Eddy County, NM
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Eddy CountyNM averageUS Census ACS
Municipal budget
Total revenue$240.2M (FY2023)
Total spending$113.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$124.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$1.1M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,861 (FY2023)
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 18, 2026
County Commissioners
Commissioners to award bulk fuel and inmate transport contracts
The Eddy County Commission will consider awarding contracts for bulk fuel and inmate transportation, approve budget adjustments, and discuss several agreements including a fire engine loan and property purchase extension. The agenda also includes routine approvals, service awards, and an executive session on litigation and real property.
- Award IFB 26-02 Bulk Fuel to Senergy Petroleum LLC and Wakefield Oil Co. Inc
- Award RFP 26-09 Inmate Transportation to Security Transport Services Inc
- Approve R-26-64 FY 2026-2027 budget adjustments
- Purchase two dump trucks with equipment for Public Works
- Extend deadline for EOG property purchase to July 31, 2026 and engineering/design through April 2027
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Eddy County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 – 8:30 a.m.
Eddy County Administration Complex – Room 211
101 W. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact
the Eddy County Manager’s office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as
possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible
formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager’s Office if a summary or other type of accessible format
is needed.
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
Salute: I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico and the Zia symbol of perfect
friendship among united cultures.
Invocation – Hayley Klein – Commissioner, District 2
TIMED AGENDA
8:30 A.M.:
1. Public comments/announcements. (Three minute time limit per
person) (We request all comments be respectful and courteous in
nature)
2. Service Awards.
a. Ysidro Martinez, Public Works – 25 Years
b. Warren Hardin, Community Development – 20 Years
c. Betsy Bradshaw, Fire & Rescue – 10 Years
d. Kimberly Ritchey, Detention Center – 10 Years
e. Mason Lunsford, Detention Center – 5 Years
f. Anthony Martin, Public Works – 5 Years
g. David Curry, Public Works – 5 Years
Short break for pictures.
3. IFB/RFP/Bid Awards:
a. *IFB 26-0 …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
County Commissioners
Eddy County Commissioners to vote on FY 2026-2027 final budget approval
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve the final budget for FY 2026-2027 and various administrative contracts. The agenda includes several on-call professional service agreements and maintenance contracts for roadway lighting in Artesia.
- R-26-53: FY 2026-2027 Final Budget Approval
- A-26-144 and A-26-145: NMDOT maintenance agreements for roadway lighting at US285 and 26th Street and US285 and 13th Street in Artesia
- R-26-54: Donation of 10 vehicles (Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Charger, and Chevrolet Tahoe) to Otero County
- RFP 26-03: On-call architecture services contracts with Studio Southwest Architects, Parkhill, Molzon Corbin, Huitt-Zollars Inc, BSTK Studio, and Desert Peak Architects PC
- A-26-130: General legal services contract with Tabor Law Firm
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Eddy Cou
nty Commission Meeting
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 8:30 a.m.
Eddy County Administration Complex – Room 211
101 W. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact
the Eddy County Manager’s office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as
possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible
formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager’s Office if a summary or other type of accessible format
is needed.
AGENDA
Pledge of A
llegiance
Salute: I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico and the Zia symbol of perfect
friendship among united cultures.
Invocation – Debra Hampton - Community Services Director
TIMED AGE
NDA
8:30 A.M.
:
1. Public comments/announcements. (Three-minute time limit per
person) ( We request all comments be respectful and courteous in
nature)
2. Service A
wards.
a. Jessica Stygar, Finance – 15 Years
b. Sharla Worden, Sheriff’s Office – 5 Years
Short brea
k for pictures.
3. *IFB/RF
P/Bid Awards:
a. RFP 26 -05; On -Call Engineering, Surveying, Testing & or
Environmental Services for Eddy County – AdriAnne Granger.
TRAILING AG
ENDA:
1. Approve:
a. *Comm
ission Meeting Minutes for June 9, 2026.
b. *Expense Approval Report for June 2026.
c. *Purchase Card …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026
County Commissioners
Commissioners to vote on FY 2026-2027 final budget approval
The Eddy County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of the FY 2026-2027 final budget and year-end budget adjustments. They will also vote on several consent agenda items including purchasing policy, vehicle donations, and multiple contracts. An executive session is scheduled to discuss acquisition and disposal of real property in central Eddy County.
- R-26-53: FY 2026-2027 Final Budget Approval
- A-26-144 and A-26-145: Maintenance agreements with NMDOT for roadway lighting at US285 and 26th/13th Streets in Artesia
- R-26-46: Adoption of updated Eddy County Purchasing Policy
- R-26-54: Donation of eight vehicles (2018-2020 models) to Otero County
- Executive session on acquisition and disposal of real property in central Eddy County
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Eddy Co
unty Commission Meeting
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – 8:30 a.m.
Eddy County Administration Complex – Room 211
101 W. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact
the Eddy County Manager’s office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as
possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible
formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager’s Office if a summary or other type of accessible format
is needed.
AGENDA
Pledge of
Allegiance
Salute: I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico and the Zia symbol of perfect
friendship among united cultures.
Invocation – Debra Hampton - Community Services Director
TIMED AG
ENDA
8:30 A.M
.:
1. Public comments/announcements. (Three-minute time limit per
person) ( We request all comments be respectful and courteous in
nature)
2. Servic
e Awards.
a. Jessica Stygar, Finance – 15 Years
b. Sharla Worden, Sheriff’s Office – 5 Years
Short bre
ak for pictures.
3. *IFB/R
FP/Bid Awards:
a. RFP 26 -05; On -Call Engineering, Surveying, Testing & or
Environmental Services for Eddy County – AdriAnne Granger.
TRAILING
AGENDA:
1. Approve:
a. *Com
mission Meeting Minutes for June 9, 2026.
b. *Expense Approval Report for June 2026.
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c. *Purcha …
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
County Commissioners
County to vote on resolution supporting WIPP and opposing state shipment restrictions
The Eddy County Commission will consider a resolution recognizing the critical role of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) and opposing proposed state restrictions on shipments to WIPP. The board will also act on a consent agenda containing numerous routine resolutions and agreements, including policies, budget adjustments, and contracts for inmate services, engineering, and courthouse renovation. Other items include a behavioral health regional plan, updates on fairgrounds improvements, and canvassing the 2026 primary election results.
- Resolution R-26-50 recognizing WIPP's role in national defense cleanup and opposing New Mexico's proposed shipment restrictions
- Consent agenda with 22 agreements and 5 resolutions, including renewal of inmate commissary services, courthouse exterior renovation, and waterline expansion into unincorporated Eddy County
- Approval of IFB 26-01 for fire hydrant testing and RFP awards for on-call architecture, legal services, and electronic payment processing
- Presentation of the Behavioral Health Regional Plan and update on improvements at the Eddy County Fair Grounds
- Certification of Safety Net Care Pool funds for Q4 FY2025/2026 and approval of the canvass of the June 2, 2026 Primary Election
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Edd
y County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – 8:30 a.m.
Eddy County Administration Complex – Room 211
101 W. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact
the Eddy County Manager’s office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as
possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible
formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager’s Office if a summary or other type of accessible format
is needed.
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NDA
Pl
edge of Allegiance
Salute: I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico and the Zia symbol of perfect
friendship among united cultures.
Invocation – Ernie Carlson – Commissionner, District 1
TI
MED AGENDA
8:3
0 A.M.:
1. Public comments/announcements. (Three-minute time limit per
person) ( We request all comments be respectful and courteous in
nature)
2. Ser
vice Awards.
a. Edgar
Aleman, Detention – 10 Years
b. Bobby Franco, Detention – 10 Years
c. Alexis Cheatham, Detention – 5 Years
d. Taylor Lawson, Detention – 5 Years
e. Mario Meza, Detention – 5 Years
f. Brittany Onsurez, Clerk’s Office – 5 Years
g. Jarod Zuniga, Fire & Rescue – 5 Years
Shor
t break for pictures.
3. IF
B/RFP/Bid Awards:
a. *IFB 26 -01; Fire Hydrant Testing for Eddy County Fire and
Rescue – A …
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Tue May 19, 2026
County Commissioners
Commission considers FY 2026-2027 interim budget approval
The Eddy County Commission will hold a public hearing on a liquor license application for Artesia Lanes and consider a resolution for the FY 2026-2027 interim budget. They will also vote on budget adjustments, a consent agenda with multiple agreements (including inmate commissary services and detention center nursing services), and discuss an update to the vegetation nuisance ordinance.
- Public hearing to approve/disapprove liquor license for Artesia Lanes (NMRLD #BLA-16483)
- RFP 26-02 award for inmate commissary services at Eddy County Detention Center
- R-26-40: FY 2026-2027 Interim Budget Approval
- R-26-41: FY 2025-2026 May 19, 2026, Budget Adjustments
- Consent agenda includes A-26-74 with Cell Staff LLC for Detention Center Nursing Services
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✓ Decided: County Commissioners approve FY 2026‑2027 interim budget and multiple contracts
The board approved the FY 2026‑2027 interim budget, FY 2025‑2026 budget adjustments, and several procurement contracts, each by a 5‑0 vote. They also approved a liquor‑license transfer for Artesia Lanes and a resolution recognizing public‑safety telecommunicators as first responders. All actions were recorded as exhibits in the minutes.
- Approved FY 2026‑2027 Interim Budget (R‑26‑40) – 5‑0
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 Budget Adjustments (R‑26‑41) – 5‑0
- Approved Liquor License Application for Artesia Lanes (BLA‑16483) – 5‑0
- Approved Inmate Commissary Services contract (RFP 26‑02) – 5‑0
- Approved Expense Approval Report for April 2026 – 5‑0
- Approved Purchase Card Approval Report for April 2026 – 5‑0
- Approved Resolution Recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicators as First Responders (R‑26‑43) – 5‑0
- Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda covering multiple contracts – 5‑0
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Eddy County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – 8:30 a.m.
Eddy County Administration Complex – Room 211
101 W. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact
the Eddy County Manager’s office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as
possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible
formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager’s Office if a summary or other type of accessible format
is needed.
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
Salute: I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico and the Zia symbol of perfect
friendship among united cultures.
Invocation – Sarah Cordova – Commission Vice Chairwoman, District 5.
TIMED AGENDA
8:30 A.M.:
1. Public comments/announcements. (Three minute time limit per
person) (We request all comments be respectful and courteous in
nature)
2. Service Awards.
a. Juan Zamarron, Sheriff’s Office – 20 Years.
b. Michael Melton, Detention Center – 15 Years.
c. Joseph Morelli, Detention Center – 5 Years.
Short break for pictures.
3. Public Hearing to Determine Approval/Disapproval of Liquor License
Application of Artesia Lanes; NMRLD Application #BLA -16483 – Cas
Tabor.
a. *Open Public Hearing – Chairman Bowen.
b. Staff Co …
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EDDY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
MAY 19, 2026
Be it remembered that the Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a regular
meeting in the Eddy County Administration Complex-Room 211 on May 19, 2026 at
8:30 a.m. Gallagher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance and
the salute to the New Mexico State Flag. Bowen gave the invocation.
lf you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter,
or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact the Eddy County
Manager’s office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public
documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact
the Eddy County Manager’s Office if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
PRESENT:
JAMES (BO) BOWEN
SARAH CORDOVA
ERNEST CARLSON
HAYLEY KLEIN
PHILIP TROOST
MIKE GALLAGHER
CAS TABOR
CARA COOKE
TAMI WHITE
ADRIENNE JONES
TEANNA ROMERO
RHONDA HATCH
MATTHEW T. HUTCHINSON
PATRICIA CARRASCO
HAZER ARCHER
DORA DEGROOT
SIENNA CABEZUELA-FLOREZ
ROBERTA GONZALES
NORMA ANILES
DEBRA HAMPTON
VERONICA PAYANES
ANNA VASQUEZ
BILLY MASSINGILL
JOSHUA MACK
JAROD ZUNIGA
JENNIFER ARMENDARIZ
JASON FLOREZ
-ANDREW MEDRANO
JASMINE SOSA
STEPHANIE YBABEN
CHAIR, DISTRICT 4
VICE-CHAIR, DISTRICT 5
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1
COMMISSIONER, D …
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Tue May 5, 2026
County Commissioners
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procedural
✓ Decided: Commissioners approved multiple contracts, budget items and an over‑hire, all unanimously
The Eddy County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two procurement contracts for courthouse renovation and detention‑center nursing services. They also adopted the March 2026 revenue report, the March budget vs. actuals, and the May 5 budget adjustments. An over‑hire for an ASU lieutenant position was approved, and a bundled resolution and agreement consent agenda covering several contracts and a fire‑excise‑tax resolution was adopted. The board entered and later closed an executive session, taking no action on litigation or real‑property matters.
- Approved RFP 25-09 for courthouse exterior renovation (Jaynes Corp & Waide Construction) – vote 4-0
- Approved RFP 26-01 for detention center nursing services (Cell Staff LLC) – vote 4-0
- Approved March 2026 Revenue Report – vote 4-0
- Approved March 2026 Budget vs. Actuals – vote 4-0
- Approved FY 2025-2026 May 5 budget adjustments (R-26-39) – vote 4-0
- Approved over‑hire of an ASU lieutenant position for the ECDC – vote 4-0
- Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda (fire excise‑tax resolution and multiple contracts) – vote 4-0
- Entered and closed Executive Session; no action taken on threatened litigation or real property – vote 4-0
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EDDY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
MAY 5, 2026
Be it remembered that the Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a regular
meeting in the Eddy County Administration Complex-Room 211 on May 5, 2026 at
8:30 a.m. Gallagher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance
and the salute to the New Mexico State Flag. Bowen gave the invocation.
If you are an individual with a disability who Is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxillary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please
contact the Eddy County Manager's office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the
meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be
provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager’s Office ifa
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
PRESENT:
JAMES (BO) BOWEN CHAIR, DISTRICT 4
ERNEST CARLSON COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1
HAYLEY KLEIN COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 2
PHILIP TROOST
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 3
MIKE GALLAGHER COUNTY MANAGER
CAS TABOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
CARA COOKE COUNTY CLERK
TAMI WHITE CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK
ADRIENNE JONES CHIEF OF STAFF
TEANNA ROMERO EXECUTIVE ADMIN ASSISTANT
RHONDA HATCH COUNTY ASSESSOR
DIANE YOUNG CHIEF DEPUTY ASSESSOR
MATTHEW T. HUTCHINSON SHERIFF
ROBERTA GONZALES FINANCE DIRECTOR
JESSICA STYGAR FINANCE DIRECTOR ASSISTANT
ADRI-ANNE GRANGER
PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR
NO …
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
County Commissioners
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✓ Decided: Commissioners adopt 1.97 miles of road for county maintenance
The board tabled the proposed Vegetation Nuisance Ordinance O-26-145. It approved six contract awards for excavation, vegetation management, roofing, locksmith, and audit services. The commissioners also approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget adjustments and a resolution to adopt 1.97 miles of road for county maintenance. All actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.
- Tabled Eddy County Vegetation Nuisance Ordinance O-26-145 (5-0)
- Approved IFB 25-08 – award to Penasco Gravel Corp. (5-0)
- Approved IFB 25-09 – award to The Bugman Weed and Pest Control (5-0)
- Approved RFP 25-11 – award to Hamilton Roofing Company of Carlsbad Inc. (5-0)
- Approved RFP 25-12 – award to ALK Inc. (5-0)
- Approved RFP 25-13 – award to Carr, Riggs & Ingram (5-0)
- Approved R-26-29 FY 2025‑2026 budget adjustments (5-0)
- Approved R-26-37 resolution to adopt 1.97 miles of road for county maintenance (5-0)
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EDDY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 21, 2026
Be it remembered that the Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a regular
meeting in the Eddy County Administration Complex-Room 211 on April 21, 2026
at 8:30 a.m. Gallagher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance
and the salute to the New Mexico State Flag. Troost gave the invocation.
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please
contact the Eddy County Manager's office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the
meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be
provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager's Office if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
PRESENT:
JAMES (BO) BOWEN CHAIR, DISTRICT 4
SARAH CORDOVA VICE-CHAIR, DISTRICT 5
ERNEST CARLSON COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 4
HAYLEY KLEIN
PHILLIP TROOST
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 2
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 3
MIKE GALLAGHER COUNTY MANAGER
CAS TABOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
CARA COOKE COUNTY CLERK
TAMI WHITE CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK
ADRIENNE JONES CHIEF OF STAFF
TEANNA ROMERO EXECUTIVE ADMIN ASSISTANT
RHONDA HATCH COUNTY ASSESSOR
MATTHEW T. HUTCHINSON SHERIFF
PATRICIA CARRASCO COUNTY TREASURER
HAZER ARCHER PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
ROBERTA GONZALES FINANCE DIRECTOR
JESSICA …
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Tue Mar 24, 2026
County Commissioners
Eddy County Commissioners to discuss FY 2026-2027 budget and create new development fund
The Board of Commissioners will discuss direction for the FY 2026-2027 budget and consider creating a Community Development Fund. The meeting includes votes on grant funding for law enforcement and the hosting of a 2027 summer conference.
- R-26-27: Creation of a new Community Development Fund and transfer of funds from the General Fund
- A-26-33: FY 2026-2027 Law Enforcement Protection Fund (LEPF) grant funding
- R-26-24: Approval of alcohol use at Wadz 4 Warriors event at 113 Firehouse Road on April 24, 2026
- IFB 25-10: Award for Annual Construction Materials and Services to AdriAnne Granger
- A-26-27: Approval for Eddy County to host the New Mexico Counties 2027 Summer Conference
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✓ Decided: County approved transfer of $20.5 million to new Community Development Fund
The board approved several items, including the IFB 25-10 construction materials award, the creation of a Community Development Fund and a $20.5 million transfer to it, and the disapproval of alcohol service at the Wadz 4 Warriors shooting‑range event. Additional approvals included the FY 2026‑27 budget items, law‑enforcement grant funding, a mileage report, and hosting the 2027 New Mexico Counties Summer Conference.
- Approved IFB 25-10 Annual Construction Materials and Services (5-0)
- Approved March 10, 2026 commission meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Purchase Card Approval Report for February 2026 (5-0)
- Disapproved resolution allowing alcohol at Wadz 4 Warriors event (5-0)
- Approved creation of Community Development Fund (5-0)
- Approved transfer of $15.5 M plus $5 M to Community Development Fund (5-0)
- Approved Law Enforcement Protection Fund FY 2026‑27 grant funding (5-0)
- Approved Eddy County hosting New Mexico Counties 2027 Summer Conference (5-0)
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Edd
y County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 – 8:30 a.m.
Eddy County Administration Complex – Room 211
101 W. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact
the Eddy County Manager’s office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as
possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible
formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager’s Office if a summary or other type of accessible format
is needed.
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
Salute: I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico and the Zia symbol of perfect
friendship among united cultures.
Inv
ocation – Philip Troost, Commissioner – District 3
TI
MED AGENDA
8:30 A.M.:
1. Public comments/announcements. (Three minute time limit per
person) (We request all comments be respectful and courteous in
nature)
2. Ser
vice Awards.
a. Diana Young, Assessor’s Office – 10 years
b. Rebecca Van Curren, Public Works – 10 Years
c. Jose Gomez-Carrasco, Public Works – 5 Years
Shor
t break for pictures.
3. *IF
B/RFP/Bid Awards:
a. IFB 25 -10 Annual Construction Materials and Services –
AdriAnne Granger.
TRAI
LING AGENDA:
1. Appr
ove:
a. *Commission Meeting Minutes for March 10, 2026.
b. *Purchase Card Approval Report for February 2026 …
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EDDY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 24, 2026
Be it remembered that the Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a regular
meeting in the Eddy County Administration Complex-Room 211 on March 24, 2026
at 8:30 a.m. Gallagher called the meeting to.order and led the Pledge of Allegiance
and the salute to the New Mexico State Flag. Troost.gave the invocation.
lf you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a.reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please
contact the Eddy County Manager's office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the
meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be
provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager's Office if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
PRESENT:
JAMES (BO) BOWEN
SARAH CORDOVA
ERNEST CARLSON
HAYLEY KLEIN
PHILLIP TROOST
CHAIR, DISTRICT 4
VICE-CHAIR, DISTRICT 5
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1
- COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 2
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 3
JESSICA STYGAR
ADRI-ANNE GRANGER
WARREN HARDIN
BILLY MASSINGILL
JOSHUA MACK
JAROD ZUNIGA
JASON FLOREZ
ROSE MUNOZ
ANDREW MEDRANO
STEPHANIE YBABEN
MIKE GALLAGHER COUNTY MANAGER
CAS TABOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
. CARA COOKE COUNTY CLERK
TAMI WHITE CHIEF. DEPUTY CLERK
ADRIENNE JONES CHIEF OF STAFF
TEANNA ROMERO EXECUTIVE ADMIN ASSISTANT
RHONDA HATCH COUNTY ASSESSO …
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
County Commissioners
Eddy County Commissioners to consider real property purchases and disposals
The Eddy County Commission will meet to discuss the purchase of real property in Northern Eddy County and the disposal of property in Central Eddy County. The body will also consider budget adjustments and a new vegetation nuisance ordinance.
- Proposed amendment to Vegetation Nuisance Ordinance O-16-84 to be incorporated into Ordinance O-26-145
- Certification of the 2026 Artesia Municipal Officers Election canvass
- On-call construction manager agent agreements with Weil Construction Inc, Robins & Morton, Permian Solutions LLC, Parkhill, and Johnson, Mirmiran, & Thompson
- Request for a new Treasury Clerk I position and one over-hire firefighter position
- Approval of FY 2024-2025 Financial and Compliance Audit
real-estatezoningbudgetelectionspublic-safetycontracts
✓ Decided: Board approved contracts, budget adjustments, and new staff positions unanimously
Commissioners unanimously approved the IFB 25‑07 contract for foam supplies, the February 2026 expense report, the certification of the Artesia municipal election, and the FY 2024‑2025 audit acknowledgment. They also approved the January 2026 revenue report, March 10 budget adjustments, a new treasury clerk position, an over‑hire for one firefighter, and the FY 2025/2026 Q3 safety‑net fund certification. Additionally, they removed agreement A‑26‑05 from the consent agenda. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.
- Approved IFB 25-07 Foam and Additional Supplies contract (5-0)
- Approved February 2026 Expense Approval Report (5-0)
- Approved Certification of Artesia municipal election canvass (5-0)
- Approved acknowledgment of FY 2024-2025 financial audit (R-26-21) (5-0)
- Approved FY 2025-2026 March 10 budget adjustments (R-26-20) (5-0)
- Approved request for new Treasury Clerk position (5-0)
- Approved over-hire of one firefighter position (5-0)
- Approved removal of agreement A-26-05 from consent agenda (5-0)
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Eddy County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 – 8:30 a.m.
Eddy County Administration Complex – Room 211
101 W. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
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AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
Salute: I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico and the Zia symbol of perfect
friendship among united cultures.
Invocation – Rhonda Hatch – Assessor.
TIMED AGENDA
8:30 A.M.:
1. Public comments/announcements. (Three minute time limit per
person) (We request all comments be respectful and courteous in
nature)
2. * IFB/RFP/Bid Awards:
a. IFB 25-07 – Foam and Additional Supplies – AdriAnne Granger.
TRAILING AGENDA:
1. Approve:
a. * Commission Meeting Minutes for February 24, 2026.
b. *Expense Approval Report for February 2026.
2. *Approve and certify Canvass of 2026 Artesia Municipal Officers Election held
on March 3, 2026 – Cara Cooke.
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3. *R-26-21; Presentation, Acknowledgement, Acceptance and Appro …
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EDDY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 10, 2026
Be it remembered that the Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a regular
meeting in the Eddy County Administration Complex-Room 211 on March 10, 2026
at 8:30 a.m. Gallagher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance
and the salute to the New Mexico State Flag. Hatch gave the invocation.
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please
contact the Eddy County Manager's office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the
meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be
provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager's Office if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
PRESENT:
JAMES (BO) BOWEN
SARAH CORDOVA
ERNEST CARLSON
HAYLEY KLEIN
PHILLIP TROOST
MIKE GALLAGHER
CAS TABOR
CARA COOKE
TAMI WHITE
ADRIENNE JONES
TEANNA ROMERO
RHONDA HATCH
MATTHEW T. HUTCHINSON
PATRICIA CARRASCO
TINA KARTCHNER
SAVANNAH CABEZUELA
ROBERTA GONZALES
JESSICA STYGAR
ADRI-ANNE GRANGER
WARREN HARDIN
VERONICA PAYANES
BILLY MASSINGILL
JOSHUA MACK
JENNIFER ARMENDARIZ
JASON FLOREZ
ROSE MUNOZ
ANDREW MEDRANO
JASMINE SOSA
STEPHANIE YBABEN
ADRIAN HEDDEN
CHAIR, DISTRICT 4
VICE-CHAIR, DISTRICT 5
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 2 …
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
County Commissioners
Eddy County to approve detention center construction contract
The Eddy County Commission will consider approving a construction contract for the Detention Center and review the 2026-2027 budget. The meeting includes service awards, a discussion on vegetation nuisance, and a consent agenda of routine resolutions.
- Detention Center Construction Contract
- 2026-2027 Budget Overview
- Vegetation Nuisance Ordinance Discussion
- Service Awards for Fire & Rescue, Public Works, and Sheriff's Office
- Consent Agenda of routine resolutions
budgetconstructiondetention-centerordinancepublic-safetyservice-awardsconsent-agenda
✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved the Eddy County Detention Center construction contract
The board approved a series of routine actions, all passing unanimously (5‑0). Items approved included the purchase‑card report for January 2026, the Eddy County Detention Center construction contract with Bradbury Stamm, the Otis Gym and Community Center revitalization, a personnel reclassification, a wage increase for the Business Personal Property Appraiser, and a $750 Built Concrete donation. No public comments were made and the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.
- Approved Purchase Card Report for January 2026 (5-0)
- Approved Eddy County Detention Center construction contract with Bradbury Stamm (5-0)
- Approved Otis Gym and Community Center revitalization (5-0)
- Approved reclassification to Support Services Coordinator with 5% decrease (5-0)
- Approved Volunteer PERA signature (5-0)
- Approved State Fire Fund Application signature (5-0)
- Approved wage increase for Business Personal Property Appraiser (5-0)
- Approved Built Concrete donation of $750 (5-0)
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Eddy C
ounty Commission Meeting
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – 8:30 a.m.
Eddy County Administration Complex – Room 211
101 W. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
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interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please
contact the Eddy County Manager’s office at (575) 887- 9511 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or
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AGENDA
Pledge o
f Allegiance
Salute: I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico and the Zia symbol of
perfect friendship among united cultures.
Invocation – Jason Florez, IT Director.
TIME
D AGENDA
8:30 A
.M.:
1. Public comments/announcements. (Three minute time limit per
person) (We request all comments be respectful and courteous in
nature)
2. Service Aw
ards.
a. Joshua Mack, Fire & Rescue - 10 Years
b. Gabriel Parraz, Public Works - 10 Years
c. Brandon Carmichael, Sheriff’s Office - 5 Years
d. Teanna Romero, County Manager’s Office - 5 Years
Short break for pictures.
TRAILI
NG AGENDA:
1. Approve:
a. *C
ommission Meeting Minutes for February 10, 2026.
b. *Purchase Card Approval Report for January 2026.
2. *Request
for Commission Approval of A -26-26; Eddy County …
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EDDY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Be it remembered that the Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a regular
meeting in the Eddy County Administration Complex-Room 211 on February 24,
2026 at 8:30 a.m. Gallagher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance and the Salute to the New Mexico State Flag. Archer gave the
invocation.
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please
contact the Eddy County Manager’s office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the
meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be
provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager's Office if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
PRESENT:
JAMES (BO) BOWEN CHAIR, DISTRICT 4
SARAH CORDOVA VICE-CHAIR, DISTRICT 5
ERNEST CARLSON COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1
HAYLEY KLEIN COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 2
PHILLIP TROOST COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 3
MIKE GALLAGHER COUNTY MANAGER
CAS TABOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
CARA COOKE COUNTY CLERK
TAMI WHITE CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK
ADRIENNE JONES CHIEF OF STAFF
TEANNA ROMERO EXECUTIVE ADMIN ASSISTANT
RHONDA HATCH COUNTY ASSESSOR
DIANE YOUNG CHIEF DEPUTY ASSESSOR
MATTHEW T. HUTCHINSON SHERIFF
PATRICIA CARRASCO COUNTY TREASURER
HAZER ARCHER PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SAVANN …
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
County Commissioners
County to award Detention Center construction contract to Bradbury Stamm Construction
The Eddy County Commission will vote on awarding RFP 25-10 for the Eddy County Detention Center to Bradbury Stamm Construction Inc. They will also consider IFB 25-06 for hose, ladder and vehicle pump testing services. Routine items include approval of the January 13, 2026 minutes, expense and purchase‑card reports, and several budget adjustments and grant updates.
- Award of RFP 25-10 to Bradbury Stamm Construction Inc. for the Eddy County Detention Center
- Award of IFB 25-06 for Hose, Ladder and Vehicle Pump Testing Services
- Otis Gym Roof Replacement project
- Kinetic Donation Award
- Grant Application SF‑424 for New Mexico High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)
procurementdetention-centerconstructionbudgetgrantsinfrastructure
✓ Decided: Commission approved award of RFP 25-10 to Bradbury Stamm for detention center
The commissioners approved multiple items, including awarding the detention‑center construction contract (RFP 25‑10) to Bradbury Stamm Construction and awarding hose, ladder and vehicle‑pump testing services (IFB 25‑06) to FireCo LLC and High Plains Fire Services. They also approved the January 13 minutes, expense, purchase‑card, revenue, budget‑vs‑actuals, and February 10 budget‑adjustment reports, as well as several other contracts, grants, and personnel actions. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).
- Approved award of RFP 25-10 to Bradbury Stamm Construction for Eddy County Detention Center (5-0)
- Approved award of IFB 25-06 to FireCo LLC and High Plains Fire Services for testing services (5-0)
- Approved the Commission meeting minutes for January 13, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved the Expense Approval Report for January 2026 (5-0)
- Approved the Purchase Card Approval Report for December 2025 (5-0)
- Approved the Revenue Report for December 2025 (5-0)
- Approved the FY 2025-2026 February 10 Budget Adjustments (R-26-14) (5-0)
- Approved the Kinetic $5,000 donation award for law‑enforcement support (5-0)
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Eddy County Commission Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – 8:30 a.m.
Eddy County Administration Complex – Room 211
101 W. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please
contact the Eddy County Manager’s office at (575) 887- 9511 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or
as soon as possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be provided in various
accessible formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager’s Office if a summary or other type of
accessible format is needed.
AGENDA
Pledge of Allegiance
Salute: I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico and the Zia symbol of
perfect friendship among united cultures.
Invocation – Hazer Archer, Public Works Director
TIMED AGENDA
8:30 A.M.:
1. Public comments/announcements. (Three minute time limit per
person) (We request all comments be respectful and courteous in
nature)
2. * IFB/RFP/Bid Awards:
a. RFP 25-10; Eddy County Detention Center – AdriAnne
Granger.
b. IFB 25-06 Hose, Ladder and Vehicle Pump Testing Services –
AdriAnne Granger.
TRAILING AGENDA:
1. Approve:
a. * Commission Meeting Minutes for January 13, 2026.
b. * Expense Approval Report for January 2026.
c. * Purchase Card Approval Report for December 2025.
2. Treasurer’s Report for December 2025 – …
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EDDY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Be it remembered that the Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a regular
meeting in the Eddy County Administration Complex-Room 211 on February 10,
2026 at 8:30 a.m. Gallagher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance and the Salute to the New Mexico State Flag. Archer gave the
invocation.
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please
contact the Eddy County Manager's office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the
meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be
provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager's Office if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
PRESENT:
JAMES (BO) BOWEN CHAIR, DISTRICT 4
SARAH CORDOVA VICE-CHAIR, DISTRICT 5
ERNEST CARLSON COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1
HAYLEY KLEIN COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 2
PHILLIP TROOST COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 3
MIKE GALLAGHER COUNTY MANAGER
CAS TABOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
CARA COOKE COUNTY CLERK
TAMI WHITE CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK
ADRIENNE JONES CHIEF OF STAFF
MATTHEW T. HUTCHINSON SHERIFF
HAZER ARCHER INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SAVANNAH CABEZUELA PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
ROBERTA GONZALES FINANCE DIRECTOR
ADRIANNE GRANGER PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR
NORMA ANILES …
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
County Commissioners
Commission to vote on supporting Xcel Energy's application for new power plants
The Eddy County Commission will vote on a resolution supporting Xcel Energy's application to the Public Regulatory Commission to build eight new generation and battery storage projects, including the Gaines and Tolk Power Plants. The agenda also includes a vote to approve the City of Carlsbad's Kircher Street Affordable & Attainable Housing Development Project and the FY 2026-2027 budget timeline. Routine items include the approval of the December 2025 minutes, expense reports, and a consent agenda for vehicle donations and grant agreements.
- Resolution to support Xcel Energy's PRC application for Certificates for Convenience and Necessity (Case No. 25-00066-UT) for eight new projects
- Review and approval of the City of Carlsbad’s Kircher Street Affordable & Attainable Housing Development Project
- Approval of the FY 2026-2027 Budget Timeline
- Approval of a grant-funded DWI Program Community Wellness and Outreach Coordinator position
- Consent agenda including donations of vehicles to fire departments in Ropesville, TX, Sierra, TX, Dell Valley, TX, Mountainair, NM, Lake Arthur, NM, and Guadalupe County
energyhousingbudgetpublic-safetyzoning
✓ Decided: Commissioners approve Carlsbad's 55-unit affordable housing project
The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved the City of Carlsbad's Kircher Street Affordable & Attainable Housing Development Project, which will include 55 multi-family and single-family units. The board also approved support for Excel Energy's application to build eight new generation and battery storage projects, including two power plants and three transmission lines. Other approvals included the December 2025 expense report, November 2025 revenue report, budget vs. actuals, a staff accountant reclassification, the FY 2026-2027 budget timeline, a Kinetic donation, a grant-funded DWI program position, and a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements. No action was taken on the executive session discussion regarding potential real property acquisition.
- Approved Kircher Street Affordable & Attainable Housing Development Project (5-0)
- Approved support for Excel Energy's PRC application for eight generation/battery storage projects (5-0)
- Approved December 2025 Expense Approval Report (5-0)
- Approved November 2025 Revenue Report (5-0)
- Approved Budget vs. Actuals for November 2025 (5-0)
- Approved reclassification of Staff Accountant position (5-0)
- Approved FY 2026-2027 Budget Timeline (5-0)
- Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda (5-0)
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### Eddy County Commission Meeting
### Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – 8:30 a.m.
### Eddy County Administration Complex – Room 211
### 101 W. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact the Eddy County Manager’s office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager’s Office if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
### AGENDA
### <u>Pledge of Allegiance</u>
<u>Salute</u>: *I salute the flag of the State of New Mexico and the Zia symbol of perfect* *friendship among united cultures.* <u>Invocation</u> – Hayley Klein, Commissioner – District 2
### <u>TIMED AGENDA</u>
### 8:30 A.M.:
### 1. Public comments/announcements. (Three minute time limit per
### person) (We request all comments be respectful and courteous in nature)
2. Service Awards.
a. Maria Maldonado-Merjil, Detention – 25 Years
b. Jami Eagle, Assessor’s Office – 15 Years
c. Lannette Ruiz, Detention – 10 Years
d. Sarah Cordova, Commissioner District 5 – 5 Years
### Short break for pictures.
### <u>TRAILING AGENDA:</u>
1. Approve:
a. *Commission Meeting Minutes for December 16, 2025.
b. *Expense Approval Report fo …
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EDDY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 13, 2026
Be it remembered that the Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a regular
meeting in the Eddy County Administration Complex-Room 211 on January 13,
2026 at 8:30 a.m. Gallagher called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of
Allegiance and the Salute to the New Mexico State Flag. Klein gave the invocation.
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language
interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please
contact the Eddy County Manager's office at (575) 887-9511 at least one (1) week prior to the
meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the Agenda and minutes, can be
provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Eddy County Manager’s Office if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
PRESENT:
JAMES (BO) BOWEN
SARAH CORDOVA
ERNEST CARLSON
HAYLEY KLEIN
PHILLIP TROOST
MIKE GALLAGHER
CAS TABOR
TAMI WHITE
ADRIENNE JONES
TEANNA ROMERO
RHONDA HATCH
DIANE YOUNG
MATTHEW T. HUTCHINSON
HAZER ARCHER
SAVANNAH CABEZUELA
ROBERTA GONZALES
JESSICA STYGAR
NORMA ANILES
DEBRA HAMPTON
VERONICA PAYANES
BILLY MASSINGILL
MARIA MALDONADO-MERWIL
JOSHUA MACK
JAROD ZUNIGA
JENNIFER ARMENDARIZ
JASON FLOREZ
ROSE MUNOZ
ANDREW MEDRANO
JASMINE SOSA
STEPHANIE YBABEN
ADRIAN HEDDEN
CHAIR, DISTRICT 4
VICE-CHAIR, DISTRICT 5
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1
COMMISSION …
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🌐 County-level context (Eddy County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration+106 people (-$25.2M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)2 ({"Severe Storm": 3, "Fire": 3, "Flood": 2, "Biological": 2, · last Sun Apr 5, 2020)
Traffic fatalities21 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments1,551 (24,234 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,031/mo (577 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy28.7% (low numeracy 40% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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$240.2M
Annual budget
$1.1M
Debt outstanding
241
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$240.2M
Spending$113.4M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$1.1M
Debt-to-revenue0.00×
Debt-load index23 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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