Lea County, New Mexico

Board of County Commissioners

The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will consider a series of resolutions, including a $95 million industrial revenue bond to fund energy‑storage facilities in the unincorporated area of the county. Additional items include discretionary appropriations for school programs, grant extensions for the HIDTA drug task force, and the adoption of the FY 2026‑2027 final budget. The board will also discuss road reconstruction, airport contracts, and a request for qualifications for roadway design services.

• $95,000,000 industrial revenue bond for AC Ranch Bess energy‑storage facilities (Resolution 26‑JUL‑167R)
• $10,000 appropriation to Lovington Municipal School District Creative Media Department (Resolution 26‑JUL‑162R)
• $35,000 appropriation to Town of Tatum for beautification projects (Resolution 26‑JUL‑163R)
• $45,000 appropriation to Lovington Schools for the HOPE Autism Parent Support Group (Resolution 26‑JUL‑164R)
• $100,000,000 transfer into the Lea County Permanent Fund (Resolution 26‑JUL‑196R)

DWI Advisory Council

The council will meet to discuss department positions, workspace expansion, and collaboration with detention. Members will also review DWI program updates and grant distribution.

• Approval of April 13, 2026, meeting minutes
• Discussion of expansion of department workspace
• Discussion of DWI grant and distribution updates
• Discussion of plans to increase collaboration with detention
• Discussion of Pre-trial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week

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The Lea County Communications Authority will meet to consider the approval of the FY 26/27 final budget. The body will also discuss the Director's report and review minutes from the June 10, 2026, meeting.

• Approval of FY 26/27 Final Budget
• Approval of June 10, 2026, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Director's Report

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The Lovington-Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting solely for training. No decisions, public hearings, or other business items are on the agenda.

• Item 1: Training session for commission members

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The Lovington - Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Authority is meeting for a special session. The sole agenda item is a training session with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

Fair & Rodeo Board

The Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board will consider approving a caterer for entertainment, 2027 artist fees, and changes to the 2026 Hispanic Heritage artist lineup. The board will also discuss the morning radio schedule, TAFE convention attendees, and NWS compliance. This is a regular monthly meeting with no other major action items.

• Consideration of approval of entertainment caterer - The Joy of Catering
• Consideration of approval of 2027 Entertainment Artist Fees
• Consideration of approval of 2026 Hispanic Heritage Artist Changes
• Consideration of approval of PRCA Convention Promotional Item - Jr. Zippered Padfolio

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will elect a chair and a vice‑chair for the Lovington‑Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Authority. It will also consider approving a resolution under the Open Meetings Act and adopt the minutes from the October 17, 2023 meeting. The board will hear member and public comments and set dates for upcoming meetings.

• Election of Lovington‑Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Authority Chair
• Election of Lovington‑Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Authority Vice‑chair
• Consideration to approve the Open Meetings Act resolution
• Adoption of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Set/confirm dates for future meetings

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lea County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on July 14, 2026. The board will consider approving a summary review of the Watson Land LLC Section 32 No. 2 Tract B1, a Type 3A subdivision, and a replat of Lots 32-33 & 41-42 in Bennettville Subdivision creating Lot 32A. Other business includes approval of May minutes, board member comments, public comments on non-agenda items, and setting future meeting dates.

• Public hearing on Watson Land LLC Section 32 No. 2 Tract B1 Type 3A subdivision plat
• Public hearing on Bennettville Subdivision replat of Lots 32-33 & 41-42 creating Lot 32A
• Consideration of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Board member comments and public comments on non-agenda items
• Setting meeting dates through December 2026

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The Lea County Solid Waste Authority will vote on approving the April 29 meeting minutes, a financial report, scale house construction bids, and an automatic annual CPI adjustment. The board will also discuss the capital improvement plan, convenience center location, violations status, and the landfill report.

• Consideration of approval of scale house construction bids
• Consideration of automatic annual CPI adjustment
• Discussion of capital improvement plan
• Discussion of convenience center location
• Discussion of violations status and landfill report

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will convene as the Lea County Canvassing Board. The body will consider a resolution to certify the results of the June 2, 2026, Primary Election.

• Resolution No. 26-JUN-142R: Certifying the Canvass of the June 2, 2026, Primary Election

Board of County Commissioners

The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several funding appropriations, tax impositions, and service contracts. The body will also discuss the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and the County Comprehensive Plan Committee.

• $150,000 appropriation for a bus shelter at Nor-Lea Medical Clinic in the City of Hobbs
• Imposition of an annual non-prohibitive liquor license tax
• Setback variance for a storage building at 1344 North Katy Lane, Hobbs
• Multi-award contract for traffic striping with San-Bar Construction and Prestigious Paving
• Agreement with OTIS Elevator Company to modernize the Lea County Event Center elevator

Communications Authority

The Lea County Communications Authority will consider approval of the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes. Public comments will be heard, followed by discussion of the FY 26/27 preliminary budget and the Director's report. The board will also set dates for upcoming meetings.

• Approval of March 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comments (non‑agenda items)
• Discussion of FY 26/27 preliminary budget
• Director's report
• Scheduling of next meetings: July 15, September 23, December 16 2026

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lea County Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings to consider approval of three summary review plats/replats: Cross-Country Estates, Olivas Lovington Section 32 Tract A1, and Green Meadows Second Unit Block 10 Lots 10-15. The board will also approve the May 12 minutes, hear public and board comments, and set meeting dates through December 2026.

• Consideration of Summary Review Replat for Cross-Country Estates in N2 SW/4 of Section 12, T16S R36E
• Consideration of Summary Review Plat for Olivas Lovington Section 32 Tract A1 in Section 32, T15S R36E
• Consideration of Summary Review Replat for Green Meadows Second Unit, Block 10 Lots 10-15 in SW/4 of Section 17, T18S R38E
• Approval of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Set meeting dates for July through December 2026

Fair & Rodeo Board

The Fair & Rodeo Board will consider approvals for photography and clinician contracts and new committee members. The board will also discuss parade participants and reports from various event committees.

• Contract for Hailey Jade Photography: $1,200
• Contract for clinician Deanne Guthrie: $500
• Appointment of Cassie Wier and Keaghan Taylor to Yucca Building Committee
• Correction of Hispanic Heritage Royalty Rules & Regulations
• Discussion of 2026 Parade participants and vehicles

Environmental Services Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss food trucks and the activity of cleaning crews at convenience centers. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from February 12, 2026.

• Discussion of food trucks
• Discussion of convenience centers and cleaning crew activity
• Approval of February 12, 2026, meeting minutes

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The commission will hold a public hearing on a special user permit for a storage rental facility at 701 West Gum Avenue. They will also discuss a rezoning request from R1 to R-3 for the North Truck Bypass area, a special use permit or rezone for Brothers LLC at 1606 East Central Avenue, and a conditional use permit for an oilfield exploration and drilling site at 1217 South Donna Road. Elections for chair, vice-chair, and at-large commissioner will also be held.

• Public hearing on Special User Permit for storage rental facility at 701 West Gum Avenue
• Discussion of rezone request from R1 to R-3 for North Truck Bypass
• Discussion of special use permit or rezone from R1 to R3 commercial for Brothers LLC at 1606 East Central Avenue
• Discussion of conditional/special use permit for oilfield exploration and drilling site at 1217 South Donna Road
• Election of commission chair, vice-chair, and at-large commissioner

Board of County Commissioners

The Lea County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to approve a perimeter camera system and fire alarm installation at the Detention Center, as well as the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget. The agenda also includes authorizing a portable tire shredder for the Lovington Convenience Center and a request to host a Mexican rodeo at the Event Center.

• Approving perimeter camera system at Lea County Detention Center
• Approving fire alarm system at Lea County Detention Center
• Approving FY 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget
• Awarding bid for portable tire shredder at Lovington Convenience Center
• Approving budget to host Mexican rodeo at Lea County Event Center

The commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2026‑2027 preliminary budget and several procurement resolutions, including a savings‑account authorization, a portable tire shredder contract, and change orders for a perimeter camera and fire alarm system at the detention center. A request to host a Mexican rodeo was rejected, and travel for environmental staff was postponed.

• Approved FY 2026‑2027 preliminary budget (5‑0)
• Authorized opening a savings account at Estacado Federal Credit Union (5‑0)
• Awarded bid to BCA Industries for portable tire shredder (5‑0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with D&D Automation for perimeter cameras (5‑0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with APIC Solutions for fire alarm system (5‑0)
• Rejected request to budget and host a Mexican rodeo/charrería (0‑5)
• Postponed travel authorization for environmental staff training (postponed)
• Approved April 23, 2026 meeting minutes (5‑0)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lea County Planning & Zoning Board will meet on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lea County Courthouse. The board will consider the April 14, 2026 minutes, hear board member and public comments, and hold a public hearing on a setback variance request for a garage/storage building located off Eunice Street in the Imperial Subdivision. The board will also address action items and confirm future meeting dates.

• Consideration of the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on a setback variance for a garage/storage building off Eunice St, Tract 24, Imperial Subdivision
• Board member comments (non‑agenda items)
• Public comments (non‑agenda items) and confirmation of next meeting dates

Fair & Rodeo Board

The Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board will meet to approve livestock sale purchases and contracts for the Local Team Roping event. The board will also discuss the 2026 LCFR Parade and review committee reports.

• Approval of 2026 Livestock Sale Purchase
• Proposed Local Team Roping entry fee increase to $300 per roper, per entry
• Approval of Local Team Roping Producer Leslie Wills
• Approval of Local Team Roping Stock Contractor Corey Ross
• Discussion of 2026 LCFR Parade

Board of County Commissioners

The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will discuss the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The board is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts, road projects, and equipment purchases.

• Resolution 26-MAY-121R: $100,000 appropriation to the City of Eunice for golf course infrastructure improvements
• Resolution 26-MAY-126R: Recommendation to vacate Sun Road in the SE/4, Section 13, Township 19 South, Range 35 East
• Resolution 26-MAY-128R: Task Order No. 1 to Constructors Inc. for widening and a turn lane at Orla Road and NM128
• Resolution 26-MAY-130R: Sourcewell Contract with South Plains Implement for 3 tractors for county airports
• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget

Solid Waste Authority

The board will consider approving the budget, financial report, and audit. Members will also review engineering task orders and a budget adjustment for the Scale House Project.

• Task Order One for Parkhill Engineering Annual Engineering Services
• Task Order Two for Cell Seven Design and Construction Quality Assurance
• Budget Adjustment Request for Scale House Project Manual and Additional Drawings
• Approval of Budget, Financial Report, and Audit
• Discussion of Scale House rebidding and EOPC update

Board of County Commissioners

The Lea County Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing the Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance to file a lawsuit against the State of New Mexico, arguing that a state law is preempted by federal law. The board also has action items on funding for cooperative extension, soil and water conservation, USDA Wildlife Services, the Fifth Judicial District Court, and contracts for sick and indigent care, economic development services, fire pump station improvements, and fair and rodeo services. Discussion items include the FY 2026-2027 capital projects budget, indigent educational programming, and risk management program development. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition or disposition.

• Lea County Resolution No. 26-APR-105R authorizing Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance to file a lawsuit against the State of New Mexico regarding NMSA § 74-4A-11.1 preemption
• Lea County Resolution No. 26-APR-106R approving government agency funding for Lea County Cooperative Extension Services, Lea Soil & Water Conservation District, and USDA Wildlife Services for FY 2026-2027
• Lea County Resolution No. 26-APR-107R awarding RFP No. 7 (25-26) for county-wide care and maintenance of sick and indigent for FY 2026-2027
• Lea County Resolution No. 26-APR-113R approving a grant agreement for purchase of emergency warning sirens for the City of Lovington
• Lea County Resolution No. 26-APR-118R approving entertainment artists and fees for the 2026 Lea County Fair & Rodeo concert series and Hispanic Heritage Celebration

The commission unanimously approved a resolution to let the Eddy‑Lea Energy Alliance file a lawsuit claiming federal preemption of a state law. It also approved multiple funding and contract resolutions, travel authorizations, and a grant for emergency sirens. All actions were adopted by unanimous voice vote.

• Authorized Eddy‑Lea Energy Alliance to file lawsuit against NM state (unanimous)
• Approved funding to Cooperative Extension, Soil & Water Conservation, USDA Wildlife Services (unanimous)
• Awarded RFP No. 7 for county‑wide care of sick and indigent (unanimous)
• Awarded RFP No. 8 for county‑wide economic development services (unanimous)
• Approved funding to Fifth Judicial District Court (unanimous)
• Approved grant for emergency warning sirens for Lovington (unanimous)
• Approved fire pump station improvements contract to J&H Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment No. 3 for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)

Fair & Rodeo Board

The Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board will vote on the approval of the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes. It will also consider approving the 2026 LCFR Veterinarian contract with HD Veterinary Services, represented by Shanna LaCount. The board will discuss reports from several committees and the HHC & LCFR royalty rodeo participation. Additional items may be addressed under other business.

• Approval of March 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2026 LCFR Veterinarian contract with HD Veterinary Services (Shanna LaCount)
• Discussion of Rodeo Committee report
• Discussion of Vendor/RV Committee report
• Discussion of HHC & LCFR royalty rodeo participation

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lea County Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to consider two summary review plats for proposed subdivisions. The board will also discuss a setback variance for a garage and storage building.

• Setback variance for a garage/storage building off Eunice Street, Tract 24 in the Imperial Subdivision
• Summary Review Plat and Application for Watson Land LLC, Section 32 Subdivision No. 1 Tract A2
• Summary Review Plat and Application for Salgado Investment Properties Section 35, 3A Type Subdivision

DWI Advisory Council

The Lea County DWI Advisory Council will approve the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss several topics including expansion of services, upcoming changes at the Lea County Annex, department statistics, DWI program updates, the DWI grant and distribution update, and upcoming events. The council will also set and confirm dates for future meetings.

• Approve February 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Expansion of Services
• Discussion of DWI Grant & Distribution Update
• Discussion of DWI Program Updates
• Set/confirm next meeting dates (May 18, July 27, Sep 28, Nov 30 2026)

Board of County Commissioners

The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions, including an aviation grant for runway reconstruction, a request for proposals for a connector road study, and agreements with the state health department. Commissioners will also act on right‑of‑way vacation recommendations, cooperative service agreements, and change orders for county facilities. The meeting includes discussion of the comprehensive plan and the FY 2026‑2027 departmental and personnel budgets, followed by a closed‑session item on real‑property acquisition or disposition.

• Consideration of a grant from the New Mexico Department of Transportation for runway 13‑31 MIRL reconstruction at the Lea County Regional Airport
• Authorization to advertise an RFP for alignment study, surveying and design of a connector road from US 62/180 to NM 483
• Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the New Mexico Department of Health for use of public health offices
• Adoption of the recommendation to deny vacation of a 60‑foot right‑of‑way in Oakridge Park Unit 2 (Armijo Avenue)
• Adoption of the recommendation to approve vacation of a 12‑foot alley in Bennettville Subdivision (Front Street to Back Street)

The Lea County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including an aviation grant for runway 13-31 MIRL reconstruction at the regional airport, a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and the advertisement of an RFP for a connector roadway study. They also authorized out‑of‑state travel for two directors, adopted land‑use recommendations to deny one right‑of‑way vacation and approve another alley vacation, and passed a cooperative educational services agreement with Lasco Construction by a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved March 26 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (5-0)
• Approved aviation grant for runway 13-31 MIRL reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved advertisement of RFP for connector roadway alignment study (5-0)
• Approved CES agreement with Lasco Construction for Show Barn upgrades (4-1)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Facilities Director to conference in Anaheim (5-0)
• Adopted recommendation to deny vacation of 60‑foot right‑of‑way in Oakridge Park (5-0)
• Adopted recommendation to approve vacation of 12‑foot alley in Bennettville (5-0)

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The board will hold a public hearing and consider Ordinance No. 108 to provide economic assistance for a Louisiana Energy Services LEDA project under the Local Economic Development Act. Several resolutions will be voted on, including requests for qualifications for two public safety training center campuses, a statewide price agreement for an Alpine Armoring vehicle, and the award of a bid for portable horse stalls. Additional items include appointments of freeholder committees to review right‑of‑way vacations and authorizations for out‑of‑state travel. The meeting also includes discussion of the county compensation study, departmental operating budgets, and a closed‑session litigation matter.

• Ordinance No. 108 – Approving economic assistance for Louisiana Energy Services LEDA project
• Resolution approving RFQ for a general contractor for the Public Safety Training Center Commercial Street Campus
• Resolution approving a statewide price agreement with Chalmers Ford for an Alpine Armoring armored vehicle
• Resolution awarding bid No. 5-(25-26) for portable horse stalls to Tarter Gate Company, LLC
• Resolution appointing a freeholder committee to review vacation of a 60‑foot right‑of‑way in Oakridge Park Unit 2 (Armijo Avenue)

Communications Authority

The Lea County Communications Authority will consider approval of the January 14, 2026 meeting minutes and the FY25 audit. The board will discuss the FY26/27 preliminary budget and hear the Director's report. Public comments and next meeting dates will also be addressed.

• Consider approval of January 14, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consider approval of Lea County Communications Authority FY25 audit
• Discussion of FY26/27 preliminary budget
• Director's report presentation
• Set/confirm next meeting dates (June 10, July 15, September 23, December 16 2026)

Board of County Commissioners

The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to adopt an ordinance authorizing up to $195,000,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Tip Top Solar Energy Center project. The meeting also includes approval of the February 26 meeting minutes, a $17,000 appropriation for Meals on Wheels services in Eunice, and several resolutions covering sewer assessment funding, school safety mapping agreements, and other county operations. Additional discussion items address the county film office, housing project amendments, and the FY2027 operating budget.

• Public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 107 authorizing up to $195,000,000 industrial revenue bonds for Tip Top Solar Energy Center LLC
• $17,000 appropriation to the City of Eunice for Meals on Wheels services for Monument residents
• $50,000 capital appropriation to the Town of Tatum for an updated sewer system utility assessment
• Memoranda of Agreement for the Ark Strategic School Safety Mapping Initiative between Lea County and local school districts
• Cooperative Educational Services agreements for countertop improvements and roof waterproofing at the Lea County Historic Courthouse

Fair & Rodeo Board

The Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, approve February meeting minutes, and consider dedicating the 2026 fair. The agenda includes discussions on committee reports and the appointment of new members to the Hispanic Heritage Committee.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of February 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes
• Consideration of 2026 LCFR Dedication
• Approval of New Hispanic Heritage Committee Members
• Discussion of Committee Reports

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lea County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting and public hearing to consider approving a summary replat of Tract 5 in the Chaparrall Type 3A Subdivision. The agenda also includes reviewing board minutes, public comments, and setting future meeting dates.

• Approval of a Summary Replat of Tract 5 in Chaparrall Type 3A Subdivision
• Review of February 10, 2026, Minutes
• Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
• Setting Next Meeting Dates (April 14, 2026 - December 8, 2026)
• Public Hearing

Board of County Commissioners

The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss industrial revenue bonds and economic development assistance for Louisiana Energy Services, LLC. The board is also considering several infrastructure projects and funding appropriations for the Town of Tatum.

• Proposed Industrial Revenue Bonds up to $3,800,000,000 for Louisiana Energy Services Expansion Project
• $100,000 appropriation for Tatum Baseball Fields and $10,000 for Tatum Senior Center
• Resolution to dissolve the Lea County Roads Advisory Committee
• Approval for Brand West Biogas, LLC to construct a manure digester at 133 Longview Road
• Engineering task orders for NM 18 intersections and NM 128 and Brininstool intersection

The board voted 4‑1 to adopt a resolution authorizing consideration of up to $3.8 billion in industrial revenue bonds for the Louisiana Energy Services expansion project. It also approved a LEDA assistance resolution for the same project (4‑1). Additional actions included appropriations to the Town of Tatum and several engineering and development contracts, all approved unanimously.

• Approved intent to consider $3.8 B industrial revenue bonds for Louisiana Energy Services expansion (Resolution 055R, 4-1)
• Approved LEDA assistance for Louisiana Energy Services expansion project (Resolution 056R, 4-1)
• Approved $10,000 appropriation to Town of Tatum Senior Center (Resolution 051R, 5-0)
• Approved $100,000 appropriation to Town of Tatum Baseball Fields (Resolution 052R, 5-0)
• Approved engineering task order with Pettigrew and Associates for NM 18 intersections (Resolution 058R, 5-0)
• Approved engineering task order with Square Root Services for NM 128 and Brininstool Intersection (Resolution 059R, 5-0)
• Approved Brand West Biogas to construct covered lagoon manure digester at Brand West Dairy (Resolution 060R, 5-0)
• Approved data center project requirements and legislative priorities (Resolution 057R, 5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on two ordinances to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds for Gainer Solar, LLC and Stellar Gainer BESS, LLC. The board will also consider the sale of 1,920 acres of real property to Excelsior Hobbs Power LLC. Other business includes equipment purchases and board appointments.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 105: Up to $772,000,000 in bonds for Gainer Solar, LLC Project
• Proposed Ordinance No. 106: Up to $505,000,000 in bonds for Stellar Gainer BESS, LLC Project
• Sale of approximately 1,920 acres of Sections 1, 2, and 3 of Township 18 South, Range 36 East to Excelsior Hobbs Power LLC
• Purchase of two cab tractors and two rotary cutters from South Plains Implement
• Vacation of a dedicated alley in the Humble City Subdivision

The commission approved Ordinance 105 and Ordinance 106, authorizing up to $772 million and $505 million respectively in taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Gainer Solar and Stellar Gainer BESS projects. They confirmed new appointments to the Lea County Fair and Rodeo Board and the Planning & Zoning Board. The board also approved the sale of about 1,920 acres to Excelsior Hobbs Power LLC and several cooperative agreements and a procurement contract.

• Approved Ordinance 105 authorizing $772M industrial revenue bonds (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 106 authorizing $505M industrial revenue bonds (4-0)
• Confirmed Fair & Rodeo Board appointments (4-0)
• Confirmed Planning & Zoning Board appointments (4-0)
• Approved sale of ~1,920 acres to Excelsior Hobbs Power LLC (4-0)
• Approved CES agreement with Lynco Electric for airport line relocation (4-0)
• Approved CES agreement with Wagner Cat for stacking conveyor belt purchase (4-0)
• Approved Sourcewell contract with South Plains Implement for equipment purchase (4-0)

Environmental Services Advisory Committee

The Environmental Services Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice‑chair, approve the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes, and discuss the proposed lagoon for Brand West Dairy. The meeting will also set dates for future quarterly meetings.

• Election of committee chair
• Election of committee vice‑chair
• Approval of December 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of approval of Brand West Dairy proposed lagoon
• Scheduling of next meetings for March, June, September, and December 2026

Fair & Rodeo Board

The Lea County Fair and Rodeo Board will vote on approving the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. It will consider adding a photographer for the Sponsor & Fiddler’s Contest and approving two small stage acts, the Strolling Piano and the Plant Guy. The board will also hear reports from the Rodeo Committee and the LCFR Royalty Committee.

• Approve January 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approve additional photographer for Sponsor & Fiddler’s Contest
• Approve small stage acts: Strolling Piano and Plant Guy
• Rodeo Committee report
• LCFR Royalty Committee report

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will review minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting, hold public comments, and elect a chair and vice‑chair. The board will consider two subdivision actions: the Caamano‑Zavala Tract 1 Selman Subdivision replat with right‑of‑way dedications at S 14th Street and E Marland Street, and the Humble City Subdivision Block 27 Lot 13‑A summary replat contingent on vacating a 15‑foot alley. The meeting will also set dates for future monthly meetings.

• Approve Caamano‑Zavala Tract 1 Selman Subdivision replat and right‑of‑way dedications at S 14th St & E Marland St
• Approve Humble City Subdivision Block 27 Lot 13‑A summary replat, pending alley vacation
• Consider November 10, 2025 board minutes
• Elect board chair and vice‑chair
• Set schedule for monthly meetings through December 2026

DWI Advisory Council

The council will hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair and review open meetings procedures. Members will discuss the expansion of treatment services, changes at the Lea County Annex, and DWI grant distributions.

• Election of Council Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of treatment service expansion
• Discussion of upcoming changes at Lea County Annex
• Update on DWI Grant and distribution
• Approval of November 17, 2025, meeting minutes

General

Board of County Commissioners

The Lea County Board will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and adopt several resolutions appointing members to advisory boards and committees. Commissioners will approve the 2024-2025 financial audit, a budget adjustment for FY 2025-2026, and multiple cooperative educational services agreements, including contracts for a perimeter camera system and an air‑quality enhancement system at the detention center. The board will also consider right‑of‑way dedications for E. Marland Street and S. 14th Street in the Selman Subdivision. An executive session will address limited personnel matters and pending litigation.

• Election of Chair (John W. Caldwell) and Vice Chair (newly elected Chair).
• Awarding RFP No. 6 to Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc. for the County CAMA system.
• CES agreement with Honeywell for an air‑quality enhancement system at the Detention Center.
• Right‑of‑Way dedication: 40‑ft E. Marland St and 30‑ft S. 14th St in Selman Subdivision.
• Approval of Budget Adjustment No. 2 for Fiscal Year 2025‑2026.

The board elected Tyson Pierce as Chair and Brad Weber as Vice Chair, with Pierce receiving five votes to Weber’s one and Weber elected unanimously. The commissioners adopted Resolution 26‑JAN‑001R formally designating the new Chair and Vice Chair. They also approved the FY 2024‑2025 financial audit and confirmed numerous appointments to county boards and advisory committees, including the Eddy‑Lea Energy Alliance, Airports Advisory Board, DWI Advisory Council, Environmental Services Advisory Board, Fair and Rodeo Board, Planning & Zoning Board, and others.

• Tyson Pierce elected Chair (5‑1 vote)
• Brad Weber elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑JAN‑001R designating Chair and Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 financial audit (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments to Eddy‑Lea Energy Alliance (Brad Weber, Corey Needham) (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments to Lea County Airports Advisory Board (five members) (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments to Lea County DWI Advisory Council (five members) (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments to Lea County Environmental Services Advisory Board (multiple members) (unanimous)

Communications Authority

The Lea County Communications Authority will elect a seventh board member, a board chair, vice‑chair, and secretary. It will also consider approving the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting and a proposal to reallocate funding for building maintenance. The meeting includes a director’s report and scheduling of future meeting dates.

• Election of LCCA seventh board member
• Election of LCCA board chair
• Election of LCCA board vice‑chair
• Election of LCCA board secretary
• Approval of December 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Fair & Rodeo Board

The Fair & Rodeo Board will meet to review and potentially approve the 2026 LCFR Sponsor Packet. The board will also discuss hiring an additional photographer for sponsors and the Fiddler's Contest.

• Approval of December 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2026 LCFR Sponsor Packet
• Discussion of additional photographer for sponsors and Fiddler's Contest
• Committee reports from Buckle & Award and Entertainment committees

Planning & Zoning Board

The Lea County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a subdivision replat and consider approval of another subdivision block replat. The board will also confirm the schedule for future monthly meetings.

• Public hearing on Caamano–Zavala Tract 1 Selman Subdivision Summary Review Application
• Consideration of Humble City Subdivision Block 27 Summary Replat Lot 13-A
• Approval of Right-of-Way Dedications for Caamano–Zavala Tract 1
• Approval of 15-foot Alley Vacation for Humble City Subdivision Block 27
• Confirmation of regular meeting schedule for the second Tuesday of each month

Solid Waste Authority

The Board will meet to consider awarding a professional services agreement for engineering and approving final drawings for a scale house and scales. Members will also discuss construction timelines, a fire incident, and landfill updates.

• Award of Professional Services Agreement for Engineering Services
• Approval of Parkhill's Final Drawing for Scale House and Scales
• Approval of Landfill Finance Report
• Discussion of fire incident and reporting
• Update on Rock Pile

Board of County Commissioners