EMPAC Campbell Ranch Update—The fight continues! Here we go again! The process that approved the amended Campbell Ranch Master Plan in September 2021 is starting over. The NM Attorney General Office’s found sufficient evidence to support complaints related to the NM Open Meetings Act that were submitted by people who attended the September 2021 hearing. The Edgewood Commissioners have remanded the decision process to the new Planning Zoning Commission—in some respects, a redo of the 2021 Planning and Zoning Commission process, but will be conducted by new Planning and Zoning Commission. As a result, our appeals submitted in November of 2021 no longer apply.

The next steps are up to the Campbell Ranch developer. The schedule, hearing process, and results are uncertain, but one disturbing outcome is possible. Campbell Ranch could move forward with implementation of the 2002 Master Plan, which was approved by Edgewood 20 years ago!

EMPAC is not giving up! This action further delays Campbell Ranch from starting development, allowing us a bit more time to come up with alternatives to this development. While we look at alternatives, we are preparing to respond to possible next steps taken by Campbell Ranch and Edgewood.

As we have been from the beginning, EMPAC is very grateful for your support--throughout the appeals process, and now beyond. We will continue to provide updates through our Paa Ko newsletter, and let you know how you can help. Please check our website    http:// www.theempac.org

If you have questions or would like more detailed information, please contact:
Kathy Freas at 505.999.0427 or kefreas1@outlook.com