Water & utilities in New Mexico local government
What New Mexico city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about water & utilities — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
389 New Mexico meetings since 2024 covered water & utilities. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Mexico with the most water & utilities activity
- Santa Fe, NM (135)
- Los Alamos County, NM (74)
- Farmington, NM (27)
- Roswell, NM (25)
- Tucumcari, NM (21)
- Hobbs, NM (19)
- Gallup, NM (15)
- Rio Rancho, NM (11)
- Angel Fire, NM (10)
- Carlsbad, NM (8)
- Grant County, NM (7)
- Eunice, NM (6)
Latest matching meetings
Commission to consider rezoning of 211 W. Crutcher Ave from R‑2 to R‑3
The City Commission will discuss and act on several agenda items, including the first reading of Ordinance 1184 to rezone 211 W. Crutcher Avenue from R‑2 residential to R‑3 residential. It will also consider the notice of award for the 3rd Street Project construction bid, Change Order #3 for the KOA/East Route 66…
Committee to review archaeological monitoring plan for 6.82 acres at 4680 San Ignacio Rd
The Archaeological Review Committee will review a postponed monitoring report for water infrastructure near Rancho Siringo Drive and consider several new applications. New business includes a monitoring and treatment plan for 6.82 acres at 4680 San Ignacio Road, and multiple monitoring reports for New Mexico Gas…
BPU to hold public hearings on gas and water service rate changes
The Board of Public Utilities is considering updates to gas and water service rate schedules. The board is also reviewing several utility contracts and a power purchase agreement for August and September 2026.
Committee will consider a $300,445 road‑fund grant and a $192,930 elevator upgrade
The Roswell Infrastructure Committee will vote on recommending Resolution 26‑XX to accept FY 2027 Local Government Road Fund (LGRF) funding for a $300,445 pavement project on W. Country Club. It will also consider a $192,930 budget adjustment and purchase order for Otis Elevator Company to modernize the City Hall…
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…
Board considers water service request for 904 Montgomery Avenue
The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners will review a request for water service outside city limits. The meeting also includes a monthly utilities report and a discussion on utility account responsibility letters.
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…
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.
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.
School Board discusses alternative routes for Dominion Energy transmission line
The School Board is meeting to consider authorizing the use of its property for Route 4, Route 3B, or similar routes. This discussion aims to avoid the construction of Route 3A following a resolution from the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors.
Committee to continue setting criteria for roads, water, sewer, solid waste
The Roads and Infrastructure Committee will discuss and potentially approve its Charter, continue developing criteria for roads, water, sewer, and solid waste, and receive a briefing from Police Chief Hogrefe on roads and public safety. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a period for public comment.
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 annexation for Xcel Energy service center, master plan
The Roswell City Council is meeting to decide on multiple items including adopting a new Comprehensive Master Plan, annexing 9.56 acres for an Xcel Energy service center, issuing industrial revenue bonds for a solar project, and approving a $1.85 million drainage project at the Air Center. Several public hearings are…
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.
Commission to hear water, wastewater, and electric utility updates
The Public Utility Commission will consider approving the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports on water/wastewater operations, capital projects, electric utility status, and a director's overview. No formal action is scheduled on these informational reports.
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…
Committee to vote on $1.85M for Air Center drainage
The Finance Committee will discuss monthly reports on golf, visitor center, public affairs, museum, library, lodging tax, cannabis excise tax, and flood disaster updates. Action items include several budget adjustments and purchase orders, notably a $1.85 million allocation for drainage improvements at the Air Center…
Council considers $2.1M automated speed enforcement and $3.6M HVAC project
The Los Alamos County Council will discuss several high-cost infrastructure and safety contracts. The body will also hold public hearings on water rate schedules, the creation of an Inclusivity Board, and animal impounding codes.
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…
Rio Rancho Governing Body discusses zoning, water rights, and road reconstruction
The Governing Body will consider several zoning amendments and site plan approvals. The agenda also includes a proposal to acquire water rights and a contract for the Springer Drive Reconstruction Project.
Council adopts five-year infrastructure plan with $37.25 million in priorities
The City Council is adopting the Fiscal Year 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP). This plan identifies high-priority projects to be submitted to the State of New Mexico for funding opportunities.
Committee to discuss fortified structures proposal and water rights update
The Veterans Wellness Healing Center Committee will hear public comments, approve minutes from March 11, 2026, and address old business items including a proposal from J & H regarding fortified structures and an update on water rights. No new business is listed.
Council discusses LEDA agreements for two redevelopment projects
The Los Alamos County Council will discuss proposed Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) public participation agreements for redeveloping the former CB Fox building at 1735 Central Avenue and the former Time Out Pizza building at 116-118 State Route 4 in White Rock. The council also receives updates on housing…
Council to vote on settling lawsuit, new water/sewer rates, $241K software budget
The Village Council will decide whether to approve a settlement offer in the Bobick lawsuit and adopt multiple resolutions setting water, sewer, solid waste, and wildfire protection fees. They will also consider a $241,500 budget increase for an OpenGov software subscription and adoption of the 2028-2032…
Council to vote on $1M EPA grant for lead-safe water lines on 2nd Street
The Gallup City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a budget transfer to close the Indian Hills Park lighting project and a police equipment reimbursement. Major discussion items include accepting a $1 million EPA grant for replacing old cast iron water lines on 2nd Street from US Hwy 66 to Green Avenue…
Committee will discuss criteria for prioritizing roads, water and sewer projects
The Roads and Infrastructure Committee will meet on June 22, 2026 at the Village Hall. The committee will discuss establishing a charter for its operations. It will also consider criteria and prioritization for road, water, and sewer projects.
Board of Public Utilities to discuss gas rate increase and water project funding
The Board of Public Utilities will consider a one-year rate increase for gas services and review a 10-year budget plan. The board is also deciding on several contracts and budget revisions for water and legal services.
Board to discuss Utilities Manager performance review
The Board of Public Utilities will meet to conduct a performance review and planning session for the Utilities Manager. The agenda includes one business item and a closed session. No other actions or proposals are scheduled.
Flood Task Force reviews financial plan, bonds, and drainage study
The Flood Recovery Task Force will discuss the financial plan for flood-recovery bonds and review the FEMA project tracker, substantial damage claims, and a drainage study. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public participation.
Committee to consider affordable housing fee-in-lieu ordinance change
The committee will consider an ordinance amending the Santa Fe Homes Program, changing the fee-in-lieu calculation for affordable units from 65% to 30% of area median income. They will also review budget adjustments totaling over $3.6 million for critical dam maintenance and street repairs, and a resolution adopting…
Committee approves $2M water line grant application
The Roswell Infrastructure Committee approved a resolution to apply for up to $2 million in Community Development Block Grant funding for small-diameter water line replacements. The committee also reviewed the FY2027-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and approved the top five priority projects for the…
Belen Council to consider $1.5M land exchange for utility infrastructure
The City Council will vote on a property exchange with Sleeping Indian Ranch LLC to fund water and sewer improvements. The meeting also includes decisions on drainage projects, budget adjustments, and MainStreet partnership contracts.
Council to vote on drought declaration and fireworks restrictions
The Los Lunas Village Council will consider several action items, including a resolution declaring extreme or severe drought conditions and restricting fireworks, an ordinance amending the Municipal Planning Commission (including a pay increase), and approval of a sewer easement for the Plaza Luna Lofts Apartments…
Council discusses 5-year capital improvement priorities
The Angel Fire Village Council will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) priorities. The attached document lists proposed projects including road paving, trail improvements, water system upgrades, and facility renovations. No formal action is expected as this…
Commission to recommend EV fast charging station rates for council approval
The Public Utility Commission will consider recommending approval of charging rates for electric vehicle fast charging stations to the city council. The agenda also includes approval of the Open Meetings Resolution for 2026, operations and maintenance reports, and a capital improvement project update for water and…
Council to consider $35 million bond issuance for fire station upgrades
The Los Alamos County Council will consider a range of items, including approval of contracts, budget revisions, and several new ordinances. Key actions include authorizing up to $35 million in gross receipts tax bonds for fire station improvements, approving a $4.7 million power purchase agreement for July 2026 power…
Water Conservation Program and subcommittee reports discussed
The Water Conservation Committee will receive updates on the Water Conservation Program and hear subcommittee reports on outdoor, commercial, onboarding, education, and outreach topics. No action items or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational presentations and routine approvals.
Budget adoption, burn ban resolution, and Family Dollar update
The Board will consider adopting Resolution 2026-10 for the budget, Resolution 2026-11 for records retention, and Resolution 2026-12 for a burn ban. Discussion items include the Family Dollar final score, a propane consumption report, the ICIP list, and a community center update. Action items also cover monthly…
Council to vote on new police department policy manual
The Angel Fire Village Council will discuss and vote on multiple items including approval of a new Police Department Policy Manual, a master plan for Allen Fields, and several resolutions adjusting fees for water, sewer, solid waste, wildfire protection, and workforce housing. The council will also consider…