Sierra County Economic Development Organization

SCEDO was founded in 1990 by 50 local businesses that wanted to help introduce economic growth in Sierra County. SCEDO was also founded to allow local economic development by channeling public funds to sustainable projects as an intermediary to avoid anti donation ordinance issues.

SCEDO continues to function as a central organization to serve as a hub for economic development with governments and private business both in and outside Sierra County.

Executive Board

Alvin Campbell, President; Sierra County Commission Co-chairman; Desert Lakes Realty
Alan Brown, Vice-president; City of Elephant Butte Mayor Pro-Tem, Lago Rico
Eileen McGuire, Secretary
Cheryl Shipley, Treasurer; Talon Homes

Voting Board

Jay Seitz, Sierra Electric Co-op
Brent Ziarnick, NMSU Doctoral Student
Debbie Stubblefield, Village of Williamsburg Mayor Pro-Tem, Respiratory Services
John Roberts, Bright Star Management
Alma Grantham, Bank of the Southwest
Steve Green, City of Truth or Consequences City Commissioner

Randy Ashbaugh, Ashbaugh Construction Company; Fast Stop Incorporated; and Sierra County Title

Ex-Officio Board

Janet Porter-Carrejo, Sierra County Manager
Kim Skinner,  President Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce
Hans Townsend, Truth or Consequences/Sierra County Chamber of Commerce President; Desert View Inn
Alan Briley, City of Elephant Butte City Manager
Dianne Preisser, Sierra County Recreation and Tourism Board Director

Executive Director

John Mulcahy, SCEDO

SCEDO Mission Statement

  • SCEDO exists to promote business development that will create sustainable wage jobs in Sierra County.
  • SCEDO will proactively facilitate communication between all motivated parties to match people with resources to locate, expand, and retain business.
  • SCEDO will market Sierra County in an atmosphere of smart growth and preservation of natural resources, history, and the unique character of the County and its Communities.

    • Contact Us

    John Mulcahy, Executive Director
    400 West 4th St.
    Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
    Phone: 575.894.9061 Fax: 575.894.3194
    Email:     john.mulcahy@scedo.org