McKinley County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review grant agreements and budget resolutions for two infrastructure projects. The meeting includes approvals for purchase orders and an updated 2025 holiday schedule.

• ALTSD grant agreement No. A24-I5345 for Ramah Senior Center: $3,631,000
• DFA grant agreement No. CDPF25-888241-RRP for Red Rock Park Canopy project: $740,000
• Purchase order batches totaling $498,212.81
• Resolution No. DEC-25-093 and DEC-25-094 to increase budgeted revenues and expenses
• Amended 2025 Holiday schedule

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including three purchase order batches totaling $577,542.10. It will also review a proclamation naming November 19 as Sammy C Day, a resolution to approve a New Mexico Department of Transportation bridge replacement agreement (HW2C6253276), and a $1,000 resolution to adjust grant revenue for the Public Safety Building.

• Approve purchase order batch $175,218.31 (11/11/2025‑11/25/2025)
• Approve purchase order batch $130,103.19 (11/20/2025)
• Approve purchase order batch $272,220.60 (11/25/2025)
• Proclamation for November 19 as Sammy C Day
• Resolution DEC-26-092 for NMDOT bridge replacement (HW2C6253276)

The commissioners unanimously approved the November 18 meeting minutes and three purchase‑order batches totaling $577,542.10. They also approved a proclamation for Sammy C. Day, a bridge‑replacement agreement, a proclamation for December 6, and a $1,000 grant‑fund adjustment for the Public Safety Building. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order batch $175,218.31 (11/11‑11/25/2025) (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order batch $130,103.19 (11/20/2025) (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Order batch $272,220.60 (11/25/2025) (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Sammy C. Day (unanimous)
• Approved bridge‑replacement agreement HW2C6253276 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for December 6 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 grant‑fund adjustment for Public Safety Building (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the county's legislative priorities for 2026. The meeting also includes the approval of several purchase order batches and medical claims.

• Review and approval of 2026 Legislative Priorities
• Purchase order batch (10/28/2025 to 11/10/2025) for $436,960.49
• Ratification of purchase order batch (10/30/2025) for $1,194,581.20
• Medical claims for UNM Hospital, RMCHCS, APP of New Mexico, and Quest Diagnostics
• Two indigent burials for $2,000

The commissioners approved the November 4 meeting minutes and several purchase order batches, including $1,194,581.20 for 10/30/2025, $13,452.64 for 11/06/2025, and $29,174.08 for 11/13/2025. They also approved funding for two indigent burials totaling $2,000. The medical‑claims item was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved purchase order batch 10/30/2025 – $1,194,581.20 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase order batch 11/06/2025 – $13,452.64 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase order batch 11/13/2025 – $29,174.08 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase order batch 10/28/2025‑11/10/2025 (amount not specified) (motion carried)
• Approved two indigent burials – $2,000 (motion carried)
• Tabled medical‑claims item for future consideration (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board will approve prior meeting minutes and two purchase order batches totaling $2.24 million. It will also adopt a holiday schedule, support state legislative priorities, and approve several transportation‑related resolutions, including $500,000 projects for the Mentmore and Hasler Valley road extensions and other grant‑funded items.

• Ratify purchase order batch from 10/21/2025 for $1,631,383.10
• Approve purchase order batch from 10/14/2025‑10/28/2025 for $607,312.68
• Approve resolutions NOV-25-083 and NOV-25-084, each allocating $500,000 for Mentmore and Hasler Valley road extensions
• Approve resolution NOV-25-087 and NOV-25-088, each allocating $500,000 for additional road‑extension funding
• Approve resolution NOV-25-089 allocating $84,100 to pay off an NMFA loan for Williams Acres Water and Sanitation District

The commissioners unanimously approved the October 21 and October 28 meeting minutes and two purchase‑order batches totaling $2.24 million. They also approved the 2026 holiday schedule, support for New Mexico Counties’ 2026 legislative priorities, and Resolution No. NOV‑254‑085. Finally, the board ratified several grant agreements, including two $500,000 extensions for the Mentmore and Hasler Valley road projects and additional grants totaling $1,234,100 for road construction, a loan payoff, and Trade Port Authority expenses.

• Approved October 21 and October 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order batch $607,312.68 (10/14‑10/28/2025) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order batch $1,631,383.10 (10/21/2025) (unanimous)
• Approved McKinley County 2026 Holiday Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved support for New Mexico Counties 2026 Legislative Priorities (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. NOV‑254‑085 (unanimous)
• Approved grant extensions NOV‑25‑083 and NOV‑25‑084, $500,000 each for Mentmore and Hasler Valley road extensions (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreements NOV‑25‑087 to NOV‑25‑090 totaling $1,234,100 for road projects, loan payoff, and Trade Port Authority expenses (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board will approve the minutes from the September 23 meeting and several purchase order batches totaling about $2.39 million. It will also review two budget resolutions that reduce projected grant revenues by $4,000 for the Veteran’s Facility and $1,000 for the Public Safety Building. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a pending litigation matter under the Open Meetings Act.

• Approve regular meeting minutes from September 23, 2025
• Approve purchase order batch 09/19/2025‑09/30/2025 for $78,271.86
• Approve purchase order batch 10/02/2025 for $1,189,596.60
• Budget Resolution OCT-25-080: decrease grant revenue by $4,000 for Veteran’s Facility
• Budget Resolution OCT-25-081: decrease grant revenue by $1,000 for Public Safety Building

The commissioners approved several purchase‑order batches, including a $1,189,596.60 batch and smaller batches totaling $506,459.57. They also approved two budget resolutions that reduced projected grant revenues by $4,000 and $1,000. The board entered and later exited an executive session and directed the county attorney to proceed with pending litigation.

• Approved purchase order batch $78,271.86 (09/19‑09/30/2025) – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved purchase order batch $91,819.73 (09/18/2025) – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved purchase order batch $1,189,596.60 (TOU QUIT) – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved purchase order batch $115,179.28 (10/01‑10/2025) – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved purchase order batch $221,188.86 (10/09/2025) – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved Resolution OCT-25-080 to decrease budgeted revenues by $4,000 – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved Resolution OCT-25-081 to decrease budgeted revenues by $1,000 – motion carried 3‑0
• Directed County Attorney to move forward with pending litigation – motion carried 3‑0

Board of Commissioners

The Trade Port Authority is meeting to review the current status of the trade port and establish its operational framework. The body will discuss organizational documents, including bylaws and contracting authority, and review a funding strategy.

• Presentation on Trade Port progress by Kimley Horn Contractor Casey McElroy
• Funding strategy presentation by COG Director Evan Williams
• Discussion and direction on bylaws, Open Meetings Act, and Rules of Order
• Determination of fiscal agency and contracting authority
• Discussion on grant and funding assistance

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board of Commissioners will hold an organizational meeting for the Trade Port Authority. Commissioners will hear presentations on board obligations, the Trade Port Bill, annexation, infrastructure, and initial funding, including a P3 grant. The meeting includes the election of a chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer, and the adoption of bylaws and task assignments.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer for the Trade Port Authority
• Presentations on Trade Port designation, P3 grant/funding, and account setup
• Discussion of board organization, functions, staffing, and consultation relationships
• Adoption of bylaws, rules of order, and other initial tasks
• Assignment of tasks and other business items

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board of Commissioners will review the FY25 fourth‑quarter Treasurer report and approve routine items such as meeting minutes and several purchase order batches. Commissioners will consider an amended resolution for the annual certification of the Capital Assets Inventory and adopt Community Development Block Grant items, including a fair‑housing proclamation and a citizen participation plan. The board will also vote on budget resolutions allocating funds to maintain Lobo Valley CR49A and Rainbow Trail CR49B.

• Approve purchase order batch $204,917.05 (09/02/2025‑09/15/2025)
• Ratify purchase order batch $186,117.20 (09/04/2025)
• Ratify purchase order batch $859,082.41 (09/11/2025)
• Approve budget resolution SEP-25-076 for $431,000 Lobo Valley CR49A & Rainbow Trail CR49B
• Adopt CDBG fair‑housing proclamation (SEP-25-073)

The McKinley County Board approved the FY25 Q1 Treasurer Report and the September 9 regular meeting minutes along with the August 97 special meeting minutes. It also approved several purchase orders, an amended capital assets inventory resolution, Community Development Block Grant items, and a series of budget resolutions allocating funds for Lobo Valley and Rainbow Trail projects. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved FY25 Q1 Treasurer Report (motion carried)
• Approved September 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes and August 97, 2025 special meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved purchase order batches of $204,917.05, $186,117.20, and $859,082.41 (motion carried)
• Approved Amended Resolution No. AUG-25-066 for FY25 Capital Assets Inventory certification (motion carried)
• Approved Community Development Block Grant items 25-073 to SEP-25-075, including fair housing proclamation and citizen participation plan (motion carried)
• Approved Budget Resolutions SEP-25-076 to SEP-25-079 allocating $131,000, $179,611, $256,592, and $0 for Lobo Valley and Rainbow Trail projects (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve August meeting minutes and several purchase order batches totaling $307,352.80. Commissioners will vote on rescinding the March 2025 burn ban, authorizing PERA member contributions, and a fourth amended lease with Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital. The meeting also includes setting the 2025 property tax rates and adopting budget resolutions that allocate funds for a detention‑center kitchen upgrade, an EV charge station, and Red Rock Park improvements.

• Rescind burn ban imposed in March 2025 (Resolution SEP-25-071)
• Set property tax rates for the 2025 tax year
• Approve fourth amended lease with Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital
• Allocate $2,000,000 for kitchen renovation at the Adult Detention Center (Resolution SEP-25-067)
• Allocate $2,500,000 for maintenance and improvement at Red Rock Park (Resolution SEP-25-070)

The commissioners unanimously approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and three purchase order batches. They rescinded the March 2025 burn ban, approved an amended PERA contribution resolution, set the 2025 property tax rates, and approved a lease with Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital. The board also adopted five budget resolutions covering federal forest reserve funding, detention center kitchen upgrades, election grant expenses, an EV charge station grant, and Red Rock Park improvements.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order batches for $171,518.82, $136,215.63, and $2,558.35 (unanimous)
• Rescinded the March 2025 burn ban (Resolution SEP-25-071) (unanimous)
• Approved amended PERA contribution resolution (Resolution JUN-25-013) (unanimous)
• Approved setting of 2025 property tax rates (unanimous)
• Approved fourth amended lease agreement with Rehoboth McKinley Christian Hospital (unanimous)
• Approved budget resolutions SEP-25-066 to SEP-25-070 (unanimous)

Metropolitan Dispatch Authority Board

The Metro Dispatch Authority Board will discuss operational statistics, training updates, the FY25 financial review, accreditation status, and service‑call data. It will consider and vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of New Mexico‑Gallup. The meeting also includes public comment, announcements, and routine agenda approvals.

• Review and approve UNM‑Gallup Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Personnel statistics report
• Training and meeting updates
• FY25 financial review
• Accreditation update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider two resolutions regarding county assets. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss pending or threatened litigation.

• Resolution No AUG-25-065: Disposition of surplus property
• Resolution No. AUG-25-066: FY 25 annual certification of Capital Assets Inventory
• Executive session regarding threatened or pending litigation

The board approved Resolution No. AUG-25-065 to address surplus property and Resolution No. AUG-25-066 to certify the FY 25 Capital Assets Inventory. The commissioners entered and later exited an executive session under NMSA 1978 §10‑15‑1(H). They also authorized County Manager Anthony Dimas to sign off on pending litigation.

• Approved Resolution No. AUG-25-065 (surplus property) (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. AUG-25-066 (FY 25 Capital Assets Inventory certification) (motion carried)
• Entered Executive Session under NMSA 1978 §10‑15‑1(H) (motion carried)
• Exited Executive Session (motion carried)
• Authorized County Manager Anthony Dimas to sign pending litigation (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Jail Authority Board

The Jail Authority Board will discuss facility renovations, staffing, and safety inspection results. The board is scheduled to act on the FY25 final closeout budget and the FY26 budget.

• FY25 Final Closeout Budget
• FY26 Budget
• Facility renovation report
• New Mexico Counties Detention Center Safety Inspection results
• Outside agency contracts

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant agreements for housing, public safety, and infrastructure. The body will also consider applications to the Water Trust Board for water and wastewater projects. Other items include purchase order approvals and discussions on US 491 lighting.

• Purchase order batches totaling $2,116,240.62
• Water Trust Board applications for Allision Water Supply, Carbon Coal Road Waterline, and Carbon Coal Road Wastewater projects
• DFA grant agreements totaling $1,100,000 for affordable housing, fairgrounds, industrial park, veterans' facility, public safety building, and Red Rock Park
• NMDOT grant agreement for $641,341 for electric vehicle infrastructure
• Possible action on lighting maintenance along US 491 and the old RMCH East Campus

The commissioners approved the August 5 meeting minutes and three purchase‑order batches totaling $2.1 M. They also approved multiple grant agreements and water‑trust board applications worth more than $2 M, and appointed two members to the Trade Port Authority Board. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order batches: $387,922.21; $58,100.66; $1,661,377.72 (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions AUG-25-061 to AUG-25-064 for Water Trust Board applications (unanimous)
• Approved DFA grant agreements No. 25-J3035 to 25-J3050 and NMDOT grant No. HW2C0245017 totaling $2,241,341 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda item to discuss US 191 lighting at the next State Highway Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved finding budget funds to demolish the old RMCH East Campus (unanimous)
• Appointed Rick Murphey (3 years) and Anthony (2 years) to the Trade Port Authority Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board will approve meeting minutes, several purchase order batches, and medical claim reimbursements. Staff will give an informational update on current drought conditions. Commissioners will vote on three Local Government Road Fund grant agreements totaling $867,203 for road work on Lobo Valley CR 49A and Rainbow Trail CR 49B.

• Approve July 8, 14, and 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve purchase order batches: $294,875.08 (7/16‑7/29), $205,125.24 (7/22), $92,655.00 (7/25)
• Approve medical/clinic claims totaling $93,593.96 for County Health Program and hospital patients
• Receive drought‑conditions presentation from Fire Chief Tim Berry (informational only)
• Approve three LGRF grant agreements for Lobo Valley CR 49A and Rainbow Trail CR 49B totaling $867,203

The commissioners unanimously approved the July 8, 14 and 30 meeting minutes and ratified three purchase‑order batches totaling $589,655.32. They also approved clinic and hospital claim reimbursements for the County Health Program. Finally, they approved three Local Government Road Fund grant agreements (AUG‑25‑058, AUG‑25‑059, AUG‑25‑060) for Lobo Valley CR 49A and Rainbow Trail CR 49B.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified purchase order batch $291,875.08 (7/16‑7/29/2025) (unanimous)
• Ratified purchase order batch $205,125.24 (7/22/2025) (unanimous)
• Ratified purchase order batch $92,655.00 (7/25/2025) (unanimous)
• Approved clinic claims: $1,330.64 (Mar 2025), $714.40 (Apr 2025), $2,223.00 (May 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved three LGRF grant agreements: $431,000 (AUG‑25‑058), $179,611 (AUG‑25‑059), $256,592 (AUG‑25‑060) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review and approve two resolutions regarding financial filings. These documents are required for electronic submission to the DFA by July 31, 2025.

• Resolution JUL-25-056: FY25 4th quarter Financial Report
• Resolution JUL-25-057: FY26 Final Budget

The Board voted to approve Resolution JUL-25-056 for the FY25 third‑quarter financial report and Resolution JUL-25-057 for the FY26 final budget. Both resolutions require electronic submission to the DFA by July 31, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Resolution JUL-25-056 (FY25 Q3 financial report) – motion carried
• Approved Resolution JUL-25-057 (FY26 final budget) – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session to consider a Joint Power of Agreement. This agreement is between the City of Gallup and McKinley County to establish the Gallup-McKinley Trade Port Authority.

• Joint Power of Agreement between City of Gallup and McKinley County for the Gallup-McKinley Trade Port Authority

The McKinley County Board of Commissioners met on July 14, 2025 and reviewed a Joint Power Agreement to create the Gallup‑McKinley Trade Port Authority. Commissioner Eddy moved to approve the agreement, Commissioner Notah seconded, and the motion carried. The board then voted to adjourn, and the meeting ended at 10:10 a.m.

• Approved Joint Power Agreement establishing Gallup‑McKinley Trade Port Authority (motion carried)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board of Commissioners will review and approve the Treasurer's quarterly reports and several purchase order batches. Commissioners will consider a series of resolutions, including the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan, updates to the per diem policy, procurement awards, surplus property disposition, polling place locations, and fund transfer adjustments. A presentation will thank Dr. Lawrence Andrade and Dr. Aedra Andrade for their service.

• Purchase order batch $1,586,926.32 dated 6/26/2025
• Purchase order batch $736,607.91 dated 6/19/2025
• Resolution JUL-25-050 decreasing budget by $121,501 due to reduced Federal Forest Reserve funding
• Resolution JUL-25-048 approving the FY 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
• Award IFB 2025-05 for corrugated metal pipe to Core & Main

The Board approved the FY 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan. It also approved the consent agenda items, a per‑diem policy amendment, procurement awards, surplus‑property disposition, election‑day polling locations for 2026‑2027, Board of Registration vacancies, and several budget transfer resolutions. All motions were carried.

• Approved consent agenda items (June 24 minutes and four purchase order batches totaling $1,313.90, $736,607.91, $1,586,926.32, $42,415.48) – Motion carried
• Approved Resolution No. JUL-25-018 FY 2027‑2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan – Motion carried
• Approved Amended Resolution No. JUN-25-017 updating per‑diem rates – Motion carried
• Approved procurement awards: IFB 2025-05 (corrugated material) and RFP 2025-11 (BNSF rail‑crossing consulting) – Motion carried
• Approved Resolution No. JUN-25-053 authorizing disposition of surplus property – Motion carried
• Approved Resolution No. JUL-25-054 designating election‑day polling places for 2026 and 2027 – Motion carried
• Approved Resolution No. JUL-25-055 filling vacancies on the Board of Registration – Motion carried
• Approved Resolutions JUL-25-049 to JUL-25-051 for budget transfers and adjustments – Motion carried

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving several batches of purchase orders and updating the Per Diem Policy for FY26. The meeting includes a lease agreement amendment and the awarding of vehicle-related service contracts.

• Purchase order batches totaling $4,827,424.49
• Multi-award for automotive replacement parts to Carquest of Gallup, O’Reilly Auto Parts, and US Distribution Inc.
• Vehicle washing and detailing contract award to Mission Auto Wash, LLC
• Amendment to Resolution No. OCT-24-095-A regarding a lease with Navajo Nation Division of Behavioral Health Services
• Per Diem Policy updates for new DFA rates effective 7/2/2025

The Commission approved the June 10 meeting minutes, three purchase‑order batches totaling $4.8 million, and permission to pay bills through June 30. It also approved an amendment to a lease resolution with the Navajo Nation, awarded automotive parts contracts to Carquest of Gallup, O’Reilly Auto Parts and US Distribution Inc, awarded a vehicle‑wash contract to Mission Auto Wash, LLC, and adopted new per‑diem rates effective July 1, 2025.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved purchase‑order batch $430,288.94 (3/3/2025‑6/17/2025) (unanimous consent)
• Ratified purchase‑order batch $1,523,259.50 (6/12/2025) (unanimous consent)
• Ratified purchase‑order batch $2,873,876.05 (6/24/2025) (unanimous consent)
• Approved permission to pay bills through June 30, 2025
• Amended Resolution No. OCT‑24‑095‑A to correct lessee name for Navajo Nation lease
• Approved IFB 2025‑06 automotive parts award to Carquest of Gallup, O’Reilly Auto Parts and US Distribution Inc
• Approved IFB 2025‑12 vehicle wash/detail award to Mission Auto Wash, LLC

Metropolitan Dispatch Authority Board

The Metro Dispatch Authority Board will meet to approve the FY26 interim budget and a Memorandum of Understanding with UNM-Gallup. The board will also discuss staffing, FY25 financials, and accreditation status.

• Approval of FY26 Interim Budget
• Approval of UNM-Gallup Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Review of FY25 Financials
• Discussion of accreditation status and timeline
• Update on shift flips

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including three purchase order batches totaling $1,704,686.76. Commissioners will hear updates on drought conditions, the county mitigation plan, and the RMCH program. Action items include authorizing up to 75% PERA member contributions, proclaiming extreme drought firework restrictions, and adopting an ordinance that prohibits open burning and unattended fires. Two budget resolutions will be considered, one for $550 and another for $1,580,729 to reimburse RMCH for rent overpayment.

• Approve purchase order batch from 5/20/2025‑6/03/2025 ($767,255.70)
• Resolution No. JUN-25-043 authorizing up to 75% pick‑up PERA member contributions
• Proclamation declaring extreme drought conditions and firework restrictions
• Ordinance No. 2025-JUN-002 prohibiting open burning and unattended fires
• Budget resolution JUN-25-042 to reimburse RMCH $1,580,729 for rent overpayment

The McKinley County Board approved several purchase‑order batches totaling $1.7 million, adopted a proclamation declaring extreme drought conditions, and passed an ordinance prohibiting open burning. It also approved two budget resolutions adding $550 and $1,580,729 to the county budget, and adopted Resolution JUN‑25‑013 for PERA member contributions. All motions were carried by unanimous consent.

• Approved purchase order batch (5/20/2025‑6/03/2025) $767,255.70 – Motion carried
• Approved purchase order batch (5/21/2025) $196,960.79 – Motion carried
• Approved purchase order batch (6/10/2025) $740,170.27 – Motion carried
• Approved Resolution JUN‑25‑013 (PERA member contributions) – Motion carried
• Approved Resolution JUN‑25‑016 (drought proclamation and firework restrictions) – Motion carried
• Approved Ordinance 2025JUN‑002 (prohibiting open burning) – Motion carried
• Approved McKinley County Title VI plan – Motion carried
• Approved budget resolutions JUN‑25‑041 ($550) and JUN‑25‑012 ($1,580,729) – Motion carried

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review drought conditions and proposed restrictions on fireworks and open burning. The body is also deciding on budget resolutions and purchase order approvals.

• Purchase order batches totaling $1,704,686.76
• Resolution No. MAY-25-033 declaring extreme, exceptional, or severe drought and firework restrictions
• Ordinance No. 2025-JUN-002 prohibiting open burning and unattended fires
• Budget resolution JUN-25-042 for $1,580,729 to reimburse RMCH for rent overpayment
• Resolution No. JUN-25-043 authorizing up to 75% pick-up PERA Member contributions

The McKinley County Board of Commissioners approved several items by unanimous consent, including meeting minutes, purchase orders, a drought proclamation, an open‑burning ordinance, a Title VI plan, and two budget resolutions. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved regular meeting minutes of May 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved special meeting minutes of May 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order batches totaling $1,704,386.76 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution JUN‑25‑016 proclaiming extreme drought and firework restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025JUN‑002 prohibiting open burning and unattended fires (unanimous)
• Approved Title VI plan for McKinley County (unanimous)
• Approved budget resolution JUN‑25‑041 adding $550 for clerk professional development (unanimous)
• Approved budget resolution JUN‑25‑012 adding $1,580,729 to reimburse RMCH rent overpayment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions, including the FY26 interim budget submission and the adoption of the county's Transportation Master Plan. They will also approve a new county pay‑plan policy and ratify three purchase‑order batches totaling $508,826.79. An executive session will address a real‑property matter involving the Magistrate Court.

• Approve purchase‑order batch from 5/06/25‑5/19/25 totaling $179,770.20
• Ratify purchase‑order batch from 5/08/25 for $116,858.40
• Ratify purchase‑order batch from 5/15/25 for $212,198.19
• Resolution to submit FY26 interim budget to the Department of Finance & Administration (Resolution No. MAY-25-040)
• Resolution to adopt the McKinley County Transportation Master Plan (Resolution No. MAY-25-039)

The Board approved three purchase‑order batches totaling $508,826.49. It approved the FY26 interim budget (Resolution MAY‑25‑040). It also adopted the Transportation Master Plan (Resolution MAY‑25‑039) and the County Pay Plan Policy (Resolution MAY‑25‑038). Executive session was entered and exited by vote.

• Approved purchase order batch $179,770.20 (5/06/25‑5/19/25) – motion carried
• Approved purchase order batch $116,858.10 (5/08/25) – motion carried
• Approved purchase order batch $212,198.19 (5/15/25) – motion carried
• Approved FY26 interim budget (Resolution MAY-25-040) – motion carried
• Adopted McKinley Transportation Master Plan (Resolution MAY-25-039) – motion carried
• Approved McKinley County Pay Plan Policy (Resolution MAY-25-038) – motion carried
• Entered executive session at 9:44 am – motion carried
• Exited executive session at 10:06 am – motion carried

Metropolitan Dispatch Authority Board

The board will hold a special meeting to discuss a personnel matter regarding the Metro Director in an executive session. Any resulting actions will be taken in an open meeting.

• Executive session regarding Metro Director personnel matters

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several purchase order batches and resolutions regarding drought conditions. The meeting includes a review of the FY2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for two senior centers.

• Purchase order batches totaling $4,676,458.06
• Resolution No. MAY-25-033 declaring drought conditions and firework restrictions
• FY2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for Ramah and Thoreau Senior Centers
• Resolution No. APR-25-034 declaring Economic Development Week
• Driveway permit in Williams Acres submitted by Julio Sanchez

The commissioners unanimously approved three purchase‑order batches totaling $4,676,428.76 and a $1,000 indigent burial. They also adopted proclamations designating Economic Development Week and imposing firework restrictions due to severe drought. The board approved the infrastructure capital improvement plan for the Ramah and Thoreau senior centers and a driveway permit in Williams Acres.

• Approved Purchase Order batch $358,088.52 (motion carried)
• Approved Purchase Order batch $540,718.19 (motion carried)
• Approved Purchase Order batch $3,777,621.05 (motion carried)
• Approved indigent burial/cremation $1,000 (motion carried)
• Approved proclamation for Economic Development Week (motion carried)
• Approved proclamation for extreme drought firework restrictions (motion carried)
• Approved infrastructure capital improvement plan for Ramah Senior Center (motion carried)
• Approved infrastructure capital improvement plan for Thoreau Senior Center (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several purchase order batches and two budget increase resolutions. The meeting includes a presentation on a March mobile clinic event and recognition of employee years of service.

• Purchase order batches totaling $318,017.07
• Resolution APR-25-031: $50,000 for a new JSACC program outreach vehicle
• Resolution APR-25-032: $4,225 for Ramah and Thoreau Senior Centers repairs, maintenance, and utilities
• Update on Mobile Clinic Event from NMDAF Executive Director Trish Rule

The Board approved three purchase‑order batches totaling $317,917.07. It also approved Resolution APR‑25‑031, allocating $50,000 to buy a new vehicle for the JSACC outreach program, and Resolution APR‑25‑032, adding $4,225 for repairs, maintenance and utilities at the Ramah and Thoreau Senior Centers.

• Approved purchase order batch $120,269.28 (4/07/25‑4/17/25)
• Approved purchase order batch $14,337.35 (4/10/25)
• Approved purchase order batch $183,410.44 (4/17/25)
• Approved Resolution APR‑25‑031 for $50,000 vehicle purchase for JSACC
• Approved Resolution APR‑25‑032 for $4,225 senior‑center repairs, maintenance, utilities

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board will first approve routine items by consent, including meeting minutes, three purchase order batches totaling $3,379,777.16, and two medical claim payments. Commissioners will receive presentations on the recent legislative session, current drought conditions, and I‑40 interchange alternatives. Action items include a property‑tax assessment for the Rio San Jose Flood District, appointments to county committees, continuation of the local liquor excise tax, allocation of FY 2025 revenue, adoption of two industrial revenue bond ordinances authorizing up to $200 million each for the Masi Solar Project, and a $50,000 resolution to cover a Pictometry price increase.

• Approve purchase order batch $251,612.15 (3/24/25‑4/4/25)
• Approve purchase order batch $2,359,221.12 (4/03/25)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-APR-002 to continue Local Liquor Excise Tax for three years
• Adopt Ordinances 2025-APR-003 and 2025-APR-004 authorizing up to $200 million each in industrial revenue bonds for the Masi Solar Project
• Approve Resolution APR-25-029 for $50,000 to cover Pictometry price increase

The board approved all items on the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, purchase orders totaling $3,379,777.16 and medical claims totaling $3,431.68. It also approved the Rio San Jose Flood District tax assessment, 2025 committee appointments, an extension of the local liquor excise tax, a joint revenue allocation resolution, two $200 million industrial revenue bond ordinances for the Masi Solar Project, and a $50,000 budget amendment. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order batches totaling $3,379,777.16 (unanimous)
• Approved medical claims totaling $3,431.68 (unanimous)
• Approved Rio San Jose Flood District property tax assessment certificate (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 appointments to county committees and boards (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-APR-002 extending local liquor excise tax for three years (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinances 2025-APR-003 and 2025-APR-004 authorizing up to $200 M each for the Masi Solar Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution APR-25-029 allocating $50,000 for Pictometry price increase (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider and vote on several financial items, including ratifying purchase orders totaling $191,368.10, approving a $1 million grant agreement for economic recovery projects, and adopting resolutions for road‑fund support, hospital improvements, and cannabis tax revenue. Staff will also present the FY 2026 animal‑control budget and a report from the Gallup Homeless Task Force. The meeting includes a recommendation to award the county’s 2025 financial‑audit contract to Cordova CAPs LLC.

• Ratify purchase order batch $184,580.41 (3/10/25‑3/21/25) and $6,787.69
• Approve Grant Agreement No. 21‑ZF5030‑5 for $1,000,000 economic recovery projects
• Adopt Resolution MAR‑25‑021 supporting LGRF grant for Lobo Valley CR 49A and Rainbow Trail CR 49B
• Recommend award of RFP 2025‑04 Financial Audit Services to Cordova CAPs LLC
• Approve Resolutions APR‑25‑027 ($1,000,000 for RMCH Hospital improvements) and APR‑25‑028 ($2,000 for cannabis tax revenue)

The commissioners unanimously approved two purchase orders totaling $191,368.10. They ratified a resolution supporting the FY 2025‑2026 Local Government Road Fund grant for Lobo Valley and Rainbow Trail. The board also approved a $1,000,000 grant agreement for economic‑recovery projects, awarded a financial‑audit contract, and adopted two resolutions allocating $1,000,000 for hospital improvements and $2,000 for cannabis‑tax revenue.

• Approved purchase order batch $184,580.41 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order batch $6,787.69 (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution MAR‑25‑021 for road‑fund grant (unanimous)
• Approved Grant Agreement No. 21‑ZF5030‑5 for $1,000,000 economic recovery (unanimous)
• Approved award of RFP 2025‑04 Financial Audit Services to Cordova CAPs LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution APR‑25‑027 allocating $1,000,000 for RMCH Hospital improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution APR‑25‑028 allocating $2,000 from cannabis gross receipts tax (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Metropolitan Dispatch Authority Board

The Metro Dispatch Authority Board will approve the minutes from the December 13, 2024 meeting, adopt the agenda, and select a chairperson. It will then review and adopt Resolution MAR-25-001 to comply with New Mexico Open Meetings Act sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4. An executive session will address limited personnel matters, specifically the Metro Director’s PSA contract. The meeting will conclude with public comment and announcements.

• Approve minutes for the December 13, 2024 meeting
• Approve the meeting agenda
• Select a chairperson (JPA 03-DEC-371)
• Review and approve Open Meetings Resolution MAR-25-001 (NMSA 1978 10-15-1 to 10-15-4)
• Discuss Metro Director’s PSA contract in executive session

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board will vote on several resolutions, including a burn ban, the designation of County Road 43 as a county road, an extension of the local liquor excise tax, a Vision Zero safety commitment, and a $3,150,000 funding plan for a culvert to prevent flooding on County Road 43. The meeting also includes approval of purchase orders totaling $2,418,791.42 and payment of $56,142.32 for adult inmate medical claims. Staff will provide an update on current drought conditions. Public comments are invited on any agenda item.

• Approve purchase order batch $2,364,234.98 (3/6/2025)
• Approve adult inmate medical claims $56,142.32
• Resolution to declare a burn ban for McKinley County
• Resolution to designate County Road 43 (Superman Canyon Rd) as a county road
• Resolution to fund a $3,150,000 culvert project on County Road 43

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board of Commissioners will vote on several routine approvals, including three purchase‑order batches totaling $1,250,474.09. Commissioners will also consider resolutions authorizing the 2025 mileage report for the Road Department and multiple fire‑department budget items, notably a $500,000 allocation for a new fire engine for Battalion 80. Additional items include a cash‑combination resolution for fire battalions and funding for a Remote Area Clinic held in March.

• Approve purchase order batch from 2/10/25‑2/26/25 for $64,296.12
• Ratify purchase order batch from 2/13/25 for $209,060.87
• Ratify purchase order batch from 2/27/25 for $977,117.10
• Approve Resolution MAR‑28‑018 adopting the 2025 Annual Certified County‑maintained Mileage Report
• Approve Resolution MAR‑25‑019 allocating $500,000 to purchase a fire engine for Fire Battalion 80

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions including a water prevention project and a tax penalty suspension. The body is also reviewing purchase orders totaling over $349,000 and an industrial revenue bond for REW Clean Energy.

• Resolution FEB-25-011: $3,150,000 for Superman Canyon Road water prevention project
• Resolution FEB-25-009: $525,970 to increase budgeted expenses in the LET fund
• Resolution FEB-25-015: Suspending the Minimum Tax Penalty
• Funding of $10,000 for a mobile remote area clinic for dental, medical, and vision
• RFP 2025-02: Contractor for Hazardous Mitigation Plan Update to SWCA Environmental Consultants

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board of Commissioners will consider several routine and substantive items at its February 4, 2025 meeting. Items on the consent agenda include approval of two purchase order batches totaling $181,912.77 and several health‑care claim payments. Action items include a recommendation to the governor, designation as fiscal agent for the Navajo Code Talkers Museum, a special contract with New Mexico Gas Company for the industrial park, a Vision Zero safety resolution, and approval of a $102,031.25 economic development grant for the Outdoor Recreation Northside Project.

• Approve purchase order batches: $120,433.21 (1/08/25‑1/24/25) and $61,479.56 (1/16/25)
• Approve health‑care claims: $13,598.01 for RMCHCS and $5,561.82 for Gallup Community Health (Jul‑Dec 2024) plus inmate claims totaling $1,511.20
• Approve $102,031.25 grant for the Outdoor Recreation Northside Project
• Approve First Amendment to Special Contract with New Mexico Gas Company to provide natural gas to the McKinley County Industrial Park
• Approve Resolution No. JAN-25-003 Vision Zero Commitment to qualify for FHWA Safe Streets Funding

Board of Commissioners

The McKinley County Board of Commissioners will review and approve a consent agenda including $1.5 million in purchase orders and resolutions regarding open meetings, legislative priorities, and a Vision Zero safety plan. The meeting also includes presentations on employee service and the county's electric generating facility.

• Approval of $1,142,960.19 in purchase orders
• Approval of $198,143.89 in purchase orders
• Approval of $355,496.58 in purchase orders
• Approval of $51,462 for Commission District 3 salary increases
• Resolution supporting New Mexico Counties 2025 Legislative Priorities