Shannon Reynolds Co Commission

05/18/2026

As a County Commissioner in the January 24, 2023 meeting and January 28, 2025 the Commissioners passed Doña Ana County Ordinances "Authorizing a property tax rebate to benefit low-income property taxpayers for the years of 2023-2026. State Statute NMSA 7-2-14.3 (G) requires New Mexico Counties to consider this rebate.

Up until 2023, Doña Ana County had not approved this. Originally, County Management claimed that this Ordinance would cost the County $1.2 Million to $8 Million in rebates.

As you can see below the first year only cost the County $371,000.00. We, the Doña County Board determined that helping Low-Income property owners was more important than collecting another $400,000 in tax revenue.

While serving as the CD2 Vice-Chair of the New Mexico Democratic Veterans Caucus I/we supported State Statutes to "Increase" the Veterans property tax Exemption from $4000.00 to $10,000.00 with HB 47 and also to change the Exemption for Disabled Veterans from 100% to whatever their disability determination is. So, a veteran that is 40% disabled gets a 40% Exemption. If they are 80%, they get 80% Exemption. Etc.

As County Assessor, I plan to support the State Legislation being considered that will provide a 5% Cap on Commercial property Revaluations.

Since, we have not Revaluated many properties since 2008, it is important that we do not increase the tax burden on small businesses so quickly that is so excessive that it keeps them from hiring more employees or requires them to lay them off.

Also, increasing their taxes too quickly may require them to price their services so high; no one can afford them.

05/14/2026

I decided to list some accomplishments I am proud of during my term in office.

Here they are!

I already resigned as Commissioner. But, I was able to accomplish a few important things while in office.

You might mention the fact that we now have full-time firemen and 15 ambulances in the county because of me. All firemen are not EMT1, EMT2 and Paramedics because of me. Our ISO Rating was 10 (the worst) when I took office and within 6 months is was by to ISO 5. As MVRDA (911) Board chair, I eliminated all of the Dead spots in the Doña County for emergency communication. The previous Sheriff cost us over $5.5 Million and the current Sheriff with the Calea Certification that we approved has cost us less than $1 Million in Lawsuits. I was serving on the NMAC (New Mexico Association of Counties) when we decided to Certify Detention Centers in order to decrease claims against them. I was also on the NMAC when they decided to implement a Certification program for the Sheriff's Departments as well. These are the two areas where we, the Citizens spend most of our tax dollars settling stupid law suites. We also grew the import business and jobs in Santa Teresa and Sunland Park by over 200% while in office. (not including project Jupiter). When we hire Firemen, we require they be EMt1, EMT2 or Paramedics. We also pay for their college. The Crisis Triage Center and 988 did not exist when I took office, now we have emergency mental health support. We also voted to cut and/or eliminate property tax for low income housing families. We also approved and are building two more Food pantries in the County (Chaparral and Hatch) to distribute food to all residents. We now serve senior meals in over half of our Community Centers. When I was elected to use a Community Center cost over $400.00 even if you just want to have a family meeting there. Now, there is no cost for up to 45 people. In Tortugas they had a speeding and crime problem. Now they have more streetlights and speed humps installed on over 4 roads in the neighborhood. The Soccer and Softball fields were mostly dirt when I was elected. When passing the Go Bond this year, now they are all be sodded and water systems are being put in to keep them green (and much safer for our children). And oh yea! I was one of four people who voted to provide "IRB Funding" (at no financial risk to the County or our Citizens) for Project Jupiter. I also approved the 600 page agreement to hold them accountable for meeting Air Quality Standards by 2035 and 2045. I could go on, but I think this might be enough for now. I may have made a mistake voting for Project Jupiter, but I have passed legislation on many occasions that "Saves Lives" and "improves the lives" of current residents and generations to come. I stand proudly on my record.

05/08/2026

https://nmvetscaucus.org/articles/two-caucus-leaders-declare-for-office-in-dona-ana-county/

05/04/2026

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04/28/2026

I believe this is a solution to the concerns about the Gas Powered Microgrid for Project Jupiter.

Over the past several months, there has been a great deal of discussion around Project Jupiter and its impact on New Mexico and Doña Ana County. What’s often been missing from that conversation is that Project Jupiter has been actively exploring renewable and alternative energy solutions for quit...

04/25/2026

Here I am registering to win the Doña Ana County Assessor's Election. The election will be decided on June 2, 2026. Early voting begins May 5, 2026. So, get out and vote for me.
Also, registered DTS (Declined To State) voters can also request a democratic ballot and vote for me as well.

See you at the Polls! And thank you for your support.

04/13/2026

Over 12848 impressions for this post on LinkedIn.

I truly love serving the wonderful people of Doña Ana County!

04/03/2026

With Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

04/03/2026

Voting is a "Right"!