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Administration
The VOH Administrative Offices are responsible for providing reliable, safe and cost-effective utility services to customers in Hatch and the surrounding areas. This office supports financial and operational services for operating utilities (water, wastewater, and solid waste).
New connections, disconnects, and meter relocates
Line extension orders for water, wastewater and solid waste services
Meter reading
Utilities budgeting and reporting
Utilities tariffs and rates
Customer Service
Billing and Collection for:
- Water: We produce approximately 8 million gallons of safe, clean drinking water each year for homes and businesses in the Village of Hatch.
- Wastewater: We clean and treat approximately 60 million gallons of wastewater annually that is discharged into the Rio Grande and used downstream by other communities; and we reclaim 187,000 gallons of wastewater daily that is cleaned and treated for use.
- Other than water applied to landscaping, every drop of water used in Hatch is dependably cleaned and reclaimed or returned to the stream system for additional uses.
- Solid Waste: Southwest Disposal provides reliable residential curbside pickup and commercial solid waste service to residents and businesses throughout Hatch and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to provide safe, economical, environmentally sound, and aesthetic solid waste management.
- Administrative Services: We provide financial, budgetary, rate and regulation oversight, meter reading, field services, warehousing, dispatch, and new installations to residents and businesses.
- Cemetery: We provide Cemetery lots for sale, open and closure of lots and basic upkeep of cemetery.
- Community Center Rental
- Airport Facilities Rental
- Vendor Permits
- Planning & Zoning Information
- Business Registrations
- Notary Services
For more information, please feel free to contact our offices:
Contact Information
Clerk/Treasurer - Elizabeth Porras
- Address: 133 N. Franklin Street, Hatch, New Mexico
- Phone: (575) 267-5216
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM
Education
The Village of Hatch has four public educational buildings within the town limits:
- Hatch Elementary School (Head start, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten through 2nd grade) with Principal Amy Marquez
- Rio Grande Elementary (grades 3rd through 5th) with Dee Collins
- Hatch Valley Middle School (grades 6th through 8th) with Amber Perry
- Hatch Valley High School (grades 9th through 12th) with Brandy Holguin
All Hatch public schools mascot is the Bears. The Superintendent is Mike Chavez and their contact information is listed below
Contact Information
Superintendent Office
- Address: 219 E. Hill St. Hatch, NM 87937
- Phone: (575) 267-8200
- Website: Hatch K-12
Also part of the Hatch Valley Public Schools is Garfield Elementary School, with Principal Louis Meza, located in Garfield, New Mexico about 10 miles north of Hatch. Garfield Elementary provides education for grades Kindergarten through 5th. The principal is Rey Gonzalez and their mascot is the Gophers.
Garfield Elementary School
- Address: 8227 Hwy. 187, Garfield, NM 87936
- Phone: (575) 267-8280
Fire Department
In Case of Fire Emergency DIAL 9-1-1
The Village of Hatch Volunteer Fire Department is consisted of volunteers from the Village of Hatch and surrounding areas. Currently the Hatch Fire Department has fifteen volunteers who have dual membership in Rincon – Dona Ana County Fire Station #6 and Hatch Fire Department. All Hatch Firefighters are either IFSAC or AHJ Firefighter I certified and many have additional Fire Department IFSAC certifications.
The Hatch Fire Department is made up of the following Officers:
- Jorge Au III – Fire Chief
- JoAnn Au – Administrator
- Victor “JoJo” Mata – Captain
- Andres Martinez – Lieutenant.
We are looking for motivated, disciplined, and ambitious volunteers who have what it takes to be a Hatch Firefighter. If you would like more information on how you can become a Hatch Firefighter, Please call or email: (575)640-7678 or jau@villageofhatch.org.
Contact Information
- Address: 207 Franklin St, Hatch, NM 87937
- Phone: (575) 640-7678
- Email: jau@villageofhatch.org
Motor Vehicle Department
The Village of Hatch has a fully operational Motor Vehicle Department. We are located at 133 N. Franklin adjoining the Village of Hatch Administration Building. The Village of Hatch Motor Vehicles Department processes Type I & II VIN Inspections. Type I & II level inspections are $10.00 each, no appointment needed. We process out of state and in state title transfers, dealer title services, driver’s license renewals (both in state and out of state), driver’s permits and provisional licenses, interlock driver’s licenses, & CDL licenses. The Village of Hatch applies a $5.00 municipality fee for each motor vehicle transaction. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
- The Motor Vehicle Department has computer testing available for new drivers and CDL drivers. Computer tests are $5.00 each and are conducted Monday – Friday from 8am – 11am & 1pm – 3pm, testing is done on a first come first served basis.
- Road driving tests for CDL are not available at our Motor Vehicle Department, however road driving tests for regular driver’s licenses are. Driving tests are conducted Monday – Friday from 9am – 3pm; please call the office for availability. The cost is $20.00 per test. Credit and/or debit cards are not accepted for these services.
Contact Information
- Address: 133 N. Franklin, Hatch, NM 87937
- Phone: (575) 267-1686
- Fax: (575) 267-0319
- Email: hatch.mvd@state.nm.us
- Website: State M.V.D.
Police Department
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Mission Statement
- “The Village of Hatch Police Department is dedicated to providing excellent service through partnerships that build trust, reduce crime, create a safe environment, and enhance the quality of life in our community.”
We are committed to these principles:
Integrity
- We have integrity. We adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards. We are honest and sincere in dealing with each other and the community. We have the courage to uphold these principles and are proud that they guide us in all we do.
Respect
- We show respect. We recognize the value of our diversity and treat all people with kindness, tolerance, and dignity. We cherish and protect the rights, liberties, and freedoms of all as granted by the constitutions and laws of the United States and the State of New Mexico.
Fairness
- We act with fairness. Objective, impartial decisions and policies are the foundation of our interactions. We are consistent in our treatment of all persons. Our actions are tempered with reason and equity.
The Village of Hatch Police Department:
- Believes that the protection of life and property is our highest priority.
- Will respect and protect the rights and dignity of all persons and conduct all citizen contacts with integrity, respect and fairness.
- Will strive for excellence in its delivery of Police services and will utilize training, technology, and innovation to achieve that goal.
- Recognizes its interdependent relationship with the community it serves and will remain sensitive to the community’s priorities and needs.
- Will enforce the law impartially throughout the community.
- Recognizes the individual worth of each of its members.
Contact Information
- Address: located inside the Public Safety Complex at #5 Chile Capital Lane.
- Non-Emergency Phone: (575) 267-3021.
- In Case of Emergency Dial: 9-1-1
- Hours: 8:00AM-5:00PM
The Department Consists of:
- Aurora Hernandez, Chief of Police
- Lieutenant Frank Angel, Patrol, Codes Enforcement
- Detective J. Rubio, Patrol
- Detective M. Sanchez, Patrol
- Officer A. Garcia, Patrol
- Officer R. Garcia, Patrol
- Officer P. Sanchez, Patrol
- Officer M. Shreves, Code Enforement
- School Resource Officer/Patrol Officer (Vacant)
- Monica Olvera, Administrative Assistant / Records Manager / Grants Coordinator
The following services are available at the Village of Hatch Police Department:
- Codes Inspection and Permits
- Police Report - $2.00 per page
- Background Check - $10.00
- Driving Test - $20.00 (payable to MVD)
- Fingerprints - $5.00 per card
- Level III & IV VIN Inspections - $100.00 (by appointment only - call MVD 267-1686)
- Vendor Permits
- Yard Sale Permits – Free (only 3 sales allowed per address per year)
The Village of Hatch Police Department helps to maintain the safety of Village residents through grants such as Stonegarden and ODWI. Stonegarden is a Department of Homeland Security based grant. The Village of Hatch Police Department works diligently and closely with the United States Border Patrol to deter trafficking such as illegal drugs and human trafficking. ODWI provides Officers the ability to keep impaired drivers off the roads and have the tools necessary to maintain the grant such as the IR8000 and Portable RBT.
(Back to top)Public Works and Wastewater
The Village of Hatch Public Works department is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all water wells, water lines and tanks, airport grounds, cemetery plots, village buildings, streets and signs, as well as hanging banners for events, Christmas and the Chile Festival.
Mike Castillo is the Public Works Director and has been with the Village of Hatch for 18 years. He is responsible for daily checks for signs of water breaks, Village of Hatch vehicles, and the wastewater lift station. Mike also makes sure all streets are clean and street signs are intact. He is a certified swimming pool operator (maintaining chemical levels at the Judd Nordyke Municipal Pool), street sweeper operator, heavy equipment operator, and performs some electrical work. He is currently in the process of exchanging the bulbs on the street lights on Franklin St. and Hall St. to LED bulbs, which will create a brighter and more energy efficient community.
Chris Romero (12 yrs+), Sammy Castillo (10 yrs+), Victor Chairez, and Francisco Lucero are Public Works employees. They are heavy equipment operators and street sweeper operators. These are the guys that do everything from raising the American Flag at all Village of Hatch public buildings every morning and taking it down every evening to digging underground to find a break in our water lines.
The Village of Hatch Public Works Department has a person on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergency safety issues. The phone number is (575) 644-1307.
Contact Information
Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician - Juan Duran
- For 24/7 Wastewater Emergencies: (575) 640-6215
- For 24/7 Emergency Safety Issues: (575) 644-1307
- Email: pwd@villageofhatch.org
In 1996, The Village of Hatch received a brand new wastewater treatment facility. In 2011-2012 it received two new, larger capacity drying beds, six older drying beds were retrofitted, and a new UV disinfection system was installed.
Juan Duran is the Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician for the Village of Hatch and has been for over 23 years. Juan is level IV wastewater certified and level III water certified. Juan’s qualifications authorize him to run the lab for wastewater testing. Juan is an asset for the Village of Hatch. He is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for all wastewater emergencies.
Survey
Please help us determine your service line material by completing the enclosed survey and required photo documentation. If you need help completing the survey, please email mccastillo@villageofhatch.org, call us at 575-267-5216 to gain additional information
Sincerely,
Mike Castillo, Public Works Director
Village of Hatch
Por favor, ayúdenos a determinar el material de su línea de servicio completando la encuesta que esta incluida e incluir fotos para la documentación. Si necesita ayuda para completar la encuesta, por favor mande por correo electrónico a mccastillo@villageofhatch.org, o lláme al 575-267-5216 para obtener información adicional.
Sinceramente, Mike Castillo, Public Works Director Village of Hatch