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City of Portales Council Meeting 7/22/2026
Published: Jul 22, 2026
City Council Declares 705 West 17th Street Property Dangerous
The City Council approved resolution 2026-30, declaring the property at 705 West 17th Street as a dangerous structure. This property consists of two buildings, the main structure and an accessory building, both of which have sustained severe fire damage and are accessible to trespassers. The council was presented with this item as number two on the list of dangerous buildings. Following a motion and second, the council voted unanimously to approve the resolution, with one council member recusing themselves from discussion and voting on this item due to a potential conflict of interest [cite: 228-271].
City Seeks Match Waiver for Road Fund Grant Due to Hardship
The City Council approved resolution 2026-33, authorizing the city's participation in the Local Government Road Fund (LGRF) hardship match waiver program. This program is administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT). The city is requesting that NMDOT cover its share of the project costs, which is $107,459, citing hardship. While approval of the waiver is not guaranteed, the council's resolution supports the request. The resolution was passed unanimously [cite: 702-745].
422 South Main Street Declared Dangerous Building by City Council
The City Council considered and approved a resolution to declare the property at 422 South Main Street as dangerous. The property, ranked number four on a list of potential dangerous buildings, was presented with photographic evidence of its condition, including a partially collapsed roof. The council had five options for addressing the property, including declaring it a dangerous building, a nuisance, compliant with codes, tabling the resolution, or declaring an emergency. After discussion regarding the process for addressing dangerous buildings, including a new procedure allowing the city to move forward without a court process if property owners cannot be served, the council voted unanimously to declare the property dangerous [cite: 97-161, 193-213].
701 West 2nd Street Property Declared Dangerous
The City Council passed resolution 2026-31, declaring the property at 701 West 2nd Street as dangerous. This property was identified as number one on the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) scoring list for dangerous buildings. The property exhibits severe fire damage and is accessible to trespassers. The council received photographic evidence in their packets and proceeded to a motion and vote. The resolution was approved unanimously by the council members present and voting [cite: 273-306].
City Manager Reports on Projects, Grant Success, and Legislative Prep
The City Manager reported on several ongoing projects and initiatives. The amphitheater project is being managed in-house due to previous issues with outsourcing and is being renovated to be fully operational by autumn, with fees directed towards the animal control facility. Community engagement efforts are active through groups like the Rotary Club. The city is clarifying its definition of 'community events' to better manage requests for city resources, personnel, and street closures for private parties, to avoid over-allocation of resources and overtime costs. Grant applications and awards are proceeding successfully, with the city performing well in securing external funding. A new system of 'glide slope' or 'asset charts' will be used to provide council with regular updates on project statuses, starting with an example of a third-party service rate analysis. The city is also progressing with Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) for water services, with about 60% of the city using AMR. Data from AMR systems is being used to resolve customer disputes over water usage, showing that in 100% of cases reviewed, the reported usage is accurate. Finally, preparations for the upcoming legislative session are advanced, with a focus on consistent messaging and engagement with legislators through materials like a trifold document [cite: 748-1080].
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