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Grant County, New Mexico

Grant County public meetings in 2024

18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will vote on buying a 4,000‑gallon fire‑department tanker

The Grant County Board of Commissioners meeting on December 19, 2024 will consider several items, including the purchase of a 4,000‑gallon tanker for the Cliff/Gila Fire Department, dedication of a path at Bataan Memorial Park, appointment of four members to the Tu Casa Advisory Board, and multiple state grant agreements. The board will also review a $124,000 DWI grant and other capital appropriation projects. All items are presented for consideration and possible approval.

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1400 Hwy 180, Silver City
🗳️ 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 · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Tue Dec 17, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Grant County Board of Commissioners holds work session

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on December 17, 2024, to review the regular meeting agenda and hear public input.

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1400 Hwy 180, Silver City
🗳️ 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 · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Thu Nov 14, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider $951,033.30 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet on November 14, 2024 to discuss proclamations, reports, and several financial agreements. Key agenda items include consideration of three grant agreements—Operation Stonegarden ($259,878), a Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant ($951,033.30), and an Emergency Management Performance Grant ($122,924)—and a budget adjustment resolution. The board will also adopt an animal‑control fee schedule, review two procurement RFPs for banking and card services, and hear public input.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Harry Browne yea
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will hold a procedural work session with public input and reports

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will approve the work session agenda, allow limited public comments, receive the Director's Report, review the regular meeting agenda, and hear commissioners' reports. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

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1400 Hwy 180, Silver City
🗳️ 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 · Alicia Edwards yea · Harry Browne yea
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider the 2024 General Election

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 9:00 AM on November 12, 2024. After routine agenda items, commissioners will consider the 2024 General Election. No other specific actions are listed on the agenda.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ 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 · Eloy Medina yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Harry Browne yea
Thu Nov 7, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will vote on liquor license transfer at 3 Rio De Arenas Rd

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on November 7, 2024. The agenda includes a public hearing and a vote to approve or disapprove Liquor License No. 0179 (DIS-000128) for Fast Stop Management LLC at 3 Rio De Arenas Rd, Arenas Valley. The meeting also contains routine items such as public input, commissioners' reports, and standard procedural steps.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Special Meeting Agenda
3 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Harry Browne yea
Thu Oct 10, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve $525,000 state grant for corrections recruitment

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $525,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Finance for corrections recruitment. They will also consider a Verizon wireless tower application at 16 Red Cliff Rd. in Mimbres and approve the Corre Caminos budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. Additional items include several land purchase agreements, a fleet‑vehicle lease contract, and routine consent‑agenda items such as an indigent health claim payment of $3,833.07.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ 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 · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider AT&T tower application at 16 Red Cliff Rd, Mimbres

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session featuring quarterly reports from HMS and the GRMC Board of Trustees. Commissioners will review the regular meeting agenda and consider the AT&T tower application for a site at 16 Red Cliff Rd in Mimbres. The session also includes a director's report, commissioner reports, and concludes with adjournment.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Work Session Agenda
3 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Alicia Edwards yea
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will hear a marketing presentation and discuss real property in executive session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on September 24, 2024. Commissioners will approve the agenda, hear a presentation by Sky West Media on county marketing, and then meet in executive session to discuss real‑property matters. No formal actions are listed beyond the discussion.

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1400 Hwy 180, Silver City
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Work Session Agenda
3 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Alicia Edwards yea
Thu Sep 12, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider FAA airport aid application and budget adjustments

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including amendments to the Gila Regional Medical Center Board bylaws and a memorandum of understanding with the Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office. They will also review an NMDOT maintenance agreement for roadway lighting and consider multiple resolutions, such as supporting state legislative priorities, applying for FAA airport aid, and a budget adjustment request.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Any Action Necessary as a Result of Closed Executive Session
3 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Approve Consent Agenda
3 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Presentation of SWNM Community Forestry Project

The Grant County Board of Commissioners held a work session to brief members on items for the upcoming regular meeting. The agenda included a presentation of the SWNM Community Forestry Project and a recognition award for Fire Chief Roger Groves' life‑saving efforts. Additional items were county reports, a review of the regular meeting agenda, and commissioners’ reports.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ 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 · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Grant County Commissioners to consider 2024 tax rate certificate

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2024 tax rate with the Chief Deputy Assessor. The body will consider a resolution to certify the tax rate for the year.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ 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 · Eloy Medina yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Harry Browne yea
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider Silver Consolidated School District election canvass

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review the special election canvass for the Silver Consolidated School District. This item will be presented by Elizabeth Trujillo, Bureau of Elections Director.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ 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 · Eloy Medina yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Tue Aug 20, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to appoint GRMC trustee and consider $525k budget amendment

The Grant County Board of Commissioners will appoint one applicant to the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees and consider a $525,000 budget adjustment request. The meeting also includes a service agreement for the Detention Center and an executive session regarding GRMC strategic planning.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Special Meeting Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Executive Session in Accordance with NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1, (H)(9)
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Thu Aug 8, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Grant County Commissioners to review detention and health office agreements

The Board of Commissioners will consider several intergovernmental agreements, including a deal with Lea County to house detainees and an MOU with the NM Department of Health. The meeting also includes reviews of a drug and alcohol policy and a bid for the Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire rescue Station No. 5.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Recess as the Grant County Board of Commissioners and Convene as the Grant County Health Care Claims
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Adjourn as the Grant County Health Care Claims Board and Reconvene as the Grant County Board of Commissioners
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Executive Session in Accordance with NMSA 1978 10-15-1, (H)(7)
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Any Action Necessary as a Result of Closed Executive Session [Approve]
4 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Tue Aug 6, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Grant County Commissioners hold work session with air service presentations

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review items for the next regular meeting. The session includes presentations from Boutique Air and Advance Air.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Work Session Agenda
3 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Harry Browne yea
Thu Jul 25, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Grant County Commissioners to consider 2024-2025 operating budget

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review financial reports and budget resolutions. The body will consider the adoption of the next fiscal year's operating budget and a budget adjustment for the current year.

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1400 Hwy 180, Silver City
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Special Meeting Agenda
5 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Alicia Edwards yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea · Harry Browne yea
Thu Jul 11, 2024 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Grant County considers new Fire Chief and long-term infrastructure plan

The Board of Commissioners will consider appointing a new Whiskey Creek Fire Chief and filling two vacancies on the GRMC Board of Trustees. The agenda also includes review of the 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and agreements regarding juvenile detainee housing and youth services grants.

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Grant County Administration Building 1400 Highway 180 E Silver City, NM 88061
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda
3 yea
Chris Ponce yea · Eloy Medina yea · Gerald Billings, Jr yea