Mayor· 2026-05-01 to 2030-05 (month-level end: May 2030; next mayoral election March 2030; term began May 1, 2026 after April 14 runoff per rrnm.gov notice)
Paul Wymer
Rio Rancho
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 2:52:41
- Avg per meeting
- 6:39
- Segments
- 3946
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Lux at Lomas Encantadas apartment project
The parkland sale price of $17,500 — roughly $0.72/sq ft versus $3.73/sq ft for adjacent land — is the flashpoint; the city forwent an estimated $52,500 in potential revenue.
Maverik Gas Station at Obregon Road and NM 528
A new gas station would add gross receipts tax revenue, but the denial delays that and any future project on the west side of 528 faces the same NMDOT access limits.
City operational annex facility expansion off Idalia Road
Expands municipal service capacity for streets, utilities and parks maintenance; cost figures not stated at the hearing.
MAC Taproom and Expanded Uses
Could boost revenue for the city-leased sports facility, though lease terms still must change.
New preschool and daycare facilities
No direct city cost identified; private development projects.
Reed Trujillo two-lot subdivision and infrastructure variance
If infrastructure is waived, future public costs for streets, sidewalks and sewer connections could fall on the city or neighboring owners.
Daycare facility on Golf Course Road SE
Daycare Facility at Plaza Rio
Affordable townhome development at La Plazuela
32 new owner-occupied homes at price points below detached single-family housing.
Melon Ridge Townhome Subdivision
The applicant will pay a parkland fee based on fair market value instead of dedicating land, since Stonegate Regional Park is within walking distance.
Economic Development Strategy
About 60% of the city budget comes from gross receipts tax, so growing the local economy directly affects city services.
Rancho Alegria master-planned residential development
Roughly 350 new homes will expand the city's tax base but also add demand for roads, water, and services.
New Bank at Enchanted Hills
The project would bring private investment and potential jobs to the Enchanted Hills area.
Daycare facility site plan at Plaza Rio
La Esperanza Preschool near City Center
This vacant land has sat empty for more than 19 years; a new childcare business could bring jobs and services to the City Center area.
development denial
The city misses out on potential sales-tax revenue and jobs from the station, but it also avoids added traffic and infrastructure costs.
District 4 Council Appointment and Conflict-of-Interest Debate
City Center strategic site designation and College Boulevard grant
A potential $1.5 million state grant would extend College Boulevard and improve access to the City Center site.
Dos Soles Subdivision plat extension
No new cost to the city; the extension keeps a stalled housing project viable for another year.
Sandoval County Annexation of 7.8 Acres
Removes about 7.8 acres from city jurisdiction; the packet states staff found no material harm to city growth interests.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Wymer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Development.
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.