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CITY • El Paso County, TX
City of Socorro
Population / Scale
38,642
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.736866
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$31.1M
+5.2% YoY • +30.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$27.86M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.2 pts
1Y: +0.8 pts • 10Y: -1.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -7.1 pts
64.3 (C) → 57.2 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.9%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+30.2% (5Y)
10Y: +61.8% • Since '00: +267.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0663
FY 22: $0.8032 → FY 27: $0.7369
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 64.3 (C)'10: 61.1 (C)'17: 58.7 (D)'22: 57.4 (D)'27: 57.2 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $8.5M'10: $13.8M'17: $19.2M'22: $23.9M'27: $31.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (6)
AG
Alejandro Garcia
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
CN
Cesar Nevarez
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
GC
Gina Cordero
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
IR
Irene Rojas
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
RR
Ruben Reyes
Councilmember, At-Large Place 5 (At-Large Place 5)
RC
Rudy Cruz Jr.
Mayor (At-Large)
mayor@costx.us
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Socorro Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Socorro Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Socorro Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/socorro/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-07-28
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 57.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Socorro
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($31,123,749) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.736866 per $100 valuation: $0.569210 M&O + $0.167656 I&S) for City of Socorro. Source: ElPaso County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$31.1M
General Fund
$19.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$805
Public Safety: $9.9M (32%)
0Public Works: $8.7M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.7M
Administration: $3.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.736866 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+8.0% YoYFreedom Score: 56.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Socorro
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($29,593,752) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.645233 per $100 valuation) for City of Socorro.
Total Appropriation
$29.6M
General Fund
$18.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$766
Public Safety: $9.4M (32%)
0Public Works: $8.2M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.7M
Administration: $3.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.645233 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 56.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Socorro
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($27,393,679) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.666900 per $100 valuation) for City of Socorro.
Total Appropriation
$27.4M
General Fund
$16.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.4M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$709
Public Safety: $8.6M (31%)
0Public Works: $7.6M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.5M
Administration: $3.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.6669 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 57 (D)• Adopted Sep 9, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Socorro
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Socorro (El Paso County) totaling $26,214,047. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7020 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$26.2M
General Fund
$16.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.3M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$678
Public Safety: $8.2M (31%)
0Public Works: $7.3M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $2.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.702021 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.4% YoYFreedom Score: 57.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 9, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Socorro
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Socorro (El Paso County) totaling $25,193,702. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7655 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$25.2M
General Fund
$15.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.2M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$652
Public Safety: $7.9M (31%)
0Public Works: $7.0M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $2.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.765492 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$31.12M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.3MPer Capita: $805Tax Rate: $0.736866Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$29.59M(+8.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.4MPer Capita: $766Tax Rate: $0.645233Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$27.39M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.8MPer Capita: $709Tax Rate: $0.6669Freedom: 56.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$26.21M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.1MPer Capita: $678Tax Rate: $0.702021Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$25.19M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.4MPer Capita: $652Tax Rate: $0.765492Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$23.91M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.6MPer Capita: $619Tax Rate: $0.803158Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$22.69M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.9MPer Capita: $587Tax Rate: $0.811993Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$21.91M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MPer Capita: $567Tax Rate: $0.816865Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$20.99M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $543Tax Rate: $0.830752Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$20.17M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $522Tax Rate: $0.836567Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$19.24M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $498Tax Rate: $0.842423Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$18.34M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.2MPer Capita: $475Tax Rate: $0.849162Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$17.50M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.7MPer Capita: $453Tax Rate: $0.853408Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$16.64M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.2MPer Capita: $431Tax Rate: $0.849141Freedom: 59.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$15.88M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MPer Capita: $411Tax Rate: $0.849141Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$15.20M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $393Tax Rate: $0.855085Freedom: 60.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$14.38M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.8MPer Capita: $372Tax Rate: $0.849954Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$13.75M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $356Tax Rate: $0.854204Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$13.02M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.0MPer Capita: $337Tax Rate: $0.851641Freedom: 61.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$12.32M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MPer Capita: $319Tax Rate: $0.858454Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$11.66M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $302Tax Rate: $0.861029Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$11.18M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $289Tax Rate: $0.858446Freedom: 62.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$10.64M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $275Tax Rate: $0.866172Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$10.26M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.3MPer Capita: $265Tax Rate: $0.862707Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$9.73M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.0MPer Capita: $252Tax Rate: $0.861844Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$9.25M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.7MPer Capita: $239Tax Rate: $0.868739Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$8.91M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $231Tax Rate: $0.875689Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$8.48M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $219Tax Rate: $0.880067Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 710 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 710 (Omitted — Supplement 31, City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Enacted Ordinance No. 710 adopted on 12- 4-2026 (Omitted, Supplement 31) in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 24 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 24 - LAW ENFORCEMENT (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: Chapter 24 - LAW ENFORCEMENT....
Ord. 44 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 44 — Amending Code Sec. 8-3 (Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES)
Enacted Ordinance No. 44 adopted on , amending Code Sec. 8-3 (Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES) (4-19-1988) of the City of Socorro Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 20 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 20 - HISTORICAL LANDMARKS (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: Chapter 20 - HISTORICAL LANDMARKS....
Chapter 22 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 22 - HUMAN RELATIONS AND SOCIAL SERVICES (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22 - HUMAN RELATIONS AND SOCIAL SERVICES....
Chapter 14 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 14 - ENVIRONMENT (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: Chapter 14 - ENVIRONMENT....
Chapter 10 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 10 - COURTS AND JAILS (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: Chapter 10 - COURTS AND JAILS....
Chapter 2 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION....
Chapter 1 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: Chapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF SOCORRO, TEXAS • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF SOCORRO, TEXAS (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF SOCORRO, TEXAS....
Ord. 254(A) • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 254(A) — Amending Code Sec. 8-149 — 8-154 (Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES)
Enacted Ordinance No. 254(A) adopted on , amending Code Sec. 8-149 — 8-154 (Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES) (8-17-2006) of the City of Socorro Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 106 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 106 — Amending Code Sec. 8-1 (Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES)
Enacted Ordinance No. 106 adopted on , amending Code Sec. 8-1 (Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES) (4-2-1990) of the City of Socorro Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 75 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 75 — Amending Code Sec. 8-3 (Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES)
Enacted Ordinance No. 75 adopted on , amending Code Sec. 8-3 (Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES) (5-1-1989) of the City of Socorro Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 61 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 61 — Amending Code Sec. 8-5 (Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES)
Enacted Ordinance No. 61 adopted on , amending Code Sec. 8-5 (Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES) (11-21-1988) of the City of Socorro Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 12 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 12 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: Chapter 12 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES....
Ord. 34 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 34 — Amending Code Sec. 8-2 (Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES)
Enacted Ordinance No. 34 adopted on , amending Code Sec. 8-2 (Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES) (2-1-1988) of the City of Socorro Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 8 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: Chapter 8 - BUSINESSES....
Ord. 318 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 318 — Amending Code Sec. 16-47 (Chapter 16 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION)
Enacted Ordinance No. 318 adopted on , amending Code Sec. 16-47 (Chapter 16 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION) (6-20-2013) of the City of Socorro Code of Ordinan...
Ord. 134 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 134 — Amending Code Sec. 6-19 (Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)
Enacted Ordinance No. 134 adopted on , amending Code Sec. 6-19 (Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) (7-20-1992) of the City of Socorro Code of Ordinances....
Ord. 118 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 118 — Amending Code Sec. 16-42 , 16-43 (Chapter 16 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION)
Enacted Ordinance No. 118 adopted on , amending Code Sec. 16-42 , 16-43 (Chapter 16 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION) (3-18-1991) of the City of Socorro Code of...
Ord. 096 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 096 — Amending Code Sec. 16-68 (Chapter 16 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION)
Enacted Ordinance No. 096 adopted on , amending Code Sec. 16-68 (Chapter 16 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION) (11-20-1989) of the City of Socorro Code of Ordina...
Ord. 30 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 30 — Amending Code Sec. 6-48 (Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)
Enacted Ordinance No. 30 adopted on , amending Code Sec. 6-48 (Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) (11-9-1987) of the City of Socorro Code of Ordinances....
Chapter 16 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 16 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: Chapter 16 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION....
Chapter 6 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: Chapter 6 - BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION....
Chapter 26 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Chapter 26 - MANUFACTURED AND MOBILE HOMES (City of Socorro Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Socorro Code of Ordinances: Chapter 26 - MANUFACTURED AND MOBILE HOMES....
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (27)
GENERAL • 2025-11-04
NOVEMBER 2025 UNIFORM — City of Socorro
Voter Turnout: 526 (2.0% of 26,276 registered voters)
Candidate Races
City of Socorro, Alderman, District 1 (District 1)
Cesar Nevarez WINNER
55.1% (290 votes)Rene Rodriguez
44.9% (236 votes)City of Socorro, Alderman, District 2 (District 2)
Alejandro Garcia WINNER
100.0% (221 votes)City of Socorro, Alderman, District 3 (District 3)
Gina Cordero WINNER
100.0% (272 votes)RUNOFF • 2024-12-14
DECEMBER 2024 RUNOFF ELECTION — City of Socorro
Voter Turnout: 111 (0.4% of 26,276 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Alderman, City of Socorro, Dist 4
Irene Rojas WINNER
55.0% (61 votes)Enrique Cisneros
45.0% (50 votes)GENERAL • 2024-11-05
NOVEMBER 2024 GENERAL ELECTION — City of Socorro
Voter Turnout: 7,890 (30.0% of 26,276 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor, City of Socorro
Rudy Cruz, Jr. WINNER
62.5% (4,932 votes)Ivy Avalos
37.5% (2,958 votes)Alderman, City of Socorro, Dist at Lrg
Ruben Reyes WINNER
50.3% (3,659 votes)Rene Rodriguez
27.9% (2,027 votes)Ralph Duran
21.9% (1,593 votes)Alderman, City of Socorro, Dist 3
Gina Cordero WINNER
62.7% (1,095 votes)Ricardo H. Ortiz
37.3% (652 votes)Alderman, City of Socorro, Dist 4
Irene Rojas WINNER
33.5% (611 votes)Enrique Cisneros
30.9% (563 votes)Yvonne Colon-Villalobos
24.8% (452 votes)Alejandro Blinxs Saldaña
10.7% (195 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,095 (27.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
66.0% (4,683 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (2,412 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,993 (19.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
56.0% (2,796 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (2,197 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,679 (14.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
56.0% (2,060 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (1,619 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,146 (31.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
69.0% (5,621 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (2,525 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,467 (17.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
69.0% (3,082 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (1,385 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,518 (21.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
63.0% (3,476 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (2,042 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,781 (22.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
58.0% (3,353 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (2,428 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,095 (27.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
56.0% (3,973 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (3,122 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,941 (15.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
59.0% (2,325 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (1,616 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,204 (16.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
55.0% (2,312 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (1,892 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,204 (16.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
57.0% (2,396 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (1,808 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,095 (27.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
55.0% (3,902 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (3,193 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,832 (26.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
66.0% (4,509 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (2,323 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,993 (19.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
58.0% (2,896 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (2,097 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,204 (16.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
62.0% (2,606 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (1,598 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,941 (15.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
62.0% (2,443 votes)David C. Morales
38.0% (1,498 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 8,146 (31.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
68.0% (5,539 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (2,607 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,518 (21.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
62.0% (3,421 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (2,097 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,620 (29.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
55.0% (4,191 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (3,429 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,518 (21.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
70.0% (3,863 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (1,655 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 7,095 (27.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
55.0% (3,902 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (3,193 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,781 (22.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
71.0% (4,105 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (1,676 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 5,255 (20.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
55.0% (2,890 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (2,365 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Socorro Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 6,569 (25.0% of 26,277 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
Rudy Cruz Jr. WINNER
66.0% (4,336 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (2,233 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
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City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Socorro City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings