Impact of Spaceports on Communities
Discussion of the plans and impacts of the spaceport projects.

Bill Mattiace, Mayor, City of Las Cruces
- tax will bring in ~$6M/yr initially and could grow to $20M in next decade or so as the area grows.
- Reviewed various

Lori Montgomery, Mayor, City of TorC
- One company, YUZOZ has already moved in.
- Sierra County special election for tax not yet set.
- Usually installation of a new stoplight is a big issue. Dealing with a big project like this is a whole new experience for this small community.
- Waiting to hear about the visitors centers, e.g. location, size, expected traffic, etc.
- Want the visitors to include also info about the area and not just space.

Judd Nordyke, Mayor, Village of Hatch
- agriculture area with very small population
- Dealt with the UP Aerospace launch

Rick Holdrige, Luna County Commissioner & Chair of NMSA Community Advisory Committee
- Retired Air Force officer who worked in space area
- Participated in community advisory committee on spaceport.
- Want communities to work closely with spaceport.
- Want 2-way flow of info and ideas.

Janet Green, ex-Secretary Tourism, NM
- Preferred Spaceport Enchantment name (NM is know as the State of Enchantment).
- Expect substantial increase in tourism. Need to get ready.
- Reviews some space tourism survey data.
- Compares with usual NM tourist, e.g. single male adventure seeker vs older couple with family
- Expect more international visitors
- Visitor center development

Q&A:
- Truth & Consequences was named after the radio game show in the 1950s in response to a show promotion.
- Impact on local airports:
-- Las Cruces was able to get additional infrastructure via the X PRIZE Cup events.
-- Hatch getting a runway
- How did the tax measure pass?
-- Mattiace - community has had a long positive relationship with White Sands and the rocket/space activities there. So many in the community were familiar with such activities.