3. Awards and Recognitions

A. Introduction of newly hired part-time Lifeguard I, Jerome Farrell. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

B. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works Operator I, Joseph Sena. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

C. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Utilities Operator I, George Thomas. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

D. Introduction of newly hired full-time Recreation Specialist I, Joel Rodriguez. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

E. Introduction of newly hired full-time Parks Maintenance Specialist I, Mario Vargas. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

F. Public Recognition of the Town of Taos Public Works Team who worked throughout the night of Thursday, January 8, 2026 through mid-day on Friday, January 9, 2026 to attend to a waterline leak on Cruz Alta Road (Public Works Director Reynold Vasquez)

A. Introduction of newly hired part-time Lifeguard I, Jerome Farrell. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

B. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works Operator I, Joseph Sena. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

C. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Utilities Operator I, George Thomas. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

D. Introduction of newly hired full-time Recreation Specialist I, Joel Rodriguez. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

E. Introduction of newly hired full-time Parks Maintenance Specialist I, Mario Vargas. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

F. Public Recognition of the Town of Taos Public Works Team who worked throughout the night of Thursday, January 8, 2026 through mid-day on Friday, January 9, 2026 to attend to a waterline leak on Cruz Alta Road (Public Works Director Reynold Vasquez)

4. Presentations

A. Chamisa Verde Affordable Housing Construction Update by Pangea Biotecture CEO Jonah Reynolds

5. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.

6. Matters from Staff

A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Open Meetings Resolution 26-01. This resolution establishes the schedule of Town Council Regular Meetings and Workshop Meetings. Approval of the resolution constitutes reasonable notice of such meetings. (Town Clerk Denise Martinez)

B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Xenergy Mechanical quote utilizing ACES agreement ITB 22-001 expiring June 30, 2027, in the amount of $106,570.40 inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax to replace the boiler located at 115 Civic Plaza. (Facilities Director Valorie Mondragon and Facilities Superintendent Cuauhtemoc Herrera)

C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of award of RFP 25-06-04 to Souder, Miller & Associates in the amount of $81,479.00, exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax for the Engineering and Environmental Services at the Taos Regional Landfill. (Chief Procurement Officer Lisa Baca-Medina)

D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Quote Number LE250012-R1 from CIMCO Refrigeration for demolition of existing ice rink and construction of new ice rink in the amount of $2,739,000.00, inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax utilizing Sourcewell Contract Number 081425-CIM as the procurement method. (Parks and Recreation Director Melissa Vigil and Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Manuel Sandoval)

E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 26-08 declaring a Code Blue Emergency due to the life-threatening cold weather conditions and authorizing coordinated response to protect vulnerable populations (Emergency Management Director Valorie Mondragon and Resilience Emergency Management Consultant David Elliot)

A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Open Meetings Resolution 26-01. This resolution establishes the schedule of Town Council Regular Meetings and Workshop Meetings. Approval of the resolution constitutes reasonable notice of such meetings. (Town Clerk Denise Martinez)

B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Xenergy Mechanical quote utilizing ACES agreement ITB 22-001 expiring June 30, 2027, in the amount of $106,570.40 inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax to replace the boiler located at 115 Civic Plaza. (Facilities Director Valorie Mondragon and Facilities Superintendent Cuauhtemoc Herrera)

C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of award of RFP 25-06-04 to Souder, Miller & Associates in the amount of $81,479.00, exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax for the Engineering and Environmental Services at the Taos Regional Landfill. (Chief Procurement Officer Lisa Baca-Medina)

D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Quote Number LE250012-R1 from CIMCO Refrigeration for demolition of existing ice rink and construction of new ice rink in the amount of $2,739,000.00, inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax utilizing Sourcewell Contract Number 081425-CIM as the procurement method. (Parks and Recreation Director Melissa Vigil and Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Manuel Sandoval)

E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 26-08 declaring a Code Blue Emergency due to the life-threatening cold weather conditions and authorizing coordinated response to protect vulnerable populations (Emergency Management Director Valorie Mondragon and Resilience Emergency Management Consultant David Elliot)

7. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager

A. Executive Report for the Month of December 2025

8. Matters and Reports from the Mayor

A. Matters and Reports from the Mayor.

9. Matters and Reports from the Council

A. Matters and Reports from the Council.

10. Closed Executive Session

Jan 13, 2026 Regular Meeting

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1. Opening Items

2. Citizens Forum

3. Awards and Recognitions

A. Introduction of newly hired part-time Lifeguard I, Jerome Farrell. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

B. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works Operator I, Joseph Sena. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

C. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Utilities Operator I, George Thomas. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

D. Introduction of newly hired full-time Recreation Specialist I, Joel Rodriguez. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

E. Introduction of newly hired full-time Parks Maintenance Specialist I, Mario Vargas. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

F. Public Recognition of the Town of Taos Public Works Team who worked throughout the night of Thursday, January 8, 2026 through mid-day on Friday, January 9, 2026 to attend to a waterline leak on Cruz Alta Road (Public Works Director Reynold Vasquez)

A. Introduction of newly hired part-time Lifeguard I, Jerome Farrell. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

B. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Works Operator I, Joseph Sena. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

C. Introduction of newly hired full-time Public Utilities Operator I, George Thomas. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

D. Introduction of newly hired full-time Recreation Specialist I, Joel Rodriguez. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

E. Introduction of newly hired full-time Parks Maintenance Specialist I, Mario Vargas. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

F. Public Recognition of the Town of Taos Public Works Team who worked throughout the night of Thursday, January 8, 2026 through mid-day on Friday, January 9, 2026 to attend to a waterline leak on Cruz Alta Road (Public Works Director Reynold Vasquez)

4. Presentations

A. Chamisa Verde Affordable Housing Construction Update by Pangea Biotecture CEO Jonah Reynolds

5. Consent Agenda - The items in the Consent Agenda have been reviewed by the Mayor, and the Mayor has placed these items on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of voting on all items with one vote. The items listed are for the Council's consideration and approval.

6. Matters from Staff

A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Open Meetings Resolution 26-01. This resolution establishes the schedule of Town Council Regular Meetings and Workshop Meetings. Approval of the resolution constitutes reasonable notice of such meetings. (Town Clerk Denise Martinez)

B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Xenergy Mechanical quote utilizing ACES agreement ITB 22-001 expiring June 30, 2027, in the amount of $106,570.40 inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax to replace the boiler located at 115 Civic Plaza. (Facilities Director Valorie Mondragon and Facilities Superintendent Cuauhtemoc Herrera)

C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of award of RFP 25-06-04 to Souder, Miller & Associates in the amount of $81,479.00, exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax for the Engineering and Environmental Services at the Taos Regional Landfill. (Chief Procurement Officer Lisa Baca-Medina)

D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Quote Number LE250012-R1 from CIMCO Refrigeration for demolition of existing ice rink and construction of new ice rink in the amount of $2,739,000.00, inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax utilizing Sourcewell Contract Number 081425-CIM as the procurement method. (Parks and Recreation Director Melissa Vigil and Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Manuel Sandoval)

E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 26-08 declaring a Code Blue Emergency due to the life-threatening cold weather conditions and authorizing coordinated response to protect vulnerable populations (Emergency Management Director Valorie Mondragon and Resilience Emergency Management Consultant David Elliot)

A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Open Meetings Resolution 26-01. This resolution establishes the schedule of Town Council Regular Meetings and Workshop Meetings. Approval of the resolution constitutes reasonable notice of such meetings. (Town Clerk Denise Martinez)

B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Xenergy Mechanical quote utilizing ACES agreement ITB 22-001 expiring June 30, 2027, in the amount of $106,570.40 inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax to replace the boiler located at 115 Civic Plaza. (Facilities Director Valorie Mondragon and Facilities Superintendent Cuauhtemoc Herrera)

C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of award of RFP 25-06-04 to Souder, Miller & Associates in the amount of $81,479.00, exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax for the Engineering and Environmental Services at the Taos Regional Landfill. (Chief Procurement Officer Lisa Baca-Medina)

D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Quote Number LE250012-R1 from CIMCO Refrigeration for demolition of existing ice rink and construction of new ice rink in the amount of $2,739,000.00, inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax utilizing Sourcewell Contract Number 081425-CIM as the procurement method. (Parks and Recreation Director Melissa Vigil and Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Manuel Sandoval)

E. Discussion, consideration and possible approval of Resolution 26-08 declaring a Code Blue Emergency due to the life-threatening cold weather conditions and authorizing coordinated response to protect vulnerable populations (Emergency Management Director Valorie Mondragon and Resilience Emergency Management Consultant David Elliot)

3. Awards and Recognitions

4. Presentations

6. Matters from Staff

7. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager

8. Matters and Reports from the Mayor

9. Matters and Reports from the Council

Jan 13, 2026 Regular Meeting

3. Awards and Recognitions

4. Presentations

6. Matters from Staff

7. Matters and Reports from the Town Manager

8. Matters and Reports from the Mayor

9. Matters and Reports from the Council

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