Lea County public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several funding appropriations and contract awards, including services for the detention center and courthouse. The meeting includes discussions on a proposed horse barn and a community wellness facility. The board may also appoint a Finance Director and an Interim County Manager.
- $300,000 appropriation for Hobbs Municipal Schools high school band
- $150,000 total appropriation for the Economic Development Corporation of Lea County
- Contract award to Summit Food Service for detention center meals and commissary
- Roof replacements and improvements at the Historic Courthouse by Design Roof Services, LLC
- Planning and programming services for a Community Wellness Facility
Board of County Commissioners
The Lea County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions, including a large industrial revenue bond to fund the AC Ranch Solar project. Other items include a $55,000 appropriation to the City of Eunice for youth‑center improvements and contracts for construction, equipment purchases, and roof repairs on county health clinics. Several resolutions also address travel authorizations, freeholder recommendations on road and alley vacations, and the appointment of the Information Technology Director.
- Resolution approving up to $85,215,000 industrial revenue bond for AC Ranch Solar, LLC project
- Resolution approving $55,000 discretionary funding to the City of Eunice for the Eunice Youth Center
- Resolution awarding Bid No. 7 to Artesia Fire Equipment for self‑contained breathing apparatus ($406,300)
- Resolution awarding Bid No. 4 to Anissa Construction, Inc. for Lovington Convenience Center Improvements
- Resolution approving CES contracts with Design Roof Services, LLC to re‑roof Hobbs Health Clinic, Hobbs Family Health Center, and Lovington Health Clinic
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will convene as the Lea County Canvassing Board and consider Resolution No. 2 4‑NOV‑286R, which certifies the canvass of the November 5, 2024 General Election. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Consider Resolution No. 2 4‑NOV‑286R to certify the November 5, 2024 General Election canvass
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on funding for the City of Lovington's animal shelter and various contracts and appointments for the 2025 Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo. The body will also discuss detention center agreements with Otero, Curry, and Chaves counties.
- Two $250,000 appropriations from District 1 and District 2 for the City of Lovington's animal shelter
- Proposed $1,500,000 for 2025 Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo entertainment artist fees
- Agreements with Otero, Curry, and Chaves counties for housing adult or juvenile detainees
- Renewal of road maintenance and construction contract with Constructors Inc.
- Donation of four Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles to the Chaves County Sheriff's Office
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several funding appropriations for Hobbs Municipal Schools and airport runway improvements. The body will also review agreements for housing detainees from other counties and the vacation of dedicated roadways in three subdivisions.
- Proposed $1,000,000 allocation to the City of Lovington for the Veteran's Memorial Project
- Appropriations for Hobbs Municipal Schools totaling $250,040 for reading programs, audio improvements, playground equipment, and a crosswalk signal
- Bids to Bixby Electric, Inc. for runway MIRL replacements at Zip Franklin Memorial and Jal airports
- Proposed agreements to house adult or juvenile detainees from Luna, Harding, Valencia, and Grant counties
- Finding that 3215 Reed Road, Lovington, is a public menace requiring removal of debris
Board of County Commissioners
The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider the imposition of 2024 state property tax rates. The board will also discuss a proposal to host the 2028 New Mexico Counties Annual Conference.
- Resolution No. 24-SEP-210R: Impose 2024 State of New Mexico Property Tax Rates
- Resolution No. 24-SEP-211R: Proposal to host the 2028 New Mexico Counties Annual Conference
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several contracts and grants for a sanitary sewer project at the Lea County Regional Airport. The board is also considering resolutions opposing state EV charging requirements and a land protection plan for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge.
- Construction contract with Entrench Inc. for sanitary sewer at Lea County Regional Airport
- Grant agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for airport sanitary sewer construction
- Resolution No. 24-AUG-196R opposing state mandatory EV charging station requirements
- Acquisition of real properties at 719 East Ave D in Lovington
- Budget Adjustment No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024–2025
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will adopt Lea County's Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 Final Budget. It will also approve a $25,000 contribution to the Eddy‑Lea Energy Alliance and several grant and contract resolutions, including road‑fund agreements and an aerial imagery services contract. Additional items include multiple real‑property acquisition agreements in Hobbs.
- Authorize a $25,000.00 contribution to the Eddy‑Lea Energy Alliance (Resolution 24‑JUL‑165R)
- Approve award of Proposal No. 13 for aerial imagery services to EagleView Technologies (Resolution 24‑JUL‑171R)
- Adopt Lea County's Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 Final Budget (Resolution 24‑JUL‑182R)
- Approve Cooperative Program Agreements with NM Department of Transportation for Local Government Road Fund Project No. 54388 (Resolutions 24‑JUL‑174R, 24‑JUL‑175R, 24‑JUL‑176R)
- Authorize agreements to acquire real property at 5419 North Lovington Highway in Hobbs (Resolution 24‑JUL‑192R)