Grant County public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review financing options for the Grant County Courthouse and set the 2026 meeting calendar. The body is considering several vehicle and trailer purchases for the Road and Public Works departments. The meeting also includes a session as the Board of Finance to review county investments.
- Purchase of Road Department truck and two Trail King trailers totaling $230,236.55
- Purchase of two Ford F-series trucks for Public Works totaling $267,554.68
- Grant County Airport Drainage Improvements Bid No. 26-01
- R-25-67 Budget Adjustment Request
- A-25-23 DWI Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1
The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 capital outlay request to the Governor, covering road improvements and a new Gila Library. It also approved purchases for the Road Department and Public Works fleet and adopted the 2026 holiday calendar and board meeting schedule. The DWI program grant amendment was approved by a 3‑2 vote, while the airport drainage improvement bid was tabled. Routine items such as the December expenditure report and asset deletions were also approved.
- Approved 2026 Capital Outlay Requests to Governor (Roads & Gila Library) (5 Ayes)
- Approved purchase of Road Department trucks ($85,408.20; $89,430.00; $55,398.35) (5 Ayes)
- Approved purchase of Public Works fleet vehicles ($105,688.55; $161,866.13) (5 Ayes)
- Approved DWI Grant Agreement Amendment No. 1 (3 Ayes, 2 Nays)
- Tabled Grant County Airport Drainage Improvements bid (5 Ayes)
- Approved R-25-68 Chestnut Bridge Project (5 Ayes)
- Approved 2026 Holiday Calendar (5 Ayes)
- Approved 2026 Board of Commissioners work session and meeting dates (5 Ayes)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session that includes a public input period limited to five‑minute speakers. Commissioners will hear a presentation on administration restructuring for the detention center. County officials will provide updates from the airport, detention center, emergency management, fire, finance, IT, planning & capital projects, public works, and road departments. The session will also review the regular meeting agenda and include commissioners' reports.
- Presentation on administration restructuring – Detention Center Administrator Joseph Andazola
- Public input segment – speakers limited to five minutes each
- County reports from Airport, Detention Center, Emergency Management, Fire, Finance, IT, Planning & Capital Projects, Public Works, and Road departments
- Review of the regular meeting agenda
- Commissioners' reports
Commissioner Flores moved to approve the work session agenda, seconded by Commissioner Stephens. The motion passed with four votes in favor and one member absent. No other actions were taken.
- Approved work session agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will review legislative priorities, a budget adjustment request, and a detention center door control upgrade. The meeting also includes reports from various county departments and a proclamation honoring a local resident.
- Proclamation honoring Javier 'Harvey' Salas
- Approval of consent agenda items including minutes and expenditure reports
- Courthouse renovation and new construction discussion
- Door Control Upgrade for Detention Center ($93,379.10)
- Resolution authorizing a Colonias Infrastructure Project Fund loan for Arenas Valley Roadway Improvements
The Board approved a new courthouse construction project, but only if funding becomes available (4-1 vote). The Board also approved a $93,379.10 door‑control upgrade for the detention center and several resolutions covering legislative priorities, colonia infrastructure, and a budget adjustment. All other listed items were approved unanimously.
- Approved Courthouse renovation contingent on funding (4-1)
- Approved Door Control Upgrade $93,379.10 (5-0)
- Approved R-25-63 New Mexico Counties Legislative Priorities (5-0)
- Approved R-25-66 Colonias Infrastructure Project (5-0)
- Approved R-25-65 Budget Adjustment Request (5-0)
- Approved November Indigent & Community Health Care Claims (5-0)
- Approved Asset Deletion donation to City of Bayard (5-0)
- Approved November 4, 2025 Local Election Canvass (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda, hear public input, and consider a budget adjustment request. The meeting also includes proclamations and recognition of employees.
- Veterans Recognition Week proclamation
- Years of service recognitions for Joshua Galindo and Elizabeth Hernandez
- R-25-64 Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) to be reviewed
The Grant County Board approved its regular meeting agenda. Commissioners also approved a proclamation recognizing Veterans Recognition Week as part of National Operation Green Light. Finally, the board approved Budget Adjustment Request R-25-64. All three actions passed unanimously with five affirmative votes.
- Approved regular meeting agenda (5 ayes)
- Approved Veterans Recognition Week proclamation (5 ayes)
- Approved Budget Adjustment Request R-25-64 (5 ayes)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will consider several agenda items, including a master service agreement with Eagleview for a six‑year term at $203,346.55 per year. They will also consider a resolution for the New Mexico Department of Transportation Transportation Project Fund for Ridge Road. The meeting includes public input, reports, and routine consent agenda items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and the October expenditure report.
- Master Service Agreement with Eagleview – 6‑year term at $203,346.55 annually
- Resolution R-25-62: NM DoT Transportation Project Fund for Ridge Road
- Approval of Board of County Commissioners minutes for September 11 and September 25, 2025
- October Expenditure Report
- Indigent & County Health Care Claims
The commission approved the October expenditure report, indigent health‑care and burial claims, and a master service agreement with EAGLEVDEW for a six‑year term at $203,346.55 annually. They also approved the NM Department of Transportation Transportation Project Fund resolution for Ridge Road. All motions passed with four votes in favor and one member absent.
- Approved October expenditure report (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved indigent & county health care claims (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved indigent burial (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved master service agreement with EAGLEVDEW, $203,346.55 annually for 6 years (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved resolution R-25-62 NM DoT Transportation Project Fund for Ridge Road (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved consent agenda minutes for Sep 11 and Sep 25 meetings (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved regular meeting agenda (4-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Firefighter Appreciation Week proclamation (4-0, 1 absent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on October 7, 2025. The meeting includes approval of the agenda, a public input period, a presentation by the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees, and reports from several county departments. No specific policy decisions are listed beyond agenda approval.
- Approval of Work Session Agenda
- Public Input (speakers limited to five minutes)
- Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Report
- County department reports: Airport, Emergency Management, Detention Center, Fire Management, Planning & Capital Projects, Public Works, Road Department
- Review Regular Meeting Agenda
The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved the work session agenda with a 3‑0 vote (Commissioners Ponce, Stephens, and Shelley). No other items were discussed or acted upon during the meeting.
- Approved work session agenda (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider funding for IT projects and the 2026 Corre Caminos budget. The meeting includes votes on land and water rights preservation and a budget adjustment request.
- IT Project Quote #ESTQ-023668 v4 for $135,251.89
- IT Project Quote #ESTQ-023864 v5 for $133,333.56
- Approval of Corre Caminos 2026 Budget
- R-25-57 Resolution for the Preservation of Land and Water Rights
- R-25-60 Budget Adjustment Request (BAR)
The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 budget for Corre Caminos, adopted several resolutions—including land‑rights preservation and a partnership with the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments—and approved IT project quotes, an inventory deletion, and a budget adjustment request. All motions passed unanimously with five affirmative votes.
- Approved Corre Caminos 2026 budget (5 Ayes)
- Approved Indigent Burials consent item (5 Ayes)
- Approved deletion of obsolete Grant County Dispatch equipment (5 Ayes)
- Approved IT project quotes totaling $135,251.89 and $133,333.56 (5 Ayes)
- Approved Resolution R‑25‑57 preserving land and water rights (5 Ayes)
- Approved ratification of agreement with Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments and appointed board members (5 Ayes)
- Approved Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) R‑25‑60 (5 Ayes)
- Approved Resolution R‑25‑61 supporting and funding Corre Caminos (5 Ayes)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will consider several new business items, including a contract to repair and resurface the tennis/pickleball courts at the Gila Community Center. Other items include funding for the DARE program, a bid award for Ridge Road Improvements Phase I, and a request to join the Opioid Remediation Collaborative. The meeting also features routine reports, proclamations, and a public input period.
- Approve Quote #250808-C CES Contract #2023-16-C114-ALL to repair/resurface tennis and pickleball courts ($98,540.66)
- Approve award of bid for Ridge Road Improvements Phase I and authorize contract execution
- Approve DARE funding for fiscal year 2026
- Approve local commitment for senior services
- Acknowledge FY26 final budget by New Mexico Department of Finance
The commissioners approved several items, including awarding the Southwest Concrete and Paving bid for Ridge Road Improvements Phase I and authorizing the County Manager to execute the contract. They also approved a $98,540.66 contract to repair and resurface the tennis/pickleball courts at the GOa Community Center. Additional approvals covered DARE funding for FY 26, a request to join the Opioid Remediation Collaborative, and a budget adjustment request. All motions passed with votes of five‑yes except the DARE funding, which passed 4‑1.
- Approved award of Southwest Concrete and Paving bid for Ridge Road Improvements Phase I and authorized contract execution (5 Ayes)
- Approved repair and resurfacing of tennis/pickleball courts at GOa Community Center for $98,540.66 (5 Ayes)
- Approved DARE funding for FY 26 (4 Ayes, 1 Nay)
- Approved request to join the Opioid Remediation Collaborative as a participating entity (5 Ayes)
- Approved Budget Adjustment Request R-25-58 (5 Ayes)
- Approved Certificate of Property Tax Rates in Mills TY2025 (5 Ayes)
- Approved Local Commitment for Senior Services (5 Ayes)
- Approved 2025 Grant County Fair Days proclamation (5 Ayes)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including authorizing an application for airport aid for terminal parking lot improvements, a budget adjustment request, a drug and alcohol testing policy, and a resolution to preserve land and water rights. The meeting also includes agreements such as a FEMA mitigation agreement for the Senior Center Generators Project and a memorandum of understanding with the NM Office of the Secretary of the State. Public input and presentations will precede the new business and resolutions.
- R-25-54: Authorize submission of airport aid application for terminal parking lot improvements
- R-25-56: Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) presented by Deputy Chief and Finance Director
- R-25-55: Corre Caminos Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy
- R-25-57: Resolution for the Preservation of Land and Water Rights
- A-25-21: FEMA Mitigation Agreement for Grant County Senior Center Generators Project
The Grant County Board approved a FEMA mitigation agreement for the Senior Center generators project. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with the NM Secretary of State, an airport aid application for terminal parking lot improvements, a Corre Caminos drug‑and‑alcohol testing policy, and a budget adjustment request. A resolution to preserve land and water rights was tabled.
- Approved FEMA Mitigation Agreement for Senior Center generators (4-0, 1 absent Flores)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with NM Office of the Secretary of State (4-0, 1 absent Flores)
- Approved Resolution R-25-54 authorizing airport aid application for terminal parking lot improvements (4-0, 1 absent Flores)
- Approved Resolution R-25-55 Corre Caminos drug & alcohol testing policy (4-0, 1 absent Flores)
- Approved Resolution R-25-56 Budget Adjustment Request (4-0, 1 absent Flores)
- Tabled Resolution R-25-57 Preservation of Land and Water Rights (3-0-1 abstain, 1 absent Flores)
- Approved entry into Executive Session per NMSA 1978 10-15-1 (4-0, 1 absent Flores)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss funding for emergency watershed protection and fire department communications. The body will also review capital outlay grant agreements and a cost of care agreement for the Youth Services Center.
- Advanced Communications quote for repeaters and antennas for Cliff-Gila Volunteer Fire Department: $69,375.56
- NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) funding application
- RFP 26-01 Disaster Recovery On-Call Contractor Award
- New Mexico Capital Outlay Grant Agreements A-25-18 and A-25-19
- Cost of Care Agreement between Grant and Bernalillo Counties for Youth Services Center
The Grant County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $69,375.56 contract with Advanced Communications to install repeaters and antennas for the Cliff‑Gila Volunteer Fire Department. The board also approved funding for an NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection application, a disaster‑recovery on‑call contractor award to King Industries, three New Mexico Capital Outlay Grant agreements, a Cost of Care agreement with Bernalillo County, a resolution authorizing funds for a fire station, and an amendment to the county manager’s employment agreement.
- Approved NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection funding application (5‑0)
- Approved $69,375.56 Advanced Communications contract for fire department repeaters (5‑0)
- Approved Disaster Recovery On‑Call Contractor award to King Industries Corporation (5‑0)
- Approved New Mexico Capital Outlay Grant Agreement A‑25‑18 (HB450) (5‑0)
- Approved New Mexico Capital Outlay Grant Agreement A‑25‑19 (HB450) (5‑0)
- Approved Cost of Care Agreement A‑25‑20 with Bernalillo County for Youth Services Center (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution R‑25‑53 authorizing funds for PAVFD fire station (5‑0)
- Approved amendment #2 to county manager employment agreement (5‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a work session to receive public input and hear a presentation on the Rural Addressing Project. County department heads will give August reports. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation on Rural Addressing Project by Planning & Capital Projects Director
- Public Input limited to five‑minute speakers
- August reports from Airport, Code Enforcement & Emergency Management, Detention Center, Fire Management, Finance, Planning & Capital Projects, Public Works, and Road Department
- Review of the Regular Meeting Agenda
- Commissioners' Reports
The commissioners voted to approve the work session agenda. Commissioner Medina moved the motion, Commissioner Shelley seconded, and all five members present voted aye. No other actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved work session agenda (5 ayes)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on the FY 2026 Final Budget (Resolution R-25-48). Other items include a fire department stipend policy, adoption of the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan, and routine financial reports and resolutions. A public input period and a presentation on solid waste operations are also scheduled.
- R-25-48 FY 26 Final Budget Adoption
- R-25-47 Adoption of 2025 Grant County Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Fire Department Stipend Program Policy presentation
- Solid Waste Operations presentation by Public Works Director
- FY 25 Final Quarter Financial Report (R-25-49)
The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2026 final budget, the fire department stipend program policy, the 2025 hazard mitigation plan, and several financial and employee conduct resolutions. Each motion passed unanimously with five affirmative votes. No actions were taken during the two executive sessions.
- Approved FY 2026 Final Budget Adoption (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Approved Grant County Fire Department Stipend Program Policy (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Adopted 2025 Grant County Hazard Mitigation Plan (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Approved FY 2025 Final Quarter Financial Report (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Approved FY 2025 Fixed Asset Certification (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Approved FY 2025 Final Budget Adjustment (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Approved Employee Conduct Resolution (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
- Approved Executive Session for Limited Personnel Matters – County Manager's Office (5 Ayes: Ponce, Medina, Stephens, Flores, Shelley)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will discuss broadband projects and receive reports from the Gila Regional Medical Center. The board is deciding on emergency airport repairs and a disaster declaration support resolution for Catron and Socorro Counties.
- Southwest Concrete & Paving proposal for Grant County Airport emergency repairs
- Outdoor Recreation Grant application for Forks Campground upgrades
- Resolution R-25-40 supporting Catron and Socorro Counties disaster declaration regarding Mexican Wolves
- Resolution R-25-46 regarding FY26 Per Diem rates
- A-25-17 Enhanced 911 Act Grant Program Project No. 26-E-15
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to consider certain purchases and matters subject to attorney‑client privilege related to threatened or pending litigation. The meeting also includes public input with a five‑minute limit per speaker, quarterly report presentations, July county updates, and a review of the regular meeting agenda.
- Executive session on certain purchases and attorney‑client privileged litigation matters
- Public input period limited to five minutes per speaker
- Quarterly reports: Hidalgo Medical Services, DWI Coordinator, Gila Regional Medical Center Board
- July updates in County Reports
- Review of the regular meeting agenda
Commissioners approved the work session agenda with a unanimous vote. They entered an executive session to discuss confidential matters and later approved returning to the public session, also unanimously. No substantive actions were taken in the executive session and the meeting adjourned at 12:12 p.m.
- Approved work session agenda (5-0)
- Entered executive session
- Approved return from executive session (5-0)
- No action taken in executive session
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will consider several agreements and resolutions at its June 26 meeting. Items include two standard sub‑award agreements with the Center for Health Innovation, an amendment to the animal control services contract with High Desert Humane Society, a proposal for architect services for the Gila Community Center, and multiple Local Government Road Fund projects. The board will also vote on the 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan.
- Standard Sub‑Award Agreement A‑25‑15 with Center for Health Innovation
- Standard Sub‑Award Agreement A‑25‑16 with Center for Health Innovation
- Amendment 2 to Animal Control Services contract with High Desert Humane Society
- Proposal for Architect Services – Gila Community Center (R‑25‑42)
- Grant County 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (R‑25‑46)
The Grant County Board approved multiple standard sub‑award agreements, an amendment to the animal control contract, and several resolutions for road, school‑bus and special projects funding. The most significant action was the approval of the 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan. All approvals were passed by vote.
- Approved Standard Sub‑Award Agreement A‑25‑15 with Center for Health Innovation (5‑0)
- Approved Standard Sub‑Award Agreement A‑25‑16 with Center for Health Innovation (5‑0)
- Approved Amendment 2 to Animal Control Services contract with High Desert Humane Society (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution R‑25‑42 for Architect Services – Gila Community Center (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution R‑25‑43 for Local Government Road Fund HW2‑L100645 County Arterial Projects 2026 (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution R‑25‑44 for Local Government Road Fund HW2‑L100641 School Bus Route 2026 (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution R‑25‑45 for Local Government Road Fund HW2‑L100622 Special Projects 2026 (5‑0)
- Approved Resolution R‑25‑46 Grant County 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (4‑1)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider and adopt Resolution R-25-41, which declares a local emergency in Grant County due to the Trout Fire. The meeting also includes a public input period where speakers may address concerns for up to five minutes. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- Adopt Resolution R-25-41 declaring a local emergency for the Trout Fire
- Public input session with a five‑minute limit per speaker
The Board approved the emergency meeting agenda with a 3‑0 vote. It then approved Resolution R-25-41, declaring a local emergency for the Trout Fire, with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.
- Approved emergency meeting agenda (3-0)
- Approved Resolution R-25-41 Emergency Declaration for Trout Fire (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to determine if fireworks restrictions are needed in unincorporated areas due to extreme or severe drought. The board will also review the Sheriff's Department budget and consider several appointments and contracts.
- Public hearing on fireworks restrictions in unincorporated county areas
- Award of RFP 25-08 for Community Wildfire Protection Plan to H2O Partners, Inc.
- Southwest Contracting proposal for NRCS Post-Fire Flooding Repair & Mitigation Services
- Resolution R-25-38 designating 2026-2027 Election Day polling places
- Amendment 2 to Inmate Medical & Behavioral Health Services agreement
The board approved a proclamation declaring extreme or severe drought conditions and imposing fireworks restrictions across unincorporated areas of Grant County. It also approved several appointments, contracts, and budget adjustments, each passing unanimously with five votes. All motions were adopted without dissent.
- Approved proclamation of extreme drought and fireworks restrictions (5 Ayes)
- Approved Southwest Contracting proposal for NRCS post‑fire flood repair (5 Ayes)
- Approved Award RFP 25‑08 for community wildfire protection plan (5 Ayes)
- Appointed Commissioner Flores to County Livestock Loss Authority, Shelley as alternate (5 Ayes)
- Appointed Pat McIntire and Gail Stamler to GRMC Board of Trustees (5 Ayes)
- Approved FY26 R.I.S.E. scope of work (5 Ayes)
- Approved amendment to inmate medical & behavioral health services agreement (5 Ayes)
- Approved R‑25‑39 budget adjustment request (5 Ayes)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will receive an update from Silver Consolidated Schools Superintendent William Hawkins. The session also includes monthly reports from various county departments, including the Airport and Public Works.
- Update from Silver Consolidated Schools Superintendent William Hawkins
- June reports from Airport, Detention Center, and Emergency Management & Code Enforcement
- June reports from Fire Management and Fiscal Services
- June reports from Planning & Capital Projects and Public Works (Facilities & Fleet)
- June report from Road department
Commissioners approved the work session agenda after a motion by Medina and a second by Shelley. The motion passed unanimously with five votes in favor. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved work session agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing to discuss imposing fireworks restrictions in unincorporated parts of the county because of extreme or severe drought. A proclamation will declare the drought and the associated fireworks restrictions. The Board will also ratify the appointment of a new fire chief and consider funding commitments for aging services and a health‑care agreement with Hidalgo Medical Services.
- Public hearing on imposing fireworks restrictions in unincorporated areas due to extreme or severe drought
- Proclamation declaring extreme or severe drought conditions and fireworks restrictions
- Ratification of Lower Mimbres new Fire Chief Leroy Holguin and Assistant Fire Chief Darran Gonzales
- FY 25‑26 New Mexico Area on Aging (NMAA) funds commitment
- County agreement with Hidalgo Medical Services
The commissioners approved the FY 26 preliminary budget, with the intention of revisiting it before final approval. They ratified Leroy Holguin as the new Lower Mimbres Fire Chief and Darran Gonzales as Assistant Fire Chief. A proclamation imposing fireworks restrictions due to extreme drought conditions was adopted. The FY 25‑26 Non‑Metro New Mexico Area on Aging funds commitment was tabled.
- Approved FY26 Preliminary Budget (preliminary) (5-0)
- Approved ratification of new Fire Chief Leroy Holguin and Asst. Fire Chief Darran Gonzales (5-0)
- Approved proclamation imposing fireworks restrictions due to extreme drought (5-0)
- Approved Wild, Wild West Rodeo Week (5-0)
- Approved Local DWI Grant Agreement (5-0)
- Approved Senior Center Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)
- Approved utilization authorizations for Bohannan Houston, Inc. road projects (5-0)
- Tabled FY 25‑26 Non‑Metro New Mexico Area on Aging (NMAA) Funds Commitment (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on imposing fireworks restrictions due to drought conditions and will consider purchasing three ADA transit buses and a minivan for Corre Caminos. The board will also review the FY 26 preliminary budget and accept audit findings.
- Public hearing on fireworks restrictions due to drought
- Purchase of 3 ADA transit buses for Corre Caminos ($396,045)
- Purchase of 1 minivan for Corre Caminos ($86,101)
- FY 26 preliminary budget review
- Acceptance of FY 24 audit findings
The commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of three Starcraft Allstar transit buses for $396,045 and a Braun side‑entry minivan for $86,101. They also approved donating a transportation van to Fort Bayard Medical Center. Additional actions included adopting a mutual‑aid agreement with Luna County and passing two resolutions on the budget adjustment and FY 24 audit findings. All motions passed with a 5‑aye vote.
- Approved purchase of three Starcraft Allstar transit buses, total $396,045 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of one Braun side‑entry minivan, $86,101 (5-0)
- Approved donation of a transportation van to Ft. Bayard Medical Center (5-0)
- Approved mutual‑aid agreement with Luna County (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-25-30 Budget Adjustment Request (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-25-31 to accept FY 24 audit findings (5-0)
- Approved proclamation declaring extreme or severe drought conditions and fireworks restrictions (5-0)
- Approved proclamations for National EMS Week, Nurses Week, and Hospital Week (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session. The agenda includes a public input period and a presentation on the status of courthouse drawings. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Call to Order
- Public Input (5‑minute speaker limit)
- Presentation: Status Update on Courthouse Drawings by Joseph Holguin
- County Director Reports
- Review of Regular Meeting Agenda for May 8, 2025
The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved the work session agenda with a 5‑aye vote. No other actions or decisions were taken during the meeting. The session was adjourned at 10:57 a.m.
- Approved work session agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hear preliminary FY 2026 budget requests from department heads and elected officials. The board will also consider a pricing certificate for general obligation bonds.
- FY 2026 Preliminary Budget Hearing for department heads and commissioners
- Consideration of Pricing Certificate for $2,500,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2025
- Consideration of Proclamation for National Correctional Officers Week
- March Indigent Healthcare Claims
The commissioners approved the meeting agenda with Item D moved after Item A. They also approved a proclamation for National Correctional Officers Week. The March indigent healthcare claims were approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Approved meeting agenda with Item D moved after Item A (5-0)
- Approved proclamation for National Correctional Officers Week (5-0)
- Approved March indigent healthcare claims consent agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to determine if fireworks restrictions are needed in unincorporated areas of the county. The body will also consider several airport grant applications and a budget adjustment request.
- Public hearing on fireworks restrictions due to extreme or severe drought conditions
- Purchase of lifts and service for the Fleet Department totaling $66,299.92
- Resolution R-25-24 and R-25-26 for FAA and NMAD airport aid for LED lighting and parking lot improvements
- Resolution R-25-27 to apply for NMDOT funding for Ridge Road
- Resolution R-25-28 Budget Adjustment Request (BAR)
The Grant County Board approved a proclamation declaring extreme drought conditions and restricting fireworks. It also approved the purchase of fleet lifts for $66,299.92, the Detention Center inspection report, and an asset disposal list. The board adopted several resolutions authorizing road improvements with the New Mexico DOT, airport aid applications for LED lighting and parking lot upgrades, and eligibility to apply for a Ridge Road project. All actions passed unanimously with five votes in favor.
- Approved proclamation declaring extreme drought and imposing fireworks restrictions (5 Ayes)
- Approved purchase of lifts and equipment for the Fleet Department ($66,299.92) (5 Ayes)
- Approved Grant County Detention Center annual inspection report (5 Ayes)
- Approved asset disposal list (5 Ayes)
- Approved amendment to Resolution R-24-31 for NM DOT road drainage, shoulder and chip‑seal improvements (5 Ayes)
- Approved Resolution R-25-24 to apply for FAA/NMAD airport aid for LED lighting conversion (5 Ayes)
- Approved Resolution R-25-26 to apply for FAA/NMAD airport aid for terminal parking lot improvements (5 Ayes)
- Approved Resolution R-25-27 declaring eligibility to apply for Ridge Road project to NM DOT (5 Ayes)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review quarterly health reports and discuss amendments to Animal Control Ordinance O-16-04. The meeting includes reports from various county departments and an executive session regarding Gila Regional Medical Center.
- Discussion regarding amendments to Animal Control Ordinance O-16-04
- Quarterly reports from Hidalgo Medical Services and Grant County Community Health Council
- Executive session on strategic and long range business planning for Gila Regional Medical Center
The Grant County Board approved the work session agenda unanimously. The board then voted to enter an executive session under NMSA 10-15-1, also unanimously. No other actions were taken; discussions on the animal control ordinance and GRMC planning were held without a vote.
- Approved work session agenda (5-0)
- Approved entry into executive session (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several loan and grant agreements for road improvements in designated colonias. The board is also considering an ordinance to issue up to $2.5 million in bonds for county-owned facility improvements.
- Ordinance O-25-01: Issuance of general obligation bonds up to $2,500,000 for facility infrastructure
- Resolution R-25-21: $3,918,390 loan/grant for Arenas Valley Road Phase II
- Resolution R-25-22: $6,863,400 loan/grant for Little Walnut Road Phase II
- Resolution R-25-23: $2,343,214 loan/grant for Ridge Road Improvements Phase II
- Purchase of a front mount power broom for the Road Department
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a proclamation regarding extreme or severe drought conditions and fireworks restrictions. The meeting includes reviews of Gila Regional Medical Center reports and several resolutions concerning county roads and public buildings.
- Proclamation declaring extreme or severe drought conditions and imposing fireworks restrictions
- Resolution R-25-17 regarding animal prohibition in public buildings
- Resolution R-25-18 for County Maintained Roads Mileage Certification
- Resolution R-25-19 to authorize funds for architectural services for the Public Safety Building via NCA Architects
- Consideration to dissolve the TuCasa Advisory Board
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will approve the work session agenda, allow a five‑minute public input segment, and receive reports from the fire department, detention center, emergency management, planning & capital projects, and public works. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Public input limited to five minutes per speaker
- County Fire report by Chief Roger Groves
- Grant County Detention Center report by Administrator Joseph Andazola
- Emergency Management report by Scot Fuller
- Planning & Capital Projects report by Joseph Holguin
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda that includes minutes and a $2,000 indigent burial item. Commissioners will discuss and vote on Resolution R-25-16, which authorizes submitting an application for financial assistance and a loan or bond to fund infrastructure improvements on county‑owned facilities. The meeting also includes public input, several presentations, and reports from elected officials.
- Consent agenda items: February 11 work session minutes, February 13 regular meeting minutes, and indigent burials ($2,000)
- Resolution R-25-16: authorize application for state loan/bond to finance county infrastructure projects
- Public input session with a five‑minute limit per speaker
- High Desert Humane Society annual report presentation
- Gila National Forest 2025 fire season briefing
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider and vote on several financial items, including a $1,019,000 capital appropriation for the Cliff Baseball Field park infrastructure. New business includes spending fire‑protection grant funds to buy radios, purchasing a 2025 Peterbilt water truck for $189,755.50, and a request to join the County Livestock Loss Authority. The meeting also contains routine consent agenda items, agreements with state agencies, and resolutions on road projects, budget adjustments, airport aid, and colonias funding.
- Approve $278,816.10 fire protection grant to purchase APX 8000 handhelds and APX 8500 mobile radios for Whiskey Creek Volunteer Fire Dept.
- Approve purchase of a 2025 Peterbilt 4000‑gallon water truck for $189,755.50 (CES Contract No. 2022-10-C102‑ALL‑4Rivers Equipment).
- Approve $1,019,000 capital appropriation for Cliff Baseball Field – park and facility infrastructure (General Fund 93100 Capital Appropriation Project 24‑I2487‑2).
- Approve Amendment 1 to Local Government Road Fund Project 2024‑2025 for Patton Road and Tyrone Bridge Access Road.
- Approve Resolution R‑25‑13 to submit an FAA airport aid application for terminal parking lot improvements design.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to receive quarterly reports from medical services and county departments. The meeting includes presentations from health providers and reports from various county directors.
- Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) Quarterly Report
- Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS) Tu Casa Quarterly report
- Gila Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Board of Trustees Quarterly Report
- Grant County Community Health Council (GCCHC) Quarterly Report
- County Livestock Loss Authority (CLLA) presentation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including appointments to the Tu Casa Advisory Board, setting 2025 meeting dates, and elections for volunteer fire and rescue officers. The board will also consider three fire equipment purchases: a 4x4 water tender for Pinos Altos VFD ($550,000), an Alexis Wildland Interface Engine for Upper Mimbres VFD ($714,140), and a Freightliner pumper for Ft. Bayard VFD ($764,384). Additional agenda items include multiple resolutions and the award of two RFP contracts.
- Appointment of five members to the Tu Casa Advisory Board (3‑year terms)
- Consideration of 2025 Commission Meeting Dates
- Purchase of one 2024 4x4 Water Tender for Pinos Altos VFD – $550,000
- Purchase of one Alexis Wildland Interface Engine for Upper Mimbres VFD – $714,140
- Purchase of one 1153 Freightliner 114SD Pumper for Ft. Bayard VFD – $764,384
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board’s work session will include public input and several presentations, including updates on the Hospital Management Services and Tu Casa programs and a report from the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees. Commissioners will also receive reports from various county departments such as DWI prevention, public transport, fire, detention, emergency management, IT, planning, airport, facilities, fleet, and road services. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- HMS Update – presentation by Dr. Dan Otero, CEO
- Tu Casa Update – presentation by Dr. Teresa Arizaga, Chief Behavioral Health Officer & Medical Director
- Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees report – presented by Dr. Fred Fox
- Public input – speakers limited to five minutes
- Director’s reports from DWI Prevention, Public Transport, Fire, Detention Center, Emergency Management, IT, Planning, Airport, Facilities, Fleet, and Road Department