Grant County, New Mexico
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Municipal budget
Total revenue$121.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$154.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$17.6M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$10.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$5,542 (FY2023)
Upcoming
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board will consider the General Obligation Bond Ballot Resolution (R‑26‑37)
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions, including a General Obligation Bond ballot measure, the FY 2026 fourth‑quarter budget, and a final budget adjustment request. Public input will be accepted for up to five minutes per speaker. Presentations will cover a retirement acknowledgment, the Great Divide Wind Farm project, and the GO Bond program. The board will also consider cooperative agreements with the New Mexico Department of Transportation and grant program projects.
- R‑26‑37 General Obligation (GO) Bond Ballot Resolution
- R‑26‑34 FY 2026 4th Quarter Budget Resolution
- R‑26‑35 FY 2026 Final Budget Adjustment Request (BAR)
- R‑26‑31 NM Department of Transportation Cooperative Agreement for Mangus Valley Rd. pavement and drainage improvements
- A‑26‑09 Enhanced 911 Act Grant Program Project No. 27‑E‑15
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Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - 2ND REGULAR MEETING
JULY 23, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
V. Presentations
a. Retirement Acknowledgment: Bill Mize & Mike Valencia - Sheriff Raul
Villanueva
b. Great Divide Wind Farm Project - Jorge Tapia & Casey Willis of Scout Clean
Energy
c. General Obligation (GO) Bond Program – Mark Valenzuela, Bosque Advisors
VI. Resolutions
d. R-26-37 General Obligation (GO) Bond Ballot Resolution
e. R-26-34 FY 2026 4th Quarter Budget Resolution
f. R-26-35 FY 2026
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Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 13:00
Lodgers Tax Advisory Board
Board will elect Vice Chair and Secretary per Ordinance O-23-01
The Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board will hold a meeting on July 24, 2026. It will elect a Vice Chair and Secretary as required by Ordinance O-23-01, discuss a marketing contract presented by Joanie Griffin of Sunny505, consider blog content development, and review final budget items for the lodgers tax. The agenda also includes public input, approval of draft minutes, and routine approvals.
- Election of Vice Chair & Secretary per Grant County Ordinance O-23-01
- Discussion of Marketing Contract award (presentation by Joanie Griffin of Sunny505)
- Discussion and development of blog content
- Discussion and possible action on finalizing Lodgers Tax budget items
- Approval of 2nd Quarterly Meeting of June 15, 2026 draft minutes
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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
Becky O'Connor
Chair, Lodging Member
John Rohovec
Member, Lodging
Michael Barragree
Member, Tourism
Gregory Iwaasa
Member, Tourism
Patricia de Naranjo
Member, General (at-large)
LODGERS TAX ADVISORY BOARD
JULY 24, 2026
1:00 PM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
III. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board agenda.
IV. Approval of 2nd Quarterly Meeting of June 15, 2026, draft minutes
V. New Business
a. Elect Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Vice Chair & Secretary as per Grant County
Ordinance O-23-01; An Ordinance Imposing a Lodgers' Tax & Providing for the
Use of Said Tax
b. Discussion of Marketing Contract Award with Presentation by Joanie Griffin of
Sunny505
c. Discussion and Development of blog content
d. Discussion and possible action regarding finalization of Lodgers Tax budget items
VI. Adjournment
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 09:00
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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Grant County commissioners to consider FY 2027 final budget adoption
The board will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 final budget under Resolution R-26-24. They will also hear a July report from Gila Regional Medical Center CEO Robert Whitaker and discuss an appointment to the Valuation Protest Board and the Stream Dynamics Water Harvesting Project. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and expenditure reports.
- R-26-24: Fiscal Year 2027 Final Budget Adoption
- Stream Dynamics Water Harvesting Project discussion
- Appointment to the Grant County Valuation Protest Board
- Gila Regional Medical Center July Report by CEO Robert Whitaker
- Consent agenda includes minutes from 6/9, 6/11, 6/25 and expenditure report
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Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
JULY 9, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
V. Gila Regional Medical Center Reports (GRMC)- Robert Whitaker, CEO
a. July Report
VI. Elected Officials' Reports
VII. Consent Agenda
b. Grant County Board of Commissioners Minutes for:
- 6/9 Work Session
- 6/11 Regular Meeting
- 6/25 Special Meeting
c. Expenditure Report
d. Indigent & County Health Care Claims
e. Indigent Burials
Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
County board to discuss proposed FY2027 budget
This is a work session of the Grant County Board of Commissioners. The board will take public input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and discuss it. Other agenda items include presentations on the Rural Water Project, a Free Water Harvesting Project proposal, updates from the Community Health Council and Senior Center, plus quarterly and monthly reports from county departments.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget - public input and board discussion
- Presentation: Rural Water Project by Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments
- Presentation: Free Water Harvesting Project Proposal by Stream Dynamics
- Update: Grant County Community Health Council and County Senior Center
- Quarterly reports from Corre Caminos and DWI Program Prevention
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Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION
JULY 7, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Work Session Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and at the County Manager's Office.
V. Presentations
a. Public Act of Gratitude by Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery
b. Rural Water Project - Priscilla Lucero, Southwest New Mexico Council of
Governments; Laura Phelps, Freeport McMoRan; and Alex Brown
c. Free Water Harvesting Project Proposal - Van D Clothier, Stream Dynamics
d. Grant County Community Health Council - Emma Eileen McKinley, Grant County
Community Health Council (GCCHC) Coordinator
e. County Senior Center Upd
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Work Session Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 08:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to vote on raising elected officials' salaries
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will convene to discuss and vote on a resolution to increase the salaries of elected officials and chief deputies. The meeting will also cover the appointment of new members to the Grant County Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees and a revised proposal for the Grant County Fairgrounds.
- Resolution R-26-21: Increasing salaries of elected officials and chief deputies
- Appointment of new members to Grant County Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees
- Revised proposal for Grant County Fairgrounds bathroom & HVAC (Oakridge LLC)
- Approval to participate in NM State Land Office's Road Amnesty Program
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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve salary increases and medical center appointments
The Board of Commissioners approved several items including salary adjustments for elected officials and chief deputies. They also confirmed new trustees for the Gila Regional Medical Center and authorized participation in a state road amnesty program.
- Approved special meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved Christine de Bolt, Dr. Fred Fox and Dr. Kimberly Petrovic to the GRMC Board of Trustees (4-0)
- Approved Resolution R-26-21 increasing salaries for elected officials and chief deputies (5-0)
- Approved Oakridge LLC bathroom and HVAC proposal for Grant County Fairgrounds (5-0)
- Approved participation in NM State Land Office's Road Amnesty Program (5-0)
Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 25, 2026
8:30 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Special Meeting Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
V. Elected Officials' Reports
VI. Old Business
a. Grant County Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Board of Trustees
Appointments
VII. Resolution
b. R-26-21 Increasing the Salaries of Elected Officials and Chief Deputies in Grant
County, New Mexico
VIII. New Business
c. Revised Proposal for Grant County Fairgrounds - Bathroom & HVAC Only
Proposal, State Price Agreement #40-00000-23-0034 Oakridge LLC: Jaso
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting June 25, 2026 8:30 M'I
MEl\lBERS PRESENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Call to Order
Chris M Ponce, Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie M. Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
Charlene Webb, County Manager
Connie Holguin, County Clerk
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Andrea Montoya, Deputy Manager
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Jason Lockett, Public Works Director
Raul Villanueva, County Sheriff
Patrick Cohn, County Treasurer
Misty Trujillo, County Assessor
Raul Turrieta, Deputy Assessor
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat
Meeting was called to order at 8:32 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Special Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Flores MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Shelley. MOTION .
4 Ayes: Ponce, Stephens, Flores, Shelley
1 Absent: Medina
Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This ls not a question and answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item In more depth may request to be
placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
No public input
Elected Officials' Reports
Raul Villanueva, County Sheriff
Old Business
Grant County Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Board
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Special Meeting Agenda
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 13:00
Lodgers Tax Advisory Board
Lodgers Tax Board to discuss FY27 budget and marketing plan
The Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on June 15, 2026. Key agenda items include the election of a chair, introduction of new members, and a discussion of the FY27 budget and marketing plan, including the FY27 co-op grant application and award. The board will also review proposed marketing initiatives and agree on recommendations for the Grant County Board of Commissioners.
- Election of chair for 2026
- Introduction of new members Gregory Iwaasa and Patricia de Naranjo
- Resolution L-26-01 regarding the Open Meetings Act
- Discussion of FY27 budget and marketing plan, including co-op grant application and award
- Review of proposed marketing initiatives and recommendations to County Commissioners
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
Becky O'Connor
Member, Lodging
John Rohovec
Member, Lodging
Michael Barragree
Member, Tourism
Gregory Iwaasa
Member, Tourism
Patricia de Naranjo
Member, General (at-large)
LODGERS TAX ADVISORY BOARD
JUNE 15, 2026
1:00 PM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
III. 2026 Election of Chair
IV. Public Input
V. Approval of Minutes
a. Draft Minutes of March 25, 2026, First Quarterly Meeting
VI. Introduce New Members: Gregory Iwaasa and Patricia de Naranjo
b. Brief Orientation on the committee’s purpose & history
VII. Old Business
c. Review FY26 Marketing Initiatives
VIII. New Business
d. Resolution L-26-01 Open Meetings Act
e. FY27 Budget & Marketing Plan Discussion including FY27 Co-op Grant
Application & Award
f. Review Proposed Marketing Initiatives and Agree to Recommendations for the
Grant County Board of Commissioners
IX. Committee Discussion
X. Adjournment
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners to vote on raising salaries for elected officials and chief deputies
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will consider multiple resolutions, including increasing salaries for elected officials and chief deputies, adopting the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan, and authorizing a bond ordinance for general obligation bonds. New business items include appointments to the Gila Regional Medical Center Board, a directive for Tu Casa operations, and approval of quotes and proposals for fairground improvements and senior center asset transfers. The board will also canvass the June 2, 2026 primary election results and enter executive session for personnel and litigation matters.
- Resolution R-26-21 increasing salaries of elected officials and chief deputies
- Resolution R-26-30 authorizing publication of notice for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026
- Bid B-26-03 for Little Walnut Road Improvements Phase II
- Appointment of Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees
- Commission Directive for Tu Casa operations and APIC Solutions quote
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✓ Decided: Grant County Commissioners approve various infrastructure and service agreements
The Board of Commissioners approved several contracts for road improvements, sealing services, and fairground maintenance. They also passed multiple resolutions regarding infrastructure planning, wildfire risk reduction, and airport aid applications.
- Approved 250th Anniversary of American Independence proclamation (4-0)
- Approved Pinos Altos cultural and historical assets proclamation (3-1)
- Appointed Commissioner Flores to the County Livestock Loss Authority (4-0)
- Approved APIC Solutions quote for Tu Casa operations (4-0)
- Approved Classic Industries, Inc. proposal for Fairgrounds bathroom and HVAC (4-0)
- Approved asset transfer from Corre Caminos to Senior Centers (4-0)
- Approved County DWI Program grant agreement (4-0)
- Disapproved New Mexico Match Fund Grant Agreement for Emergency Watershed Protection (3-1)
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 11, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
V. Proclamations
a. 250th Anniversary of American Independence — A Semiquincentennial
Proclamation
b. Proclamation Honoring Pinos Altos and its Surrounding Lands as Treasured
Cultural, Historical, and Ecological Assets of Grant County
VI. Presentations
c. Service Award Recognitions:
- 5 Years of Service — Lt. Dustin Gnader, Detention Center
- 5 Years of Service — Corporal Sherlyn Guiterrez, Sheriff's Off
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l\fINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting June 11, 2026 9:00 MI
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Chris M Ponce. Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Thomas L. Shelley. Member
Eddie M. Flores, Member
Charlene Webb, County Manager
Connie Holguin, County Clerk
Mary Rae McDonald. Executive Assistant
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Joseph Holguin. Planning & Capital Projects Director
Misty Trujillo. County Assessor
Patrick Cohn, County Treasurer
Raul Villanueva, County Sheriff
Scot Fuller, Emergency Manager
Anthony Bencomo, Under-Sheriff
Lt. Dustin Gnader
Joshua Galindo, Detention Center
Michael Bonenfant, Lt. Detention Center
Mary Alice Murphy. Grant County Beat
Ronne Sue Helezner
Mary Hotvedt
Lara Leavitt
• Patrice Mutchnick
Donna Stevens
Lisa Crowner
Kevin Crowner
Nathaniel Gomez-Valenzuela
Jenny Ferranti
John Flack
Call to Order
Allyson Siwik
David Becker
Melissa Amarello
Luke Koening
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Medina. MOTION PASSED.
4 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Shelley
1 Absent: Flores
Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Recess as the Grant County Board of Commissioners and Convene as the Grant County Canvassing Board
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Adjourn as the Grant County Canvassing Board and Reconvene as the Grant County Board of Commissioners
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Executive Session in Accordance with NMSA 1978 10-15-1, (H)(2) Limited Personnel Matters and (H)(7) meetings subject to the attorney client privilege pertaining to threatened or pending litigation in…
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners discuss general obligation bonds and 2028-2032 infrastructure plan
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the publication of notice for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026. The meeting includes presentations on the County Road Program and the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioners will also discuss salaries for elected officials and chief deputies.
- Resolution R-26-30 regarding Bond Ordinance No. O-26-01 for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026
- Grant County 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
- Discussion on increasing salaries for elected officials and chief deputies
- Presentations from candidates for the Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Board of Trustees
- County Road Program for Existing Roads presentation by New Mexico State Land Office
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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved work session agenda and entered executive session
The Board of Commissioners approved the work session agenda. The Board entered an executive session to discuss strategic and long-range business planning for Gila Regional Medical Center. No action was taken as a result of the executive session.
- Approved work session agenda (4-0)
- Entered executive session for GRMC strategic planning
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION
JUNE 9, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Work Session Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
V. Discussion regarding R-26-30 A Resolution Directing Publication of Notice of
Meeting and Intent to Adopt Bond Ordinance No. O-26-01 in Connection with
Grant County, New Mexico General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026 - Luis Carrasco
of Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin & Robb, P.A and Mark Valenzuela of Bosque
Advisors
VI. Presentations
a. County Road Program for Existing Roads, James Bordegaray of the New Mexico
State Land Office
b. Candidate
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
MEl\lBERS PRESENT
l\IEl\IBER ABSENT
-OTHERS PRESENT
\Vork Session June 9, 2026 9:00 AM
Chris M Ponce, Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
Eddie Flores, Member
Charlene Webb, County Manager
Connie Holguin. County Clerk
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Adam Baca, IT Director
Mike Rocko, Road Department Director
Joseph Holguin, Planning & Capital Projects Director
Rebekah \Venger, Airport Manager
Brawn Aguirre, Code Enforcement Officer
Scot Fuller, Emergency Manager
Roger Groves, County Fire Chief
Jason Lockett, Public Works Director
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Misty Trujillo, County Assessor
Raul Villanueva, County Sheriff
Joseph Andazola, GC Detention Center
Raul Turrieta, Deputy Assessor
Anthony Bencomo, Under-Sheriff
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat
Christine de Bolt
Dr. Fred Fox
William D. Hawkins
Dr. Kimberly Petrovic
Betty Vega
Call to Order
Jenny Ferranti
Donna Stevens
Allyson Siwik
Charlene Lopez
Meeting was called to order 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Work Session Agenda
Commissioner Stephens MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Medina. :MOTION PASSED.
4 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Shelley
1 Absent: Flores
Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Work Session Agenda
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Executive Session pursuant to NMSA 1978, §10‑15‑1(H)(9), for discussion of strategic and long‑range business planning for Gila Regional Medical Center
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Thu May 14, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board to authorize audit contract and preliminary FY 2027 budget
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the minutes from April, authorize a contract for the FY 2026 state audit, and consider the preliminary budget for FY 2027.
- Approval of April Board of Commissioners minutes
- Authorization for FY 2026 State of New Mexico Audit Contract
- FY 2027 Preliminary Budget Resolution (R-26-19)
- Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) Resolution (R-26-20)
- Complete Lift Station Replacement proposal
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✓ Decided: Board approves FY 2027 preliminary budget and key infrastructure contracts
The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including the FY 2027 preliminary budget with a $30,000 increase for Corre Cantinas and a 2% employee COLA. They also authorized the FY 2026 State of New Mexico audit contract with Hinkle + Landers, PC, appointed two members to the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board, and approved a lift‑station replacement project. Additional approvals covered a budget adjustment request, a New Mexico DOT transportation fund application, and routine consent‑agenda items.
- Approved FY 2026 State of New Mexico Audit Contract to Hinkle + Landers, PC (5‑0)
- Appointed Patricia de Naranjo and Dr. Brian Gregory Ivvaasa to Lodgers Tax Advisory Board (5‑0)
- Approved TLC lift‑station replacement with new control panel (5‑0)
- Approved FY 2027 Preliminary Budget, increasing Corre Cantinas to $30,000 and adding 2% COLA (5‑0)
- Approved Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) (5‑0)
- Approved NM Department of Transportation Transportation Project Fund application (5‑0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items for 4/7 Work Session, 4/9 Regular Meeting, 4/23 2nd Regular Meeting (5‑0)
- Approved Expenditure Report (5‑0)
Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
MAY 14, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and the County Manager's Office.
V. Proclamation
a. National Nurses Week - May 6th through May 12th, 2026
b. National Hospital Week - May 10th through May 16th, 2026
c. Emergency Medical Services Week — May 17 th through 23rd, 2026
d. Motorcycle Awareness Month
e. Wild, Wild West Rodeo Days - June 5th and June 6th
VI. Presentations
f. AARP — Joseph Roybal-Sanchez, State Executive Director
g. Service Award Recognitions:
- 5 Years of Serv
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting May 14, 2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Chris M Ponce, Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie M. Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
Charlene Webb, County Manager
Connie Holguin, County Clerk
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Joseph Holguin, Planning and Capital Projects Director
Raul Villanueva, County Sheriff
Misty Trujillo, County Assessor
Patrick Cohn, County Treasurer
Anthony Bencomo, Under-Sheriff
Lorraine Castillo, Deputy Treasurer
Vangie Gonzales, Treasurer’s Office
Liz Hernandez, Treasurer's Office
Michelle Munoz, HR Director
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Samuel Hernandez, GC Sheriffs Office
Scot Fuller, Emergency Manager
Steven Gallegos, Captain
Bertran Olsen, Sheriffs Office.
John Reese, Detention Center
Jacob Martinez, Lieutenant
Robert Whitaker, GRMC, CEO
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat
Chris DeBolt
Joseph Roybal-Sanchez
John Flock
Jessica Brooke
Steve Maxon
Michael Tais
Ariana Yuraic
Kim Petrovic
Ron Gabioud
Kimberly Medina
Lorenzo Sainz
Dan Otero
Jenny Ferranti
Marcy Santa Maria
Mireya Jimenez
Krista Wood
Erin Wood
Kitty Clemens
Erica Mesker
Calun Cameron
Deboroh Simpler
Holly Noonan
Spencer Laney
Justin Donaldson
Juliann Pokomy
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Regular M
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Tue May 12, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Preliminary FY2027 budget presentation to commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners holds a work session on May 12, 2026, to receive a preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 Budget presentation and a USDA/APHIS/Wildlife Services report. No votes are taken; the session focuses on discussion and monthly updates from county departments including Airport, Code Enforcement, Detention Center, Emergency Management, Fire, IT, Planning, Public Works, and Road Department.
- Preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 Budget presentation
- Grant County USDA Report by David Carrasco (USDA/APHIS/Wildlife Services)
- Monthly updates from nine county departments
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✓ Decided: Board approves work session agenda, takes no other actions
Commissioners approved the work session agenda by a 5‑aye vote. No other items were decided, denied, or tabled during the meeting.
- Approved work session agenda (5-0)
Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION
MAY 12, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Work Session Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and the County Manager's Office.
V. Presentations
a. Grant County USDA Report - David Carrasco, USDA/APHIS/Wildlife Services
b. Preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
VI. County Reports
c. Monthly Update from the following areas:
- Airport - Rebekah Wenger, Manager,
- Code Enforcement - Brawn Aguirre, Officer,
- Detention Center - Joseph Andazola, Administrator,
- Emergency Management - Scot Fuller, Manager,
- Fire Management - Roger Groves, Fire Chief,
- Information Techno
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Work Session May 12,2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT Chris M Ponce, Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
OTHERS PRESENT Charlene Webb, Coimty Manager
Connie Holguin, County Clerk
Ben Young, County Attorney
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Adam Baca, IT Director
Scot Fuller, Emergency Manager
Joseph Andazola, Detention Center Administrator
Brawn Aguirre, Code Enforcement Officer
Roger Groves, County Fire Chief
Joseph Holguin, Planning & Projects Director
Jason Lockett, Public Works Director
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Mike Rocko, Road Department Director
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat
David Carrasco
Simon Sotelo
Sue Ann Childers
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Work Session Agenda
Commissioner Medina MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Flores. MOTION PASSED.
5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley
Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question and answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an Item in more depth may request to be
placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and In the County Manager's Office.
Sue
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Work Session Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
County to consider RFP for emergency shelter generators
The Board of Commissioners will consider RFP 26-04 for generators at the Emergency Shelter and Emergency Operation Center. A proclamation recognizing National Correctional Officers Week and a commendation for life-saving actions by fire personnel are also on the agenda. The board will recess to convene as the Board of Finance for a presentation on county investments by the Treasurer and Moreton Capital Markets.
- RFP 26-04 for Emergency Shelter and Emergency Operation Center Generators Project
- Proclamation: National Correctional Officers Week, May 3–9, 2026
- Commendation for life-saving actions presented by Fire Chief Roger Groves
- County Investments presentation by Treasurer Patrick M. Cohn, Jr. and Larry Lundberg of Moreton Capital Markets
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✓ Decided: Board approved emergency generator contract and shifted to Finance board
The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, a proclamation for National Correctional Officers Week, and RFP 26-04 for generators at the emergency shelter and operation center. The board then voted to recess as the Board of Finance, reconvene as the Board of Commissioners, and adjourn the meeting. All motions passed unanimously with five affirmative votes.
- Approved meeting agenda (5 Ayes)
- Approved National Correctional Officers Week proclamation (5 Ayes)
- Approved RFP 26-04 Emergency Shelter and Emergency Operation Center Generators Project (5 Ayes)
- Recessed as Grant County Board of Finance (5 Ayes)
- Adjourned as Board of Finance and reconvened as Board of Commissioners (5 Ayes)
- Adjourned the meeting at 9:59 a.m. (5 Ayes)
Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 23, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
V. Proclamation
a. National Correctional Officers Week - May 3–9, 2026
VI. Presentations
b. Commendation for Life-Saving Actions presented by Grant County Fire Chief
Roger Groves
VII. Elected Officials' Reports
VIII. Bids and Requests for Proposal (RFP)
c. RFP 26-04 Emergency Shelter and Emergency Operation Center Generators
Project
IX. Recess as the Grant County Board of Commissioners and Convene as the
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Board of Commissioners-Regular Meeting April 23, 2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Chris M Ponce, Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie M. Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley. Member
Charlene Webb. County Manager
Connie Holguin. County Clerk
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Roger Groves, Fire Chief
Scot Fuller, Emergency Manager
Patrick Cohn, County Treasurer
Raul Villanueva. County Sheriff
Joseph Andazola, GC Detention Center Administrator
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat
Joseph Smith
Bruce Ashbum
James Lee
Bill Grijalba
Larry Montoya
Miguel Misquez
Mario Montoya
Eugene Rodriguez
Carlos Molina
Daniel Salaiz
Arnold Lopez
Lonnie Sandoval
Kevin Vigil
Jenny Ferranti
Kevin Hearst
Andy Gomez
Simon Sotelo
Paul Forman
Melissa Rackel
Andrew Gomez
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Medina MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Flores. MOTION PASSED.
5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley
Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question and answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any Individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to be
placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available on
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Recess as the Grant County Board of Commissioners and Convene as the Grant County Board of Finance
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Adjourn as the Grant County Board of Finance and Reconvene as the Grant County Board of Commissioners
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board will consider a budget adjustment request and two federal grant agreements
The Board will review a budget adjustment request (Resolution R-26-18) and two federal grant agreements (Agreement A-26-04 for hazard mitigation assistance and Agreement A-26-05 for Operation Stonegarden). The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering recent meeting minutes, an expenditure report, and indigent health‑care claim items. Public input, proclamations, and presentations are scheduled but no decisions are listed for those items.
- Resolution R-26-18 Budget Adjustment Request (BAR)
- Agreement A-26-04 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Federal Grant for emergency generators project
- Agreement A-26-05 Subrecipient Grant for Operation Stonegarden
- Consent agenda: Expenditure Report
- Consent agenda: Indigent & County Health Care Claims
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✓ Decided: Board approved Budget Adjustment Request (Resolution R-26-18)
The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved the regular meeting agenda and several proclamations, including Recognition of Excellence and Fair Housing Month. All items on the consent agenda—work session minutes, expenditure report, indigent health‑care claims, indigent burial, and a NM Health Care Authority payment—were approved. The board also approved two grant agreements and the Budget Adjustment Request resolution, each with a 5‑aye vote.
- Approved regular meeting agenda (5 Ayes)
- Approved proclamations for Recognition of Excellence, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Fair Housing Month, and National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week (5 Ayes each)
- Approved consent agenda items: work session minutes, expenditure report, indigent & county health care claims, indigent burial, NM Health Care Authority payment (5 Ayes each)
- Approved Hazard Mitigation Assistance Federal Grant Agreement A-26-04 (5 Ayes)
- Approved Subrecipient Grant Agreement A-26-05 for Operation Stonegarden (5 Ayes)
- Approved Budget Adjustment Request (Resolution R-26-18) (5 Ayes)
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 9, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
V. Proclamations
a. Recognition of Excellence — Cobre High Lady Indian Cheerleaders
b. Sexual Assault Awareness Month — Monica Davis, Director of Silver Regional
Sexual Assault Support Services Programs
c. Fair Housing Month - Kim Clark, Silver City Regional Association of
REALTORS
d. National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week - April 12th through April 18th,
2026
VI. Presentations
e. Years of Service
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting April 9, 2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT Chris M Ponce, Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie M. Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley. Member
OTHERS PRESENT Charlene Webb, County Manager
Connie Holguin, County Clerk
Ben Young, County Attorney
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Raul Villanueva, County Sheriff
Mike Rocko, County Road Department Director
Johnny Rodriguez, GC Road Department
Scot Fuller. Emergency Manager
Michelle Munoz, Human Resources Director
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat
Robert Whitaker, GRMC, CEO
Monica Davis
Kim Clark
MarybetJi Pecotte
John Flack
Cassie Carver
Marisa Villegas
Simon Sotelo
Andrew Gomez
Paul Fonnan
Elizabeth Toney, GNF
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Medina MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Flores. MOTION PASSED.
5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley
Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This Is not a question and answer period; speakers will be limited to flve (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to be
placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
County budget workshop with presentations from elected officials and key departments
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive public input, hear several presentations, and review quarterly and monthly departmental reports. Topics include water harvesting, the Gila Regional Medical Center, and the Community Health Council. The session will conclude with a budget workshop featuring elected officials and heads of major county departments.
- Public input limited to five‑minute speakers
- Presentation on Water Harvesting & Stream Dynamics by Van Clothier (Stream Dynamics Inc.)
- Presentation by Dr. Fred Fox, Chair of the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees
- Quarterly reports from Corre Caminos and the Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Program Prevention
- Budget workshop with presentations from the County Assessor, Clerk, Sheriff, Airport, Detention Center, Finance, IT, Planning & Capital Projects, Public Works, and Road Department
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✓ Decided: Board approved the work session agenda
Commissioner Medina moved to approve the work session agenda and Commissioner Flores seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with five votes. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved work session agenda (5-0)
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION
APRIL 7, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Work Session Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
V. Presentations
a. Water Harvesting & Stream Dynamics - Van Clothier of Stream Dynamics Inc.
b. Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Board of Trustees — Dr. Fred Fox, Chair
c. Grant County Community Health Council — Emma Eileen McKinley, Program
Specialist
VI. County Reports
d. Quarterly Report from the following areas:
- Corre Caminos — Kim Dominguez, Director &
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Program Prevention — Daniel Graves,
Ad
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Work Session April 7,2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT Chris M Ponce, Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
OTHERS PRESENT Charlene Webb, County Manager
Connie Holguin, County Clerk
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Adam Baca, IT Director
Mike Rocko. Road Department Director
Joseph Holguin. Planning & Capital Projects Director
Jason Lockett, Public Works Director
Joseph Andazola, GC Detention Center Administrator
Scot Fuller, Emergency Manager
Roger Groves, Fire Chief
Brawn Aguirre, Code Enforcement Officer
Misty Trujillo, County Assessor
Raul Villanueva, County Sheriff
Kim Dominguez, Corre Caminos
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat
Bruce Ashbum
Fred Fox
Jenny Ferranti
Van Clothier
Dr. Fred Fox
Emma Eileen McKinley
Call to Order
Meeting was called order at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Work Session Agenda
Commissioner Medina MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Flores. MOTION PASSED.
5 Ayes; Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley
Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question and answer period; speakers will be limited to flve (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to be
placed on a future agenda
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Work Session Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Thu Mar 26, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
County to approve Arenas Valley Road Improvements Phase II project
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a presentation of the FY 2025 audit, a dedication of a veterans memorial access road, and appointments to the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board. The board will vote on an amendment with Trinity Services Group and an FY26 E‑911 budget amendment, and will consider four resolutions covering road mileage certification, audit acceptance, the Colonias infrastructure project, and a budget adjustment request.
- Resolution R-26-16 authorizing Colonias Infrastructure Project: Arenas Valley Road Improvements Phase II – construction
- Resolution R-26-14 County Maintained Roads Mileage Certification
- Amendment No. 4 (A‑26‑03) with Trinity Services Group, Inc. under Statewide Price Agreement 10‑000002000036
- Enhanced FY26 E‑911 Grant budget amendment (A‑26‑04) from Department of Finance & Administration
- Dedication and naming of Forgotten Veterans Memorial Access Road: Armando ‘Mundy’ Amador Lane
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✓ Decided: Board approved Arenas Valley Road Phase II construction project
The commission approved the dedication of Armando “Mundy” Amador Lane and appointed three members to the Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board. It also approved several agreements, budget amendments, and resolutions, including the E‑911 grant amendment and the Arenas Valley Road Improvements Phase II construction. All motions passed with unanimous 5‑aye votes.
- Approved dedication and naming of Armando “Mundy” Amador Lane (5 Ayes)
- Appointed Becky O'Conner, Michael Barragree, and John Rohovec to the Lodgers Tax Advisory Board (5 Ayes)
- Approved A‑26‑03 Amendment No. 4 with Trinity Services Group, Inc. (5 Ayes)
- Approved A‑26‑04 Enhanced FY26 E‑911 Grant budget amendment (5 Ayes)
- Approved Resolution R‑26‑14 County Maintained Roads Mileage Certification (5 Ayes)
- Approved Resolution R‑26‑15 Acceptance and Approval of FY 2025 Fiscal Audit (5 Ayes)
- Approved Resolution R‑26‑16 Arenas Valley Road Improvements Phase II – Construction (5 Ayes)
- Approved Resolution R‑26‑17 Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) (5 Ayes)
Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — 2 ND REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 26, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and at the County Manager's Office.
V. Proclamation
a. Recognition of Excellence — Grant County Youth Girls Division Elite Wrestling
Team
VI. Presentations
b. FY 2025 Audit Presentation - Katelyn Constantin of Hinkle & Landers
VII. Elected Officials' Reports
VIII. New Business
c. Dedicating and Naming the Forgotten Veterans Memorial Access Road: Armando
‘Mundy’ Amador Lane
d. Grant County Lodgers Tax Advisory Board appointments
IX.
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Board of Commissioners — 2-> Regular Meeting March 26,2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT Chris M Ponce, Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie M. Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
OTHERS PRESENT Charlene Webb, County Manager
Connie Holguin, County Clerk
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Francine Modello, Grants Administrator
Chris Allison, Accounting Specialist
Joseph Holguin, Planning & Capital Projects Director
Joseph Andazola, GC Detention Center Administrator
Raul Villanueva, County Sheriff
Mary Alice Murphy
Bruce Ashbum
Yolanda G Amador
Paul Forman
Rayne Mayes
Daniel Gomez
Tamera Morales
Britanny DeMent
Joe G. Rodriguez
John Flack
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Medina MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Flores. MOTION PASSED.
5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley
Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question and answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to be
placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available in the County Manager's Office.
Joseph Holguin
Paul Forman
Proclamation
Recognition
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Grant County Board considers tower application and fire restriction authority
The Board of Commissioners will review a telecommunications tower application and a proposal to grant fire restriction authority to the Fire Chief and County Manager. The meeting includes legislative session overviews and a budget adjustment request.
- WNMC Telecommunications Tower Application Job #13040 for a 150-foot monopole on State Highway 211 in Cliff
- Authority for Fire Chief and/or County Manager to issue flame, fire, and burn restrictions per Ordinance No 14-02
- Resolution R-26-13 for Arenas Valley Improvements Phase III - Engineering (Colonias Infrastructure Project)
- Resolution R-26-12 Budget Adjustment Request (BAR)
- Dissolution of the Grant County Shooting Range Advisory Board
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✓ Decided: Board approves telecom tower, fire restriction authority, and other measures
The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved the regular meeting agenda and the expenditure report for the period ending March 3, 2026. It also approved a memorandum of understanding for the statewide primary election, PERA service credit reports for volunteer fire departments, and the dissolution of the Shooting Range Advisory Board. The board granted relief from setback requirements and approved a 150‑foot telecommunications tower on State Highway 211 in Cliff, and gave the Fire Chief and County Manager authority to issue flame, fire, and burn restrictions under the fire code.
- Approved regular meeting agenda (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Approved expenditure report for period ending March 3, 2026 (5 Ayes)
- Approved 2026 Memorandum of Understanding - Statewide Primary Election (5 Ayes)
- Approved PERA annual service credit reports for volunteer fire departments (5 Ayes)
- Approved dissolution of the Grant County Shooting Range Advisory Board (5 Ayes)
- Approved relief from setback requirements and approved Western New Mexico Communications telecommunications tower application (Job #13040, 150‑foot monopole on State Highway 211 in Cliff) (5 Ayes)
- Approved authority for Fire Chief/County Manager to issue flame, fire, and burn restrictions under Fire Code Ordinance No 14‑02 Section 3.D (5 Ayes)
- Approved Resolution R‑26‑13 authorizing execution of Colonias Infrastructure Project: Arenas Vailey Improvements Phase I‑H Engineering (5 Ayes)
Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 12, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and the County Manager's Office.
V. Presentations
a. 2026 Legislative Session Overview by Senator Gabriel Ramos, State of New
Mexico
b. 2026 Legislative Session Overview by Representative Luis Terrazas, State of New
Mexico
VI. Gila Regional Medical Center Reports (GRMC)- Robert Whitaker, CEO
c. March Report
VII. Elected Officials' Reports
VIII. Consent Agenda
d. Grant County Board of Commissioners Minutes
i. 2/10 Work Session
ii. 2/12
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MINUTES OF TTTF. BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting March 12,2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT Chris M Ponce, Chair
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie M. Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
OTHERS PRESENT Charlene Webb, Coxmty Manager
Connie Holguin, County Clerk
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Joseph Holguin, Planning & Capital Projects Director
Roger Groves, Fire Chief
Patrick Cohn, County Treasurer
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat
Robert Whitaker, GRMC CEO
Lonnie Sandoval
Rep. Luis Terrazas
Bruce Ashbum
Senator Gabriel Ramos
Dean Williamson
Wayne Baxter
Aaron Laney
Scott Beard
John Flack
Joe Bemben
Sue Bemben
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Medina MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Flores. MOTION PASSED.
5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley
Pablic Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question and answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to be
placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available in the County Manager's OfSce.
No Public Input
Presentations
2026 Legislative Session Overview by Senator Gabriel Ramos, State of New Mexico
Senator Gabriel Ramos
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Executive Session in Accordance with NMSA 1978 10-15-1, (H)(9) Public Hospital Board Meetings for the purpose of the Strategic and Long-Range Business Planning of Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC)
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Discussion of a 150‑foot telecommunications tower on State Highway 211 in Cliff
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session that includes a public‑input period limited to five‑minute speakers. The meeting’s primary presentation will be on a Western New Mexico Communications 150‑foot monopole telecommunications facility located on State Highway 211 in Cliff. The session also includes routine monthly updates from county departments and a review of the regular meeting agenda.
- Presentation on Western New Mexico Communications 150‑foot monopole on State Highway 211 in Cliff
- Public input segment with speakers limited to five minutes each
- Monthly updates from Airport, Code Enforcement, Detention Center, Finance, Fire Management, IT, Planning & Capital Projects, Public Works, and Road Department
- Review of the regular meeting agenda
- Commissioners’ reports
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✓ Decided: Board approved the work session agenda
Commissioners voted to approve the work session agenda, with four votes in favor and one member absent. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved work session agenda (4-0)
Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION
MARCH 10, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Work Session Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
V. Presentations
a. Western New Mexico Communications (WNMC) Telecommunications Tower:
150-foot monopole telecommunications facility located on State Highway 211 in
Cliff, Grant County, New Mexico - Dean Williamson, Wireless Tower Solutions,
Inc.
VI. County Reports
b. Monthly Update from the following areas:
- Airport - Rebekah Wenger, Manager,
- Code Enforcement - Brawn Aguirre, Officer,
- Detention Center - Joseph Andazola, Administr
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Work Session March 10,2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT Chris M Ponce, Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Eddie Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
MEMBERS ABSENT Nancy Stephens, Member
OTHERS PRESENT Charlene Webb, Coimty Manager
Connie Holguin, County Clerk
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Adam Baca, IT Director
Mike Rocko, Road Department Director
Joseph Holguin, Planning & Capital Projects Director
Jason Lockett, Public Works Director
Roger Groves, County Fire Chief
Joseph Andazola, Detention Center Administrator
Brawn Aguirre, Code Enforcement Officer
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant Coimty Beat
Bruce Ashbum
Jenny Ferranti
Dean WilUamson
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Work Session Agenda
Commissioner Medina MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Flores. MOTION PASSED.
4 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Flores, Shelley
1 Absent: Stephens
Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question and answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to be
placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available in the County Manager's Office.
No public input
Presentations
Western New Mexico Communications (WNMC) Telecommunications Tower: 150-foot
monopol
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Work Session Agenda
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Thu Feb 26, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
County considers $196,837.90 purchase of 60 radios for Pinos Altos Fire Dept
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will discuss two fire‑department equipment purchases: a $191,330.34 water storage tank for Ft. Bayard Fire & Rescue and $196,837.90 for 60 BK radios for Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire & Rescue. The board will also consider four resolutions authorizing Colonias Infrastructure Fund applications for road improvement projects on Franks Road, Crum Road, Broken Arrow Road, and Ridge Road Phase III. These items are on the agenda for the February 26, 2026 regular meeting.
- Ft. Bayard Fire & Rescue Department – water storage tank purchase for $191,330.34
- Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department – purchase of 60 BK radios for $196,837.90
- Resolution R-26-08 – authorize Colonias Infrastructure Fund application for Franks Road improvements
- Resolution R-26-09 – authorize Colonias Infrastructure Fund application for Crum Road improvements
- Resolution R-26-10 – authorize Colonias Infrastructure Fund application for Broken Arrow Road improvements
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✓ Decided: Board approves fire department purchases and multiple road fund applications
The Grant County Board approved a $191,330.34 water storage tank for the Ft. Bayard Fire & Rescue Department and a $196,837.90 purchase of 60 BK radios for the Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. The board also authorized the submission of Colonias Infrastructure Fund applications for improvements on Franks Road, Crum Road, Broken Arrow Road, and Ridge Road Phase H. All items passed unanimously with five votes in favor.
- Approved $191,330.34 water storage tank purchase for Ft. Bayard Fire & Rescue (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Approved $196,837.90 purchase of 60 BK radios for Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire & Rescue (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Approved submission of Colonias Infrastructure Fund application for Franks Road Improvements (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Approved submission of Colonias Infrastructure Fund application for Crum Road Improvements (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Approved submission of Colonias Infrastructure Fund application for Broken Arrow Road Improvements (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Approved submission of Colonias Infrastructure Fund application for Ridge Road Phase H (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 26, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
V. Presentation
a. Fire and Weather Outlook - Marcus Cornwell, Gila National Forest
VI. Elected Officials' Reports
VII. New Business
b. Ft. Bayard Fire & Rescue Department - Water Storage Tank purchase for the sum
of $191,330.34
c. Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department - Purchase of 60 BK radios for
the total cost of $196,837.90
VIII. Resolutions
d. Resolution R-26-08 Authorizing the Submiss
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Board ofCommissioners-2nd Regular Meeting February 26,2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT
OTHERS PRESENT
Chris M Ponce, Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie M. Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
Charlene Webb, County Manager
Connie Holguin, County Clerk
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Joseph Holguin, Planning & Capital Projects Director
Raul Villanueva, County Sheriff
Roger Groves, County Fire Chief
Elizabeth Toney
Christina Padilla
Brother Santiago
Father Milo
Greg Padilla
Aaron Amador
Yolanda Amador
John Flack
Bruce Ashbum
Allyson Simik
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Medina MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Flores. MOTION PASSED.
5 Ayes; Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley
Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question and answer period; speakers wUl be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individuai who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to be
placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available in the County Manager's Office.
Brother Santiago
Father Milo
Presentation
Fire and Weather Outlook - Marcus Cornwell, Gila National Forest
Marcus Cornwell, Gila National Forest
Elect
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Thu Feb 12, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board will consider airport parking lot drainage grant and several resolutions
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will discuss new business items, including an appointment to the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees and a grant amendment recommendation for airport parking lot and drainage improvements. The meeting also includes three resolutions: recognizing public safety telecommunicators as first responders, authorizing an application for the state DWI Grant program, and a budget adjustment request. Additional agenda items cover routine consent agenda items, public input, and presentations on local projects and services.
- Airport Parking Lot and Drainage Improvements – Grant amendment, recommendation of award
- Appointment to the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees
- Resolution R-26-05 recognizing public safety telecommunicators as first responders
- Resolution R-26-06 authorizing application to the DWI Grant and Distribution Program
- Resolution R-26-07 Budget Adjustment Request (BAR)
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✓ Decided: Board approved airport parking lot upgrade and drainage improvements
The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with James Hamilton Construction to improve the airport parking lot and its drainage system. They also appointed Tanya Elliott to the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees and approved a USDA flood‑protection agreement for the Mimbres Valley, contingent on funding. Additional actions included committing local funds for senior services, passing two public‑safety resolutions, and adopting a budget adjustment request.
- Approved James Hamilton Construction for Airport Parking Lot and Drainage Improvements (5-0)
- Appointed Tanya Elliott to Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees (4-1)
- Approved USDA NRCS Flood Protection in Mimbres Valley, contingent on funding (5-0)
- Approved Commitment of Local Funds for Senior Services (5-0)
- Approved Resolution Recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicators as First Responders (5-0)
- Approved Resolution Authorizing County Application for DWI Grant Program (5-0)
- Approved Budget Adjustment Request (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items for 1/6 Work Session and 1/8 Regular Meeting (5-0)
Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and at the County Manager's Office.
V. Proclamations
a. Proclamation Recognizing the Service and Leadership of Mary Cowan
b. Territorial Charter Day - 146th Anniversary for the Town of Silver City
VI. Presentations
c. 15-Year Service Award Recognition — Joseph Andazola, Detention Administrator
d. Staff Introduction — Ray Pierce, USDA Wildlife Services
e. Mining in the Gila National Forest - Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery
f. Brief Over
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Board of Commissioners - Reguiar Meeting February 12, 2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT Chris M Ponce, Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie M. Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
OTHERS PRESENT Charlene Webb, County Manager
Connie Holguin, County Clerk
Ben Young, County Attorney
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Joseph Holguin, Planning & Capital Projects Director
Mike Rocko, Road Department Director
Joseph Andazola, Detention Center Administrator
Patrick Cohn, County Treasurer
Roger Groves, Fire Chief
Anthony Bencomo, Undersheriff
Steve Gallegos, Captain
Raul Turrieta, Deputy Assessor
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat
Brett A. Myrick
Ron Hall
Rotuiee-Sue Helzner
Deb H. Cookingham
Hugh Epping
Gerina Duncan
Ronald Oglesby
Walter Carter
Damie Nelson
Margaret Matthews
Barbara Baderman
Don Baderman
Timothy Pugh
Dora Duarte
Lupe Casares
Doris Jordan
Patricia Erickson
Tom Moore
Dorothy Moore
Krisandra Wamsiey
Kathy Strange
Sheila Sherling
Bobby Sherling
Linda Brake
Douglas Lewis
Marvin Murphy
Gina Maestas
Larry Ruben
Ann Hedlund
Cheryl Speir Phillips
Karen Rothberg
Susan Rice
Steve Clark
Sharon Bookwalter
Mary Hotvedt
Bob Garrett
Joe Nerling
Janet Nerling
Linda Shay
Joe Saenz
Nicholas Saiz
Gretchen Vaughan
Carl H. Levi
JefFBurd
Judy Ward
Christina Padilla
Grey Padilla
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Executive Session in Accordance with NMSA 1978 10-15-1 (H-8) Real Property and Water Rights for the purpose of the discussion of the purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property or water rights…
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Tue Feb 10, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
County presents Opioid Remediation Collaborative strategy
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to hear public input and several presentations. Commissioners will receive a presentation on County Strategies & the Opioid Remediation Collaborative New Mexico (ORCNM) by Shauna Hartley. They will also review annual reports from the Cooperative Extension and the High Desert Humane Society, plus monthly updates from multiple county departments.
- Presentation on County Strategies & Opioid Remediation Collaborative New Mexico (ORCNM) – Shauna Hartley, Executive Director
- Grant County Cooperative Extension Annual Report – Jessica Massengill & Michelle Greeman
- Grant County High Desert Humane Society Annual Report – Heidi Ogas, Board President
- Monthly updates from Airport, Code Enforcement, Detention Center, Emergency Management, Finance, Fire Management, IT, Planning & Capital Projects, Public Works, and Road Department
- Public input session with speakers limited to five minutes each
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✓ Decided: Board approved the February 10 work session agenda
Commissioner Medina moved to approve the work session agenda and Commissioner Flores seconded. The motion passed unanimously with five votes in favor. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved work session agenda (5-0)
Grant County Administration Complex, Silver City
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Work Session Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and at the County Manager's Office.
V. Presentations
a. County Strategies & Opioid Remediation Collaborative New Mexico (ORCNM)
— Shauna Hartley, Executive Director
VI. County Reports
b. Grant County Cooperative Extension Annual Report - Jessica Massengill &
Michelle Greeman
c. Grant County High Desert Humane Society Annual Report — Heidi Ogas, Board
of Directors President
d. Monthly Update from the following areas:
- Airport - Rebekah Wenger, Manager;
- Code Enfor
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Work Session February 10, 2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT Chris M Ponce, Chairperson
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
OTHERS PRESENT
Call to Order
Charlene Webb, County Manager
Connie Holguin, Coimty Clerk
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Adam Baca, IT Director
Mike Rocko, Road Department Director
Rebekah Wenger, Airport Manager
Bravvn Aguirre, Code Enforcement Officer
Joseph Andazola, Detention Center Administrator
Roger Groves, Fire Chief
Daniel Graves, DWI Coordinator
Lt Dustin Gnader, GCDC
Joseph Holguin, Planning & Capital Projects Director
Raul Villanueva, County Sheriff
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat
Jessica Massengill
Tanner Frost
Carson Moore
Kaylee Summers
Ethan Greeman
Patricia West-Okiri
Heidi Ogas
Shauna Hartley
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Work Session Agenda
Commissioner Medina MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Flores. MOTION PASSED.
5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley
Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question and answer period; speakers will be limited to flve (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to be
placed on a future agenda.
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Work Session Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Thu Jan 8, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Grant County considers $600,000 pumper tender for Tyrone Volunteer Fire & Rescue
The Board of Commissioners will elect its 2026 leadership and review several funding applications for watershed protection following the Trout Fire. The body is also considering a high-cost equipment purchase for fire services and two requests for proposals regarding medical and management services.
- Purchase of a 3000 Gallon VM8 Pumper Tender for Tyrone Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept. for $600,000.00
- Financial assistance applications for NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) and NM Match Fund for Trout Fire projects
- RFP 26-03 for Detainee Medical Services
- RFP 26-02 for Conference Center Management Services
- Agreement A-26-01 between Mule Creek Community, LLC. and Grant County, NM
fire-serviceswatershed-protectionpublic-safetygovernment-administrationmedical-services
Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 8, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
IV. 2026 Election of Chairperson
V. 2026 Election of Vice Chairperson
VI. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
VII. Presentations
a. Years of Service Recognition: Shawn Carrasco, 10 Years & Doris Sierra-Terrazas,
5 Years
b. Quarterly Report from Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Prevention Program —
Daniel Graves, Administrator
VIII. Gila Regional Medical Center Reports (GRMC)- Robert Whitaker, CEO
c. January Report
IX. Elected Officials' Report
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COMMISSION
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting January 8,2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT Chris M Ponce, Chairman
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie M. Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
BY PHONE Ben Young, County Attorney
OTHERS PRESENT
Call to Order
Charlene Webb, County Manager
Connie Holguin, Chief Deputy Clerk
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Andrea Montoya, Deputy County Manager
Joseph Holguin, Planning & Capital Projects Director
Misty Trujillo, County Assessor
Raul Villanueva, County Sheriff
Daniel Graves, DWI Administrator
Robert Whitaker, GRMC, CEO
Roger Groves, County Fire Chief
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Joseph Andazola, GC Detention Center Administrator
Michelle Munoz, HR Director
Mike Rocko, Road Department Director
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat
Romeo Cruz
Shawn Carrasco
Doris Sierra-Terrazas
Bernadette Coleman
Robert Zamarripa
John Nadone, GRMC, CFO
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
Commissioner Flores MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Medina. MOTION PASSED.
5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley
2026 Election of Chairperson
Commissioner Medina MOVED to elect Commissioner Ponce as the Chairman for 2026,
SECONDED by Commissioner Flores. MOTION PASSED.
5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley
2026 Election of Vice Chairperson
Commissioner Stephens MOVED t
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
2026 Election of Chairperson
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
2026 Election of Vice Chairperson
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Executive Session in Accordance with NMSA 1978 10-15-1, 10-15-1 (H)(9) Public Hospital Board Meetings for the purpose of the Strategic and Long-Range Business Planning of Gila Regional Medical Center…
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
Tue Jan 6, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Commissioners
Board holds work session with health, medical and departmental reports
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session. Commissioners will hear presentations from the Gila Regional Medical Center Board and the Grant County Community Health Council, followed by a quarterly report from Corre Caminos and monthly updates from several county departments. The meeting also includes a public‑input period and a review of the regular meeting agenda.
- Presentation by Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees (Dr. Fred Fox)
- Presentation by Grant County Community Health Council (Emma Eileen McKinley)
- Quarterly report from Corre Caminos (Kim Dominguez)
- Monthly updates from Airport, Code Enforcement, Detention Center, Emergency Management, Fire Management, Finance, IT, Planning & Capital Projects, Public Works, and Road Department
- Public input segment (up to five‑minute comments)
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Grant County Administration Complex, Silver City
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Office Of The Grant County Commissioners
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061-7837 • P.0. Box 898, Silver City, NM 88062-0898
Telephone: (575) 574-0008 Fax (575) 574-0073
CHRIS M. PONCE
Commissioner, District 1
ELOY H. MEDINA
Commissioner, District 2
NANCY STEPHENS
Commissioner, District 3
GRANT COUNTY
EDDIE M. FLORES
Commissioner, District 4
THOMAS L. SHELLEY
Commissioner, District 5
CHARLENE WEBB
County Manager
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION
JANUARY 6, 2026
9:00 AM
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
III. Approval of Work Session Agenda
IV. Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question-and-answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to
be placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available online at the Grant County
website and in the County Manager's Office.
V. Presentations
a. Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Board of Trustees — Dr. Fred Fox, Chair
b. Grant County Community Health Council - Emma Eileen McKinley, Program
Specialist
VI. County Reports
c. Quarterly Report from Corre Caminos - Kim Dominguez, Director
d. Monthly Update from the following areas:
- Airport - Rebekah Wenger, Manager,
- Code Enforcement - Brawn Aguirre, Officer,
- Detention Center - Joseph Andazola, Administ
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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF GRANT COUNTY COIVIMISSION
Work Session January 6,2026 9:00 AM
MEMBERS PRESENT Chris M Ponce, Chairman
Eloy H. Medina, Vice-Chair
Nancy Stephens, Member
Eddie Flores, Member
Thomas L. Shelley, Member
OTHERS PRESENT
Call to Order
Charlene Webb, County Manager
Connie Holguin, Chief Deputy Clerk
Mary Rae McDonald, Executive Assistant
Gabriella Orosco, Assistant Finance Director
Adam Baca, IT Director
Mike Rocko, Road Department Director
Jason Lockett, Public Works Director
Joseph Holguin, Planning & Capital Projects Director
Raul Villanueva, County Sheriff
Scot Fuller, Emergency Manager
Roger Groves, County Fire Chief
Joseph Andazola, Detention Center Administrator
Brawn Aguirre, Code Enforcement Officer
Kim Dominguez, Corre Caminos Director
Mary Alice Murphy, Grant County Beat
Dr. Fred Fox
Emma Eileen McKinley
Bruce Ashbum
Meeting was called to order 9:00 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to Flag
Approval of Work Session Agenda
Commissioner Medina MOVED to Approve, SECONDED by Commissioner
Stephens. MOTION PASSED.
5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley
Public Input
During this portion of our meeting, we welcome your suggestions and want to hear your
concerns. This is not a question and answer period; speakers will be limited to five (5)
minutes. Any individual who would like to discuss an item in more depth may request to be
placed on a future agenda. Request forms are available in the County Manager’s Office.
Bruce Ashbum
Presenta
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Work Session Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Nancy Stephens yea · Eddie Flores yea · Thomas L. Shelley yea
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