Commissioner, District 5· 2026-02-01 – 2027-12-01 (month-level start: first on the February 24, 2026 minutes roll call filling the vacant District 5 seat; month-level end: 2027-12 per city commissioner page 'Term: December 2027' and four-year terms)
Al Hernandez
Alamogordo
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Top issues during term (20)
Pending litigation against the city
Not stated in the available documents; litigation outcomes can affect city funds.
Fire Station 2 pavement improvements change order
Adds $143,368.79 to the project cost.
FY2026 Fourth Quarter Financial Report
Certifies the closing figures for FY2026, including about $109.8 million in ending cash plus investments.
public forum on Bonito Lake access
Unknown — the resolution itself doesn't carry a price tag, but emergency declarations often precede repair spending.
Desert Lakes Golf Course operations
Contract amounts weren't specified in the agenda materials.
Allocation of remaining LEDA economic development funds
The amount of remaining LEDA funds and their proposed uses were not detailed in the available materials.
City Manager Recruitment and Hiring
No dollar figures were listed on the agenda report, though the City Manager's salary and contract will ultimately affect the city budget.
Dilapidated building at 1221 Cuba Ave.
Abatement costs are typically charged to the property owner, but the city may advance funds if the owner does not comply.
Otero County library and senior services agreements
Over $609,000 in grant funding supports senior programs if accepted.
Walgreens liquor license transfer
Updated Subdivision Regulations (Ordinance 1724)
No direct cost to residents; it changes the rules developers must follow.
Sunspot Solar Observatory preservation
The resolution itself has no direct cost to the city.
Comprehensive Plan update
South Florida Avenue construction funding application
The state would put up $950,000 for the road work.
Code of conduct complaint against Commissioner Hernandez
Taxpayers could end up covering legal reviews and staff time if the dispute escalates, though no specific dollar cost has been cited.
School Resource Officers in Alamogordo Public Schools
The officers were already funded in the FY27 budget, so no new spending was expected from this vote.
Preliminary FY2027 City Budget
Sets the spending plan for the entire 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Bonito Reservoir security improvements
Not specified in the agenda packet; the Finance Director's involvement suggests funding options were to be discussed.
License plate reader and live-view camera project
Indian Wells Trail improvements
The city's share would be $69,200 on top of the $99,000 grant.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Hernandez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.