Remarks by Eric Enriquez
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“Thank you, Mayor. I also want to echo the same for our Streets Department and Public Works to Lucio and all his guys. Thank you for all the work that they did. We really appreciate it. And I also wanted to share with the state of new mexico school for the deaf they've opened up a lab here in town and i thank the superintendent the directors for recognizing the need in las cruces that it is a four-hour drive for a lot of individuals that that have hearing impairment or need some assistance and help. But this lab here will be for infants, early detection, so that they can get the help that they…”
Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“All right, thank you. I look for a motion to adjourn. Move to adjourn.”
Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Well, good afternoon. Welcome to City Council. Today is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. It's approximately 1 p.m. I'm Mayor Eric Enriquez. Before we start, I want to mention that we have an ASL American Sign Language interpreter up front. We will start with a moment of silence for the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces as they protect our interests around the globe, as well as our courageous men and women of the Las Cruces Police and Fire Department. as they keep our city safe 24 7 365. councilman coma if you lead us in the pledge We'll start with presentations and certificates.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Next on the agenda is departmental highlights, utilities.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Next on the agenda is conflict of interest. Does any member of the city council, city manager, or any member of the city staff have any known conflict of interest with any item on the agenda?”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“No. No conflict. Next is public participation. We'll allow up to three minutes, no pending litigation or items on the non-consent. Katrina will assist you and usher you to the podium, those that want to speak.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“You just got to state your name for the record.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Next on the agenda is to read a closed meeting statement. Las Cruces City Council met in closed meeting on September 8, 2026 at 10 a.m. The following were in attendance. Councilor McClure, Councilor Harris, Councilor Coran, Councilor Bencomo, Mayor Pro Tem Munoz, and Mayor Enriquez. City Manager, Iconi Timopayao. City Attorney, Henry Becker. City Attorney, Brad Douglas. City Clerk, Christine Rivera. And outside council, Chris DeFilippo. Items that were discussed, litigation regarding George Alberto Lopez versus the City of Las Cruces, which is closed to pursuant to New Mexico State Statute…”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“All right, thank you, Cynthia. Any questions? Councilor Harris.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yes. Next is I don't make point one it's a public hearing required so the public hearing. Is now open at 2.23 PM. Sir anyone here for or against the issuance of the liquor license. A public hearing is now closed 2.23 PM.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you, Adam. Any questions? Say no. Kristi?”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yes. Next is item 8.2, resolution number 27-039, resolution amending the resolution 25-129 for the small business storefront repair program.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“All right, thank you, Solino. Any questions? Seeing none, Christine?”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Next is item 8.3 resolution number 27 dash 0, 4, 0 resolution authorizing city of Las Cruces to accept grant awards for the housing neighborhood services move to approve second.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yes. Next is item 8.4, resolution number 27-041, approving 1,350,000 housing trusts and loan agreement for the Paseos Verde phase one.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Thank you, Jan. Any questions? Yes, Councilor Matisse.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“But now. On of these homes that are on some that are what what year where they built the you have the”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yeah, because it's the same issue universities going through with coal village. These are older structures that need to be upgraded. And then the lot size, how many units per lot, this is a good plan to get more, as you would say, bang for your buck. That looks good. I just didn't know what year those were built and how much would really go into remodeling or reconstructing or rebuilding as opposed to demolish and build new.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, that was it. Thanks. No, see none. Christine.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yes. Next is item 8.5, resolution number 27-042, resolution approving the purchase approximately 6.49 acres of land.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Okay, thanks. Jay had a question for you. Like with all the land that you have available there for commercial and all, what are the biggest challenges? You know, we're looking at our strategic plan and trying to enhance economic development. What are some of the challenges that you see in trying to sell some of that property and try to recruit businesses to Las Cruces?”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yeah, 8.6. Council bill number 27-006, ordinance number 3122, approving a 10-year lease agreement between the City of Las Cruces and Explorer Academy.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“All right, thank you, Isaac. Any questions? No, see, Christine?”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yes. Next is item 8.7, council bill number 27-007, ordinance number 3123. This ordinance to amend section 19-131 of the Las Cruces Municipal Code 1997 regarding construction, repair, and demolition hours. Move to approve.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026
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“Yes. Next is board appointments, there are none. So then we'll move to notice of proposed ordinance. Council bill number 27-008, ordinance number 3124, an ordinance approving zoning map amendment for LIU Light Industrial Urban to commercial retail. Bring it forward.”
Council · Sep 8, 2026