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The Board of Commissioners will review resolutions regarding a comprehensive road audit and a position reorganization at Red Rock Park. The meeting also includes the payment of several purchase order batches.

• Payment of purchase order batches totaling $176,627.07, $760,423.62, and $40,076.86
• Resolution OCT-26-071 to increase budgeted expenses for position reorganization at Red Rock Park
• Resolution OCT-26-072 for a comprehensive county-wide road audit and review of the Road Maintenance & Improvement Policy

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The McKinley County Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM for a regular meeting. The board will review quarterly investment and tax collection reports, then act on a series of NMDOT road fund agreements, budget resolutions, and an economic development services award. It will also consider naming the Sheriff's building after Frank Gonzales and hear a presentation on the Affordable Housing Act. Public comment is allowed on agenda items during the presentations and discussion section.

• NMDOT agreement HW2LP60070 for Anni Clanni Bridge CR46B: $3,000,000
• NMDOT LGRF agreements for Williams Acres, Chino CR7A, Purity Rock-Red Beard CR32B-32E: $533,201, $377,112, and $894,556
• Budget resolution OCT-26-065: $2,563,638 for Purity Rock WPF-6589 water diversion project
• RFP 2027-01 Economic Development Services recommended for award to Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation
• Proposed naming of the McKinley County Sheriff's building as the Frank Gonzales Building

The Board of Finance approved several NMDOT grant agreements for road maintenance and bridge construction. The board also authorized budget increases for water and sewer projects and awarded an economic development services contract.

• Approved Quarterly Investment and Tax Collection reports (3-0)
• Ratified purchase order batches totaling $734,778.95 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. OCT-26-069 for Allison New Wastewater System Project application (3-0)
• Approved NMDOT grant agreements for various roads and Anni Clanni Bridge (3-0)
• Awarded RFP 2097-01 for Economic Development Services to Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation (3-0)
• Approved budget resolutions OCT-26-061 through OCT-26-070 for road, water, and sewer projects (3-0)
• Approved $3M budget increase for Anni Clanni Bridge and Road (3-0)
• Approved $500,000 budget increase for West RV Campground sewer and facility upgrades (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with an executive session for the FY26 audit entrance conference. The main action items are approving a resolution to set property tax rates for 2026 and a resolution to increase EMS budgets for McKinley West and Thoreau departments. The board will also acknowledge the FY27 final budget approval letter and handle routine consent agenda items including minutes and bill payments.

• Resolution SEP-26-055 setting 2026 property tax rates
• Resolution SEP-26-054: $7,022 budget increase for EMS funds (McKinley West and Thoreau)
• Ratify purchase order batch 09/03/2026: $417,574.70
• Purchase order batch 08/25/2026-09/08/2026: $86,151.57
• Ratify purchase order batch 09/10/2026: $17,257.72

The Board of Commissioners approved the property tax rates for the 2026 tax year and increased budgeted revenues and expenses for EMS funds. The Board also ratified several purchase order batches and acknowledged the FY27 Final budget approval letter.

• Approved Resolution No. SEP-26-055 setting 2026 property tax rates (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. SEP-26-054 for $7,022 to increase EMS budgeted revenues and expenses (3-0)
• Approved September 01, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Ratified purchase order batch from 09/03/2026 for $417,574.70 (3-0)
• Approved purchase order batch 08/25/2026-09/08/2026 for $86,151.57 (3-0)
• Ratified purchase order batch from 09/10/2026 for $17,257.72 (3-0)
• Acknowledged FY27 Final budget approval letter from Department of Finance and Administration (3-0)

Metropolitan Dispatch Authority Board

The Metro Board will review personnel statistics, calls for service, and training updates. The board is also scheduled to review FY26 financials and discuss general operational issues.

• Review of FY26 financials
• Discussion of personnel statistics
• Discussion of calls for service statistics

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The McKinley County Board of Commissioners will review funding for the 2026 General Elections and state fire funds. The meeting includes a presentation on economic projects for Gallup and the introduction of a new RMCH CEO.

• MOU with NM Secretary of State for $71,604.00 to cover 2026 General Election costs
• Resolution SEP-26-051 to increase budget by $71,604 for election expenses
• Resolution SEP-26-052 to increase budget by $180,786.80 for State Fire Funds
• Presentation on Gallup economic projects by Convalt Energy
• Approval of multiple purchase order batches totaling over $740,000

The McKinley County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the New Mexico Secretary of State to provide $71,604.00 in state funds covering county costs for the 2026 General Election, and approved a resolution increasing budgeted revenues and expenses by the same amount. The board also approved a $180,786.80 budget increase for State Fire Funds received above budgeted amounts, a surplus property disposal resolution, and the FY26 Annual Certification for Capital Assets Inventory. All action items passed by unanimous voice vote of the two commissioners present (Eddy and Baca); Commissioner Notah was absent. The board also received presentations introducing the new RMCH CEO and on economic projects for Gallup, and approved routine consent agenda items including minutes and payment of bills.

• Approved MOU with NM Secretary of State for $71,604.00 in state funds for 2026 General Election costs (2-0)
• Approved Resolution SEP-26-051 increasing budgeted revenues and expenses by $71,604 for election funds (2-0)
• Approved Resolution SEP-26-052 increasing budgeted revenues and expenses by $180,786.80 for State Fire Funds (2-0)
• Approved Resolution SEP-26-050 for Surplus Property Disposal (2-0)
• Approved Resolution SEP-26-053 for FY26 Annual Certification of Capital Assets Inventory (2-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-3: minutes, payment of bills, and adult inmate/detainee medical claims (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:48 a.m. (2-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will review resolutions to declare a disaster due to recent storms and flooding and adopt the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting includes a public comment period regarding infrastructure on Coal Basin Road.

• Resolution No. Aug-26-049 to declare a disaster due to storms and flooding
• Resolution No. AUG-26-048 for Adoption of the 2026 McKinley County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Payment of purchase order batches totaling $488,568.67
• Public discussion on Coal Basin Road infrastructure

The Board unanimously approved Resolution AUG-26-018 adopting the 2026 McKinley County Hazard Mitigation Plan and Resolution AUG-26-019 declaring a disaster due to recent storms and flooding. The consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes and ratification of multiple purchase order batches totaling over $2.9 million, was also approved unanimously. No public comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-2, including minutes and purchase order batches (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution AUG-26-018 for the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan (3-0)
• Declared a disaster via Resolution AUG-26-019 due to storms and flooding (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the FY27 Final Budget and the FY26 4th quarter financial report for submission to the DFA. The body will also consider a resolution for surplus property disposal and a service contract award.

• Resolution JUL-26-047 for the FY27 Final Budget
• Resolution JUL-26-046 for the FY26 4th quarter financial report
• Resolution JUL-26-044 regarding FY 26 Surplus Property Disposal
• Award of IFB 2026-13 for Pest Control Services to PDI Pest Control Services

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved four resolutions: surplus property disposal for FY96, the FY26 4th quarter financial report, the FY27 final budget, and awarding the pest control services contract to PDI Pest Control Services. All votes were 3-0 with no opposition.

• Approved Resolution JUL-26-044 FY96 Surplus Property Disposal (3-0)
• Approved Resolution JUL-26-016 FY26 4th quarter financial report to DFA (3-0)
• Approved Resolution JUL-26-047 FY27 Final Budget to DFA (3-0)
• Awarded IFB 2026-13 Pest Control Services to PDI Pest Control Services (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will vote on ratifying three purchase order batches from June 2026. The meeting includes reviews of the FY27 Travel & Per Diem Policy and budget transfers between emergency funds.

• Ratify purchase order batch from 06/25/2026 for $2,320,132.68
• Ratify purchase order batch from 06/18/2026 for $423,320.98
• Ratify purchase order batch from 06/30/2026 for $167,951.03
• Resolution JUL-26-043: FY27 updated Travel & Per Diem Policy
• Resolution JUL-26-041: Budgeted transfers from EMS/Communications Fund to Metro E911 Fund

The Board of Commissioners approved two resolutions: the updated FY27 Travel & Per Diem Policy (Resolution JUL-26-013) and an increase in budgeted transfers from the EMS/Communications Fund to the Metro E911 Fund (Resolution JUL-26-011). Both passed unanimously with Commissioner Notah absent. The consent agenda, including minutes and three purchase order batches totaling $2,611,404.69, was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and purchase orders totaling $2,611,404.69 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution JUL-26-013 for FY27 Travel & Per Diem Policy (2-0)
• Approved Resolution JUL-26-011 to increase EMS/Communications to Metro E911 fund transfers (2-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider several infrastructure capital improvement plans and a resolution establishing salaries for elected officials. The body is also reviewing contract awards for medical, propane, and vehicle maintenance services.

• Resolution No. JUN-26-039 establishing salaries of McKinley County elected officials
• Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) for FY 2028-3032
• DFA Agreement 26Z8000 and budget resolution for Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial in the amount of $328,000
• RFP 2026-02 ADC Medical Services award to Roadrunner Health Services
• Purchase order batches totaling $1,803,880.47

The Board approved the consent agenda, including payment batches totaling about $1.77 million, and ratified purchase orders. It awarded a medical services contract to Roadrunner Health Services and approved propane and oil change service contracts. The Board adopted the FY 2026-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) resolutions, including for senior centers, and approved a $328,000 grant agreement for the Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial. A resolution to set elected officials' salaries was approved after an initial motion failed for lack of a second.

• Approved consent agenda items 1 and 2, including minutes and payment batches totaling $1,773,550.47.
• Approved RFP 2026-02 award for ADC Medical Services to Roadrunner Health Services.
• Approved IFB 2026-08 (propane) to Ferrellgas, LP and IFB 2026-09 (oil change) to Lubricar Inc. dba Jilly Lube.
• Approved Resolution No. JUN-26-036 for FY 2028-2032 ICIP.
• Approved DFA Agreement 2678000 for $328,000 and budget resolution for Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial.
• Approved Resolutions No. JUN-26-037 and JUN-26-038 for Ramah and Thoreau Senior Center ICIPs.
• Approved Resolution No. JUN-26-039 establishing elected officials' salaries; Commissioner Baca abstained.
• Took a 5-minute recess and reconvened; meeting adjourned at 10:29 A.M.

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Metropolitan Dispatch Authority Board

The Metro Dispatch Authority Board will discuss personnel statistics, training activities, calls for service statistics, accreditation status, and the FY26 financial report. The board will also review and approve the FY27 interim budget. Public comments and announcements are scheduled before adjournment.

• Review and approve FY27 interim budget
• Review FY26 financials
• Personnel statistics
• Calls for service statistics
• Accreditation update

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on three ordinances to issue industrial revenue bonds for large solar‑energy and battery storage projects totaling about $695 million. It will also act on a right‑of‑way easement for the Mentmore Extension, a drought proclamation, and a management agreement with Presbyterian Medical Services. Additional items are routine consent agenda approvals and informational presentations.

• Ordinance No. 2026‑JUN‑002: $245,000,000 bond for the Origis/Escalante battery energy storage system
• Ordinance No. 2026‑JUN‑003: $225,000,000 bond for the Ambrosia Solar power generation and battery storage system
• Ordinance No. 2026‑JUN‑004: $225,000,000 bond for the Wildcat Solar power generation and battery storage system
• Right‑of‑way easement for Mentmore Extension with Gallup Land Partners
• Resolution No. JUN‑26‑033 proclaiming extreme drought conditions in McKinley County

The Board of Commissioners approved several industrial revenue bond ordinances for solar and battery projects. They also passed a resolution declaring extreme, exceptional, or severe drought conditions in the county.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and bill payments (3-0)
• Approved Right Of Way Easement for Mentmore Extension (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. JUN-26-034 declaring extreme, exceptional, or severe drought conditions (3-0)
• Approved Management and Service Agreements with Presbyterian Medical Services, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-JUN-002 for $25,000,000 Origis/Escalante battery energy storage project (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-JUN-003 for $225,000,000 Ambrosia Solar power generation and battery storage system (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2026-JUN-004 for $225,000,000 Wildcat Solar power generation and battery energy storage system (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. JUN-26-056 for Purity Rock Flood Control Project (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider the preliminary FY 2027 budget and a bridge replacement project on CR46B. The meeting includes a Board of Finance session to review quarterly financial reports and a potential $5 million investment. Commissioners will also discuss emergency evacuations in the Timberlake area.

• Project Feasibility Form for CR46B Anni Clanni Bridge #8999 for $3,153,834.87
• Resolution No. MAY-26-030 for the preliminary FY 2027 budget
• Proposed $5 million investment from Operation Account to US Bank Trust
• Ratification of purchase order batches totaling $1,010,023.04
• Resolution No. MAY-26-028 to increase budget for a Motor Grader and Water Truck for Red Rock Park

The Board unanimously approved moving $5 million from the Operation Account to a US Bank trust and authorized a $3,153,834.87 bridge replacement project with a $150,000 match. It also approved quarterly financial, tax collection and investment reports, several purchase‑order payments, the FY27 animal‑control budget, and multiple revenue‑allocation resolutions. All motions carried without opposition.

• Approved quarterly investment, tax collection and financial reports (Items #1‑3) – motion carried
• Approved investing additional $5 million from Operation Account to US Bank trust (Item #4) – motion carried
• Approved payment of purchase orders totaling $570,109.65, $243,655.45 and $196,257.90 (Item #6) – motion carried
• Approved FY27 Animal Control Budget (Item #8) – motion carried
• Approved Resolution No. MAY-26-030 for the preliminary FY2027 budget – motion carried
• Approved Transportation Project Fund for Anni Clanni Bridge #8999, $3,153,834.87 with $150,000 match – motion carried
• Approved Liquor Excise Tax Resolutions (Items #12‑14) – motion carried
• Approved Resolution No. MAY-26-032 for FY2027 revenue allocation – motion carried

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Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss drought conditions and consider a resolution to declare extreme, exceptional, or severe drought within the county. The body will also review several purchase order batches and medical claims for inmates and detainees.

• Resolution May-26-026: Proclamation declaring extreme, exceptional, or severe drought conditions
• Resolution MAY-26-027: Surplus property disposal
• Ratification of purchase order batches totaling $3,053,547.31
• Approval of inmate/detainee medical claims including $220,352.01 for Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care
• Approval of inmate/detainee medical claims including $33,345.05 for University of New Mexico Hospital

The Board unanimously approved the regular meeting minutes, several purchase order batches totaling over $2.9 million, and multiple medical claims on the consent agenda. It also adopted Resolution May‑26‑026 addressing extreme drought conditions and Resolution May‑26‑027 for surplus property disposal. All motions passed with no opposition.

• Approved regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order batch 01/30/2026 for $816,421.65 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order batch 04/23/2026 for $81.00 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order batch 04/16/2026 for $1,773,245.82 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order batch 04/16/2026‑05/05/2026 for $381,913.30 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple adult inmate/medical claims totaling $?? (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution May‑26‑026 on extreme drought conditions (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution May‑26‑027 for surplus property disposal (unanimous)

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The McKinley County Board will consider several action items, including a proposal to suspend the minimum tax penalty. Commissioners will also review three excavat​ion permits for fiber‑optic projects on CR9A, CR27A, and CR4C roads. A resolution to amend a bridge design agreement with NMDOT will be considered, and routine purchase orders totaling $731,809.60 will be ratified.

• Suspend the Minimum Tax Penalty (presentation by County Manager and Treasurer staff)
• Approve excavat​ion permit for fiber‑optic lines on CR9A Rock Springs Rd (Rock Springs Chapter House)
• Approve excavat​ion permit for fiber‑optic lines on CR27A Navajo Rd to Mt. Powell
• Approve excavat​ion permit for fiber‑optic lines on CR4C Hunter's Point Rd for Manuelito Community
• Ratify Resolution No. APR-26-013 for NMDOT bridge design second amendment

The Board approved the consent agenda items, including minutes and purchase orders totaling $730,909.40. It voted to suspend the minimum tax penalty. It also approved three permission‑to‑excavate applications for fiber‑optic projects on CR9A Rock Springs Rd, CR97A Navajo Rd, and CR4C Hunter's Point Rd, and adopted a resolution for the New Mexico Department of Transportation. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes and purchase orders) – motion carried
• Suspended minimum tax penalty – motion carried
• Approved permission to excavate CR9A Rock Springs Rd for fiber optic – motion carried
• Approved permission to excavate CR97A Navajo Rd for fiber optic – motion carried
• Approved permission to excavate CR4C Hunter's Point Rd for fiber optic – motion carried
• Approved Resolution APR-26-013 for NMDOT second amendment – motion carried

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The Board will consider the consent agenda, which includes approval of March 3 and March 10 meeting minutes and ratification of several purchase order batches totaling over $4 million, including a $2,661,818.89 batch from early March. Staff will present updates on the county drought condition, a 2026 legislative update, and the status of the Rasmah and Thoreau Senior Centers. No action items are listed beyond the consent agenda approvals.

• Approve minutes from March 3, 2026 and special meeting on March 10, 2026
• Ratify purchase order batch from 02/05/2026 for $957,176.25
• Ratify purchase order batch from 02/12/2026 for $332,213.98
• Ratify purchase order batch from 02/19/2026 for $546,508.51
• Ratify purchase order batch from 03/05/26 for $2,661,818.89

The board voted unanimously to approve the regular meeting minutes from March 3, 2026 and the special meeting minutes from March 10, 2026. They also approved several purchase order batches totaling $4,977,892.29. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of March 3, 2026 and March 10, 2026 (3‑0)
• Approved purchase order batch 02/05/2026 for $957,176.25 (3‑0)
• Approved purchase order batch 02/12/2026 for $332,213.98 (3‑0)
• Approved purchase order batch 02/19/2026 for $516,508.51 (3‑0)
• Approved purchase order batch 02/25/2026 for $312,993.00 (3‑0)
• Approved purchase order batch 03/05/2026 for $2,661,818.89 (3‑0)
• Approved purchase order batches 02/26/2026 ($66,099.70) and 02/20‑03/09/2026 ($131,081.96) (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

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The Board will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and payment of bills. Staff will provide informational updates on the RMCH, the Homeless Taskforce, and the 2026 COG legislative matters. The sole action item is to review and approve Resolution No. MAR-26-010 authorizing McKinley County to submit its FY2026/27 Local Government Road Fund application. The meeting also allows public comments and announces the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes (consent agenda)
• Review & approve payment of bills (consent agenda)
• Update on RMCH – presentation by CEO Wayne Gillis
• Update on Homeless Taskforce
• Resolution No. MAR-26-010 authorizing submission of FY2026/27 Local Government Road Fund application

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. They also ratified four purchase orders totaling $332,213.98, $516,508.51, $312,993.00, and $957,176.25. A resolution (No. MAR-26-010) authorizing the county to submit its FY2026/2027 Local Government Road Fund request was approved. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:41 a.m.

• Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified purchase order batch 02/12/2026 for $332,213.98 (unanimous)
• Ratified purchase order batch 02/19/2026 for $516,508.51 (unanimous)
• Ratified purchase order batch 02/25/2026 for $312,993.00 (unanimous)
• Ratified purchase order batch 02/05/2026 for $957,176.25 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. MAR-26-010 authorizing FY2026/2027 LGRF submission (unanimous)
• Moved to recess and reconvened the meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:41 a.m. (unanimous)

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The Tradeport Authority Board will consider a possible consulting contract with GGEDC and discuss funding for its upcoming retreat. They will also review a presentation on current labor status by Lightcast, and comment on proposed rules related to HB19. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Discussion and direction on possible consulting contract with GGEDC
• Board retreat scheduled for March 30‑April 1 with travel days March 29 and April 2
• Comments on proposed rules respecting HB19
• Current labor status presentation by Lightcast (GGEDC consultant)
• Approval of agenda and minutes from the January 14th meeting

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Jail Authority Board

The Jail Authority Board will review a facility renovation update, staffing information for the MCADC, and a request for proposals for a new medical provider contract. A compliance report and details on the 28‑day treatment program will also be presented. The board will receive the November‑December 2025 financial report before adjourning.

• Renovation report for the jail facility
• MCADC staffing report
• Contract medical provider RFP (due June 30, 2026)
• Compliance report and 28‑day treatment program update
• Financial report for Nov‑Dec 2025