Deming council authorizes application for state strategic water supply grant

On Sept. 29, 2026, the City Council of Deming approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for funding through the New Mexico Environment Department strategic water supply grant program and to designate an authorized representative. The motion was made by Councilor Julian Monjaras and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Parra; the meeting record shows Councilors Westenhofer, Monjaras and Mayor Pro Tem Parra voting AYE.

Grant specialist Felipe Figueroa presented the measure and “read it for the Council,” according to the meeting minutes. The resolution title in the record states: "Resolution authorizing the City of Deming to apply for funding through the New Mexico Environment Department strategic water supply grant program and designating an authorized representative." The transcript does not specify a dollar amount for the application or name the designated representative. Council took no further action on the item at the meeting.