Village faces issues in pool reopening

FORT SUMNER — The village’s efforts to reopen the Bain Municipal Pool this summer are being met with a number of significant issues.

During a special meeting March 22, Mayor Louie Gallegos told councilors that city crews will soon begin the annual pool cleanup. But standing in the way are issues with aging infrastructure, roof damage to the pool house and falling ceilings in the lobby due to leaks from water pipes broken in the February cold snap.

In addition, the pool suffered some degradation in a year in which it was not opened due to the COVID pandemic, Gallegos said.

The council approved a request from Gallegos to begin advertising for pool management and lifeguards for the summer months, with a target date of May 21 for opening.

The mayor said the reopening date will depend on the time required to repair damages to the pool building. A more realistic opening date would be the Memorial Day weekend, said City Clerk Jamie Wall.