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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
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)

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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.

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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

Board of Commissioners

Grant County Administration Complex 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
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Recent meetings

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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Special Meeting Agenda
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 conce1-ns. This ls not a question and answer period; sp [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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'A %90/ut 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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
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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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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 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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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.

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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. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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.

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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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 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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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.

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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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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 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
🗳️ 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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