Environment & climate in New Mexico local government
What New Mexico city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about environment & climate — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
134 New Mexico meetings since 2024 covered environment & climate. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Mexico with the most environment & climate activity
- Santa Fe, NM (39)
- Los Alamos County, NM (36)
- Lea County, NM (12)
- Corrales, NM (7)
- Valencia County, NM (6)
- Carlsbad, NM (6)
- Albuquerque, NM (6)
- Roswell, NM (5)
- Hobbs, NM (3)
- Belen, NM (3)
- Gallup, NM (3)
- Tucumcari, NM (2)
Latest matching meetings
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.
Solar field overlay zone requested for 33 tracts in Los Lunas
The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider five action items, including a solar field overlay zone, two zone changes, a conditional use for a temporary dwelling, and a variance for a pump house setback. The most consequential item is a SolarStone New Mexico request for a Solar Field Overlay Zone…
City Commission to consider street closure for MainStreet Downtown Splash Event
The City Commission will meet to review minutes from July 13, 2026. The body will consider a resolution regarding a street closure for a local event.
Board considers recommendation for single-use plastic bag ban
The Environmental Sustainability Board will discuss and potentially act on a recommendation regarding a proposed single-use plastic bag ban ordinance. The board will also receive a quarterly update on the implementation of the Climate Action Plan.
Board will receive reports and updates on parks, trees, and river work
The Parks and Recreation and Tree Advisory Board will take roll call, confirm a quorum, and approve the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes. The board will hear monthly reports from the Parks Superintendent/City Arborist. Updates will be provided on the Pecos River aquatic vegetation removal project and on the Parks…
Beautification Committee to consider adoption of Beautification Plan
The Beautification Committee will meet to consider approving the Beautification Plan. Members will also discuss a grant from New Mexico Clean & Beautiful and a presentation regarding the NM Recycling Coalition. The meeting includes updates on several local mural and park projects.
Corrales Tree Committee discusses forestry updates and community projects
The committee will receive updates on several village initiatives including Arbor Day planting and the La Entrada Park reforestation. Discussions also include handling community inquiries regarding tree work and coordinating wood cleanup in the Bosque.
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…
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…
Committee to vote on resolution closing Plaza Park streets permanently
The Quality of Life Committee will consider multiple consent agenda items, including a budget adjustment for Urban Alchemy street outreach, a $750,000 amendment to a homelessness prevention contract, a $350,000 grant for community violence response, and an ordinance changing affordable housing fee calculations. The…
Committee to consider permanent closure of streets around Plaza Park
The Public Works and Utilities Committee will hear a presentation on Voda.ai water main risk software and vote on several action items, including contract amendments totaling over $1 million, an ordinance to allow limited fishing events in the municipal watershed, and a resolution to permanently close Lincoln Avenue…
Council to adopt the FY2028‑2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
The Carlsbad City Council will consider routine business items and several agreements. It will vote on a permit for a new gas pipeline and discuss oil and gas infrastructure at the Cavern City Airport. The council will also adopt resolutions on utility accounts, the infrastructure capital improvement plan, and a grant…
Planning commission to consider SolarStone New Mexico solar overlay for 33 tracts
The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three Solar Field Overlay Zone requests and four variance requests. The largest solar overlay, from SolarStone New Mexico, covers 33 tracts at Manzano Expy and El Cerro Mission Blvd. Two variance requests seek reduced setbacks for accessory structures on…
Board to discuss recommendation on plastic bag ban
The Environmental Sustainability Board will discuss and possibly take action on a proposed single-use plastic bag ordinance. The board will also receive a presentation on the Open Meetings Act and inspection of public records, and hear updates from the Sustainability Manager.
Commission to hear Harvest Kitchen food hub and 218 N. Allen project updates
The Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Commission will receive informational presentations on The Harvest Kitchen and Food Hub by San Juan College and the 218 N. Allen MRA project by TCB Construction. The meeting also includes subcommittee updates, city staff reports from economic development, planning, and…
Cemetery Board to discuss columbarium fee schedule
The board will hear the sexton's and bookkeeper's reports for May. A discussion on a fee schedule for the columbarium is planned. A memorial tree planting update is also on the agenda.
Lea County Environmental Services Advisory Committee to discuss food trucks and centers
The committee will meet to discuss food trucks and the activity of cleaning crews at convenience centers. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from February 12, 2026.
Council to vote on drought emergency banning fireworks
The Corrales Village Council will consider a resolution declaring a severe drought emergency and prohibiting the sale and use of fireworks. They will also vote on a rate adjustment for Roadrunner Waste Services, approve professional services agreements for MainStreet, and fill a vacancy on the District 4 council seat…
Board reviews plastic bag ordinance and recycling programs
The Environmental Sustainability Board will receive updates on a proposed single-use plastic bag ordinance and the Ridwell Recycling Program. The meeting also includes an overview of the On Bill Financing Program and a residential sustainability report.
Board to approve new cash accounts for future landfill closure costs
The Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board will consider several consent‑calendar items, including contract amendments, budget increases, and resolutions related to the Caja del Rio Landfill and Buckman Road Recycling and Transfer Station. Items include a $30,000 increase to a legal services agreement…
Marc Brandt Park redevelopment into green corridor presented
The Early Neighborhood Notification meeting presents the redevelopment of Marc Brandt Park into a resilient, multi-functional green corridor that integrates Green Stormwater Infrastructure with enhanced community amenities. No decisions are made at this public notification session; it is a presentation and discussion…
Board to approve committee for citizen member recommendations
The Buckman Direct Diversion Board will consider authorizing its chair, vice-chair, facilities manager, and legal counsel to serve on a committee that will recommend candidates for citizen member and alternate citizen member positions on the board. The meeting also includes operational updates and a presentation on…
Santa Fe River Commission members may attend Love Your Watershed Day
A quorum of the Santa Fe River Commission may be present at the Love Your Watershed Day event. No official action will be taken during this time.
Commission to decide on cannabis microbusiness conditional use at 478 Jarales Rd
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on four action items: a conditional use for a vertically integrated cannabis microbusiness on 9.27 acres at 478 Jarales Rd in Belen; a solar field overlay zone request for three lots totaling 15 acres on Jensen Lane south of Belen Regional Airport; a…
Committee to consider resolution to terminate Phase Three of Agua Fria annexation
The Public Works and Utilities Committee will consider a joint resolution directing staff to amend annexation agreements to terminate Phase Three of annexation for the Agua Fria area. It will also take public comment on a bill to sell seven city-owned parcels in Las Estrellas to Santa Fe Housing Trust for $4,490,000…
Commission to vote on $2.3M contract for street microsurfacing
The Hobbs City Commission will vote on a $2,302,057.72 contract for microsurfacing various city streets and consider several development agreements for housing and road extensions. They will also discuss the Recreation Department annual report and a neighborhood traffic management program update, and consider a…
Committee to recommend adopting 2026 Comprehensive Master Plan
The Infrastructure Committee will vote on recommending the City Council adopt the 2026 Comprehensive Master Plan. They will also consider a $1,067,815 budget adjustment for flood repair design services and awarding a $139,030 contract for a transit facility restroom remodel. Non-action items include open discussion of…
Board to discuss single-use plastic bag ordinance, Climate Action Plan
The Environmental Sustainability Board will discuss a proposed single-use plastic bag ordinance as directed by the County Council, and hear presentations on the New Mexico Climate Action Plan and a Climate Marketing and Engagement Plan by Firebrand. The board will also consider approval of March 19 meeting minutes and…
Board to vote on $1.1M recycling contract extension with Town Recycling
The board is deciding on several consent calendar items, including a $1.1 million amendment to a recycling services contract and a construction agreement for basalt rock crushing at the Caja del Rio Landfill. A mineral materials contract with the Bureau of Land Management for sale of crushed basalt is also up for…
Board approves $1.18 M underground electric replacement project
The Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities will vote on items on the consent agenda, including approval of March meeting minutes, a $177,400 purchase order for a UV disinfection system, and a $1,182,877.44 award to Bixby Electric for the Piedra Loop underground replacement. The board will also hold a public hearing on a…
Board to discuss Arbor Day celebration location
The Parks and Recreation and Tree Advisory Board will review monthly reports and updates on aquatic vegetation removal and the 311 Civic Plus system. The board is also scheduled to discuss and approve the location for the Arbor Day celebration.
City Commission to approve CDBG certifications and a $105,742.50 valve trailer bid
The Hobbs City Commission will consider approving the final plat for a subdivision, a development agreement, and a $105,742.50 bid for a valve maintenance trailer. The body will also hold a public hearing on a liquor license transfer and approve a street reconstruction project.
Council to vote on $1.2M street improvement contract
The council will decide on a $1,222,153.25 contract for 3rd Street improvements, along with other items like library computer purchases, out-of-state travel for code enforcement, a MOU with the Farmers Market, and library board appointments. They will also hear an FY2025 audit presentation and a library strategic plan…
Council to vote on ranked choice voting for city elections
The City Council will hold final votes on several ordinances, including adopting ranked choice voting for municipal elections. They will also consider a $38 million bond refunding and an economic development project for Mantis Space Inc. Supporting satellite component manufacturing. Additionally, they will vote on…
Board introduces new Keep Roswell Beautiful manager and reviews grant updates
The Keep Roswell Beautiful Board will hold a general discussion on grant reporting and upcoming projects. Board members will introduce Abraham Chaparro, who will assume the program manager role on July 1, 2026 for the new grant cycle. The meeting will also include a public comment from Councilor Cristina Arnold about…
Commission reviews multiple land‑use requests, including a cannabis microbusiness
The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on several action items. Items include a conditional use for an online auto dealership, zone changes for residential parcels, a variance for a shed setback, a conditional use for a cannabis microbusiness, and multiple solar field overlay zone applications…
KGCB will approve meeting minutes and an Open Meetings Act notice
The Keep Gallup Clean & Beautiful Board will vote to approve the minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting and a resolution for the annual Open Meetings Act notice. The board will receive an update on the FY26 grant, including a new memorandum of understanding with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and a tree give‑away scheduled…
Board to hear waste-to-energy plant presentation from Mozart Devco
The Environmental Sustainability Board will receive a presentation from Mozart Devco LLC on a proposed waste-to-energy plant. The board will also review and discuss its 2026 work plan. Other business includes approval of February meeting minutes and updates from the sustainability manager and various liaison reports.
Commission will discuss the River Mile 199 revegetation plan
The Corrales Bosque Advisory Commission will meet on March 12, 2026 at the Corrales Community Library. The agenda includes routine approvals of the February 12 minutes and the meeting agenda, as well as items from Chief Martinez. Commissioners will consider a March wood‑removal event, a possible replacement of the dog…