Budget & taxes in New Mexico local government
What New Mexico city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,035 New Mexico meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Mexico with the most budget & taxes activity
- Santa Fe, NM (220)
- Los Alamos County, NM (93)
- Tucumcari, NM (83)
- Las Cruces Public Schools, NM (82)
- Roswell, NM (67)
- Albuquerque, NM (57)
- Gallup, NM (52)
- Lea County, NM (41)
- McKinley County, NM (41)
- Grant County, NM (38)
- Rio Rancho, NM (33)
- Carlsbad, NM (31)
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Library board to vote on new regional library location and strategic plan
The Library Advisory Board will discuss alternative locations for a new regional library and vote on the Five Year Strategic Plan. The board will also approve monthly financial reports and meeting minutes.
Budget Committee meeting cancelled
The City of Carlsbad Budget Committee's regularly scheduled meeting on July 24, 2026, was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. No further action is required from residents.
Board will elect Vice Chair and Secretary per Ordinance O-23-01
The Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board will hold a meeting on July 24, 2026. It will elect a Vice Chair and Secretary as required by Ordinance O-23-01, discuss a marketing contract presented by Joanie Griffin of Sunny505, consider blog content development, and review final budget items for the lodgers tax. The…
Committee to vote on economic development tax and city compensation changes
The Legal Committee will consider recommending approval for a public hearing on an ordinance to amend city council compensation and a local economic development tax. The committee will also discuss the sale of Hangar 91 and other administrative matters.
Roswell City Council to vote on FY 2026-2027 Final Budget
The City Council is meeting to adopt the final budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and finalize financial reports for the previous fiscal year. The body will also consider placing a local Gross Receipts Tax on the November 2026 ballot.
Board will select lion sculpture design and approve up to $75,000 for Police Station art
The Arts in Public Places Advisory Board will first approve the minutes from its May 28, 2026 meeting. It will then select a revised lion sculpture design by artist Daniel Borup and recommend commissioning the piece for the Police Station project, with a not‑to‑exceed budget of $75,000. Additional agenda items include…
Board will vote on FY 2026-27 Final Budget
The Fiesta Public Improvement District Board will consider three resolutions: ratifying the FY 2025-26 fourth‑quarter financial report, approving a FY 2025-26 budget adjustment request, and approving the FY 2026-27 final budget. A public hearing will be held on the portion of the FY 2026-27 annual statements and…
Village Council to vote on FY 2027 final budget
The Village Council will consider the final budget for Fiscal Year 2027 and year-end budget adjustments for FY 2026. The body will also review a refuse removal agreement with the Los Lunas School District and various personnel hires in executive session.
County proposes up to $95 million bond for energy‑storage project
The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will consider a series of resolutions, including a $95 million industrial revenue bond to fund energy‑storage facilities in the unincorporated area of the county. Additional items include discretionary appropriations for school programs, grant extensions for the HIDTA drug…
Board will consider the General Obligation Bond Ballot Resolution (R‑26‑37)
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions, including a General Obligation Bond ballot measure, the FY 2026 fourth‑quarter budget, and a final budget adjustment request. Public input will be accepted for up to five minutes per speaker. Presentations will cover a retirement acknowledgment…
Tucumcari Senior Advisory Board to review annual and donations reports
The Senior Advisory Board is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 25.26 annual and donations reports. Members will also discuss policy manuals, capital outlay updates, and an ordinance regarding the number of board members.
Committee will consider a $588,000 tourism PR contract with Lou Hammond Group
The Quality of Life Committee will consider approval of a professional services contract with the Lou Hammond Group, Inc. for tourism public‑relations services at a cost of $588,000. The agenda also includes approval of multiple professional services contracts for youth education, career readiness, health, and support…
Lodger's Tax Board to review funding requests for local groups
The Corrales Lodger's Tax Board will meet to approve prior minutes and review a financial report. The board will consider funding requests from CHS, Kiwanis, and Corrales Main Street.
Board to review lodging tax funding requests for local events
The Roswell Occupancy Tax Board will review and make recommendations for lodging tax funding requests from seven local organizations, including the Eastern New Mexico State Fair and the Roswell Symphony Orchestra. The board will also approve the minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting.
City Commission to adopt FY 2026‑2027 final budget
The Hobbs City Commission will vote on the final budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027 and approve the fourth‑quarter financial report for FY 2026. A public hearing will consider the transfer of liquor license No. DIS‑001213 from Tia Juana's Mexican Grille and Cantina to Dry Lands Brewing Co. Additional items include…
Committee to consider resolution approving FY2026 fourth‑quarter budget amendments
The Public Works and Utilities Committee will review a resolution to approve the City of Santa Fe's fourth‑quarter budget amendments for fiscal year 2026. It will also consider several contract approvals and a budget adjustment request, including a professional services amendment, construction contracts, and a lease…
City Council to approve a four‑year copier lease costing $5,128.25 per month
The Artesia City Council will consider approving a four‑year lease with Sparks Office Solutions for 19 copiers at a total monthly cost of $5,128.25. The council will also ratify the mayor’s second addendum for the Artesia Recreation Center property development, approve an agreement with Eddy County, and act on several…
Monthly reports on finances, operations, maintenance, and housing
The Gallup Housing Authority Board will hear routine reports including financials, operations, maintenance, public housing and HCV programs, and the homeownership project. No new business, old business, or closed session are scheduled. Public comment is permitted.
Council to hear 40-year water plan, consider Harvest Festival co-sponsorship
The Village Council will hold a special meeting to hear a presentation on a draft 40-Year Water Plan and consider consent agenda resolutions including co-sponsoring the 2026 Corrales Harvest Festival, year-end budget adjustments, and participation in a state road fund project. A closed executive session may be held to…
Lea County Communications Authority to consider FY 26/27 final budget
The Lea County Communications Authority will meet to consider the approval of the FY 26/27 final budget. The body will also discuss the Director's report and review minutes from the June 10, 2026, meeting.
City Commission to act on $136,115 airport taxiway task order and road fund agreement
The Special City Commission will consider action on Task Order #3 for design, bidding, and construction of pavement maintenance on Airport Taxiway A and B, budgeted at $136,115.96. Commissioners will also discuss applying for an FAA grant to fund the airport taxiway project. The body will act on Resolution 2026-24…
Council to consider $2.5M Microsoft enterprise agreement
The Los Alamos County Council holds a work session with presentations on the Historic Preservation Advisory Board, Board of Public Utilities, a community performance dashboard, the Comprehensive Plan update, and operational excellence. Consent agenda items include approval of June 30 minutes, a cooperative use…
Farmington City Council discusses 2027 budget and municipal road projects
The City Council will review a presentation regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The agenda also includes several consent items such as grant approvals for domestic violence advocacy and resolutions for the Municipal Drive Reconstruction Project.
Public Safety Committee discusses vehicle purchases and emergency management updates
The committee will review monthly reports from several departments including Emergency Management, Dispatch, Community Development, Fire, and Police. Regular items include requests for various vehicle purchases and a resolution regarding structure demolition.
Animal Control Authority discusses budget updates and new dispatch software
The Animal Control Authority is reviewing FY27 budget details, shelter statistics, and personnel updates. The department is also considering a transition to 'Animal Shelter Manager' software to better track calls and dispatch officers.
Gallup Council considers EV charging grants, police pay increases, and liquor license transfer
The City Council will review several items including a $895,000 grant for electric vehicle chargers at the George Galanis Multicultural Center. The agenda also includes settlement agreements for police and mine workers regarding pay increases and retirement benefits. Additionally, the council will consider various…
Council to consider FY2026-2027 budget and Monte Verde RV Park permit
The Village Council will meet to discuss the adoption of the FY2026-2027 budget and a conditional use permit for an RV park. Other items include road fund participation, workforce housing rent, and various budget adjustments.
Eunice City Council discusses water projects, ordinances, and fees
The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding finance, water infrastructure, and municipal fees. The meeting also includes discussions on bicycle traffic ordinances and electric scooters.
Budget Committee will consider approving the FY27 final budget
The Carlsbad Budget Committee will conduct a roll call, approve the minutes from the May 1, 2026 meeting, and consider approval of the FY27 final budget. No other items are listed.
Commission to vote on code revisions, demolitions, grants, and finance appointments
The Lovington City Commission will consider several resolutions, including adopting Ordinance 618 for code revisions and a penalty assessment program, approving city participation in demolitions of properties at 313 W. Ave. E and 615 S. Fourth St., and accepting a New Mexico Clean & Beautiful Grant. Additional items…
County may place one-eighth percent gross receipts tax on ballot
The Otero County Commission will consider placing a one-eighth percent Local Economic Development Act gross receipts tax on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Other notable items include approving a $219,252.10 agreement for a Juvenile Justice Continuum Coordinator, ratifying a new courthouse agreement, and supporting the…
Grant County commissioners to consider FY 2027 final budget adoption
The board will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 final budget under Resolution R-26-24. They will also hear a July report from Gila Regional Medical Center CEO Robert Whitaker and discuss an appointment to the Valuation Protest Board and the Stream Dynamics Water Harvesting Project. The consent agenda includes…
Council to vote on increasing detainee housing cost to $200 per day
The Village Council will decide on a revised agreement with Valencia County to house municipal detainees, raising the daily rate from $120 to $200 per detainee. Also up for a vote are the adoption of an economic development strategic plan (Better City Phase II) and a bid award for NM 263 Phase I improvements. An…
Commission to discuss FY27 budget and state road fund grants
The City Commission will discuss and possibly act on the FY27 budget, resolutions for the Local Government Road Fund grant from NMDOT, and a change order for the wastewater re-use project. They will also consider contracts for senior center services and an engineering agreement for a water transmission main.
City considers permanent closure of Lincoln and Palace Avenues near Plaza Park
The Governing Body will vote on a consent agenda including a resolution to permanently close Lincoln Avenue and Palace Avenue adjacent to Plaza Park and annually close surrounding streets from Memorial Day to October 31. Other consent items include a $750,000 increase for homelessness prevention cash assistance, a…
Council to consider $35,000,000 bond for Fire Station 4 and other facilities
The council will hold a public hearing on issuing up to $35,000,000 in gross receipts tax improvement revenue bonds for Fire Station 4, fire safety facilities, and other public infrastructure. They will also consider charter amendments regarding standing boards/commissions and budget expenditure priorities, and…
Commissioners to review over $2.9 million in purchase order batches
The Board of Commissioners will vote on ratifying three purchase order batches from June 2026. The meeting includes reviews of the FY27 Travel & Per Diem Policy and budget transfers between emergency funds.
County board to discuss proposed FY2027 budget
This is a work session of the Grant County Board of Commissioners. The board will take public input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and discuss it. Other agenda items include presentations on the Rural Water Project, a Free Water Harvesting Project proposal, updates from the Community Health Council and Senior…
Commission discusses FY27 budget
The Tucumcari City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. No votes or decisions are expected at this meeting.
Finance Committee to consider permanently closing Lincoln and Palace avenues next to Plaza Park
The Finance Committee will review a consent agenda with several contract amendments and budget adjustments, including a resolution to permanently close Lincoln Avenue and Palace Avenue adjacent to Plaza Park. The committee also will consider an ordinance amending fee-in-lieu calculations for affordable housing units…