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City of Artesia Meeting 6-9-26
Published: Jun 9, 2026
Artesia Council to Tour New Rec Center Ahead of July Opening
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez requested a tour of the Rec Center, emphasizing the need for council members to be involved in the process since they will be funding it. Haley confirmed that tours can be arranged in groups over the next few weeks, excluding Thursdays due to construction meetings. A soft opening for the Rec Center is scheduled for July 4th, with a grand opening planned for August 14th, coinciding with a back-to-school bash [cite: 642-652].
Artesia Shelter Reports High Intake, Successful Junior Police Academy
Chief Roberts provided an update on shelter statistics, noting 110 intakes and 62 rescues, which helped prevent a higher number of euthanizations. Despite these successes, the shelter remains at 112 animals in custody. The Junior Police Academy filled up quickly, with a standby list, indicating its continued popularity as a successful program. The academy aims to influence individuals towards law enforcement careers from elementary school through college, including internships and crime scene assignments [cite: 257-269, 275-279].
Artesia Summer Recreation Program Kicks Off, Invites Council Visits
The Recreation department reported that Summer Rec began yesterday with children at the Recreation Center. Council members are invited to visit and observe the programs. The department is excited about employing high school students for the summer programs. The theme for this summer's programs was mentioned [cite: 225-229].
Artesia Restricts Personal Fireworks and Grills at 4th of July Celebration
The fire marshal's office recommended, and the council considered, restricting personal fireworks during the 4th of July activities at JC Park. Additionally, the use of grills would be limited to propane grills only. This measure, in place since approximately 2012, aims to prevent fires and injuries caused by inappropriate use of fireworks. The decision was ratified as part of fire safety measures for the event [cite: 312-316, 319].
Artesia Council Clarifies Budgetary 'Deficit' Amidst Healthy Cash Reserves
The council discussed the city's budget, specifically addressing a perceived $3.5 million deficit. It was clarified that this deficit is 'self-inflicted' and results from budgeting conservatively on Gross Receipts Tax (GRT), choosing a lower projected revenue of $2.2 million instead of a more realistic $2.7 million. The council acknowledged that while the budget appears to be in deficit on paper when only comparing revenues and expenditures, the city maintains a healthy cash balance of approximately $30 million at the start of the fiscal year, ensuring a balanced budget in terms of actual cash flow. Discussions also touched upon increasing revenues through economic development, annexations, and supporting local businesses, as well as managing expenditures and historical spending trends. The council plans to further discuss budget thresholds and revenue projections in an upcoming meeting [cite: 398-599, 402, 406, 416, 418, 421, 425, 433, 435, 448, 452, 455, 478, 521, 523, 525, 531, 539, 546, 557].
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