase 2 Rt. 150 corridor utilities project and dedication acceptance (2-1, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Marlene Salazar as Village Clerk (4-0)
• Approved Contract 2025-004 with Enchanted Circle Trails Association, $33,627 (4-0)
• Approved Contract 2025-005 with Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, $23,489 (4-0)
• Approved Contract 2025-006 with Gizmo Productions, $25,000 (4-0)
• Approved May 9, 2025 minutes with amendments (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will review the preliminary FY 2025-26 budget and consider resolutions to establish a joint utilities fund fee schedule and approve a budget adjustment for an outdoor recreation trails grant. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss real property, water rights, and personnel matters.

• Review of red-lined post-workshop FY 2025-26 preliminary budget changes
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-018 establishing the Joint Utilities Fund fee schedule starting July 2025
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-019 for a budget adjustment adding revenues and expenses for the NMEDD Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
• Executive session update on appraisals and negotiations for 9 Firehouse Rd Unit 101 and Unit 103 (Post Office Annex)

Village Council

The Village Council is holding a budget workshop to review the 2024 financial analysis and debt capacity presented by Stifel, Nicolaus and Co., and to discuss the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and financial direction. This is a working session with presentations and discussion, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Presentation by Stifel, Nicolaus and Co. on 2024 financial analysis and debt capacity
• Presentation by CFO Carroll Griesedieck on FY 2025-26 budget
• Presentation by Village Administrator Rick Bellis on FY 2025-26 financial direction

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider routine approvals, including a budget adjustment for law enforcement retention funds, acceptance of the third-quarter financial report, and a sublease for firehouse space. They will also discuss a resolution establishing employee benefits and possibly appoint a new member to the Parks and Recreation Committee. The agenda includes committee reports and a public comment period.

• Resolution 2025-016: Budget adjustment for Law Enforcement Retention Fund (LERF) from NM Dept. of Public Safety
• Acceptance of FY 2025 3rd Quarter Financial Report
• Sublease of Unit 102 in Neal King Memorial Firehouse between Taos Ski Valley, Inc. and Village
• Resolution 2025-017: Establishing Village Employee Benefits and repealing prior ordinances
• Possible appointment of Janet Ratliff to Parks and Recreation Committee

The Village Council approved Resolution 2025-017, establishing a new employee benefits policy that consolidates sick and vacation leave into a single personal leave category, repealing prior inconsistent ordinances. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a budget adjustment for law enforcement retention funds, acceptance of the FY 2025 3rd Quarter financial report, and a sublease for Unit 102 in the Neal King Memorial Firehouse. Janet Ratliff was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Committee. A proclamation supporting Building Safety Month was presented.

• Approved Resolution 2025-017 establishing employee benefits and repealing prior ordinances (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda: Resolution 2025-016 budget adjustment for Law Enforcement Retention Fund (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted FY 2025 3rd Quarter financial report (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved sublease of Unit 102 in Neal King Memorial Firehouse (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Janet Ratliff to Parks and Recreation Committee (4-0)
• Approved agenda and March 21, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider two ordinances: one establishing an event permit requirement with fees and penalties, and another prohibiting overnight parking or camping on municipal property. Public hearings will be held before any action. The council will also consider resolutions to extend time on two NM DOT Municipal Arterial Program agreements and discuss scheduling a budget workshop.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-001: event permit requirement, fee, conditions, penalties; repeals Ordinance 10-35
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-002: prohibiting overnight parking/camping on municipal property, parks, trails, easements, right-of-way, parking lots
• Resolution 2025-14: accept first amendment for time extension of FY24 NM DOT MAP Cooperative Agreement L500564
• Resolution 2025-15: accept second amendment for time extension of FY23 NM DOT MAP Cooperative Agreement L500522
• Discussion to schedule Budget Workshop in April 2025 (recommended dates April 22 and 25)

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council voted 3-0 to remove Ordinance 2025-002, which would have prohibited overnight parking or camping on municipal property, from the agenda, effectively postponing it. The council also approved Ordinance 2025-001, establishing an event permit requirement, and approved two resolutions accepting time extensions for NM DOT road agreements. Public comments during the meeting raised concerns about the parking ban's impact on hiker access and suggested alternatives like trail registers.

• Removed Ordinance 2025-002 (overnight parking/camping ban) from agenda (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-001 establishing event permit requirement (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-14 accepting FY24 NM DOT MAP agreement time extension (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-15 accepting FY23 NM DOT MAP agreement time extension (3-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 21 and Mar 5 meetings (3-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will hold a special Zoom meeting to decide on a general contractor agreement, a letter supporting a transit grant application, and a fire chief’s board appointment. The meeting also includes procedural items and a signage waiver for a cannabis business.

• Approval of Contract 2025-001 for a general contractor on demand
• Letter of support for North Central Regional Transit District PROTECT Grant Application
• Ratification of Mayor’s recommendation of Fire/EMS Chief Matt Rogers to Holy Cross Hospital Board of Directors Nominating Board
• Waiver allowing Taos Cannabis Co. (TreeLine) up to 3 temporary banners

The Village Council approved Resolution 2025-012 for Contract 2025-001, a general contractor-on-demand agreement, and passed a letter of support for the North Central Regional Transit District's PROTECT Grant application. They also ratified Fire/EMS Chief Matt Rogers as the VTSV representative on the Holy Cross Hospital Board Nominating Board, and approved a waiver allowing Taos Cannabis Co. (Tree Line) to display up to three temporary banners until a permanent sign is installed. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 2025-012 for Contract 2025-001 (general contractor on demand) (4-0)
• Approved letter of support for North Central Regional Transit District PROTECT Grant application (4-0)
• Ratified Fire/EMS Chief Matt Rogers as VTSV representative on Holy Cross Hospital Board Nominating Board (4-0)
• Approved waiver for Taos Cannabis Co. to display up to 3 temporary banners until permanent sign installed (4-0)

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is meeting to consider two new business items: approving Resolution 2025-012, which authorizes Contract 2025-001 for a general contractor on demand, and approving a letter of support for the North Central Regional Transit District's PROTECT Grant application, with authorization for the Mayor to sign. The meeting is a special session held via Zoom.

• Resolution 2025-012 approving Contract 2025-001: General Contractor on Demand
• Letter of support for North Central Regional Transit District PROTECT Grant application
• Authorization for Mayor to sign the support letter on behalf of the Village

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council will meet to discuss routine reports, renew a fire protection agreement, and vote on several resolutions including budget adjustments for a new village hall and water improvements. Two new ordinances will be introduced for public hearings: one requiring event permits with fees and another prohibiting overnight parking or camping on municipal property.

• Renewal of MOU with Enchanted Circle Fire Protection Association
• Approval of Resolution 2025-007 for $24,13178 (FY25 Capital Appropriations Award) to plan, design, construct, and equip a new Village Hall
• Approval of Resolution 2025-008 for NMFA WTB Award Project #WPF 6322 (Water Capital Improvements Fund)
• Introduction of Ordinance 2025-01 to establish event permit requirements and fees
• Introduction of Ordinance 2025-02 to prohibit overnight parking or camping on municipal property

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council approved several consent agenda items, including resolutions for budget adjustments and meeting procedures, and introduced two ordinances for public hearing: one requiring event permits and another prohibiting overnight parking or camping on municipal property. The council also designated the Village Administrator as Code Official and directed the Clerk to solicit committee appointments.

• Approved consent agenda items 12.B-12.G (3-0)
• Renewed MOU with Enchanted Circle Fire Protection Association (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-011 establishing Sturgis Rules of Order (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-01 for event permits, scheduled for public hearing (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-02 prohibiting overnight parking/camping on municipal property, scheduled for public hearing (3-0)
• Designated Village Administrator as Code Official/Code Enforcement Officer (3-0)
• Directed Village Clerk to solicit committee/commission appointments (3-0)

Village Council

The Village Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve Resolution No. 2025-004, which would release a reversionary clause on the title for 7 Firehouse Rd., a property owned by the Village, in exchange for $125,000. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for discussion of real property or water rights acquisition or disposal. No other substantive items are listed.

• Resolution No. 2025-004: agreement to release reversionary clause on 7 Firehouse Rd. for $125,000
• Possible executive session under NMSA 10-15-1(8) for real property or water rights discussion

Village Council

The Taos Ski Valley Village Council is holding a regular meeting with several financial items on the agenda, including the FY 2023-24 audit, a financial analysis and debt capacity report, and the FY2025 second quarter financial report. They will also discuss a donation of a condo unit for a post office and approve various resolutions and calendars.

• Resolution No. 2025-001: Acceptance and Approval of the FY 2024 Audit
• Presentation by Stifel Public Finance on VTSV Financial Analysis and Debt Capacity
• Council acceptance of FY2025 2nd Quarter Financial report
• Discussion on donation of Condo Unit 103 of Neal King Firehouse for U.S. Postal Service facility
• Resolution No. 2025-002: Approval of signatories for Village accounts at Hillcrest Bank