By Organ Mountain News on Jun 15, 2026

Doña Ana County International Jetport to host public open house on airport master plan update

Doña Ana County officials will host a public open house June 23 to share updates and gather feedback on the International Jetport master plan study.

An aerial view shows the Doña Ana County International Jetport and surrounding Santa Teresa area ahead of a public open house on the airport’s master plan update. (Illustration created with AI using a reference photo / Organ Mountain News)

Community members can review proposed development alternatives and provide feedback during the June 23 meeting at the War Eagles Air Museum

Organ Mountain News report

SANTA TERESA - The Doña Ana County International Jetport will host a public open house next month as part of its ongoing Airport Master Plan Update Study.

The meeting is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the War Eagles Air Museum, 8012 Airport Rd. in Santa Teresa.

County officials said the open house is the second of two community meetings tied to the master plan update process. The first meeting took place in November 2025 during the early stages of the study.

According to Doña Ana County, attendees will be able to review the study’s progress, examine proposed development alternatives and learn about facility improvement needs identified for the Jetport.

Community members will also have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to county staff and the Bohannan Huston planning team.

Presentation boards and public comment sheets will be available during the meeting. Residents may attend at any time during the hour-long open house.

County officials said the Airport Master Plan Update Study is intended to help guide the future development of the Jetport while addressing operational, infrastructure and long-term planning needs.

Residents seeking additional information may contact Jetport Manager Jody Young at mailto:jodyy@donaana.gov or 575-644-5398.

Residents may also request study e-newsletters or submit comments by emailing DACJetportMasterPlan@bhinc.com.

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