Mondays with the Mayor

September 8, 2025: Guests and Topics Discussed:

• Eric Queller, Emergency Manager, reminded residents to stay alert for flooding during the final weeks of monsoon season.

• Fire Chief Cade Hall, shared updates on the new high-water rescue vehicle, status of additional fire vehicles on order, and offered winter safety tips: have chimneys inspected and avoid using extension cords with space heaters.

• Adam Sanchez, Public Works Director, reported on ongoing work in the Upper Canyon and provided an update on the McDaniel Bridge, with concrete work scheduled to begin Wednesday.

• Michael Martinez, Deputy Village Manager, gave an update on the PPDR program, which includes both demolition of properties and debris removal.

• Jini Turri, Village Clerk, reviewed the agenda for the monthly council meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

• Alex Koenig, Community Development Director, explained the Village’s clean and lien program and how and when it is applied.

• Stephanie Long, Wingfield Heritage House Museum Curator, & Joely Trujillo, New Education Curator, introduced Joely to the community, discussed planned education programs for the museum, and previewed the upcoming one-year anniversary of the Wingfield Heritage House Museum opening.

• Police Lt. Jaime Urban covered recent police activity over the weekend and shared details about the upcoming Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally at the Travel Center, including a parade departing from Allsup’s on Hwy 70.