McKinley County, New Mexico

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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

Board of Commissioners

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

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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)

Board of Commissioners

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)

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

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

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

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)

Board of Commissioners

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)

Board of Commissioners

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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Board of Commissioners

The Jail Authority Board is meeting to review facility and staffing reports. The board will discuss a medical provider RFP and a treatment program in San Juan County. A financial report for November and December 2025 is scheduled for action.

• Contract Medical Provider RFP due June 30, 2026
• Facility renovation report
• MCADC staffing report
• 28-day Treatment Program in San Juan County
• Financial Report for November - December 2025

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

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a trail connector agreement and two budget resolutions. The meeting includes a presentation from the CEO of RMCH and a discussion on pending litigation in executive session.

• Agreement No. 6101930 with NMDOT for McKinzie Ridge Trail Connector—Phase II for $530,629.00
• Budget Resolution FEB-26-010 for $530,629 regarding McKinzie Ridge Trail Connector – Phase II
• Budget Resolution FEB-26-009 for $2,035 for a distracted driving grant from NMDOT
• Purchase order batch approval for $76,862.88
• Ratification of purchase order batch for $313,187.77

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board of Commissioners will approve the regular meeting minutes from January 27, 2026, and hold an executive session to discuss matters under the Open Meetings Act and the Audit Act.

• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes for January 27, 2026
• Executive Session to discuss Open Meetings Act and Audit Act items

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board will vote on several resolutions, including a mileage report for the Road Department and updates to the per‑diem policy. It will consider a DWI grant application with a related memorandum of understanding and statement of assurances. The board will also approve two budget resolutions that add $1,881,964 in revenue and $449,134 in expenses tied to the PILT payment from Escalante Solar – Origis. Routine items such as minutes, purchase orders and a raptor team report will be reviewed as well.

• Approve purchase order batches: $742,763.87 (12/29/2025‑01/16/2026), $20,822.45 (01/08/2026), $744,480.21 (01/15/2026)
• Resolution JAN-26-006: Adopt the 2026 Annual Certified County‑maintained Mileage Report
• Resolution JAN-26-007 and related MOU/Assurances: Authorize application for the State DWI grant program
• Resolution JAN-26-008: Update Per Diem policy mileage rate to match the federal rate
• Budget Resolutions JAN-26-004 ($1,881,964 revenue) and JAN-26-005 ($449,134 expense) for the PILT payment from Escalante Solar – Origis

Board of Commissioners

The Trade Port Authority is meeting to discuss funding updates and board member travel. The body will seek direction on a marketing proposal and the establishment of a technical committee. They will also review a framework for a P3 Agreement with GLP.

• Proposal from Once A Day Marketing for TradePort branding and marketing
• Resolution outlining the TPA Technical Committee
• Framework for P3 Agreement with GLP and TPA
• Possible consulting contractor with GGEDC
• Update on inaugural funding to TPA

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review and approve the Treasurer’s FY26 first‑quarter report and the Finance Director’s FY26 first‑quarter report. They will consider routine purchase orders totaling $724,635.77 and adopt several resolutions, including an open‑meetings policy, a code‑of‑conduct update, and recognition of public‑safety telecommunicators. The key action is approval of a DFA grant agreement of $1,348,117 to renovate and construct restrooms at the east arena of Red Rock Park. They will also consider a $450,000 budget item for the Gallup‑McKinley Trade Port Authority.

• Ratify purchase order batches from Dec 2025 totaling $724,635.77
• Approve DFA grant agreement No. 25‑ZJ5047‑14 for $1,348,117 to renovate Red Rock Park east arena restrooms
• Approve $450,000 budget for Gallup‑McKinley Trade Port Authority under Joint Powers Agreement
• Adopt Resolution No. JAN‑26‑004 recognizing public‑safety telecommunicators as first responders
• Adopt Resolution No. JAN‑26‑001 on Open Meetings