On Tuesday, during its first meeting of 2026, the Alpine City Council officially hired Henry Arredondo as city manager.
Council members unanimously approved a contract with Arredondo to fill the city manager position, which has been vacant since Megan Antrim abruptly left in June 2025. Since then, City Secretary Geo Calderon has served as interim city manager.
Arredondo was the clear choice of both city staff members and council members who were part of the hiring process, Calderon said. He was offered and accepted the position in early December. His first day will be January 20.
According to Calderon, Arredondo’s selling points included his prior experience as a city manager and his leadership style.
Arredondo is coming to Alpine from the position of city administrator in Dilley, Texas. He also served for four years as the city manager of Del Rio, Texas.
“I think it’s really just his extensive experience. He also has a strong background in finance. He has worked on, large, or like, significant initiatives with prior cities,” said Calderon, adding that while Arredondo was city manager for the city of Del Rio, he had played a significant role in a large-scale airport improvement project.
City officials also believe that Arredondo’s leadership will include empowerment of directors, Calderon said.
Arredondo will make $140,000 a year and will receive $7,500 for relocation expenses.
Calderon will return to the position of city secretary. He will receive a 7% raise along with a 3% cost of living raise.