Mayor· Mayor from January 2022 to December 2025 per the plaque item in the Dec 16, 2025 City Commission minutes; term ended at the Dec 16, 2025 meeting where she was recognized as outgoing
Susan Payne
Alamogordo
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Top issues during term (3)
event cancellation
The city may save on fireworks and event costs, but nearby businesses could lose holiday sales from the crowd.
anti-abortion city resolution
It’s symbolic, so expect little to no direct hit to city finances—mostly staff time and political attention.
flood control project
The project should reduce future flood-damage costs for the city and property owners, but the source doesn’t say what it cost or who pays for upkeep.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Payne was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found.