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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Term ending Dec 16, 2025.

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Top issues during term (2)(General)

medium↓Jun 2024[0]

event cancellation

The city may save on fireworks and event costs, but nearby businesses could lose holiday sales from the crowd.

high↓Aug 2022[0]

anti-abortion city resolution

It’s symbolic, so expect little to no direct hit to city finances—mostly staff time and political attention.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Payne was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching General.