Aztec City Commission Closed Session Feb. 9 on City Manager Interviews

The Aztec City Commission is holding a closed session today to conduct city manager interviews, a step that could determine the next top administrator for the city and influence local policy and services.

The city’s public notices page posts the meeting as "City Commission Closed Session 2/9/2026" and states the session will be held "pursuant to Section 10-15-1H(2) for limited personnel matters regarding city manager interviews." The notice does not list a start time, names of participants, or an agenda PDF in the captured text, and it identifies the session as closed under the cited statutory provision.

The City of Aztec website indicates members of the public can view meetings via the city’s YouTube channel and maintains a Current Agenda link, an archive of minutes, a meeting calendar, and a Live Stream & Archive of Commission Meetings. The site also notes that "Agendas and Minutes are in Adobe PDF format." Because the posted notice lacks an agenda link or a start time for the closed session, residents seeking details should expect the formal agenda PDF or a city statement to provide next steps and any permissible public disclosures after the session.

The public notices page includes instructions for submitting comment before meetings. It directs that "Public Comment can be submitted before the meeting in the following ways:" and lists hand delivery to 201 S. Chaco, Aztec NM 87410; an email option is mentioned but the captured notice did not include an email address. The page also shows a contact line that reads "201 W. Chaco St" and the city phone number (505) 334-7600. Both Chaco address variants appear on the site capture; the notices do not explain which is correct. Residents who plan to hand-deliver materials or seek clarification should confirm the address and the missing email by calling the city office at (505) 334-7600 or by consulting the posted agenda PDF.

Several advisory boards are listed on the same commission page with agenda links, including the Airport Advisory Board, Economic Development Advisory Board, Library Board, Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board, and Planning & Zoning Board. That structure underscores how a change in city management can ripple across planning, economic development, and tourism matters important to San Juan County residents.

What happens in the closed session may be limited by state personnel law; the city determines what information can be released after deliberations. Residents interested in outcomes should watch the city’s meeting stream or check the Commission’s agenda and minutes PDFs for any post-session notices and official statements.