Video index

1. Opening Items

2.D. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Anansi Knighthawks Chess Club: Elementary A Team won the Northern Schools Chess League; Elementary D Team placed 1st; Middle School B Team and Elementary B Team tied for 2nd place in the league (Youth Council Member Theo Blaustein and Parks and Recreation Director Melissa Vigil)

2.A. Oath of Office for Police Cadet, Emily R. Cordova to be administered by the Honorable Judge Richard G. Chavez.

2.B. Introduction of newly hired full-time Community Liaison Specialist, Ashton D. Stone. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

2.C. Introduction of newly hired full-time Human Resources Coordinator, Carla Chavez. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

3.A. Town of Taos Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) Overview by RBC Capital Markets, LLC (Managing Director Erik Harrigan)

3.B. Fractional Sustainability Coordinator Report by Lotus Engineering & Sustainability, Communication & Engagement Managing Director Grace Sullivan

3.C. Use of Non-traditional Waters to Support Fresh Water Sustainability by Mike Hightower and John D'Angelo of New Mexico Desalination Association

4. Citizens Forum

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.

5.F. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 26-29 approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Authorizing Signatory Authority for the purchase of real property. (Town Manager Lupe Martinez)

7.A. Continuation of discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 26-04 establishing vacant property standards and maintenance requirements from the March 24, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting. (Deputy Planning Director Dinah Gonzales)

6.A. Discussion, consideration, and possible direction to move forward with proposed Civic Center renovation projects pending procurement and designated funding source to be identified in the upcoming budget. (Facilities, Events, and Emergency Management Director Valorie Mondragon)

6.B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of awarding RFP 25-26-08 to Stray Hearts Animal Shelter for annual animal services and authorization for the Mayor to sign the subsequent contract. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea and Police Chief Ronald Montez)

6.C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of quote #1126 from Jaypen Construction for bathroom renovations for 120 W. Plaza in the amount of $97,735.59 inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax utilizing statewide price agreement # 30-00000-23-00070 as the procurement method. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea and Facilities, Events, and Emergency Management Director Valorie Mondragon)

6.D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of quote #4846372 from Core & Main for the replacement and upgrade to new cellular Town water meters in the amount of $136,024.41 inclusive of New Mexico gross reciepts tax utilizing statewide price agreement #50-00000-24-00019 as the procurement method. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea and Utility Billing Manager Minda Jaramillo)

6.E. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of quote # 1232 from Jam-Dig Enterprises for the demo of perimeter concrete around the ice rink at the Taos Youth and Family Center in the amount of $98,257.50 inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea and Project Manager Brian Cribbin)

6.F. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of a proposal from JSX for summer air services to Dallas and Austin in the estimated amount of $905,388.00 inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax and authorization for the Mayor to sign the subsequent contract. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea and Airport Manager Colton Rapstine)

6.G. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of a proposal from Contour Air for summer air services to Denver in the estimated amount of $483,000.00 exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax and authorization for the Mayor to sign the subsequent contract. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea and Airport Manager Colton Rapstine)

8.A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to schedule a Special Meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 9:00 am for the Annual Town of Taos Budget Hearing. (Town Manager Lupe Martinez)

10.A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of out-of-state travel in the amount of $3,068.98 for Councilmember Fernandez to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2026 Climate Change Preparedness Conference to be held May 19, 2026 to May 23, 2026.

10.B. Matters and Reports from the Council.

11. Closed Executive Session

Apr 28, 2026 Regular Meeting

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1. Opening Items

2.D. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Anansi Knighthawks Chess Club: Elementary A Team won the Northern Schools Chess League; Elementary D Team placed 1st; Middle School B Team and Elementary B Team tied for 2nd place in the league (Youth Council Member Theo Blaustein and Parks and Recreation Director Melissa Vigil)

2.A. Oath of Office for Police Cadet, Emily R. Cordova to be administered by the Honorable Judge Richard G. Chavez.

2.B. Introduction of newly hired full-time Community Liaison Specialist, Ashton D. Stone. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

2.C. Introduction of newly hired full-time Human Resources Coordinator, Carla Chavez. (Human Resources Director Rebecca Beardsley)

3.A. Town of Taos Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) Overview by RBC Capital Markets, LLC (Managing Director Erik Harrigan)

3.B. Fractional Sustainability Coordinator Report by Lotus Engineering & Sustainability, Communication & Engagement Managing Director Grace Sullivan

3.C. Use of Non-traditional Waters to Support Fresh Water Sustainability by Mike Hightower and John D'Angelo of New Mexico Desalination Association

4. Citizens Forum

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.

5.F. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Resolution 26-29 approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Authorizing Signatory Authority for the purchase of real property. (Town Manager Lupe Martinez)

7.A. Continuation of discussion, consideration, and possible approval of Ordinance 26-04 establishing vacant property standards and maintenance requirements from the March 24, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting. (Deputy Planning Director Dinah Gonzales)

6.A. Discussion, consideration, and possible direction to move forward with proposed Civic Center renovation projects pending procurement and designated funding source to be identified in the upcoming budget. (Facilities, Events, and Emergency Management Director Valorie Mondragon)

6.B. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of awarding RFP 25-26-08 to Stray Hearts Animal Shelter for annual animal services and authorization for the Mayor to sign the subsequent contract. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea and Police Chief Ronald Montez)

6.C. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of quote #1126 from Jaypen Construction for bathroom renovations for 120 W. Plaza in the amount of $97,735.59 inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax utilizing statewide price agreement # 30-00000-23-00070 as the procurement method. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea and Facilities, Events, and Emergency Management Director Valorie Mondragon)

6.D. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of quote #4846372 from Core & Main for the replacement and upgrade to new cellular Town water meters in the amount of $136,024.41 inclusive of New Mexico gross reciepts tax utilizing statewide price agreement #50-00000-24-00019 as the procurement method. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea and Utility Billing Manager Minda Jaramillo)

6.E. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of quote # 1232 from Jam-Dig Enterprises for the demo of perimeter concrete around the ice rink at the Taos Youth and Family Center in the amount of $98,257.50 inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea and Project Manager Brian Cribbin)

6.F. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of a proposal from JSX for summer air services to Dallas and Austin in the estimated amount of $905,388.00 inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax and authorization for the Mayor to sign the subsequent contract. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea and Airport Manager Colton Rapstine)

6.G. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of a proposal from Contour Air for summer air services to Denver in the estimated amount of $483,000.00 exclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax and authorization for the Mayor to sign the subsequent contract. (Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea and Airport Manager Colton Rapstine)

8.A. Discussion, consideration and possible approval to schedule a Special Meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 9:00 am for the Annual Town of Taos Budget Hearing. (Town Manager Lupe Martinez)

10.A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of out-of-state travel in the amount of $3,068.98 for Councilmember Fernandez to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2026 Climate Change Preparedness Conference to be held May 19, 2026 to May 23, 2026.

10.B. Matters and Reports from the Council.

11. Closed Executive Session

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