Valencia County public meetings in 2021

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Board discussed the upcoming January 31, 2022 deadline to submit its Strategic Plan and Needs Assessment to CYFD, noting the documents are due annually but were last updated in 2019. The board scheduled an impromptu meeting for January 19, 2022 to finalize drafts, and voted to continue most executive board members for another two-year term. The board also received updates on youth programs, including COVID-19 impacts and a $21,000 grant application.

• Strategic Plan and Needs Assessment due to CYFD by January 31, 2022; impromptu meeting set for January 19, 2022 at 9am via Zoom
• Continuum Grant: Short Cycle Application submitted for $21,000; results expected end of month
• Executive Board vote: 10 members continue 2-year terms; 4 members not continuing
• Board roster approved for presentation to Commission and CYFD
• Program updates: RAC had COVID outbreak, 15 new referrals; Botvin Life Skills sessions affected

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a zone change request from Rick and Ramona Gonzales to rezone property at 2930 Camino del Llano, Belen, from Rural Residential 1 (RR-1) to Community Commercial District (C-2) to operate a storage unit business. The agenda also includes approval of the November 2021 minutes and other routine items.

• Zone Change #2021-078: RR-1 to C-2 for storage unit business at 2930 Camino del Llano, Belen (10.45 acres)
• Approval of November 2021 meeting minutes
• Swearing in of participants

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Board met in a hybrid session on November 18, 2021, and approved a motion to apply for Short Cycle Funding of approximately $21,000 to expand RAC operations from 4 to 5 days per week. The board also discussed training opportunities, an updated roster for the county commission, and heard program updates from staff.

• Approved motion to apply for ~$21,000 Short Cycle Funding for RAC expansion to 5 days/week
• Discussed free 'Kids at Hope' training on December 2, 2021
• Discussed Boy's Council and Girl's Circle training at $420/person, possibly broadcast to staff
• Plan to present updated board roster to county commission in January
• Holiday ham distribution and Facebook free internet initiative mentioned

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on November 16, 2021, contains only procedural items. There are no new rezoning requests, contracts, or ordinances listed for decision or discussion.

• Approval of October 2021 minutes

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Board met to discuss grant funding options, including a possible budget adjustment (BAR) and short cycle funding from CYFD, and received updates on programs like RAC, Restorative Justice, and Botvin Life Skills. The board also heard about a new Facebook partnership to provide free internet to 900 eligible households, with applications expected to go live January 1, 2022.

• Discussed applying for CYFD short cycle funding, estimated at $10k-$15k, with deadline June 30, 2022
• Day reporting center under RAC now operating, serving 2 new kids, with plans to expand to 4 days a week
• RAC program active in most schools, with 20-30 clients per site in Valencia and Los Lunas
• Facebook partnership to provide free internet to 900 households, with $250 modem/installation fee covered by Facebook
• Next meetings scheduled for November 18 and December 16, 2021

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will review requests to rezone several properties from residential to Neighborhood Commercial District (C-1). These applications include proposals for a garden supply store, a restaurant and RV park, and a food truck area.

• Zone Change #2021-070: Rezoning 2774 Highway 47 from RR-2 to C-1 for a garden supply store
• Zone Change #2021-071: Rezoning 496 Meadowlake Rd from RR-1 to C-1 with Conditional Use for a restaurant and RV park
• Zone Change #2021-072: Rezoning 3077 Highway 47 from RR-2 to C-1 for a food truck with eating area

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a zone change request from Rural Residential 2 (RR-2) to Rural Residential 1 (RR-1) for a lot split. The property is located at 9 James Sanchez Ln, Belen, NM. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and other routine items.

• Zone Change #2021-066: request by Kathleen Stevenson to rezone 2.00 acres from RR-2 to RR-1 for a lot split
• Property located at 9 James Sanchez Ln, Belen, NM (Land of Bessie Sanchez, Tract A1C, 1991 REV, Map 88)
• Approval of August 2021 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for October 26, 2021

Juvenile Justice Board

The Juvenile Justice Board discussed the resignation of Cassandra Montano and the ongoing recruitment process for the Continuum Coordinator position. The board also reviewed updates on various youth programs, including RAC, Restorative Justice, and the Attendance for Success subcommittee.

• Recruitment for Continuum Coordinator position via VC News Bulletin and ABQ Journal
• Update on RAC program specialist Maria Hernandez and staff changes at H2 Academic
• Discussion of Botvin Life Skills sessions providing $10.00 gift cards to participants
• Report of approximately 1,000 youth not enrolled in school across Belen and Los Lunas districts
• McKinny Vento program reporting over 120 students currently in need of assistance

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a Conditional Use permit request from Jeremy and Kimberly Martinez for a Recreational Vehicle Park on a 7.86-acre property in Belen, NM. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, the June 2021 minutes, and swearing in participants.

• Conditional Use Recreational Vehicle Park #2021-052 (District IV) for 7.86 ac, Tract 42, Section 6, Township 5N, Range 2E, Map 96 NMPM; Belen, NM 87002

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Board held executive and general meetings on May 27, 2021, approving contract renewals and hearing program updates. The executive board voted to renew the RAC contract with H2 Academics and to continue Cassandra as Continuum Coordinator. The general meeting included updates on programs like RAC, Restorative Justice, and the Attendance for Success Taskforce, plus a presentation from Life Quest.

• RAC contract renewal with H2 Academics approved
• Continuum Coordinator contract continued for Cassandra
• Board supports all CYFD programs under small purchases
• RAC testing for 200 youth through CWC
• PAL graduation held in February with 15 students

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three action items: a conditional use permit for a second dwelling for an infirmed family member, and two zone changes from Outland District to Community Commercial District for a race horse training facility. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and swearing in of participants.

• Conditional Use Second Dwelling #2021-028 for Renata Reyes, 1.25 ac, RR-1 zoned, for infirmed family member
• Zone Change #2021-029 for Jesus Alex Holguin, 5.00 ac, OD to C-2 for race horse training facility
• Zone Change #2021-030 for Jesus Alex Holguin, 5.00 ac at 25 Emilia Rd, Los Lunas, OD to C-2 for race horse training facility

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a claim of exemption for a lot split (Case #2021-014) involving tracts in District II. The meeting also includes approval of the March 2021 minutes and routine procedural items.

• Claim of Exemption for Lot Split #2021-014 (Tracts F2C, F2E, F2D, T6N, R2E, Sections 1&2, Map 78, Cabinet K 392)
• Approval of March 2021 meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for May 25, 2021

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Board is holding its regular monthly meeting, with an executive session followed by a general meeting. The board will approve the agenda and prior minutes, receive updates on programs like RAC, Restorative Justice, Botvin, Girl's Circle, and Boy's Council, and hear from subcommittees. A presentation on YRRS by Diana Good is scheduled, along with other business items.

• Approval of agenda and February 25, 2021 minutes
• Program updates: RAC, Restorative Justice, Botvin, Girl's Circle, Boy's Council
• Subcommittee reports: Attendance for Success, 100% Community Taskforces, Youth, Legislative
• YRRS presentation by Diana Good
• Other business: McKinney-Vento, Teen Court

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider two action items: a zone change request from Respec for a 10.6-acre property in District V, and a conditional use request from Joan S. Romero for an RV park on a 3.79-acre property in District III. The commission will also approve the February 2021 minutes and set the next meeting date.

• Zone Change #2021-007: Respec requests change from RR-2 to C-2 for 10.6 acres, Tracts 35-A-4/5/6, S35, T7N, R2E, MRGCD Map 76
• Conditional Use #2021-008: Joan S. Romero requests to operate an RV park on 3.79 acres, Tract 82A1A, Section 31, T5N R2E, MRGCD Map 105

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Board is holding a virtual meeting with an executive session and a general session. The board will approve the agenda and minutes, receive updates on programs like RAC, Restorative Justice, Botvin, Girl's Circle, and Boy's Council, and hear reports from subcommittees including Attendance for Success, 100% Community Taskforces, Youth, and Legislative. A coordinator update and other business, such as McKinney-Vento and Teen Court, are also on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 28, 2021
• Food delivery update from Father Mundy
• Program updates: RAC, Restorative Justice, Botvin, Girl's Circle, Boy's Council
• Subcommittee reports: Attendance for Success, 100% Community Taskforces, Youth, Legislative
• Other business: McKinney-Vento, Teen Court

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider a request by Leonard Salgado to change the zoning of a 6.41-acre property from Rural Residential 2 to Community Commercial District. The requested change is intended to allow for the construction of a greenhouse.

• Zone Change #2021-004: RR-2 to C-2 at 1408 Highway 116, Belen, NM

Juvenile Justice Board

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Board is holding virtual executive and general meetings. The executive board will vote on the nomination of Deeann Sanchez to the Executive Board. The general board will receive updates on programs and subcommittees, including RAC, Restorative Justice, Botvin, Girl's Circle, Boy's Council, and the Attendance for Success Subcommittee.

• Vote on Deeann Sanchez nomination to the Executive Board
• Program updates: RAC, Restorative Justice, Botvin, Girl's Circle, Boy's Council
• Attendance for Success Subcommittee report
• 100% Community Taskforces update
• Legislative Subcommittee update

The Valencia County Juvenile Justice Board approved its agenda and minutes, and elected Deeann Sanchez, a District Attorney, to the Executive Board. The board also discussed food distribution efforts, program updates, and a new data reporting system, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Patricia, second by Heather)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Bart, second by Victoria)
• Elected Deeann Sanchez to Executive Board (motion by Bart, second by Heather/Patricia)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Valencia County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold its January 2021 meeting, which is largely procedural. The main action item is the annual reorganization, including swearing in members, electing a chair and vice chair, and adopting rules and the 2021 meeting schedule. No zoning cases or other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Re-organization of the County Planning & Zoning Commission
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adopt Open Meeting Act for 2021
• Adopt Robert's Rules of Order
• Adopt 2021 meeting schedule