SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Independent Nation, a developer currently suing Sunland Park officials and others for alleged corruption, has introduced a new tool aimed at assisting local businesses.
The group says the tool, named the Southwest Alliance for Fair Enterprise (SAFE), is designed to help business owners document experiences such as licensing issues and operational delays.
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Vanessa Tena, spokesperson for Independent Nation, said, “SAFE is intended to support clarity and transparency within the regional business environment.” The launch of SAFE follows a lawsuit filed by Independent Nation against the city and local business owners for rejecting their multi-million-dollar entertainment hub and dispensary project.
Rendering of proposed dispensary for Independent Nation venue. (Credit: Independent Nation)
Tena noted that several business operators in Sunland Park have independently contacted Independent Nation to share their challenges. “They were voluntary statements from members of the business community who felt their experiences should be documented in their own words,” Tena said.
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SAFE allows businesses to share information anonymously, confidentially, or on the record, with the option to share submissions with attorneys or regulatory offices. Independent Nation emphasized that the goal is not to attack the city but to ensure fair and lawful decision-making. Business owners are encouraged to use the tool if they believe it could be beneficial.
Independent Nation also stressed that SAFE does not investigate, evaluate or verify any submissions and is not a substitute for any official complaint or administrative process.
You can find the Sunland SAFE Community Reporting Channel here.
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