Village of Los Lunas Council Agendas\Minutes
Regular MeetingLos Lunas, NM · February 12, 2026
Minutes
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12,2026
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, February 12, 2026 in regular
session at 6:00PM. Roll call was taken, and the following were present: Mayor Charles Griego, Councilor Gino Romero, Councilor
Christopher Ortiz, & Councilor Matthew Chavez. Councilor James Runyon was excused. The meeting was conducted in person and recorded
through TEAMs.
Mayor: Charles Griego
Mayor Pro Tem: Christopher Ortiz
Council: Matthew Chavez
James Runyon - Excused
Gino Romero
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Nancy Jo Gonzales, Debra Sanchez, Craig Donohue, and Luis Brown. In accordance with Ordinance
114A, the following agenda was prepared and circulated as required:
1. RESOLUTION 26-02: MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – FY 2026.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a. Hire Wastewater Equipment Operator – Wastewater Division / Public Works Department
b. Hire Operator in Training – Water Division / Public Works Department
c. Hire Operator in Training – Wastewater Division / Public Works Department
d. Hire (2) Parks Technician 1 – Parks Division / Parks & Recreation Department
e. Hire Deputy Clerk – Administration Department
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Minutes from January 29, 2026, Council Meeting
4. ADJOURNMENT.
• CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
At 6:00PM, Mayor Griego brought the meeting to order and welcomed the audience.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Griego asked Dominic Otero to lead the Council and TEAMS participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
Mayor Griego asked the audience if there was anyone who wanted to address the council that did not have an item on the agenda –
Regina Chavez addressed the council with an error in her water bill. There was a short discussion and Mayor Griego then stepped in to
limit the speaking time. He agreed that something looked off about the billing and usage and asked her to talk with Michael Jaramillo
(Public Works Director) & Ray Vigil Jr. (Water Supervisor). He stated that they would be able to help resolve her water billing issue and
that if she has any more problems, to contact Gregory Martin (Village Administrator) directly. Mayor Griego asked if there was anyone
else who would like to speak to the council – there were none.
1. RESOLUTION 26-02: MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS – FY 2026
Ms. Cheryl Cates presented item 1. Tonight, I am bringing you the mid-year resolution, 26-02. This will be the 3rd budget adjustment
that we have made this �iscal year. The general fund has been increased by $630,000, which is a combination of 2 items. One is for
$130,000 because of certi�icates of occupancy that we’ve acquired, and the second is a $500,000 annual payment for our new
agreement with Meta. We have also received some grants this year. One, is the New Mexico Outdoor grant, which was $37,000, and
the second, is a legislative appropriation for Parks through Mr. Cog at $56,746. In the expenditure section, there is an increase in
salaries and overtime work of $150,000 which is for the Fire Department. This is due to �ire �ighters being out on FMLA as well as 1
in 5 calls now resulting in transport to Albuquerque because AMR does not have the facilities to handle it, per my conversation with
John (Fire Chief). In the Water/Sewer fund, under retiree healthcare, you will see it went from $4,964 to $44,964, and this was due
to a typo on my part and forgetting a 4. In Solid Waste, you will see that we previously recognized $91,452 as an insurance recovery
for the freightliner and trailer. We did receive an additional $18,500 which is additional revenue. In Solid Waste, under “Buildings”
we had an increase of $529,477, which is a combination of 3 things. One is the $150,000 for the contractual amendment that we did
for PlastikGas, second, we did not include the �inal payment for PlastikGas which is $230,000, and lastly, an additional $149,477,
which was an additional cost that was on the PlastikGas site. Municipal Streets had a small adjustment of $4,500 which is the cost of
a vehicle. Next is the Fire Fund (Fund 21), we have two additional revenue sources. We had an increase in the state �ire allotment of
$130,395 and a Fire Protection Grant for $500,000 which will be dedicated to the remodel of Fire Station 1. We also have an
additional $550,000 sitting in the general fund for the purchase of a Class A Pumper Truck, so the $200,000 increase for that truck
has been included in this adjustment. We have some additional reimbursements toward the NM-314 bike/pedestrian path for
$459,815 and North Los Lentes for $10,275, for additional revenue of $470,090. In the expenditure �ind, we do have an increase in
the New Mexico 6 and I-25 operational improvements project of $1,518,950 due to a price increase that happened between the
receipt of the funds and obtaining the bids. The Local Government Correction Fund gave us an additional $500 in fees that were
billed prior to the termination of the fund. This is for the care of prisoners and will be increased by $30,000, which will leave us with
$108,000 still left. The Law Enforcement Protection Fund had an increase of $4,500 and an increase in operating costs of $19,740
for the purchase of our K-9s and the K-9 training. There was also a transfer of $702 going from the infrastructure into the GRT
revenue bond. Councilor Romero asked about the care of prisoners and why we pay if we just transport them to the county? Ms.
Cates said that that money goes to the county for the suspect that we apprehend that must stay a day or two before seeing a judge.
We pay the County monthly as they bill us for those instances. In the Park Improvement Fund’s expense section, you will see that we
received a Regional Recreation Grant for Los Cerritos of $3,616,458. In the Emergency Medical Fund, we have added some expenses,
and the reason for this is because if it is not 100% spent by the end of the �iscal year, it could drastically impact what we get the
following year. In the Sports Complex Fund, you will see an additional $20,000 that’s left over for reimbursements that need to be
spent. In the LG Abatement Opioid Fund, I created a line item for the opioid remediation collaborative (Work) for $1,661,999, which
will be the account that posts when we transfer to (work). Lastly, both Appreciating You and the Fire�ighter Fund had an increase in
donations this �iscal year. Ms. Cates asked if there were any questions from the council. Councilor Chavez asked if the Opioid Fund
went to different counties, to which Ms. Cates said that it goes to 9 different counties and 2 cities including us. Councilor Chavez then
asked how we are able to use that in our community. Mayor Griego suggested that Nancy Jo Gonzales come to the podium, since she
had a better understanding of the fund. Ms. Gonzales stated that, how it works is that we are given access to our portion of the 1.6
million and depending on the board, we can also pitch a project that is more than our portion. It is my duty and responsibility as the
point of representative, that those funds are used in our community. We are waiting for the county to give us information on how to
transfer our funds to them, as they are the �iscal agents. Going forward, we are going to be identifying two priority areas and basing
our projects off that. We are also going to be doing focus groups within the community; both Chiefs will be there in our listening
sessions to help facilitate feedback. I would be happy to report back after our next meeting which will be next Wednesday or
Thursday. The council was asked if they had any additional questions, there were none.
Mayor Griego asked for a recommendation for Resolution 26-02
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilor Romero
SECONDED: Councilor Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3 (Councilor Romero – yes; Councilor Ortiz – yes; Councilor Chavez –
yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Griego announced that the Council would be going into executive session pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1(H), the
following matters may be discussed in a closed session: Hiring of a Wastewater Equipment Operator, hire a Water Oporator in Training,
hire a Wastewater Oporator in Training, hire (2) Parks Technician I, and hire a Deputy Clerk.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve
MOVED: Councilor Romero
SECONDED: Councilor Chavez
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3(Councilor Romero – yes; Councilor Ortiz – yes; Councilor Chavez –
yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST. 6:24PM
At 7:08PM, Mayor Griego asked for a motion from Council to reconvene after discussion: Hiring of a Wastewater Equipment Operator,
hiring of a Water Oporator in Training, hiring of a Wastewater Oporator in Training, hiring of (2) Parks Technician 1, and hiring of a
Deputy Clerk.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilor Romero
SECONDED: Councilor Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3(Councilor Romero – yes; Councilor Ortiz – yes; Councilor Chavez –
yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the Wastewater Equipment Oporator – Mayor Griego recommended Jacob Taylor.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilor Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilor Chavez
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3(Councilor Romero - yes; Councilor Ortiz – yes; Councilor Chavez –
yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the Oporator in Training for the Water Division– Mayor Griego rerecommended Levi Sanchez.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilor Romero
SECONDED: Councilor Chavez
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3(Councilor Romero - yes; Councilor Ortiz – yes; Councilor Chavez –
yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the Oporator in Training for the Wastewater Division– Mayor Griego rerecommended Vincent Vigil.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilor Romero
SECONDED: Councilor Chavez
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3(Councilor Romero -yes; Councilor Ortiz – yes; Councilor Chavez –
yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the Parks Technician I– Mayor Griego rerecommended Andrea Maestas.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilor Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilor Romero
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3(Councilor Romero -yes; Councilor Ortiz – yes; Councilor Chavez –
yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the Deputy Clerk– Mayor Griego rerecommended Mykayla Moody.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilor Romero
SECONDED: Councilor Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3(Councilor Romero -yes; Councilor Ortiz – yes; Councilor Chavez –
yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
Regarding the Parks Technician I– Mayor Griego rerecommended Andrew Schnider.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilor Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilor Chavez
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 3(Councilor Romero -yes; Councilor Ortiz – yes; Councilor Chavez –
yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. MINUTES
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the Council minutes of January 29, 2026 – there were none.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilor Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilor Chavez
CARRIED: Motion passed on vote of 3(Councilor Romero – yes; Councilor Ortiz – yes; Councilor Chavez –
yes;) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
4. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:16 PM.
____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________
Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 6:00PM
Council Chambers | 660 Main Street
Los Lunas, NM, 87031
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• Call Meeting to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Public Input Forum
Cheryl Cates 1. Resolution 26-02: Mid-Year Budget Adjustments – FY 2026.
TAB 1.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Approve or disapprove.
2. Executive Session – pursuant to NMSA 1978 Section §10-15-1(H), the following
matters may be discussed in closed session:
TAB
a. Hire Wastewater Equipment Operator – Wastewater Division / Public Works
Department.
b. Hire Operator in Training – Water Division / Public Works Department.
c. Hire Operator in Training – Wastewater Division / Public Works Department.
d. Hire (2) Parks Technician 1 – Parks Division / Parks & Recreation Department.
e. Hire Deputy Clerk – Administration Department.
3. Approval of Minutes.
TAB 3.
a. Minutes from January 29, 2026, Council Meeting.
4. Adjournment.
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form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Deputy Clerk five (5)
days prior to the meeting or hearing at (505) 839-3840.
VILLAGE COUNCIL
Agenda Item Title: Resolution 26-02
Mid-Year Budget Adjustments – FY 2026
Presenter: Cheryl Cates
Department: Finance
Meeting Date: February 12, 2026
Action Requested: ☒Approval/Disapproval ☐ Informational
☐Public Hearing ☐Other
OVERVIEW/ ANALYSIS
An interim budget review of expenditure and revenue accounts for FY 2026 requires department budget
increases and decreases due to changes in revenue estimates and expenditures. This interim budget
adjustment is in addition to Resolution 25-33 approved on 9/18/2025 and Resolution 25-37 approved on
12/4/2025.
The adjustments include proposed increases in budgeted revenue to account for the addition of funding
received since the approval of the final budget as well as the addition of appropriate expenditures. These
adjustments have the following net effects on the following fund balances, as detailed in Resolution 26-02:
General Fund (11) $ 434,400
Water/Sewer Fund (41) ( 139,417)
Solid Waste Fund (43) ( 540,977)
Municipal Streets Fund (17) ( 4,586)
Fire Fund (21) ( 174,028)
Infrastructure Fund (25) ( 1,149,562)
Local Government Corrections Fund (26) ( 29,500)
Law Enforcement Protection Fund (27) ( 15,240)
Courts Fund (28) 100
GRT Revenue Bond Fund (34) 702
Park Improvements Fund (38) ( 381,155)
Emergency Medical Service Fund (39) ( 46,162)
Sports Complex Fund (40) ( 20,000)
I-25 Interchange Fund (42) ( 159,758)
LG Abatement Opioid Fund (46) (1,661,999)
Impact Fee Fund (47) ( 49,148)
Appreciating You Fund (62) ( 36)
Firefighter Fund (65) 1,975
POSSIBLE ACTIONS
Approve item
Approve item, with changes
Deny item
Postpone item to a future meeting (direct staff to conduct further research)
Table item for future discussion (direct staff to conduct further research)
No action at this time
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES ALIGNMENT
☒I-25 Interchange/Los Lunas Boulevard Corridor Project
☒Quality of Life Improvements
☒Infrastructure Improvements
☐Economic Development
☐Personnel
☐N/A
BUDGET IMPACT
The combined impact to the FY 2026 budget is an increase of $437,177 in revenue and an increase in
expenditures of $4,371,568, spread across all applicable funds.
LEGAL REVIEW
☐Yes, by:
☒Not applicable
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 26-02 which contains the detailed budget adjustments summarized in the Overview /
Analysis section.
VILLAGE LOS LUNAS
Resolution No. 26-02
Budget Adjustments – FY 2026
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Village of Los Lunas did a budget review; and
WHEREAS, the following funds required budget increases and decreases due to changes in
revenue estimates and expenditures.
General Fund (11)
Revenues
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
11-300-4100 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 680,000 1,310,000 630,000
11-382-4010 NM Outdoor Recreation - 37,000 37,000
11-344-4011 Legislative Appropriations – Parks 400,000 456,746 56,746
Total Increase (Decrease) in General Fund Revenues 723,746
Expenditures
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
11-433-5410 Professional Services 38,000 69,800 31,800
11-433-5590 Other Operating Costs 3,000 14,300 11,300
11-402-5420 Attorney Fees 1,500 4,000 2,500
11-405-5190 Salaries: Overtime 250,000 400,000 150,000
11-442-5360 Recreational Supplies 5,000 61,746 56,746
11-443-5590 Other Operating Costs 1,500 38,500 37,000
Total Increase (Decrease) in General Fund Expenditures 289,346
Total Increase (Decrease) in General Fund Balance 434,400
Water/Sewer Fund (41)
Expenditures
Change
Account Increase
Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
41-421-5221 Retiree Health Care 4,964 44,964 40,000
41-421-5314 Maintenance Supplies 100,000 125,000 25,000
41-421-5350 Safety Supplies 25,000 35,000 10,000
41-422-5609 Emergency Water/Sewer Repair 100,000 130,000 30,000
41-422-5610 NM 6 Rail Park Water Line 69,200 84,417 15,217
41-422-5612 Land - 19,200 19,200
Total Increase (Decrease) in Water/Sewer Fund Expenditures 139,417
Total Increase (Decrease) in Water/Sewer Fund Balance (139,417)
Solid Waste Fund (43)
Revenues
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
43-306-4126 Insurance Recoveries 91,452 109,952 18,500
Total Increase (Decrease) in Solid Waste Fund Revenues 18,500
Expenditures
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
43-423-5606 Buildings & Structures 585,736 1,115,213 529,477
43-423-5661 Vehicles 316,413 346,413 30,000
Total Increase (Decrease) in Solid Waste Fund Expenditures 559,477
Total Increase (Decrease) in Solid Waste Fund Balance (540,977)
Municipal Streets Fund (17)
Expenditures
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
17-406-5615 Vehicles 46,000 50,586 4,586
Total Increase (Decrease) in Municipal Streets Fund Expenditures 4,586
Total Increase (Decrease) in Municipal Streets Fund Balance (4,586)
Fire Fund (21)
Revenues
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
21-305-4006 State Fire Allotment 335,178 465,573 130,395
21-305-4010 Fire Protection Grant - 500,000 500,000
Total Increase (Decrease) in Fire Fund Revenues 630,395
Expenditures
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
21-405-5321 Technology Equipment/Hardware - 13,786 13,786
21-405-5380 Software 31,500 39,600 8,100
21-405-5590 Other Operating Costs 2,000 84,537 82,537
21-405-5651 Buildings and Structures 82,370 582,370 500,000
21-405-5661 Vehicles 300,000 500,000 200,000
Total Increase (Decrease) in Fire Fund Expenditures 804,423
Total Increase (Decrease) in Fire Fund Balance (174,028)
Infrastructure Fund (25)
Revenues
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
25-321-4006 NMDOT NM314 Bike/Pedestrian 1,831,585 2,291,400 459,815
A301350
25-323-4016 NMDOT LGTPF N. Los Lentes Road - 10,275 10,275
Total Increase (Decrease) in Infrastructure Fund Revenues 470,090
Expenditures
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
25-406-5606 NMDOT Coop N. Los Lentes II - 100,000 100,000
25-406-5622 NM 6 & I-25 Operational 3,286,113 4,805,063 1,518,950
Improvements
Total Increase (Decrease) in Infrastructure Fund Expenditures 1,618,950
Transfers
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
25-492-6010 Transfer to 2016 GRT Bond Fund 257,672 258,374 702
Total Increase (Decrease) in Infrastructure Fund Transfers 702
Total Increase (Decrease) in Infrastructure Fund Balance (1,149,562)
Local Government Correction Fund (26)
Revenues
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
26-360-4150 Correction Fees 100 600 500
Total Increase (Decrease) in Local Government Correction Fund Revenues 500
Expenditures
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
26-402-5527 Care of Prisoners 30,000 60,000 30,000
Total Increase (Decrease) in Local Government Correction Fund Expenditures 30,000
Total Increase (Decrease) in Local Government Correction Fund Balance (29,500)
Law Enforcement Protection Fund (27)
Revenues
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
27-305-4006 State Law Enforcement Allotment 155,000 159,500 4,500
Total Increase (Decrease) in Law Enforcement Protection Fund Revenues 4,500
Expenditures
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
27-404-5590 Other Operating Costs - 19,740 19,740
Total Increase (Decrease) in Law Enforcement Protection Fund Expenditures 19,740
Total Increase (Decrease) in Law Enforcement Protection Fund Balance (15,240)
Courts Fund (28)
Revenues
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
28-302-4155 Court Automation Fee - 100 100
Total Increase (Decrease) in Courts Fund Revenues 100
Total Increase (Decrease) in Courts Fund Balance 100
GRT Revenue Bond Fund (34)
Transfers
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
34-392-3000 Transfer from Infrastructure 257,672 258,374 702
Total Increase (Decrease) in GRT Revenue Bond Fund Transfers 702
Total Increase (Decrease) in GRT Revenue Bond Fund Balance 702
Park Improvements Fund (38)
Revenues
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
38-322-4011 Regional Recreation Grant – Los - 3,616,458 3,616,458
Cerritos
Total Increase (Decrease) in Park Improvements Fund Revenues 3,616,458
Expenditures
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
38-441-5691 Rancho Valencia Park 1,318,949 1,700,104 381,155
38-441-5692 Los Cerritos Park 1,396,380 5,012,838 3,616,458
Total Increase (Decrease) in Park Improvements Fund Expenditures 3,997,613
Total Increase (Decrease) in Park Improvements Fund Balance (381,155)
Emergency Medical Service Fund (39)
Expenditures
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
39-405-5351 Medical Supplies 30,000 59,452 29,452
39-405-5514 Employee Training - 15,890 15,890
39-405-5580 Repairs and Maintenance - 820 820
Total Increase (Decrease) in Medical Emergency Service Fund Expenditures 46,162
Total Increase (Decrease) in Medical Emergency Service Fund Balance (46,162)
Sports Complex Fund (40)
Expenditures
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
40-441-5691 Sports Complex - 20,000 20,000
Total Increase (Decrease) in Sports Complex Fund Expenditures 20,000
Total Increase (Decrease) in Sports Complex Fund Balance (20,000)
I-25 Interchange Fund (42)
Expenditures
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
42-406-5410 Non-Fed Professional Services - 9,287 9,287
42-406-5420 Non-Fed Attorney Fees - 19,831 19,831
42-406-5667 I-25 Interchange / E-W Corridor - 130,640 130,640
Total Increase (Decrease) in I-25 Interchange Fund Expenditures 159,758
Total Increase (Decrease) in I-25 Interchange Fund Balance (159,758)
LG Abatement Opioid Fund (46)
Expenditures
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
46-404-5590 Opioid Remediation Collaborative - 1,661,999 1,661,999
(ORC)
Total Increase (Decrease) in LG Abatement Opioid Fund Expenditures 1,661,999
Total Increase (Decrease) in LG Abatement Opioid Fund Balance (1,661,999)
Impact Fee Fund (47)
Expenditures
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
47-421-5601 Sewer – New Admin & Lab Building 660,716 683,801 23,085
47-441-5604 Parks – Rancho Valencia 100,000 126,063 26,063
Total Increase (Decrease) in Impact Fee Fund Expenditures 49,148
Total Increase (Decrease) in Impact Fee Fund Balance (49,148)
Appreciating You Fund (62)
Revenues
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
62-370-4710 Donations / Contributions 3,000 5,129 2,129
Total Increase (Decrease) in Appreciating You Fund Revenues 2,129
Expenditures
Change Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
62-500-5501 Operating Costs 3,000 5,165 2,165
Total Increase (Decrease) in Appreciating You Fund Expenditures 2,165
Total Increase (Decrease) in Appreciating You Fund Balance (36)
Firefighter Fund (65)
Revenues
Change
Increase
Account Number Account Title From To (Decrease)
65-370-4710 Donations / Contributions 3,000 4,975 1,975
Total Increase (Decrease) in Firefighter You Fund Revenues 1,975
Total Increase (Decrease) in Appreciating You Fund Balance 1,975
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Governing Body of the Village of Los Lunas respectfully
requests the Department of Finance, Local Government Division to approve these budget
adjustments.
PASSED, APPROVED, SIGNED AND ADOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF February 2026.
__________________________________
Charles Griego, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Los Lunas, County of Valencia, and State of New Mexico met Thursday, January 29, 2026 in regular
session at 6:00PM. Roll call was taken, and the following were present: Mayor Charles Griego, Councilman Gino Romero, Councilman James
Runyon, Councilman Christopher Ortiz & Councilman Matthew Chavez. The meeting was conducted in person and recorded through TEAMs.
Mayor: Charles Griego
Mayor Pro Tem: Christopher Ortiz
Council: Gino Romero
Matthew Chavez
James Runyon
Also present were: Gregory D. Martin, Debra Sanchez, Craig Donohue, and Luis Brown. In accordance with Ordinance 114A, the following
agenda was prepared and circulated as required:
1. CROWNOVER RD. NW MINOR SUBDIVISION INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE.
2. 2026 STREETS AND ZONING LAYER APPROVALS
3. BETTER CITY PHASE I FINDINGS: AN OVERVIEW OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS STRATEGIC PLAN
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Minutes from January 15, 2026, Council Meeting
5. ADJOURNMENT.
• CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
At 6:00PM, Mayor Griego brought the meeting to order and welcomed the audience.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Griego asked Victoria Archuleta to lead the Council and TEAMS participants in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• PUBLIC INPUT FORUM.
Mayor Griego asked the audience if there was anyone who wanted to address the council that did not have an item on the agenda –
There were none.
• PROCLAMATION.
Mayor then presented the proclamation for the 250th anniversary of the United Stated Postal Service. He then recognized their efforts
and services to the nation and to our community. He praised USPS for their ability and dedication to getting letters out in such a short
amount of time. He asked if there were any questions from the council – there were none.
Mayor Griego asked if there was a motion to approve the proclamation.
APPROVAL: Motion
MOVED: Councilman Romero
SECONDED: Councilman Chavez
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon –
Yes; Councilman Chavez - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
1. CROWNOVER RD. NW MINOR SUBDIVISION INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE
Mayor Griego announced that item 1 has been withdrawn.
2. 2026 STREETS AND ZONING LAYER APPROVALS
Mr. Alex Ochoa presented item 2. Today what we are looking at is the approvals for the GIS layers. Speci�ically, the zoning map and
the street layer for the village. In the past, we had what's called a zoning Atlas, which would identify all the properties you know
throughout the village and their speci�ic zones which were put into a binder. Now, we have our GIS technology. Which means that all
our layers live either online or in our database for the utilization of the technology and zoning of street layers. Now, I will go through
some of the approvals from the year 2025, which include: zone changes, conditional use applications, designated use applications,
and any of the new roadways that were created through the planning process for the subdivision. So, these are the new additions or
changes to the previous zoning map and if approved, this would then be considered the effective zoning street map layer for the
upcoming year. As you all know, we did approve the zone code in February of 2025, so this �irst section of updates is really related to
the legislative zone changes that happened then. Shown in yellow are the properties that were changed from their previous zone of
R32R2. The next section here is the same swap that began as R3, then moved to R2 to �it better within their prescribed zone.
However, as you can see, there are a few sections on the South side of Main Street, most of those were special use zones, which were
then zoned to commercial one, which was a more appropriate use for the commercial uses. So, the portion on the north side of Main
Street, those are all residential, so those had similar zone change from either R3 to R2 or vice versa. It kind of depends on the speci�ic
location. The ones on the South side were special use and through the zoning code the special use requires a prolonged monotonous
process and it's very site-speci�ic approval and development for that use. Rezoning the commercial areas that are now commercial
gave them more entitlement to just function more freely rather than relying on a very site-speci�ic development. So again, what I'm
not doing here is going through all the zone changes that have already been approved from the previous year. I am just here to give
an update of what the current map looks like and asking for the approval of our of�icial zoning outlets. There's R1, RM, R2 and those
are basically single family or townhouse development types. In addition, there are a few lots that are still designated MH, the R3
which is higher density apartments zone and then the red is commercial, purple is the manufacturing, blue is special use and then
the copper colors are the mixed-use zones. Next section in the green were individual zone changes that were approved through PNZ
and council. He proceeded to go through all the approvals and changes made with those speci�ic colors and their land uses. Again,
what we are doing here is basically recapping all the data that was either modi�ied throughout the past year with the zone changes,
or in respect to the roadways or just what has been added to the database through the subdivision process. So, with that, I'll stand for
any questions. Councilor Chavez asked if we are building up to the Isleta boundary and if we would have access to bigger roads in
case we gain a new northern exit in the future. We are not as of right now, but the property owners will more than likely be
submitting more development plans to extend to the boundary. Public works have also identi�ied access points for any proposed
expansions in the future that could include a northern exit. Councilor Runyon then asked about the update on feedback for north of
main street. Alex - Those properties are still going through the quasi-judicial, so we have to do a public hearing for each individual
lots. So, one of those things is public hearing and notice to the property owners. It's going to be a little bit expensive, so one of the
things that I'm waiting for now is budget adjustment. I did �ind money within my department budget to pay for those speci�ic costs
related to the notices, so we will be starting that process soon. So, I would expect at some point we will get some feedback.
Mayor asked if there were any more questions, there were none.
APPROVAL: Motion
MOVED: Councilman Ortiz
SECONDED: Councilman Runyon
CARRIED: Motion passed on a vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Ortiz – yes; Councilman Runyon –
Yes; Councilman Chavez - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
3. BETTER CITY PHASE I FINDINGS: AN OVERVIEW OF THE VILLAGE OF LOS LUNAS STRATEGIC PLAN
Ms. Victoria Archuleta presented item 3. On October 22nd, the government body participated in a strategic planning workshop for
purpose of establishing the new Council strategic priorities for the year 2023 through 2027. On January 21st of 2023, the governing
body participated in the follow up Strategic Priority workshop to further discuss those Council strategic priorities. From there, we
develop action for each priority subsequently approved at a regular village council on February 9th, 2023. Just a few months ago, the
village went out to RFP receiving a record number of 22 responses from quali�ied �irms across the country. Our selection committee
for this consisted of our public works Director, Community Development Director, Finance director, our village administrator and
myself, senior economic developer. On September 4th of 2025, the governing body approved contracting with Better City LLC, a
highly quali�ied economic development consulting �irm to complete an economic development strategic plan for the village. This
presentation with give an overview of our phase I �indings. Results established a foundational understanding of religious strengths,
challenges and opportunities, and will help inform, guide, and develop targeted 5-year and 10-year strategies. Victoria then handed
the presentation over to Mr. Jason from Better Citty LLC. Thank you for allowing me to talk to you today and the staff here is amazing.
The economic strategic plan that went out to the public was well responded to. We talked about industrial sectors, technology, clean
energy and manufacturing. We are here talking today about community feedback and if a pivot needs to be taken. The feedback was
amazing with over 500 people participating in the community survey. The majority of what people were concerned with is traf�ic,
followed by creating a village center with shops, restaurants, and events. In addition, we surveyed retail perceptions, which people
told us about the main reason why they needed to leave the village in the last month. Leading was dining out, followed by grocery
shopping. In reality, the numbers are showing up as an increase in retail data in the Village of Los Lunas, so this survey is to address
the psychological/perception gap and actual reality. Councilor Romero stated, the perspective on this survey is showing that we may
not have a Costco or Sam’s Club, but it does not mean we do not have grocery stores, or we may not have an Olive Garden or Texas
Roadhouse, but we still have local and chain restaurants to eat here in the village. We have one of 2 strategies, �irst is to manage the
wave, second is to shape the wave. Managing the way has its bene�its and challenges. Some bene�its include maintaining economic
momentum, works with current staf�ing and minimal regulatory hurdles. Challenges include exacerbated traf�ic congestion, less
focus on small local businesses, and natural resource allocation. Shaping the wave also has its pros and cons. Bene�its include being
supported by the community, proactive traf�ic management, and intentional focus on quality of life. Challenges would be funding
that will be required, cross departmental coordination will be required, and success depends on consistent implementation.
Economic Development leads have direct responsibility in business retention, recruitment and marketing Los Lunas. ED partners
have shared responsibilities in quality-of-life improvements, small businesses and workforce development. ED advises have the
majority of the in�luence and advocacy in transportation, traf�ic, housing diversity and social services. Councilor Romero asked why
this department is necessary if we already know what most of the challenges are in the village. Mr. Jason responded that his job is to
gain validation through data we receive from the public of the village. Secondly, can we or do we have the means for economic
development to address those challenges? You can be intentional on your approach, but nothing is going to happen by just following
the course, that is when you bring in a strategic plan to move forward with what needs to change. Mayor Griego asked how we get to
the goal with main street? It is nice to have a vision, but how do you get there? Mr. Jason said that great incentives speci�ic to that
area can impact your traf�ic congestion. Using tax incentives and adjusting the staf�ing can drive these deployments, but you must be
consistent. Due to poor sound quality, I was unable to clearly decipher the rest of this presentation.
4. MINUTES
Mayor Griego asked if there were corrections to the Council minutes of January 15, 2026 – there were none.
APPROVAL: Motion to approve.
MOVED: Councilman Runyon
SECONDED: Councilman Ortiz
CARRIED: Motion passed on vote of 4 (Councilman Romero – yes; Councilman Runyon – yes; Councilman Ortiz- yes;
Councilman Chavez - yes) FOR AND 0 AGAINST.
5. ADJOURNMENT.
Council meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM.
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Gregory D. Martin, Village Administrator Charles Griego, Mayor
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