City of Española

What City of Española does

The City of Española is the municipal government of Española, New Mexico, a city described as the capital of Northern New Mexico with a multi-cultural heritage blending Spanish, Native American, and Anglo traditions. The City provides comprehensive public services to residents and local businesses through dedicated departments covering public safety (Police, Fire, E-911 dispatch), utilities (water, wastewater, sanitation), planning and land use, public works, municipal court, recreation (pools, recreation center, library, senior center), and administrative functions, all coordinated through a central City Hall at 405 N. Paseo de Oñate.

The City generates revenue from property taxes, water/wastewater/sanitation utility fees, business registration and permit fees (including a $75 development permit and $10/sq ft sign permit), lodger's tax managed by a Lodger's Tax Advisory Board, and senior center meal fees ($3.50 for seniors, $6.50 for non-seniors). Digital service delivery is built on the CivicPlus CivicEngage CMS platform, supporting Notify Me email/SMS alerts, iCalendar subscriptions, a document center, and online bill payment via InvoiceCloud. The City maintains a multi-channel public engagement presence across its official website (espanolanmusa.org), Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Google+.

Governance is provided by an elected Mayor (Dennis Tim Salazar) and City Council, with executive administration led by City Manager Michael Ortiz and directors overseeing Finance, Human Resources, Planning, Public Works, General Services, Police, and Fire departments. The City holds Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 accessibility compliance certifications and coordinates with regional partners including the Española Chamber of Commerce, Eight North Indian Pueblo Council (ENIPC), and the Española Small Business Development Center on economic and community development initiatives.

Name

City of Española

Legal name

City of Española

Website

https://espanolanmusa.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The City of Española is the municipal government of Española, New Mexico, providing public safety, utilities, planning, recreation, and administrative services to city residents and local businesses through multiple departments coordinated from City Hall.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utilities
• Public safety services
• Community recreation
• Planning and permits

Headquarters

HQ city

Espanola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Property tax revenue collected from residents and businesses within the municipality
2. Utility Payments: Water, wastewater, and sanitation service fees collected from residential and commercial customers
3. Business Registration and Permits: Fees collected for business registrations, development permits ($75), sign permits ($10 per sq. ft.), and other municipal licenses
4. Lodger's Tax: Tax revenue from lodging accommodations within the city, managed by the Lodger's Tax Advisory Board

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The City of Española is a municipal government that delivers essential public services to residents and businesses within its jurisdiction in Northern New Mexico. Its core offerings include public safety (police, fire, E-911 dispatch), water/wastewater/sanitation utilities, planning and land use administration, business licensing and permits, recreation facilities (pools, recreation center), senior services, public library, and municipal court functions. The city operates a CivicPlus-powered web portal as the digital front door for bill pay, document access, notifications, and service requests.

Product overview

City of Española is a municipal government entity that provides public services to residents through its official website. The city's digital presence is built on the CivicPlus CMS platform and offers residents access to government services, utilities, public safety, community programs, planning and land use services, municipal court functions, and facility reservations. The website serves as a portal for government operations rather than a commercial technology product offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Española Police Department Services Law enforcement, records, transport, animal control, and public safety support for city residents and visitors; operated from the Administrative Office at 1710 N. Riverside Dr.
• Española Fire Department Services Fire suppression, emergency management, and fire inspections/investigations under an Interim Fire Chief.
• E-911 Non-Emergency Dispatch Non-emergency dispatch services at 407 N. Paseo de Oñate, receiving 911 and non-emergency calls.
• Water and Wastewater Utility Services Potable water supply, water account setup, and wastewater treatment for residential and commercial customers via the Bond Street water facility and Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Sanitation Services Solid waste collection and management services operated from the Sanitation Department facility on Industrial Park Road.
• Streets Department Services Street maintenance and field operations for city roadways.
• Planning and Land Use Services Economic growth and development planning, zoning administration, and code enforcement that preserves Española's multicultural traditions.
• Site & Land Use Development Permits $75 flat-fee permits for new structures, expansions, utility installations, fences, mobile homes, and accessory structures.
• Sign Permits $10 per square foot permits for all signs placed, established, painted, or maintained within the city.
• Municipal Court Services Adjudication of traffic violations, criminal misdemeanors, and other municipal cases; includes Teen Court and community service intake programs.
• Senior Center Programs Senior nutrition, social activities, and meal programs at the Beatrice Martinez-Quintana Senior Center; meals priced at $3.50 for seniors and $6.50 for non-seniors.
• Public Library Services Library operations, lending, and cataloging at the Española Public Library on N. Paseo De Oñate.
• Recreation Center and Aquatics Recreation and aquatic programming at the Richard Lucero Recreation Center (including Penny Garcia Roybal Aquatic Center) and Ranchitos Pool.
• Bond House Museum Historic house museum at 706 East Bond Street operated as a city cultural attraction.
• Plaza de Española

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Española Chamber of CommercesupportingOthersExternal business organization that works with the city on economic development initiatives and business support services for the Española community
• Eight North Indian Pueblo Council, Inc. (ENIPC)supportingOthersRegional tribal council representing multiple Northern New Mexico pueblos, with which the City coordinates on regional issues affecting Native American communities
• Española Small Business Development Center (SBDC)supportingOthersState-certified SBDC providing business counseling, training, and technical assistance to small businesses in Española, partnered with city for business development support
• CivicPluscoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider (CivicEngage CMS) powering the official city website with features including Notify Me, calendar management, document center, facility reservations, and online services

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• CivicPlus: Technology vendor that provides the CivicEngage CMS platform powering the City's website, Notify Me alerts, online bill pay integration, document center, and facility reservations; ecosystem/enabler rather than a direct municipal competitor.
• North Central Solid Waste Authority: Regional solid-waste authority referenced in the City's contact list (505-747-8459); an ecosystem partner that handles solid waste services in the region overlapping with the City's Sanitation Department operations.

Direct peers

• City of Los Alamos, New Mexico: Northern New Mexico county/municipal entity providing the same set of core services (utilities, public safety, planning, recreation, permitting) to a similarly sized population; directly comparable in operational scope.
• City of Grants, New Mexico: Small New Mexico city of similar population and economic profile, delivering the same municipal service portfolio (water, wastewater, sanitation, police, planning, recreation); a near-direct peer in scale and operating model.
• City of Taos, New Mexico: Small Northern New Mexico municipality with a similar cultural heritage blend and tourism/lodger's tax base, providing comparable utilities, planning, and community services; directly comparable in size, governance model, and economic mix.
• City of Bernalillo, New Mexico: Small Northern New Mexico municipality providing similar municipal services to a comparably sized population, with a similar governance structure and cultural heritage orientation; directly comparable peer.
• City of Las Vegas, New Mexico: Small New Mexico city of comparable population and economic profile to Española, delivering a similar mix of municipal services (water, wastewater, sanitation, police, fire, planning, recreation) and serving as a directly comparable peer in governance structure and scale.

Broad incumbents

• City of Santa Fe, New Mexico: Larger New Mexico municipal government providing a similar full suite of public services (utilities, public safety, planning, recreation, permitting) under one administrative structure; comparable in operating model though at substantially greater scale.
• City of Albuquerque, New Mexico: The largest municipal government in New Mexico, offering an even broader portfolio of public services, utilities (water/wastewater/solid waste), planning, and economic development; analogous in core function to Española but at metropolitan scale.
• City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico: Mid-sized New Mexico municipality providing comparable municipal services including utilities, public safety, planning, and recreation; similar governance structure (Mayor/Council/Manager) and similar use of CivicPlus-style digital citizen service platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xespanolanmusa.org/twitter
• YouTubeespanolanmusa.org/youtube
• Facebookespanolanmusa.org/facebook
• Instagramespanolanmusa.org/instagram

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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