Commentary by Michael Swickard - In the last month I have had a front-row seat to a controversy in which the Las Cruces leadership has acted improperly. At stake are millions of dollars and jobs for our local economy. Also at stake is the reputation of our city, with companies wanting to do business but unsure if the city leadership can be trusted. Several years ago a golf course to replace the Las Cruces County Club course was built on the East Mesa as the centerpiece to a large development. Last year a road was put in by the developer of the project to the golf course but the city council said a second road was necessary for the facility to be used. So the golf course has sat as a stranded asset for a long time using water but not generating tax revenue.
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Lacking a trustworthy local leadership
Commentary by Michael Swickard - In the last month I have had a front-row seat to a controversy in which the Las Cruces leadership has acted improperly. At stake are millions of dollars and jobs for our local economy. Also at stake is the reputation of our city, with companies wanting to do business but unsure if the city leadership can be trusted. Several years ago a golf course to replace the Las Cruces County Club course was built on the East Mesa as the centerpiece to a large development. Last year a road was put in by the developer of the project to the golf course but the city council said a second road was necessary for the facility to be used. So the golf course has sat as a stranded asset for a long time using water but not generating tax revenue. Read more
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My wife and I were very interested in the residential development that would blossom around the new golf course. We have friends who live in another state who are considering retirement and moving into the area. Our friends were very interested in buying a home situated in an area sensitive to green concepts. The actions of this city council is very clear. New residents are not wanted or needed. Is this the trend here in New Mexico?
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