Abeytas-Sabinal Zoning District Committee Minutes
Draft Copy
December 10, 2025
Meeting called to order at 6:01pm
Commissioners Sandoval, Salas and Black in attendance. Approximately 10 public in attendance.
The Agenda and Minutes were motioned and approved.
Fire Chief Adam Steinke spoke on the local volunteer fire department and the need for additional volunteers. They requested you call before you begin any weed burning on your property so that they do not dispatch a truck. The number to call is 575 835-4222. They have started a new donation program that is delivering wood to families in need. Approximately 15 families have reached out and received wood in the community.
The resolution for the steering committee was approved and signed.
The resolution for the Reach out committee was approved and signed.
A reminder on the Holiday Christmas lighting contest was mentioned by Commissioner Salas. Categories will include Traditional, Contemporary and Religious. The Reach out committee will be the judges.
Beth Crowder and the commissioners are investigating starting a new Tai-Chi class. Classes may start in February.
Candidates for Commission Openings – Leo Carbajal spoke on why he would like to be a commissioner. After some discussion a motion to accept his nomination was voted on and approved. Welcome commissioner Leo Carbajal.
Dissolution Petition – The official Petition was received by the Commissioners. Thee Lee spoke to the writin of the petition. The signatures are a combination of Land Owners and Residents from within the District. It was unsure how many could be voting residents of the District. Ms Lee stated that she felt the existing ordinance Restricted land owners use. She did not find any process for dissolution of Zoning Districts but felt the Board has the legal authority to dissolve. The commission agreed to table consideration until further information can be gained.
Public comment –. Stephanie Lopex asked if we could post the information on how to contact Socorro county on scheduling the community center for public use.
Open Discussion – Commissioner Black will reach out to the MRGCD to see if they will update us on the status of ditches and activity to prepare for the upcoming season.
The next meeting will be on January 14th at 6:00pm. The meeting was adjourned at 6:51pm
Draft Copy
December 10, 2025
Meeting called to order at 6:01pm
Commissioners Sandoval, Salas and Black in attendance. Approximately 10 public in attendance.
The Agenda and Minutes were motioned and approved.
Fire Chief Adam Steinke spoke on the local volunteer fire department and the need for additional volunteers. They requested you call before you begin any weed burning on your property so that they do not dispatch a truck. The number to call is 575 835-4222. They have started a new donation program that is delivering wood to families in need. Approximately 15 families have reached out and received wood in the community.
The resolution for the steering committee was approved and signed.
The resolution for the Reach out committee was approved and signed.
A reminder on the Holiday Christmas lighting contest was mentioned by Commissioner Salas. Categories will include Traditional, Contemporary and Religious. The Reach out committee will be the judges.
Beth Crowder and the commissioners are investigating starting a new Tai-Chi class. Classes may start in February.
Candidates for Commission Openings – Leo Carbajal spoke on why he would like to be a commissioner. After some discussion a motion to accept his nomination was voted on and approved. Welcome commissioner Leo Carbajal.
Dissolution Petition – The official Petition was received by the Commissioners. Thee Lee spoke to the writin of the petition. The signatures are a combination of Land Owners and Residents from within the District. It was unsure how many could be voting residents of the District. Ms Lee stated that she felt the existing ordinance Restricted land owners use. She did not find any process for dissolution of Zoning Districts but felt the Board has the legal authority to dissolve. The commission agreed to table consideration until further information can be gained.
Public comment –. Stephanie Lopex asked if we could post the information on how to contact Socorro county on scheduling the community center for public use.
Open Discussion – Commissioner Black will reach out to the MRGCD to see if they will update us on the status of ditches and activity to prepare for the upcoming season.
The next meeting will be on January 14th at 6:00pm. The meeting was adjourned at 6:51pm
The next meeting of the Abeytas-Sabinal Zoning District will be Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Sabinal Community Center. All meetings are open to the public.
Abeytas/Sabinal Zoning District Commission, Meeting Agenda:
January 14, 2026, 753, Hwy 116, Bosque, NM 87006, 6:00 PM
All meetings are open to the public.
· Call Meeting to Order
· Roll Call
· Approval of Agenda
· Approval of Minutes
· Resolution for Reach Out Committee
· Holiday Christmas Light Contest
· Tai Chi Class
· Public Comment
· Open Discussion
· Next Meeting and Close
January 14, 2026, 753, Hwy 116, Bosque, NM 87006, 6:00 PM
All meetings are open to the public.
· Call Meeting to Order
· Roll Call
· Approval of Agenda
· Approval of Minutes
· Resolution for Reach Out Committee
· Holiday Christmas Light Contest
· Tai Chi Class
· Public Comment
· Open Discussion
· Next Meeting and Close
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We are dedicated to preserving the traditions and values of our rural, agricultural and ranching community in Northern Socorro County, New Mexico. We want to preserve the lifestyle of our ancestors for future generations. Our goal is to limit commercial and industrial entities that may disrupt the lifestyle that we greatly value.