Cibola County public meetings in 2025

Special Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss budget adjustments and legislative priorities. The body is deciding on fire protection grants and a significant expenditure for radio equipment. There are also several items regarding Senate Bill 3 and inter-county collaboration.

• FY 2026 New Mexico Fire Protection Grant for Cibola County Fire Administration: $500,000 plus $21,500 in stipends
• FY 2026 New Mexico Fire Protection Grant for El Morro Fire Station: $500,000
• Requisition for Radio and Radio Equipment/Code 3 Service/OEM: $499,999.53
• Resolution 2025-67 regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 26 Budget Adjustment Number 5
• Resolution 2025-66 supporting New Mexico Counties 2026 Legislative Priorities

The Commission approved two fire protection grants totaling $1 million and a requisition for radio equipment. They also authorized agreements and an MOU with other counties and the Administrative Office of the Courts regarding Senate Bill 3.

• Approved FY 2026 Fire Protection Grant for County Fire Administration: $500,000 plus $21,500 in stipends (4-0)
• Approved FY 2026 Fire Protection Grant for El Morro Fire Station: $500,000 (4-0)
• Approved $499,999.53 requisition for Radio and Radio Equipment/Code 3 Service/OEM (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-67 for FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number 5 (4-0)
• Approved IGA with Administrative Office of the Courts regarding Senate Bill 3 (4-0)
• Authorized County Manager to negotiate MOU with Sandoval and Valencia Counties regarding SB3 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-66 supporting New Mexico Counties 2026 Legislative Priorities (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 11.20.2025 (4-0)

Special Canvassing Commission Meeting

The County Commission will convene as a Canvassing Board to conduct the official canvass of the 2025 Regular Local Election. The meeting is dedicated to this specific election process.

• Canvass of 2025 Regular Local Election

The County Commission convened as a Canvassing Board to process the results of the 2025 Regular Local Election. The board approved the canvassing of these results before reconvening as the Commission Board.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Convened as Canvassing Board (5-0)
• Approved canvassing the results of the 2025 Regular Local Election (5-0)
• Reconvened as Cibola County Commissioners (5-0)

Regular Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY26 budget and first quarter report. The board is also deciding on lease agreements for two motor graders and the purchase of three vehicles for the Sheriff's Department.

• Lease/Purchase of two 2025 Caterpillar 140-13 Motor Graders at $4,104.17 and $4,095.78 per month
• Purchase of three 2026 Chevrolet Tahoes from Melloy Fleet for $167,571
• Resolution 2025-57 for Fiscal Year 26 Budget Adjustment Number 3
• Grant extensions for Local Government Road Fund (LGRF) agreements
• Wage and salary increase for dispatch employees pursuant to Resolution 2025-22

The Commission approved two monthly lease agreements for Caterpillar motor graders and the purchase of three Chevrolet Tahoes. Other actions included approving a budget adjustment, a holiday schedule, and wage increases for dispatch employees.

• Approved lease for 2025 Caterpillar Motor Grader (SN N9400919) at $4,104.17/month (5-0)
• Approved lease for 2025 Caterpillar Motor Grader (SN N9400920) at $4,095.78/month (5-0)
• Approved $167,571 purchase of (3) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoes for Sheriff's Dept (5-0)
• Approved FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number 3 (5-0)
• Approved wage and salary increase for dispatch employees per Resolution 2025-22 (5-0)
• Approved holiday schedule for Jan 19, 2026-Jan 10, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved LGRF grant extensions for Cooperative, County Arterial, and School Bus programs (5-0)
• Approved AIC Investment Recommendations as Board of Finance (5-0)

Workshop Special Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to review and discuss DWI Needs Assessment data. The meeting includes a PowerPoint presentation and a community review of the data.

• Review and discussion of DWI Needs Assessment Data

The commission met to review and discuss DWI Needs Assessment Data. No substantive actions were taken other than the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)

Regular Commission Meeting

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will review budget adjustments and several service agreements. The body is deciding on funding for drainage and road projects and the relocation of the Magistrate Court.

• Requisition for Ambulance/Siddons-Martin ER Group Capital Outlay: $549,770
• Grant Agreement for Elkins Road-Phase I Design: $1M
• Resolution 2025-54 for Water Trust Board Project Fund drainage improvements on County Road 7 & 8
• Resolution 2025-55 for Fiscal Year 26 Budget Adjustment Number 2
• Discussion on Magistrate Court relocation to 700 E. Roosevelt Ave., Grant, NM

The Commission approved several FY26 service contracts and budget adjustments. Key approvals included a $1M grant for Elkins Road design and a capital outlay for ambulance services. The board also provided direction to staff regarding the Magistrate Court relocation.

• Approved Resolution 2025-54 for Water Trust Board drainage improvements on County Road 7 & 8 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-55 FY26 Budget Adjustment Number 2 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-56 $1M grant agreement for Elkins Road-Phase I -Design (4-0)
• Approved FY26 Training Service Agreement with Steven Lovato Consulting for DWI Program (4-0)
• Approved FY26 Prevention Service Agreement with Cibola County Public Schools for DWI Program (4-0)
• Approved NWNM SWA FY26 Annual Service Contracts (4-0)
• Approved $549,770 capital outlay for Ambulance/Siddons-Martin ER Group (4-0)
• Approved direction to staff regarding Magistrate Court relocation (4-0)

Special Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2025-53. This resolution concerns the setting of property tax rates for the 2025 tax year.

• Resolution 2025-53: Order Setting Property Tax Rates for 2025 Property Tax Year

The Commission met to establish property tax rates for the 2025 tax year. Resolution 2025-53 was approved to set these rates pursuant to state law.

• Approved Resolution 2025-53 setting 2025 property tax rates (3-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)

Regular Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider accepting two capital outlay grants and approving several high-cost medical and maintenance requisitions. The board will also discuss the FY26 budget adjustment and a juvenile housing agreement with Bernalillo County.

• Acceptance of $550,000 grant for first responder ambulances and $150,000 grant for Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Approval of $111,739.60 for ambulance stretchers and $104,569.68 for AED units
• Increase in Bernalillo County Juvenile Housing Agreement to $475 per detainee per day
• Approval of USDA Wildlife Services Contract for $29,000 per year
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-52 for Fiscal Year 26 Budget Adjustment Number 1

The Commission approved two capital outlay grants for emergency vehicles and the Sheriff's Office. They also authorized several high-cost medical equipment purchases and a budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 26.

• Accepted $550,000 Capital Outlay Grant 25-J2901 for ambulances (5-0)
• Accepted $150,000 Capital Outlay Grant 25-J2902 for Sheriff’s Office vehicles (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-52 for FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number 1 (5-0)
• Approved $111,739.60 for ambulance stretchers and equipment (5-0)
• Approved $104,569.68 for defibrillator units and accessories (5-0)
• Approved $51,225.88 for Tri-West Fencing (5-0)
• Approved Bernalillo County Juvenile Housing Agreement increase to $475/Detainee/Day (5-0)
• Approved $29,000/year USDA Wildlife Services Contract (5-0)

Special Commission Meeting

The Commission approved two Enterprise Lease Agreements for county vehicles. These agreements cover 10 vehicles for the County Manager's fleet and 3 vehicles for law enforcement.

• Approved Enterprise Lease Agreement for County Managers Fleet (10 vehicles) (3-0)
• Approved Enterprise Lease Agreement for Law Enforcement Fleet (3 vehicles) (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Regular Commission Meeting

The Commission approved the FY26 final budget and the FY25 final budget adjustment. Other approved actions included accepting water drainage funding and authorizing participation in opioid litigation settlements. A $150,000 purchase for a fire tender was also approved.

• Approved Resolution 2025-44 FY25 Final Budget Adjustment Number 9 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-45 FY25 4 Quarter Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-46 FY26 Final Budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-47 Water Trust Board funding for CR 7 & 8 Drainage Improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-48 participation in Opioid Litigation Settlements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-50 FY25 Capital Asset Inventory (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-51 Cibola County Hazard Mitigation Plan of 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 requisition for 2024 Freightliner M2 106 Plus fire tender (5-0)

Regular Commission Meeting

The Commission approved a budget adjustment and several resolutions regarding election polling places and board appointments. It also authorized funding for road projects and DWI service agreements.

• Approved FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 8 (Resolution 2025-37) (5-0)
• Approved designation of Election Day Polling Places (Resolution 2025-38) (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Board of Registration Members (Resolution 2025-39) (5-0)
• Approved additional Voting Convenience Centers for 2024 and 2025 (Resolution 2025-40) (5-0)
• Approved LGRF funding requests for Cooperative, County Arterial, and School Bus Route programs (Resolutions 2025-41, 2025-42, 2025-43) (4-0)
• Approved DWI Substance Abuse Treatment contract for Casa San Jose of Gallup (4-0)
• Approved DWI Memorandums of Agreement with County Sheriff, City of Grants, Village of Milan, and Pueblo of Acoma (4-0)

Special Commission Meeting

The Commission approved Emergency Ordinance 01-2025 and a proclamation to restrict the use of fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county. The meeting also included the approval of the agenda.

• Approved Emergency Ordinance 01-2025 and Proclamation Restricting Use of Fireworks in Unincorporated Areas (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Regular Commission Meeting

The Commission approved the FY 26 interim budget and the 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan. Other approved actions included a budget adjustment for FY 25 and a membership agreement with the Northwest NM Council of Government.

• Approved FY 26 Northwest NM Council of Government Membership Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-34 FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 7 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-35 FY 26 Interim Budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-36 FY 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (4-0)
• Approved Grant Agreement 26-D-G-04 for FY26 Local Driving While Intoxicated Program (4-0)
• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Regular Commission Meeting

The Commission approved the FY 2024 audit, the FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 6, and the FY 3rd Quarter Report. They authorized a transportation project application for Elkins Road and approved over $232,000 in requisitions for emergency gear and sheriff's vehicles.

• Approved FY 2024 Audit (5-0)
• Approved FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 6 (5-0)
• Approved FY 3rd Quarter Report (5-0)
• Approved NMDOT project application for Elkins Road Planning and Design (5-0)
• Approved support for Catron County's disaster declaration regarding Mexican Grey Wolves (4-0)
• Approved OEM travel to Ohio to tour Braun-Ambulance Factory (5-0)
• Approved requisitions for Bunker Gear ($58,175.49), two 2025 Tahoe PPVs ($110,660), and WAC Uplifters equipment ($63,322.07) (5-0)
• Approved direction to staff regarding CPSO wage negotiation (5-0)

Regular Commission Meeting

The Commission approved two large requisitions for fuel tanks and asphalt emulsion. They also authorized the sale of the Smith’s Grocery Store property and a loan for the Candy Kitchen VFD. The sale of the McBride Judicial Complex was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2025-26 Finance Authority Loan to Cibola County/Candy Kitchen VFD (5-0)
• Approved $658,762.30 requisition for Asphalt Emulsion from Holly Frontier (5-0)
• Approved $735,580.00 requisition for Above Ground Fuel Tanks from Eaton (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-27 authorizing the sale of Smith’s Grocery Store (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2025-28 authorizing the sale of the McBride Judicial Complex (5-0)