Eddy County public meetings in 2025

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026 and consider budget adjustments for FY 2025-2026. The agenda includes approvals for service contracts, housing project funding, and a land purchase.

• Elect Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Adjustments (R-25-111)
• Housing and Infrastructure Project Proposals from City of Artesia
• Purchase of 19.359 acres with building improvements
• Renewals for HVAC, plumbing, and construction service contracts

The board approved the acquisition of 19.359 acres at the fairgrounds for $2 million, with the County Manager authorized to close the deal. It also approved three housing and infrastructure proposals from the City of Artesia with adjusted timelines. Additional approvals included a procurement contract for on‑call owners representatives, the October revenue and budget reports, and the election of Bowen as chair and Cordova as vice‑chair for 2026.

• Approved purchase of 19.359 acres for $2 M (closing costs $87K) – vote 4‑0
• Approved three Artesia housing/infrastructure proposals (Agreement A‑25‑156) – vote 3‑0
• Approved RFP 25‑08 for On‑Call Owners Representative and Construction Manager – vote 4‑0
• Approved October 2025 Revenue Report – vote 4‑0
• Approved October 2025 Budget vs. Actuals – vote 4‑0
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Budget Adjustments (including $4.2 M road fund) – vote 4‑0
• Elected James (Bo) Bowen as Chair for 2026 – vote 4‑0
• Elected Sarah Cordova as Vice‑Chair for 2026 – vote 4‑0

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on repealing the county business licensing ordinance and updating cannabis regulations in unincorporated areas. The board will also review budget adjustments and a new detention center design.

• Ordinance 0-25-143: Repeal of Business Licensing Ordinance 0-21-108 (estimated $4,000 annual revenue loss)
• Ordinance 0-25-144: Updated regulations for medical and recreational cannabis establishments
• Presentation on the new detention center design by Studio Southwest
• Budget adjustments for FY 2025-2026 and the Sandpoint Expansion
• Agreement A-25-144 with Public Safety Psychology Group LLC for psychology services

The board voted 4‑0 to repeal the Eddy County Business Licensing Ordinance (O‑21‑108) and to adopt a new ordinance regulating medical and recreational cannabis establishments (O‑25‑144). Several routine financial and budget items were also approved unanimously, including the October 2025 expense and purchase‑card reports and the FY 2025‑2026 budget adjustments. The new detention‑center design was approved for bid after a presentation.

• Repealed Business Licensing Ordinance O‑21‑108 via Ordinance O‑25‑143 (4‑0)
• Adopted Cannabis Regulation Ordinance O‑25‑144 amending O‑21‑107 (4‑0)
• Approved October 21, 2025 Commission Meeting Minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Expense Approval Report for October 21, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved Purchase Card Approval Report for October 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 November 18, 2025 Budget Adjustments (R‑25‑108) (4‑0)
• Approved presentation and bid proceeding for new detention center design (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution and Consent Agenda items R‑25‑102 through R‑25‑106 and contracts A‑23‑188, A‑25‑34, A‑25‑44 (4‑0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners will certify the 2025 local election results and vote on Resolution R-25-101 to support New Mexico Counties' 2026 legislative priorities. They will also consider the Municipal Housing Partnership Initiative, formation of an IT Steering Committee, and a Behavioral Health Planning Grant. Additional agenda items include personnel reclassifications, a procurement administrator over‑hire request, and grant awards from Oxy and Chevron. An executive session may be held to discuss acquisition of real property in North Eddy County.

• Approve and certify canvass of the 2025 regular local election (no financial impact)
• Resolution R-25-101: support NM Counties 2026 legislative priorities (no expense noted)
• Request to reclassify two IPRA Administrative Coordinator positions to Grade 79 salaried Senior IPRA Administrators
• Request for procurement administrator over‑hire
• Chevron Grant Award – Emergency Management

The Eddy County Board certified the 2025 election results and adopted a resolution supporting state legislative priorities. It approved funding for the municipal housing partnership initiative without assigning specific dollar amounts, and authorized several grants, reclassifications, and a new IT steering committee. An executive session was held on a real‑property acquisition, after which no action was taken.

• Approved and certified 2025 election canvass (5-0)
• Approved municipal housing partnership funding (4-0)
• Approved IT Steering Committee formation (5-0)
• Approved Behavioral Health Planning Grant (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Safety Manager to Safety Officer (5-0)
• Approved Chevron $62.5K grant for Eddy County Fire & Rescue (5-0)
• Entered executive session on real‑property acquisition (4-0)
• No action taken on real‑property acquisition (5-0)

County Commissioners

At the October 21, 2025 meeting, Eddy County Commissioners will consider a range of items including routine approvals, contract awards, policy changes, and tax matters. Items requiring a vote include ratifying the amended 2025 tax rates, approving budget adjustments (R-25-92), adopting a new travel policy (R-25-98), and authorizing the purchase of military trucks for the Sandpoint Landfill. The board will also award contracts for county‑wide car‑wash services (IFB 25‑05 R) to Superior Carwash, Mighty Wash, and Cave Wash, and for public‑safety psychological services (RFP 25‑07) to Public Safety Psychology Group, LLC. Additional proposals include repealing the Business Licensing Ordinance O‑21‑108 and replacing the cannabis ordinance O‑21‑107 with O‑25‑144, as well as several HR title and pay adjustments.

• Award contracts for Car Wash Services (IFB 25‑05 R) to Superior Carwash, Mighty Wash, and Cave Wash
• Award contract for Public Safety Psychological Services (RFP 25‑07) to Public Safety Psychology Group, LLC
• Motion to ratify amended 2025 tax rates
• Proposal to repeal Business Licensing Ordinance O‑21‑108
• Proposal to replace Cannabis Ordinance O‑21‑107 with Ordinance O‑25‑144

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved the amended 2025 property tax rates by a 5‑0 vote. In the same meeting they approved several contracts, financial reports, and HR restructuring measures, also each passing 5‑0. All actions were recorded as agenda items and entered into the official minutes.

• Approved IFB 25-05 R; Car Wash Services for Eddy County (5‑0)
• Approved IFB 25-07; Public Safety Psychological Services contract (5‑0)
• Ratified Amended 2025 Tax Rates (5‑0)
• Approved HR Restructuring moving Payroll Manager to HR Department (5‑0)
• Approved Title Change and Pay Adjustment for Code Enforcement Officer to Inspector (5‑0)
• Approved Proposal to repeal Eddy County Ordinance O‑21‑107 (cannabis) and replace with O‑25‑144 (5‑0)
• Approved Special Meeting to approve canvass of 2025 regular local election (5‑0)
• Approved Budget Adjustments R‑25‑92 for FY 2025‑2026 (5‑0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commissioners meeting agenda for September 23, 2025 contains only page numbers (1 of 260 through 40 of 260) and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified in the provided text.

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items, including the minutes from August 19 and the September 4 special meeting, expense and purchase‑card reports for August, and the revenue report for July. They also approved issuing a Request for Proposal for the courthouse exterior renovation and a permanent easement with Energy Transfer GC NGL Pipelines LP. The Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda and the Travel Request Consent Agenda were each approved as well.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes – passed 4‑0
• Approved September 4, 2025 special meeting minutes – passed 3‑0 (Klein abstained)
• Approved August 2025 Expense Approval Report – passed 4‑0
• Approved August 2025 Purchase Card Approval Report – passed 4‑0
• Approved issuance of RFP for Eddy County Courthouse exterior renovation – passed 4‑0
• Approved permanent easement and surface site agreement A‑25‑128 with Energy Transfer GC NGL Pipelines LP – passed 4‑0
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda (multiple resolutions and agreements) – passed 4‑0
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda – passed 4‑0

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will meet to discuss and vote on the 2025 tax rates. The meeting includes a period for public comments and announcements.

• Approval of 2025 Eddy County Tax Rates

The board voted to certify the 2025 Eddy County tax rates. Carlson moved the certification, Troost seconded, and the motion passed unanimously with three votes (Troost, Bowen, Carlson). The rates were recorded as Exhibit 3. The meeting was adjourned at 8:34 a.m.

• Certified 2025 Eddy County tax rates (3-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commissioners will meet to approve routine minutes, expense reports, and several personnel reclassifications. They will also vote on budget adjustments for FY 2025-2026, a law enforcement training facility expansion, and participation in opioid litigation settlements. Updates from local organizations and department heads will be provided.

• Approve FY 2025-2026 August 19, 2025 Budget Adjustments (R-25-86)
• Approval for Law Enforcement Training Facility Expansion
• Resolution R-25-89: Opting out of chemical disclosure for oil and gas extraction
• Resolution R-25-87: Indigent Medical/Hospital Claims Report
• Agreement A-24-136 R1: Renewal with MJRX V, LLC for Detention Center Pharmaceutical Services ($99,000) for 2025-2026

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine items, including meeting minutes, expense and purchase card reports, and budget adjustments, all passing unanimously. They also approved the law enforcement training facility expansion, several employee reclassifications, and sheriff staffing measures. The most consequential action was the approval of Resolution R-25-89, opting the county out to receive chemical disclosure information from oil and gas operators. All listed actions were adopted with a 5-0 vote unless otherwise noted.

• Approved July 29, 2025 commission meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved July 2025 expense approval report (5-0)
• Approved July 2025 purchase card approval report (5-0)
• Approved law enforcement training facility expansion (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget adjustments R-25-86 (5-0)
• Approved HIDTA Reprogramming Amendment #4 (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Roll Off Driver to Transfer Station Technician (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-25-89 to receive chemical disclosures from oil & gas operators (5-0)

County Commissioners

The provided agenda contains no listed business, decisions, or discussion items. The document consists only of page markers.

The board approved the FY 2025‑2026 final budget (R‑25‑74) and created a new Community Development Department with a director position. They also reassigned Animal Control and Code Enforcement to the Fire & Rescue Department, approved a salary increase for the Community Services Director, and changed the Director of Government and Public Affairs to Chief of Staff. Additional actions included appointing an executive design committee, approving a HIDTA software‑license amendment, and accepting a $10,000 Conoco Phillips grant.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Final Budget (R‑25‑74) – Passed 3‑0
• Approved creation of Community Development Department and Director position – Passed 3‑0
• Approved assigning Animal Control and Code Enforcement to Fire & Rescue Department – Passed 3‑0
• Approved salary increase for Community Services Director – Passed 3‑0
• Approved reclassification of Director of Government and Public Affairs to Chief of Staff – Passed 3‑0
• Approved Executive Design Committee members for County Administration Complex project – Passed 3‑0
• Approved HIDTA Reprogramming Amendment #4 for software license – Passed 3‑0
• Approved Conoco Phillips $10K grant donation – Passed 3‑0

County Commissioners

The provided agenda text contains only page markers and no listed business, decisions, or discussion items. It is procedural boilerplate.

The commissioners approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting and the May 2025 expense report, each by a 5‑0 vote. They certified the Artesia Hospital special election results, confirming the hospital tax bond failed. The board also approved the final plat for the Arbor Estates subdivision in Artesia and adopted several financial and policy items, including the April 2025 budget versus actuals, the April 2025 revenue report, the Grant Management Policy (Resolution R‑25‑63), and the over‑hire of a crime‑scene investigator, all by unanimous 5‑0 votes.

• Approved May 20, 2025 commission minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 2025 expense approval report (5-0)
• Certified Artesia Hospital special election results – bond failed (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Arbor Estates Subdivision in Artesia (5-0)
• Approved April 2025 budget vs. actuals (5-0)
• Approved April 2025 revenue report (5-0)
• Approved Grant Management Policy (Resolution R-25-63) (5-0)
• Approved over‑hire of a Crime Scene Investigator position (5-0)

County Commissioners

The provided agenda text contains only page markers and no specific discussion items, motions, or decisions. It is procedural boilerplate.

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a brewery liquor license for Nurvis Purvis Brewing Co., LLC at 1602 N. Canal Street. They also approved FY 2024-2025 budget adjustments (Resolution R-25-39), the April 2025 Purchase Card Approval Report, and a $2 M county contribution for a proposed daycare partnership. Additional approvals included a fencing reallocation at Sandpoint Landfill, a pay adjustment for the Assistant Facilities Manager, conversion of a sheriff’s office position, and new filing and marriage‑license fees.

• Approved brewery liquor license for Nurvis Purvis Brewing Co., LLC (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget adjustments (Resolution R-25-39) (5-0)
• Approved Purchase Card Approval Report for April 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Commission meeting minutes for May 6, 2025 (4-0, Carlson abstained)
• Approved budget reallocation for fencing at Sandpoint Landfill (5-0)
• Approved pay adjustment for Assistant Facilities Manager (5-0)
• Approved conversion of Sheriff's Office Intelligence Secretary to Detective Division Administrative Assistant (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-25-56 establishing filing, recording, and marriage‑license fees (5-0)

County Commissioners

The commission will consider resolutions to authorize a 75% employer pickup of PERA member contributions for detention, police, and fire, and approve an interim budget for FY2025-2026. Also on the agenda are the award of a detention center meal services contract to Summit Food Services, the sale of four closed volunteer fire stations to Shawn Mitchell, and a discussion on Sandpoint Landfill. Routine items include approval of minutes, expense reports, and consent agenda agreements for detention healthcare and cremation services.

• RFP 25-04 award recommendation for Detention Center Meal Services to Summit Food Services (cost varies with inmate population)
• Resolutions R-25-50, R-25-51, R-25-52 authorizing 75% PERA member contribution pickup for detention, police, and fire plans
• Resolution R-25-53 for FY 2025-2026 Interim Budget approval
• Resolutions R-25-39 through R-25-42 authorizing sale of four closed volunteer fire stations to Shawn Mitchell, subject to state approval
• Agreement A-25-31 with Artesia General Hospital for healthcare services for detention center inmates

The board approved the award of the detention‑center meal‑services contract to Summitt Food Services. It adopted the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes, the April 2025 expense report, the March 2025 revenue report, and the FY 2025‑26 interim budget. The commissioners also authorized the sale of four closed volunteer fire stations to Shawn Mitchell for a total of $430,400, contingent on state finance approval. Additional routine resolutions and agreements, including PERA contribution pickups and health‑care service contracts, were approved.

• Approved RFP 25‑04 for detention‑center meal services to Summitt Food Services (4‑0)
• Approved April 22, 2025 commission meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Expense Approval Report for April 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved Revenue Report for March 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Interim Budget (R‑25‑53) (4‑0)
• Approved sale of 115 N. La Huerta Circle for $91,200 to Shawn Mitchell (R‑25‑39) (4‑0)
• Approved sale of 1930 W. Howard Rd. for $192,000 to Shawn Mitchell (R‑25‑40) (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda items (R‑25‑48, R‑25‑49, R‑25‑54, R‑25‑55, A‑25‑31, A‑25‑32, A‑25‑33) (4‑0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will hold a workshop on the FY2025-2026 preliminary budget and consider resolutions for a 5% COLA increase, changes to insurance benefits, and expanded leave benefits. Commissioners will also vote on selling four county-owned properties via private sale and approve routine consent agenda items including resolutions and agreements.

• FY 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget Review, Discussion and Direction Workshop #1
• Consideration of Resolution R-25-43 approving a 5% COLA increase for FY25/26
• Consideration of Resolution R-25-44 approving change to County Insurance Benefits for FY25/26
• Discussion and consideration of motion to sell real property at 115 N. La Huerta Circle, 1930 Howard Road, 4130 W. Texas St., and 4213 Spencer Rd. in Carlsbad via private sale
• Consideration of Resolution R-25-45 approving expanded leave benefits

County Commissioners

This meeting agenda consists of routine updates from the Finance and Public Works departments, followed by comments from the county manager and commissioners. No executive session is scheduled. No specific votes, ordinances, or contracts are listed for action.

• Finance Department Update by Roberta Gonzales
• Public Works Department Update by Jason C. Burns
• County Manager's Comments/Announcements
• County Commissioners' Comments/Announcements

The commission approved several items, including a $250K amendment for the July 2025 Eddy County Fair, a $250K budget adjustment for the fair, and a resolution for FY25/26 fair funding. They also approved two road maintenance budget adjustments totaling $3.88M, a $1.88M transfer for micro-seals and intersection improvements, and a $2M transfer for chip sealing Ferguson and Calvani Roads. The commission received updates on the new detention center (estimated $148M) and courthouse renovation ($5.8M), but took no action on those projects.

• Approved RFP 25-02 Employee Group Vision Plan to VSP (4-0)
• Approved A-25-22 amending fairgrounds agreement, adding $250K for July 2025 Fair (4-0)
• Approved $250K budget adjustment for July 2025 Eddy County Fair (4-0)
• Approved R-25-34 FY25/26 funding for Eddy County Fair and Fairground Management (4-0)
• Approved re-classification of Finance Administrative Assistant to Staff Accountant (4-0)
• Approved HIDTA reprogramming of $22K for computers (4-0)
• Approved $1.88M road maintenance budget adjustment for micro-seals and intersections (4-0)
• Approved $2M road maintenance budget adjustment for Ferguson and Calvani Roads (4-0)

Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance (previously Energy Advisory Board)

The Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance board will discuss a resolution supporting the alliance's response to the U.S. Department of Energy's search for a Consolidated Interim Storage Facility (CISF). They will also consider approving the FY25 budget and accounts payable, and receive an update on Supreme Court litigation. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of resolution supporting ELEA's response to DOE’s search for a CISF
• Consider approval of FY25 budget
• Consider approving accounts payable
• Update regarding litigation in the Supreme Court
• Approve minutes from December 11, 2024 meeting

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the development of an EMS division and funding for the 2025 Eddy County Fair. The body is also deciding on several resolutions, including alcohol use at the City of Champions Pro Rodeo and support for a federal interim storage facility.

• Expenditure request for Eddy County Detention Center communication system upgrade
• Resolution R-25-20: Alcohol service/consumption at City of Champions Pro Rodeo (March 27-29, 2025)
• Resolution R-25-26: Support for Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance, LLC regarding a Federal Consolidated Interim Storage Facility
• Resolution R-25-27: Support for Penasco Valley Telephone Cooperative (PVT) BEAD program application
• Contract A-23-157 R3: Final renewal with Total Assessment Solutions Corporation for Oil & Gas Personal Property Audit

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to deny renewal of the contract with Total Assessment Solutions Corporation for oil and gas personal property audits, despite the assessor's report of increased valuations. The board also approved several routine items, including the January revenue report, a HIDTA grant application, and resolutions supporting a rodeo event, an interim storage facility, and broadband deployment. A discussion on EMS division development and county fair funding resulted in an agreement to allocate $500K for the 2025 fair, with details to be finalized at a future meeting.

• Denied renewal of oil & gas property audit contract with TASC (4-1)
• Approved January 2025 revenue report (5-0)
• Approved HIDTA grant application SF-424 (5-0)
• Approved Safety Net Care Pool certification (5-0)
• Approved detention center communication system upgrade (5-0)
• Approved resolution for City of Champions Pro Rodeo with alcohol (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance interim storage (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting broadband deployment and PVT BEAD application (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will discuss construction design and procurement for Fire Stations #1 (Tumbleweed) and #3 (McNew). The body will also review the County Comprehensive Health Care Master Plan and consider several budget adjustments.

• Construction design and procurement discussion for Fire Station #1 (Tumbleweed) and Fire Station #3 (McNew)
• Budget adjustments for Treasurer’s Office furniture, Pecos Valley Drug Task Force FFE, and DWI Program driving simulator
• Renewal of contract with Total Assessment Solutions Corporation for Oil & Gas Personal Property Audit
• MOU between Eddy County Sheriff’s Office and Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)
• Discussion on upgrading the Eddy County Detention Center’s communication system

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved routine items including minutes, expense reports, budget adjustments, and a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements. They tabled a contract with Total Assessment Solutions Corporation for further review. Fire station designs for Stations #1 and #3 were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 2025 Expense Approval Report (5-0)
• Approved January 2025 Purchase Card Approval Report (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Treasurer's Office furniture (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Pecos Valley Drug Task Force FFE ($181K) (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for DWI Program driving simulator (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda, pulling A-23-157 (5-0)
• Tabled A-23-157 with Total Assessment Solutions Corporation for review (5-0)

County Commissioners

This meeting agenda consists solely of page numbers (1 of 228 through 40 of 228) with no actual agenda items, resolutions, or discussion topics. It is purely procedural boilerplate. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are documented.

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution R-25-18, expressing support for local government control and participation as a cooperating agency under NEPA regarding the proposed DOE National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor. The board also approved multiple financial reports, a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements, and a travel request agenda. No public comments or emergency business were presented.

• Approved R-25-18 supporting local government control in DOE transmission corridor (5-0)
• Approved minutes for January 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Revenue Report for November 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Revenue Report for December 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Budget vs. Actuals for November and December 2024 (5-0 each)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 2nd Quarter Lodger's Tax Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals including minutes, expense reports, and budget adjustments. A key discussion item is whether to permit alcohol consumption for a specific event at the Eddy County Fair Grounds. The board will also vote on an undersheriff salary adjustment and a consent agenda covering resolutions and agreements. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the sale of properties in Carlsbad and other areas.

• Discussion of permitting alcohol consumption for a specific event at Eddy County Fair Grounds
• Undersheriff salary adjustment – Sheriff Matthew Hutchinson
• FY 2024-2025 budget adjustments
• Executive session for sale of properties in Carlsbad, North Eddy County, and South Eddy County
• Consent agenda includes R-25-11 transfer of 2019 Ford F-150 to Otero County; A-25-07 FY25 Traffic Safety Funding Agreement

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved several routine items, including the December 2024 expense and purchase card reports, FY 2024-2025 budget adjustments, an undersheriff salary increase, and a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements. They also discussed a process for permitting alcohol at fairground events and held an executive session on real property, taking no action afterward.

• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved December 2024 Expense Approval Report (5-0)
• Approved December 2024 Purchase Card Approval Report (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget adjustments (5-0)
• Approved Undersheriff salary adjustment (5-0)
• Pulled R-25-12 (2025 committee appointments) for future discussion (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda minus R-25-12 (5-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda (5-0)

County Commissioners

The County Commission is meeting to swear in newly elected commissioners, the sheriff, and the treasurer. The board will also elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2025.

• Swearing-in of Commissioners Sarah M. Cordova, Hayley Klein, and Philip J. Troost
• Swearing-in of Sheriff Matthew T. Hutchinson and Treasurer Patricia H. Carrasco
• Election of Board Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of December 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 2024 Purchase Card Report

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on January 7, 2025, swearing in newly elected officials and electing Sarah Cordova as Chairman and James Bowen as Vice-Chairman, both by 5-0 votes. The board approved the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, Klein abstaining), the November 2024 purchase card report (5-0), and reclassified a full-time mental health counselor position to a part-time Reentry Education Coordinator for the detention center (5-0). A resolution and agreement consent agenda (including a DWI grant application and detention center contracts) and a travel request for a fire conference were approved unanimously. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Swore in newly elected officials (Commissioners Cordova, Klein, Troost; Sheriff Hutchinson; Treasurer Carrasco)
• Elected Sarah Cordova as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected James Bowen as Vice-Chairman (5-0)
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, Klein abstaining)
• Approved November 2024 purchase card report (5-0)
• Approved reclassifying mental health counselor to part-time Reentry Education Coordinator (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-25-06 and Agreements A-25-01, A-25-02, A-25-04 to A-25-06 (5-0)
• Approved travel request for fire conference (5-0)