Eddy County, New Mexico

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The Eddy County Commission will consider a resolution recognizing the critical role of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and opposing proposed state restrictions on shipments to WIPP. The board will also act on a consent agenda containing numerous routine resolutions and agreements, including policies, budget adjustments, and contracts for inmate services, engineering, and courthouse renovation. Other items include a behavioral health regional plan, updates on fairgrounds improvements, and canvassing the 2026 primary election results.

• Resolution R-26-50 recognizing WIPP's role in national defense cleanup and opposing New Mexico's proposed shipment restrictions
• Consent agenda with 22 agreements and 5 resolutions, including renewal of inmate commissary services, courthouse exterior renovation, and waterline expansion into unincorporated Eddy County
• Approval of IFB 26-01 for fire hydrant testing and RFP awards for on-call architecture, legal services, and electronic payment processing
• Presentation of the Behavioral Health Regional Plan and update on improvements at the Eddy County Fair Grounds
• Certification of Safety Net Care Pool funds for Q4 FY2025/2026 and approval of the canvass of the June 2, 2026 Primary Election

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The Eddy County Commission will hold a public hearing on a liquor license application for Artesia Lanes and consider a resolution for the FY 2026-2027 interim budget. They will also vote on budget adjustments, a consent agenda with multiple agreements (including inmate commissary services and detention center nursing services), and discuss an update to the vegetation nuisance ordinance.

• Public hearing to approve/disapprove liquor license for Artesia Lanes (NMRLD #BLA-16483)
• RFP 26-02 award for inmate commissary services at Eddy County Detention Center
• R-26-40: FY 2026-2027 Interim Budget Approval
• R-26-41: FY 2025-2026 May 19, 2026, Budget Adjustments
• Consent agenda includes A-26-74 with Cell Staff LLC for Detention Center Nursing Services

The board approved the FY 2026‑2027 interim budget, FY 2025‑2026 budget adjustments, and several procurement contracts, each by a 5‑0 vote. They also approved a liquor‑license transfer for Artesia Lanes and a resolution recognizing public‑safety telecommunicators as first responders. All actions were recorded as exhibits in the minutes.

• Approved FY 2026‑2027 Interim Budget (R‑26‑40) – 5‑0
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Budget Adjustments (R‑26‑41) – 5‑0
• Approved Liquor License Application for Artesia Lanes (BLA‑16483) – 5‑0
• Approved Inmate Commissary Services contract (RFP 26‑02) – 5‑0
• Approved Expense Approval Report for April 2026 – 5‑0
• Approved Purchase Card Approval Report for April 2026 – 5‑0
• Approved Resolution Recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicators as First Responders (R‑26‑43) – 5‑0
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda covering multiple contracts – 5‑0

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The agenda contains only page numbers and does not specify any decisions, proposals, or discussions. No concrete items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified.

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two procurement contracts for courthouse renovation and detention‑center nursing services. They also adopted the March 2026 revenue report, the March budget vs. actuals, and the May 5 budget adjustments. An over‑hire for an ASU lieutenant position was approved, and a bundled resolution and agreement consent agenda covering several contracts and a fire‑excise‑tax resolution was adopted. The board entered and later closed an executive session, taking no action on litigation or real‑property matters.

• Approved RFP 25-09 for courthouse exterior renovation (Jaynes Corp & Waide Construction) – vote 4-0
• Approved RFP 26-01 for detention center nursing services (Cell Staff LLC) – vote 4-0
• Approved March 2026 Revenue Report – vote 4-0
• Approved March 2026 Budget vs. Actuals – vote 4-0
• Approved FY 2025-2026 May 5 budget adjustments (R-26-39) – vote 4-0
• Approved over‑hire of an ASU lieutenant position for the ECDC – vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda (fire excise‑tax resolution and multiple contracts) – vote 4-0
• Entered and closed Executive Session; no action taken on threatened litigation or real property – vote 4-0

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The provided agenda text consists only of page numbers (1 of 321 through 40 of 321) with no agenda items, resolutions, or discussions listed. This is a procedural or incomplete agenda; no decisions or discussions are identified.

The board tabled the proposed Vegetation Nuisance Ordinance O-26-145. It approved six contract awards for excavation, vegetation management, roofing, locksmith, and audit services. The commissioners also approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget adjustments and a resolution to adopt 1.97 miles of road for county maintenance. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Tabled Eddy County Vegetation Nuisance Ordinance O-26-145 (5-0)
• Approved IFB 25-08 – award to Penasco Gravel Corp. (5-0)
• Approved IFB 25-09 – award to The Bugman Weed and Pest Control (5-0)
• Approved RFP 25-11 – award to Hamilton Roofing Company of Carlsbad Inc. (5-0)
• Approved RFP 25-12 – award to ALK Inc. (5-0)
• Approved RFP 25-13 – award to Carr, Riggs & Ingram (5-0)
• Approved R-26-29 FY 2025‑2026 budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved R-26-37 resolution to adopt 1.97 miles of road for county maintenance (5-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will discuss direction for the FY 2026-2027 budget and consider creating a Community Development Fund. The meeting includes votes on grant funding for law enforcement and the hosting of a 2027 summer conference.

• R-26-27: Creation of a new Community Development Fund and transfer of funds from the General Fund
• A-26-33: FY 2026-2027 Law Enforcement Protection Fund (LEPF) grant funding
• R-26-24: Approval of alcohol use at Wadz 4 Warriors event at 113 Firehouse Road on April 24, 2026
• IFB 25-10: Award for Annual Construction Materials and Services to AdriAnne Granger
• A-26-27: Approval for Eddy County to host the New Mexico Counties 2027 Summer Conference

The board approved several items, including the IFB 25-10 construction materials award, the creation of a Community Development Fund and a $20.5 million transfer to it, and the disapproval of alcohol service at the Wadz 4 Warriors shooting‑range event. Additional approvals included the FY 2026‑27 budget items, law‑enforcement grant funding, a mileage report, and hosting the 2027 New Mexico Counties Summer Conference.

• Approved IFB 25-10 Annual Construction Materials and Services (5-0)
• Approved March 10, 2026 commission meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Card Approval Report for February 2026 (5-0)
• Disapproved resolution allowing alcohol at Wadz 4 Warriors event (5-0)
• Approved creation of Community Development Fund (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $15.5 M plus $5 M to Community Development Fund (5-0)
• Approved Law Enforcement Protection Fund FY 2026‑27 grant funding (5-0)
• Approved Eddy County hosting New Mexico Counties 2027 Summer Conference (5-0)

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The Eddy County Commission will meet to discuss the purchase of real property in Northern Eddy County and the disposal of property in Central Eddy County. The body will also consider budget adjustments and a new vegetation nuisance ordinance.

• Proposed amendment to Vegetation Nuisance Ordinance O-16-84 to be incorporated into Ordinance O-26-145
• Certification of the 2026 Artesia Municipal Officers Election canvass
• On-call construction manager agent agreements with Weil Construction Inc, Robins & Morton, Permian Solutions LLC, Parkhill, and Johnson, Mirmiran, & Thompson
• Request for a new Treasury Clerk I position and one over-hire firefighter position
• Approval of FY 2024-2025 Financial and Compliance Audit

Commissioners unanimously approved the IFB 25‑07 contract for foam supplies, the February 2026 expense report, the certification of the Artesia municipal election, and the FY 2024‑2025 audit acknowledgment. They also approved the January 2026 revenue report, March 10 budget adjustments, a new treasury clerk position, an over‑hire for one firefighter, and the FY 2025/2026 Q3 safety‑net fund certification. Additionally, they removed agreement A‑26‑05 from the consent agenda. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved IFB 25-07 Foam and Additional Supplies contract (5-0)
• Approved February 2026 Expense Approval Report (5-0)
• Approved Certification of Artesia municipal election canvass (5-0)
• Approved acknowledgment of FY 2024-2025 financial audit (R-26-21) (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 March 10 budget adjustments (R-26-20) (5-0)
• Approved request for new Treasury Clerk position (5-0)
• Approved over-hire of one firefighter position (5-0)
• Approved removal of agreement A-26-05 from consent agenda (5-0)

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The Eddy County Commission will consider approving a construction contract for the Detention Center and review the 2026-2027 budget. The meeting includes service awards, a discussion on vegetation nuisance, and a consent agenda of routine resolutions.

• Detention Center Construction Contract
• 2026-2027 Budget Overview
• Vegetation Nuisance Ordinance Discussion
• Service Awards for Fire & Rescue, Public Works, and Sheriff's Office
• Consent Agenda of routine resolutions

The board approved a series of routine actions, all passing unanimously (5‑0). Items approved included the purchase‑card report for January 2026, the Eddy County Detention Center construction contract with Bradbury Stamm, the Otis Gym and Community Center revitalization, a personnel reclassification, a wage increase for the Business Personal Property Appraiser, and a $750 Built Concrete donation. No public comments were made and the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

• Approved Purchase Card Report for January 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Eddy County Detention Center construction contract with Bradbury Stamm (5-0)
• Approved Otis Gym and Community Center revitalization (5-0)
• Approved reclassification to Support Services Coordinator with 5% decrease (5-0)
• Approved Volunteer PERA signature (5-0)
• Approved State Fire Fund Application signature (5-0)
• Approved wage increase for Business Personal Property Appraiser (5-0)
• Approved Built Concrete donation of $750 (5-0)

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The Eddy County Commission will vote on awarding RFP 25-10 for the Eddy County Detention Center to Bradbury Stamm Construction Inc. They will also consider IFB 25-06 for hose, ladder and vehicle pump testing services. Routine items include approval of the January 13, 2026 minutes, expense and purchase‑card reports, and several budget adjustments and grant updates.

• Award of RFP 25-10 to Bradbury Stamm Construction Inc. for the Eddy County Detention Center
• Award of IFB 25-06 for Hose, Ladder and Vehicle Pump Testing Services
• Otis Gym Roof Replacement project
• Kinetic Donation Award
• Grant Application SF‑424 for New Mexico High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)

The commissioners approved multiple items, including awarding the detention‑center construction contract (RFP 25‑10) to Bradbury Stamm Construction and awarding hose, ladder and vehicle‑pump testing services (IFB 25‑06) to FireCo LLC and High Plains Fire Services. They also approved the January 13 minutes, expense, purchase‑card, revenue, budget‑vs‑actuals, and February 10 budget‑adjustment reports, as well as several other contracts, grants, and personnel actions. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved award of RFP 25-10 to Bradbury Stamm Construction for Eddy County Detention Center (5-0)
• Approved award of IFB 25-06 to FireCo LLC and High Plains Fire Services for testing services (5-0)
• Approved the Commission meeting minutes for January 13, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved the Expense Approval Report for January 2026 (5-0)
• Approved the Purchase Card Approval Report for December 2025 (5-0)
• Approved the Revenue Report for December 2025 (5-0)
• Approved the FY 2025-2026 February 10 Budget Adjustments (R-26-14) (5-0)
• Approved the Kinetic $5,000 donation award for law‑enforcement support (5-0)

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