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- Governing Body
- Municipal Court
- Planning and Zoning
- Employment Opportunities
- Garden of Memories Cemetery
Governing Body
Mayor - Dennis Torres
- Dennis Torres is a lifelong resident and community member of Hatch. Torres previously served on the Board of Education for Hatch Valley Schools from 1992 thru 1996. Dennis has served as Worthy President and Past Worthy President of El Valle Aerie of Eagles #4308. He served in the New Mexico National Guard for four years. Torres has been working for Century Link for the past 18 years. Dennis Torres and his wife, Bertha, of 37 years, have two children, Erica Denise and Joseph. They have two grandchildren, Xavier and Maxa.
Pro-Tem Mayor - Peter J. Atencio
- Bio Coming Soon!
Trustee - Casey Crist
- Bio Coming Soon!
Trustee - Robert (Bobby) Martinez
- Bio Coming Soon!
Trustee - Kathy Franzoy
- Bio Coming Soon!
Board of Trustees
- The Village of Hatch Board of Trustees meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm. The Board meets in the Trustees Chamber’s located at 133 N. Franklin. If you have any questions or would like to add to the agenda please call (575) 267-5216.
Linked Documents
- To view the Board of Trustees Agendas and Approved Minutes, please visit our Documents Page
- Scheduled Meetings for 2026
Municipal Court
The Hatch Municipal Court functions as the judicial branch of the local city government and is independent in its decisions and its administration but remains interdependent upon the City for its finances and its services, and facilities. Since the Municipal Court is not under the direct supervision of the State’s Administration Office for the Courts, the City’s code authorizes the Presiding Judge to set judicial policy and local court rules not inconsistent with the laws of the state, city ordinances or court rules promulgated by the State Supreme Court. Hatch Municipal Court was established in the 1950’s. Over the years, Honorable Judge Mike Fajardo, Honorable Judge Sabino Ramirez, and Honorable Judge Judd Nordyke have all presided over the Municipal Court. The current Municipal Court Judge is the Honorable Bertha C. Torres.
Hatch Municipal Court is located at #5 Chile Capitol Lane inside the Regional Public Safety Complex. If you have any questions or concerns you are more than welcome to stop by our facility or call Romelia Lujan, at (575) 267-5216.
Contact Information
Hatch Municipal Court
- Address: #5 Chile Capitol Lane inside Regional Public Safety Complex
- Phone: (575) 267-9295
- Fax: (575) 267-4707
- Email: rlujan@villageofhatch.org
- Hours of Operation: Every Monday, 1:00pm - 5:00pm, closed all Federal Holidays.
Planning and Zoning
Mission Statement
- To direct positive growth in a way that preserves, protects, and sustains the Village of Hatch’s history, culture, and traditions. To maintain the Village as a healthy, safe, and enjoyable place to live and work by ensuring that residential, commercial, and industrial development complies with Village ordinances, codes, and standards; and to strive to provide efficient and courteous service to the residents and community of Hatch.
About Planning & Zoning
Planning and Zoning Department is consisted of a volunteer committee responsible for providing support to the community by interpreting and implementing the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Land Development Regulations and Standards as adopted by the Village Council. Every piece of land in the Village of Hatch is zoned. Zoning disposes what types of uses are allowable for that property and is based on what is proposed by the Village’s Master Plan. Through zoning, the Committee is able to serve the community by:
- Protecting against land use hazards in the interest of public safety
- Providing for the needs of industry business and residences for future growth
- Controlling the use of land to prevent adverse effects to neighboring properties
- Prohibiting uses, buildings, or structures which are incompatible with the character of development or the uses allowed within specific zoning districts
- Preventing the overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures
- Conserving the taxable value of land and building in the Village
Contact Information
- Address:
- Phone: (575) 343-7662
Employment Opportunities
Employment Application Packet may be downloaded below
Police Officer
The Village of Hatch Police Department will be accepting applications for a full time Police Officer. Applicants must be New Mexico certified, and capable of certification by waiver, be physically able to perform all aspects of normal police duties, and be available to work various shifts and schedules.
Applications can be picked up at the Village of Hatch Administrative Building located at 133 N. Franklin St. in Hatch, NM, or by giving our office a call at (575) 267-5216.
Submit application and resume to:
- Lt. Frank Angel / Chief Hernandez
- PO Box 220
- Hatch, NM 87937
or in person:
- 5 Chile Capital Lane
- Hatch NM, 87937
Applications will be accepted until position has been filled.
- or email to fangel@villageofhatch.org
- or Fax (575) 267-4707.
Garden of Memories Cemetery
The Garden of Memories is the cemetery for the Village of Hatch. It is located on 101 Apajo Way, just off NM Highway 26. The cemetery was officially established in 1969. A walk through the cemetery is truly a walk through Hatch’s history. The gravestones tell the stories of individuals and families from the 1890’s to the present day. Maintenance for the cemetery is provided by the Public Works Department for the Village of Hatch. The department also provides maintenance as well as watering the trees and cleaning up any litter.
If you would like to purchase a plot or have any questions or concerns regarding the cemetery, please contact the Village Office at (575) 267-5216.
Contact Information
Garden of Memories Cemetery
- Address: 101 Apajo Way, just off NM Highway 26, Hatch, NM
- Phone: (575) 267-5216