The Truth or Consequences City Commission accepted a $274,000 federal FAA grant (plus $301,190 state and $6,810 local match) to update the city's airport layout plan, which staff said will enable runway, taxiway and adjacent land-use reviews and open doors for future FAA funding for taxiway and runway work.

The commission adopted Ordinance 773 authorizing a $2.673 million interim loan (5% for three years) to fund water-line improvements that will be refinanced with USDA bonds; the pledge is limited to water-system revenues and the ordinance passed on a roll-call vote.

The Truth or Consequences City Commission on May 27 approved the FY2026–27 interim budget, adopted 2028–2032 ICIP rankings, and authorized several contracts and purchases including tourism advertising, a waterline engineering contract, a street sweeper purchase and an auditor engagement.

The governing body approved Resolution 192627 authorizing acceptance and execution of New Mexico Finance Authority Water Project Fund agreements totaling $2,522,765 for wastewater treatment plant improvements: a $2,270,488 grant, a $252,277 loan and a $252,276 cash match; staff said bond funds will cover the cash match and the department can support the loan.

The commission authorized execution of NMFA Colonial infrastructure fund grant and loan documents to finance Marie Street improvements: roughly 90% grant and 10% loan (~$1.3M) with a local cash match of about $136,000, for an approximate total project near $1.5 million.

Sierra County manager Amber Vaughn told the Truth or Consequences commission that visitation and lodgers-tax receipts linked to Elephant Butte Lake have fallen in 2026 and urged a coordinated, data-driven response; the commission moved to join a regional disaster declaration.

After a presentation of tourism and visitation data, the Truth or Consequences commission unanimously adopted Resolution No. 182627 declaring a local disaster related to historically low Elephant Butte Lake levels to align with Sierra County and neighboring jurisdictions.

Multiple speakers during public comment urged the commission to require public disclosure of private meetings with data-center proponents, to study water and environmental impacts, and to consider moratoria or stronger local controls before allowing large data centers in Sierra County.

Commissioners approved a roughly $459,996 change order to expand the WISP 2 construction-services purchase order so the city can put the USDA-funded water project out to bid; staff said the USDA loan release now allows bidding and that Wilson & Company will continue to manage design and construction oversight.

The commission authorized staff to apply to the Water Trust Board for approximately $2.3 million in design-only funding (100% grant) that staff said would support well improvements and about 31,000 linear feet of water line design, enabling a shovel-ready $25 million water project.

The commission approved an updated agreement with Sierra County for floodplain management services, with the county removing the word 'enforcement' from the title and waiving a $5,000 fee; staff said the county will provide certification services but not enforcement inside city limits.

The commission approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Elephant Butte to provide one daytime patrol (if staffing allows) and to accept monthly reporting; an after-hours dispatch callout will carry a $200 fee to cover overtime and related costs.

The Truth or Consequences City Commission voted to accept a Water Trust Board award—composed of a $2,270,488 grant, a $252,277 loan and a $252,276 local cash match—to fund wastewater treatment plant repairs, a package city leaders said pushes wastewater funding above $5 million and reduces the need for a previously planned $5 million bond and a large rate increase.

The commission adopted Resolution 572526 to approve the county 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan, a FEMA‑approved document expanding identified risks and enabling eligibility for mitigation and post‑disaster grants; staff said the plan was funded in part by a roughly $96,000 grant and includes expanded risk assessments.

The City Commission approved Resolution 5325 after auditors issued a clean opinion on the city's financial statements but identified repeat procurement, inventory, IT controls, cash-handling and capital-asset findings. City staff said many issues are already being addressed.

City staff reviewed the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and urged commissioners to confirm top-five priorities to focus state capital outlay requests; discussion covered wastewater plant upgrades, Lee Bell Johnson Center funding already received, Marie Street planning funds, Clancy Street lift station funding request, and possible regional wastewater planning with Elephant Butte.

Water staff requested funds for meter replacements, valve and hydrant maintenance and a shared back‑truck; wastewater asked for ~$80,000 for lab testing and noted a discharge permit renewal due April 2027.

Commissioners reviewed the proposed fiscal-year budget and a lodgers-tax plan that reduces expected revenue to $450,000; the administration proposed a $135,000 contract for tourism advertising (Sunny 505) and allocations for events, civic-center repairs and cultural groups.

Commission opened a public hearing on Ordinance No. 773 to issue $2.673 million in water-system revenue bonds but deferred final action because state law requires a 75% vote; commissioners approved awarding the $4.98 million WISP 1 construction contract to the lowest bidder, SmithCo, with USDA concurrence.

City staff presented a map delineating a 68.579-acre tract proposed for annexation by the City of Elephant Butte; the commission concurred and authorized Elephant Butte to pursue state-level approvals. Staff noted minimal annual tax impact to Truth or Consequences.