Video index
1. Opening Items
2. Appointment of Officers
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Lupe E. Martinez to the appointive office of Town Manager by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Ronald Montez Jr. to the appointive office of Police Chief by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Denise Martinez to the appointive office of Town Clerk by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Jonathan Montoya to the appointive office of Finance Director by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Lupe E. Martinez to the appointive office of Town Manager by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Ronald Montez Jr. to the appointive office of Police Chief by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Denise Martinez to the appointive office of Town Clerk by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Jonathan Montoya to the appointive office of Finance Director by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
3. Oath of Office for Appointed Officers
A. Oath of Office for Town Manager Lupe E. Martinez administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
B. Oath of Office for Police Chief Ronald Montez Jr. administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
C. Oath of Office for Town Clerk Denise Martinez administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
D. Oath of Office for Finance Director Jonathan Montoya administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
A. Oath of Office for Town Manager Lupe E. Martinez administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
B. Oath of Office for Police Chief Ronald Montez Jr. administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
C. Oath of Office for Town Clerk Denise Martinez administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
D. Oath of Office for Finance Director Jonathan Montoya administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
4. Matters from Staff
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract TT-24-1111-1 regarding the Employment Agreement by and between the Town of Taos and Town Manager Lupe E. Martinez
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 26-07, a resolution of the Town Council authorizing signature authority for all bank accounts of the Town of Taos (Town Manager Lupe Martinez)
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract TT-24-1111-1 regarding the Employment Agreement by and between the Town of Taos and Town Manager Lupe E. Martinez
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 26-07, a resolution of the Town Council authorizing signature authority for all bank accounts of the Town of Taos (Town Manager Lupe Martinez)
5. Board and Committee Appointments
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible election of Mayor Pro Tempore to serve in the absence of the Mayor.
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the North Central Regional Transit District Board
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Acequia Madre and Vigil y Romo Acequia Boards
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Holy Cross Hospital Nominating Committee
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos Regional Landfill Board
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Board
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos County Cooperative Weed Management Area Board
H. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos LEAD Program Board
I. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District
J. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos County Economic Development Corporation Board
K. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Intergovernmental Council
L. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Northern Rio Grande Resource Conservation and Development Council
M. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Rio Fernando de Taos Collaborative Board
N. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos County Community Schools Coalition Board
O. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Enchanted Circle Council of Governments
P. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment to the E-911 Dispatch Board: by JPA statute, there are two members, the Fire Chief and the Police Chief. Council must appoint the Voting Delegate and alternate.
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible election of Mayor Pro Tempore to serve in the absence of the Mayor.
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the North Central Regional Transit District Board
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Acequia Madre and Vigil y Romo Acequia Boards
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Holy Cross Hospital Nominating Committee
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos Regional Landfill Board
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Board
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos County Cooperative Weed Management Area Board
H. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos LEAD Program Board
I. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District
J. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos County Economic Development Corporation Board
K. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Intergovernmental Council
L. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Northern Rio Grande Resource Conservation and Development Council
M. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Rio Fernando de Taos Collaborative Board
N. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos County Community Schools Coalition Board
O. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Enchanted Circle Council of Governments
P. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment to the E-911 Dispatch Board: by JPA statute, there are two members, the Fire Chief and the Police Chief. Council must appoint the Voting Delegate and alternate.
6. Town of Taos Boards, Commissions, and Committees
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of committee members Jack Meyers, Susan K. Trujillo, HD “Skip” Pedlar, Angel Reyes, and Scott McAdams to the Finance/Audit Committee.
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Dave Mansfield, Mike Tilley, George Wood, Ellen Brodsky, and Judith Bronner to the Library Advisory Board.
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Angel Pala, Kino Chavez, and Robbie Knight to the Taos Regional Airport Advisory Board.
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Cisco Guevara, Dan Irion, Santiago LaRoche, Christian Whetsell, and Vicky Zillioux to the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board.
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of sub-committee members David Mapes, Vicky Zillioux, Christian Whetsell, Michael Santistevan, and Larry Szczech to the Marketing Sub-Committee of the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board.
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Donald Wood, Wayne Rutherford, Jake Cisneros, Yvonne Trujillo and Dan Irion to the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Board.
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Jose Gonzales, Pedro Sanchez, and Rachel Maestas to the Standard Operating Procedures Advisory Board.
H. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Alexandria Goldman, Ted Terry, Bob Draper, Rachel Romero, and Grace Sullivan and the continuance of non-voting Councilmember Darien Fernandez to the Land Use Development Code Advisory Board.
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of committee members Jack Meyers, Susan K. Trujillo, HD “Skip” Pedlar, Angel Reyes, and Scott McAdams to the Finance/Audit Committee.
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Dave Mansfield, Mike Tilley, George Wood, Ellen Brodsky, and Judith Bronner to the Library Advisory Board.
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Angel Pala, Kino Chavez, and Robbie Knight to the Taos Regional Airport Advisory Board.
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Cisco Guevara, Dan Irion, Santiago LaRoche, Christian Whetsell, and Vicky Zillioux to the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board.
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of sub-committee members David Mapes, Vicky Zillioux, Christian Whetsell, Michael Santistevan, and Larry Szczech to the Marketing Sub-Committee of the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board.
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Donald Wood, Wayne Rutherford, Jake Cisneros, Yvonne Trujillo and Dan Irion to the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Board.
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Jose Gonzales, Pedro Sanchez, and Rachel Maestas to the Standard Operating Procedures Advisory Board.
H. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Alexandria Goldman, Ted Terry, Bob Draper, Rachel Romero, and Grace Sullivan and the continuance of non-voting Councilmember Darien Fernandez to the Land Use Development Code Advisory Board.
Jan 20, 2026 Special Meetings
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1. Opening Items
2. Appointment of Officers
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Lupe E. Martinez to the appointive office of Town Manager by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Ronald Montez Jr. to the appointive office of Police Chief by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Denise Martinez to the appointive office of Town Clerk by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Jonathan Montoya to the appointive office of Finance Director by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Lupe E. Martinez to the appointive office of Town Manager by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Ronald Montez Jr. to the appointive office of Police Chief by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Denise Martinez to the appointive office of Town Clerk by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of Jonathan Montoya to the appointive office of Finance Director by Mayor Daniel R. Barrone.
3. Oath of Office for Appointed Officers
A. Oath of Office for Town Manager Lupe E. Martinez administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
B. Oath of Office for Police Chief Ronald Montez Jr. administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
C. Oath of Office for Town Clerk Denise Martinez administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
D. Oath of Office for Finance Director Jonathan Montoya administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
A. Oath of Office for Town Manager Lupe E. Martinez administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
B. Oath of Office for Police Chief Ronald Montez Jr. administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
C. Oath of Office for Town Clerk Denise Martinez administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
D. Oath of Office for Finance Director Jonathan Montoya administered by the Honorable Richard G. Chavez.
4. Matters from Staff
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract TT-24-1111-1 regarding the Employment Agreement by and between the Town of Taos and Town Manager Lupe E. Martinez
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 26-07, a resolution of the Town Council authorizing signature authority for all bank accounts of the Town of Taos (Town Manager Lupe Martinez)
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract TT-24-1111-1 regarding the Employment Agreement by and between the Town of Taos and Town Manager Lupe E. Martinez
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 26-07, a resolution of the Town Council authorizing signature authority for all bank accounts of the Town of Taos (Town Manager Lupe Martinez)
5. Board and Committee Appointments
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible election of Mayor Pro Tempore to serve in the absence of the Mayor.
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the North Central Regional Transit District Board
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Acequia Madre and Vigil y Romo Acequia Boards
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Holy Cross Hospital Nominating Committee
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos Regional Landfill Board
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Board
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos County Cooperative Weed Management Area Board
H. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos LEAD Program Board
I. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District
J. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos County Economic Development Corporation Board
K. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Intergovernmental Council
L. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Northern Rio Grande Resource Conservation and Development Council
M. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Rio Fernando de Taos Collaborative Board
N. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos County Community Schools Coalition Board
O. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Enchanted Circle Council of Governments
P. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment to the E-911 Dispatch Board: by JPA statute, there are two members, the Fire Chief and the Police Chief. Council must appoint the Voting Delegate and alternate.
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible election of Mayor Pro Tempore to serve in the absence of the Mayor.
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the North Central Regional Transit District Board
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Acequia Madre and Vigil y Romo Acequia Boards
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Holy Cross Hospital Nominating Committee
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos Regional Landfill Board
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Board
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos County Cooperative Weed Management Area Board
H. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos LEAD Program Board
I. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District
J. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos County Economic Development Corporation Board
K. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Intergovernmental Council
L. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Northern Rio Grande Resource Conservation and Development Council
M. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Rio Fernando de Taos Collaborative Board
N. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Taos County Community Schools Coalition Board
O. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of a member and alternate to the Enchanted Circle Council of Governments
P. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment to the E-911 Dispatch Board: by JPA statute, there are two members, the Fire Chief and the Police Chief. Council must appoint the Voting Delegate and alternate.
6. Town of Taos Boards, Commissions, and Committees
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of committee members Jack Meyers, Susan K. Trujillo, HD “Skip” Pedlar, Angel Reyes, and Scott McAdams to the Finance/Audit Committee.
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Dave Mansfield, Mike Tilley, George Wood, Ellen Brodsky, and Judith Bronner to the Library Advisory Board.
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Angel Pala, Kino Chavez, and Robbie Knight to the Taos Regional Airport Advisory Board.
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Cisco Guevara, Dan Irion, Santiago LaRoche, Christian Whetsell, and Vicky Zillioux to the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board.
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of sub-committee members David Mapes, Vicky Zillioux, Christian Whetsell, Michael Santistevan, and Larry Szczech to the Marketing Sub-Committee of the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board.
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Donald Wood, Wayne Rutherford, Jake Cisneros, Yvonne Trujillo and Dan Irion to the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Board.
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Jose Gonzales, Pedro Sanchez, and Rachel Maestas to the Standard Operating Procedures Advisory Board.
H. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Alexandria Goldman, Ted Terry, Bob Draper, Rachel Romero, and Grace Sullivan and the continuance of non-voting Councilmember Darien Fernandez to the Land Use Development Code Advisory Board.
A. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of committee members Jack Meyers, Susan K. Trujillo, HD “Skip” Pedlar, Angel Reyes, and Scott McAdams to the Finance/Audit Committee.
B. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Dave Mansfield, Mike Tilley, George Wood, Ellen Brodsky, and Judith Bronner to the Library Advisory Board.
C. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Angel Pala, Kino Chavez, and Robbie Knight to the Taos Regional Airport Advisory Board.
D. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Cisco Guevara, Dan Irion, Santiago LaRoche, Christian Whetsell, and Vicky Zillioux to the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board.
E. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of sub-committee members David Mapes, Vicky Zillioux, Christian Whetsell, Michael Santistevan, and Larry Szczech to the Marketing Sub-Committee of the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board.
F. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Donald Wood, Wayne Rutherford, Jake Cisneros, Yvonne Trujillo and Dan Irion to the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Board.
G. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Jose Gonzales, Pedro Sanchez, and Rachel Maestas to the Standard Operating Procedures Advisory Board.
H. Discussion, consideration, and possible appointment of board members Alexandria Goldman, Ted Terry, Bob Draper, Rachel Romero, and Grace Sullivan and the continuance of non-voting Councilmember Darien Fernandez to the Land Use Development Code Advisory Board.
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