The Artesia Recreation Center Foundation announces that a hearing has been scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025, in the ongoing litigation against the Construction Industries Division (CID).
At this hearing, the parties and the court will set deadlines for the case, including discovery, pre-trial activities, and the scheduling of a trial date in Spring 2026.
The Artesia Recreation Center project is not being delayed. Construction planning and progress remain on track. However, this litigation is necessary because the CID is requiring the installation of costly electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure at the project, and in all new residential and commercial construction in the State of New Mexico. This EV mandate is diverting valuable resources away from the needs of Artesia families and communities across New Mexico.
“Our community has made it clear what they want in a Recreation Center — spaces for families, opportunities for youth, and amenities that everyone can enjoy,” said Sandra
Borges, Artesia Recreation Center Foundation , PresidentBoard Chair. “These EV requirements are unnecessary, burdensome, and take funding away from projects that reflect our community’s priorities. We believe Artesia should decide how our resources are best used, not government mandates.”
Scott Taylor, the Artesia Recreation Foundation’s Owner Representative, added: “This case is about standing up for Artesia. Every dollar we spend should go toward building the best Recreation Center possible, not toward unnecessary mandates. We are committed to protecting this investment for the people who live here and ensuring the facility reflects what our community has asked for. ”
The Artesia Recreation Center Foundation remains committed to transparency and to protecting community resources. Updates will continue to be shared as the case moves forward.