Grant County public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners meeting on December 19, 2024 will consider several items, including the purchase of a 4,000‑gallon tanker for the Cliff/Gila Fire Department, dedication of a path at Bataan Memorial Park, appointment of four members to the Tu Casa Advisory Board, and multiple state grant agreements. The board will also review a $124,000 DWI grant and other capital appropriation projects. All items are presented for consideration and possible approval.
- Dedication of Path at Bataan Memorial Park – Chair Ponce and Vice Chair Medina
- Appointment of four members to the Tu Casa Advisory Board (3‑year terms)
- Purchase of a 4,000‑gallon tanker for Cliff/Gila Fire Department
- Consideration of Agreement A-24-52, DWI Grant No. 25‑D‑G‑10 for $124,000
- Consideration of Agreement A-24-58, State DFA General Fund Capital Appropriation Project 24‑I2960 for the Fairgrounds
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on December 17, 2024, to review the regular meeting agenda and hear public input.
- Review of Regular Meeting Agenda
- Public Input session (5-minute limit)
- Commissioners' Reports
- County Manager's Office available for agenda requests
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will meet on November 14, 2024 to discuss proclamations, reports, and several financial agreements. Key agenda items include consideration of three grant agreements—Operation Stonegarden ($259,878), a Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant ($951,033.30), and an Emergency Management Performance Grant ($122,924)—and a budget adjustment resolution. The board will also adopt an animal‑control fee schedule, review two procurement RFPs for banking and card services, and hear public input.
- Consideration of Agreement A-24-48 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant $951,033.30 (Emergency Management Officer)
- Consideration of Agreement A-24-47 FY2024 Operation Stonegarden grant $259,878.00 (Sheriff)
- Consideration of Agreement A-24-49 FY24 Emergency Management Performance Grant $122,924.00 (Emergency Management Officer)
- Consideration of Resolution R-24-57 adopting fee schedule under Animal Control Ordinance O-16-04
- Consideration of RFP 25-02 for Banking Services
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 9:00 AM on November 12, 2024. After routine agenda items, commissioners will consider the 2024 General Election. No other specific actions are listed on the agenda.
- Consideration of the 2024 General Election
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will approve the work session agenda, allow limited public comments, receive the Director's Report, review the regular meeting agenda, and hear commissioners' reports. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of Work Session Agenda
- Public Input (speakers limited to five minutes)
- Director's Report
- Review Regular Meeting Agenda
- Commissioners' Reports
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on November 7, 2024. The agenda includes a public hearing and a vote to approve or disapprove Liquor License No. 0179 (DIS-000128) for Fast Stop Management LLC at 3 Rio De Arenas Rd, Arenas Valley. The meeting also contains routine items such as public input, commissioners' reports, and standard procedural steps.
- Public hearing on transfer of Dispenser Liquor License No. 0179 (DIS-000128) for Fast Stop Management LLC
- Vote to approve or disapprove the license transfer at 3 Rio De Arenas Rd, Arenas Valley
- Public input session with a five‑minute limit per speaker
- Commissioners' reports
- Standard meeting procedures (call to order, pledge, agenda approval)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $525,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Finance for corrections recruitment. They will also consider a Verizon wireless tower application at 16 Red Cliff Rd. in Mimbres and approve the Corre Caminos budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. Additional items include several land purchase agreements, a fleet‑vehicle lease contract, and routine consent‑agenda items such as an indigent health claim payment of $3,833.07.
- Resolution R-24-50: Accept $525,000 grant for corrections recruitment
- Consideration of Verizon Tower Application, 16 Red Cliff Rd., Mimbres, NM
- Approval of Corre Caminos Budget for FY 2025‑2026
- Purchase agreement for Cliff Baseball Field (~6.730 acres) with Silver Consolidated Schools
- Consent agenda: Indigent Health Claims payment of $3,833.07
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session featuring quarterly reports from HMS and the GRMC Board of Trustees. Commissioners will review the regular meeting agenda and consider the AT&T tower application for a site at 16 Red Cliff Rd in Mimbres. The session also includes a director's report, commissioner reports, and concludes with adjournment.
- HMS Quarterly Report – Dr. Dan Otero
- HMS Behavioral Health/Tu Casa Quarterly Report – Dr. Teresa Arizaga
- GRMC Board of Trustees Report – Dr. Fred Fox
- Consideration of AT&T Tower Application, 16 Red Cliff Rd, Mimbres – Dean Williamson, WirelessTowerSolutions
- Director's Report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on September 24, 2024. Commissioners will approve the agenda, hear a presentation by Sky West Media on county marketing, and then meet in executive session to discuss real‑property matters. No formal actions are listed beyond the discussion.
- Approve work session agenda
- Sky West Media presentation on marketing efforts (Ted Tucker and Sabrina Pack)
- Executive session to discuss real property (per NMSA 1978, Section 10‑15‑1(H)(8))
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will discuss several items, including amendments to the Gila Regional Medical Center Board bylaws and a memorandum of understanding with the Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office. They will also review an NMDOT maintenance agreement for roadway lighting and consider multiple resolutions, such as supporting state legislative priorities, applying for FAA airport aid, and a budget adjustment request.
- Amendment to the GRMC Board of Trustees Bylaws
- Amendment to MOU with Sixth Judicial District Attorney's Office regarding ARPA Funding
- Agreement A-24-37, NMDOT Maintenance Agreement for Roadway Lighting
- Resolution R-24-46, authorizing submission of application for Airport Aid to the FAA
- Resolution R-24-47, Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) by the Director of Fiscal Services
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners held a work session to brief members on items for the upcoming regular meeting. The agenda included a presentation of the SWNM Community Forestry Project and a recognition award for Fire Chief Roger Groves' life‑saving efforts. Additional items were county reports, a review of the regular meeting agenda, and commissioners’ reports.
- Presentation of SWNM Community Forestry Project
- Recognition Awards – Life Saving Efforts (Fire Chief Roger Groves)
- County Reports
- Review of Regular Meeting Agenda
- Commissioners' Reports (Directors' Report)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2024 tax rate with the Chief Deputy Assessor. The body will consider a resolution to certify the tax rate for the year.
- Discussion regarding Tax Rate 2024
- Resolution R-24-44, 2024 Certificate of Tax Rate
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review the special election canvass for the Silver Consolidated School District. This item will be presented by Elizabeth Trujillo, Bureau of Elections Director.
- Consideration of Silver Consolidated School District Special Election Canvass
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will appoint one applicant to the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees and consider a $525,000 budget adjustment request. The meeting also includes a service agreement for the Detention Center and an executive session regarding GRMC strategic planning.
- Appointment of one applicant to GRMC Board of Trustees (term through June 30, 2025)
- Consideration of Agreement A-24-35: DFA Amendment to HB2 Allocation ($525,000.00)
- Consideration of Agreement A-24-36: APIC Solutions Service Agreement for Detention Center
- Consideration of Resolution R-24-43: Budget Adjustment Request (BAR)
- Executive Session: Strategic and Long Range Business Planning for Gila Regional Medical Center
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider several intergovernmental agreements, including a deal with Lea County to house detainees and an MOU with the NM Department of Health. The meeting also includes reviews of a drug and alcohol policy and a bid for the Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire rescue Station No. 5.
- Agreement A-24-34 with Lea County to house detainees
- Agreement A-24-32 MOU with NM Department of Health for public health office quarters
- Bid B-24-06 for Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire rescue Station No. 5
- Resolution R-24-42 regarding Drug & Alcohol Policy (Safety Sensitive)
- RFP 25-01 for Juvenile Justice Continuum Coordinator
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review items for the next regular meeting. The session includes presentations from Boutique Air and Advance Air.
- Presentation by Boutique Air (Eitan Spiegal, Nadim El Khoury, Shawn Simpson)
- Presentation by Advance Air (Barbara Hunt)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review financial reports and budget resolutions. The body will consider the adoption of the next fiscal year's operating budget and a budget adjustment for the current year.
- Resolution R-24-34: Adopting 2024-2025 Operating Budget
- Resolution R-24-35: Approving June 30, 2024 (4th quarter) Financial Report
- Resolution R-24-40: Budget Adjustment Request Amending FY 2024 Approved Budget
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider appointing a new Whiskey Creek Fire Chief and filling two vacancies on the GRMC Board of Trustees. The agenda also includes review of the 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and agreements regarding juvenile detainee housing and youth services grants.
- Appointment of Charles "Chuck" Dietz as Whiskey Creek Fire Chief
- Filling two vacancies on the GRMC Board of Trustees
- Resolution R-24-33 for the 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
- Agreement A-24-28 with San Juan County for housing juvenile detainees
- Approval of the FY25 Grant County Continuum of Youth Services Grant
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
This work session is intended to inform commissioners about items for the next regular meeting. The agenda includes presentations regarding a school bond election and various quarterly reports.
- Discussion regarding FY2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
- Presentation on Special School Bond Election for Silver Consolidated Schools
- Quarterly reports from HMS, Tu Casa, Corre Caminos, and DWI
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board is considering several resolutions for road improvements with NMDOT. They will also review agreements regarding wildlife damage management and fire grants. Additionally, the board will consider a recommendation for external auditor services.
- Resolutions R-24-30, R-24-31, and R-24-32 for NMDOT road improvements
- Agreement A-24-71 for Bataan Memorial Park turf replacement
- Agreement A-24-72 regarding Black Range Fire Grant Amendment No. 1
- RFP 24-08 recommendation for external auditor services to Hinkle & Landers PC
- Agreement A-24-16 for USDA Wildlife Damage Management
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several agreements, including a wildfire risk reduction grant and road maintenance with Great Divide Wind Farm, LLC. Additionally, officials will discuss IT policy and a bid for N. Hurley Road Phase III.
- $375,000 agreement for RISE FY25 Scope of Work
- Acceptance of 2024-2025 Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant
- Great Divide Wind Farm, LLC road maintenance agreement
- N. Hurley Road Phase III bid (B-24-05)
- Wild, Wild West Rodeo proclamation
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
This work session aims to inform the Board of Commissioners of items for the next regular meeting. The agenda includes a presentation from Advance Air and an executive session regarding strategic planning for Gila Regional Medical Center.
- Advance Air presentation by Levi Stockton
- Director's Report
- Executive session on strategic and long-range business planning for Gila Regional Medical Center
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting on June 11, 2024. The board will consider the 2024 Primary Election Canvass during new business.
- Consideration of 2024 Primary Election Canvass
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to consider the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and budget adjustment requests. The board also reviewed the Grant County Courthouse Project submittal by the Sixth Judicial District Court. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.
- Consideration of Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (Resolution R-24-24)
- Consideration of Resolution R-24-23 for Budget Adjustment Requests
- Consideration of Grant County Courthouse Project Submittal by the Sixth Judicial District Court
- Consideration of Resolution R-24-25 authorizing application to NM Administrative Office of Courts for Courthouse Project
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review funding and applications for the Grant County Courthouse and Bataan Park Veterans Walking Path. The meeting includes decisions on several inter-agency agreements and requests for proposals for architectural and cleanup services.
- Resolution R-24-25 to apply for GC Courthouse Project funding via NM Administrative Office of Courts
- Funding consideration for Bataan Park Veterans Walking Path Project
- RFP 24-06 for Brownsfield Cleanup Project
- Agreement A-24-17 for Mutual Aid for Fire, Rescue and EMS with Catron County
- Health Care Claims dated March 2024 in the amount of $113.35
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to preview items for the May 9, 2024, regular meeting. The session includes a presentation on delinquent solid waste accounts and an executive session regarding Finance Department personnel matters.
- Presentation of delinquent solid waste accounts subject to lien
- Executive session regarding Finance Department personnel matters
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hear FY25 budget requests from all county departments and elected officials. The meeting includes a public hearing on an ordinance for the administration of county fire departments and a discussion on the 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan.
- Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance O-24-01 regarding Grant County Fire and Emergency Services administration
- FY25 Budget Request hearings for all county departments
- Discussion of the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) 2026-2030
- Consideration of Bargaining Unit Contract 2024-2026
- Executive session regarding strategic and long range business planning for Gila Regional Medical Center
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a budget amendment for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023, and a bargaining unit contract for 2024-2026. The meeting includes discussions on fire department leadership and several inter-agency agreements.
- Resolution R-24-20: Amending the approved and adopted budget for FY commencing July 1, 2023
- Consideration of Bargaining Unit Contract 2024-2026
- Resolution R-24-21: NMDOT TPF Project Submittal Authorization for Ridge Road Phase 2
- Agreement A-24-14: El Rio Sol Transmission Line Community Benefits Agreement
- Consideration of a donation from Valencia County Fire for a 2016 International Structure Engine
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review items for the next regular meeting. The session includes legislative and health reports and a presentation on a DWI teen maze.
- Legislative report from Representative Luis Terrazas
- HMS and Tu Casa reports from Dr. Dan Otero and Dr. Teresa Arizaga
- DWI Teen Maze presentation by Danel Graves
- Review of the April 11, 2024 Regular Meeting Agenda
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss collective bargaining in executive session and review several funding agreements. The body is considering a land sale and a funding program for acequias.
- DFA Fund 93100 CAP for Acequias in the amount of $1,617,400.00
- Resolution R-24-05 to authorize the sale of 2.017 +/- acres of land (Parcel No. 3-080-101-264-396)
- NM Human Services Dept. Safety Net Care Pool Program for 3rd Quarter of SFY 24
- Courthouse Needs Assessment presentation by NCA Architects, LLC and 6th Judicial District Court
- Executive session regarding collective bargaining
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review items for the next regular meeting. The primary topic of discussion is the Grant County Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation & Trails Master Plan.
- Discussion of Grant County Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation & Trails Master Plan
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the administration of county fire departments and amend the fiscal year budget. The meeting includes reviews of several construction bids and the appointment of members to the Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board.
- Ordinance O-24-01 regarding the administration of County Fire Departments
- Resolution R-24-18 to amend the budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023
- Bids for Bataan Park Walking Path, UMVFD Underground Water Storage Tanks, and PAVFD Fire Station on Swan St.
- Resolution R-24-17 to abandon and vacate a portion of North Swan Street
- Approval of $1,000.00 in February 2024 burial claims and $294.20 in medical health claims
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to be informed of items for the next Regular Meeting. The session includes updates from legislative and community representatives. The board will also enter an executive session regarding a County Manager contract amendment.
- Legislative update from Senator Siah Hemphill
- Presentation by High Desert Humane Society
- Health Council update from Valerie Zech
- Executive session regarding County Manager contract amendment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review items for the next regular meeting. Presentations include updates from the Housing & Behavioral Health Taskforce and the Grant County Cooperative Extension.
- Housing & Behavioral Health Taskforce presentation
- Grant County Cooperative Extension presentation
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the administration of county fire departments and review several appropriation agreements. The body is also considering infrastructure fund applications for road improvements in three areas.
- Ordinance No. O-24-01 regarding the Administration of the County Fire Departments
- Agreement No. A-24-07: $100,000.00 from NM Dept. of Finance and Administration’s Economic Recovery Funding
- Agreement No. A-24-08: $38,626.00 for a Mimbres Senior Center vehicle
- Resolutions R-24-08, R-24-09, and R-24-10 for Colonias Infrastructure Fund applications for Ridge Road, Arenas Valley Road, and Little Walnut Road
- Health claims for December 2023 in the amount of $4,285.17
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to be informed of items for the next Regular Meeting. The session includes director reports and two executive sessions regarding a personnel matter and business planning for Gila Regional Medical Center.
- Executive session on a personnel matter in the County Manager's office
- Executive session on strategic and long range business planning for Gila Regional Medical Center
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2024, to elect a chair and vice chair, receive reports from the Gila Regional Medical Center CEO and elected officials, and consider a range of financial, agreement, and resolution items. Key actions include approving the final terms of $2,000,000 in general obligation bonds, a $480,000 turf replacement at Bataan Memorial Park, a $100,000 brownfield cleanup at the former detention center, and several resolutions including the purchase of the Old Aldo School property. The board will also go into executive session for a personnel matter and strategic planning for the medical center.
- Final terms of $2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023
- Agreement A-24-01: $480,000 turf replacement at Bataan Memorial Park
- Agreement A-24-02: $100,000 brownfield cleanup at Former Grant County Detention Center
- Resolution R-24-04: Purchase of Old Aldo School parcel
- Resolution R-24-05: Sale of 2.017 acres in Parcel No. 3-080-101-264-396
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Grant County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review items for the next regular meeting. They will hear updates from HMS and Tu Casa, a report from the GRMC Board of Trustees, and presentations from five applicants for the GRMC Board of Trustees. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss strategic and long-range business planning for GRMC.
- Presentations by five GRMC Board of Trustee applicants: Jason Amaro, Gilbert Guadianna, William Perry, Simon Wheaton-Smith, Gail Stamler
- HMS Update by Dr. Dan Otero, CEO, and Tu Casa Update by Dr. Teresa Arizaga
- GRMC BOT Report by Chair Dr. Fred Fox
- Executive session for strategic and long-range business planning for GRMC