alongside new developments. The entertainment vision goes further. “We’re also considering another entertainment venue that is hoping to bring small scale concerts to the city of Sunland Park,” Mayor Perea reveals. These entertainment facilities are expected to catalyze broader commercial development in the area.“What we also hope is that it ties into a commercial district with retail shops, restaurants, hotels, and things like that, and eventually connecting to a border crossing that we continue to work on to this day.” BORDER CROSSING ASPIRATIONS The pursuit of a presidential permit for a new border crossing represents both a personal mission and a transformative opportunity for Sunland Park. For Mayor Perea, this project has been a driving force behind his decision to seek a fourth term in office. “The biggest thing for running again for public office for this fourth term was the project of the 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02 SUNLAND PARK, NM
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