Torrance County Accepting Letters of Interest for Planning and Zoning Board

The Torrance County Commission is accepting letters of interest from the populace of either District 1 or District 2 to fill an “at large” vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Board. Eligible applicants for appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board shall meet the following minimum requirements:

A. Own or be purchasing land and reside in Torrance County.

B. Is not already serving on a board or commission elsewhere in Torrance County.

C. Is not employed by Torrance County.

This position will fill the remainder of a term vacancy for Fiscal Year 2024 and then be eligible for a first-term reappointment. Board members are appointed to a three-year term. They are eligible to be reappointed to a second three-year term. Board members are limited to two consecutive terms. Letters of interest must be received by the Torrance County Planning & Zoning office no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 8, 2025. Applicants will be interviewed by the Commissioners on January 22, 2025 at their regular meeting, which begins at 9:00 AM. The appointment will be decided thereafter. Mail letters of interest to Torrance County ATTN: Planning & Zoning, P.O. Box 48, Estancia, N.M., 87016, or hand deliver to the Planning & Zoning office in the County administration building located at 205 South 9th Street, Estancia.