Lea County, NM
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Lea CountyNM averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$176,000 Municipal budget
Total revenue$329.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$150.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$284.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,056 (FY2023)
Upcoming
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 17:30
Environmental Services Advisory Committee
Lea County Annex Conference Room, Hobbs
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
100 N Main, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
100 N Main, Lovington
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County Justice Services Building, Hobbs
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
100 N Main, Lovington
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
100 N Main, Lovington
Thu Nov 26, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:30
Environmental Services Advisory Committee
Lea County Annex Conference Room, Hobbs
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
100 N Main, Lovington
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Thu Dec 24, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County Justice Services Building, Hobbs
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Thu Jan 28, 2027 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County Justice Services Building, Hobbs
Thu Feb 25, 2027 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 17:30
Environmental Services Advisory Committee
Lea County Annex Conference Room, Hobbs
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Thu Mar 25, 2027 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Thu Apr 22, 2027 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Tue May 11, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed May 19, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed May 19, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed May 19, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed May 19, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Thu May 27, 2027 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Thu Jun 3, 2027 · 17:30
Environmental Services Advisory Committee
Lea County Annex Conference Room, Hobbs
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Thu Jun 24, 2027 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Thu Jul 22, 2027 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Aug 18, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Aug 18, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Thu Aug 26, 2027 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Wed Sep 15, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Sep 15, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Recent meetings
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County Justice Services Building, Hobbs
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County to consider $3.8B bond for uranium enrichment expansion
The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including a major industrial revenue bond issuance for Louisiana Energy Services and a LEDA project for Eden Radioisotopes. The board will also vote on discretionary funding for Jal, road contracts, equipment purchases, and other routine items. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation and property acquisition.
- Resolution 26-AUG-210: Issue up to $3.8B in taxable industrial revenue bonds for Louisiana Energy Services expansion
- Resolution 26-AUG-208: Approve LEDA project for Eden Radioisotopes medical isotope facility
- Resolutions 26-AUG-201R/202R: $250,000 each from District 3 and 5 discretionary funds to City of Jal for steel building
- Resolution 26-AUG-209R: Declare intent to issue up to $1.4B in bonds for Eden Radioisotopes project
- Resolution 26-AUG-225R: Approve $1.1M for entertainment at 2027 Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo
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100 N Main, Lovington
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Lea County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda – August 20, 2026
Page 1 of 5
Lea County Board of County
Commissioners Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 9:00 A.M.
Lea County Courthouse - Commission Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign
language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or
participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County Manager’s office
located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at least one 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 Lea County Manager’s
Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a summary or other type of
accessible format is needed.
Chair: Tyson Pierce (District 4) ~ Vice Chair: Brad Weber (District 2)
Dee Ann Kimbro (District 1) ~ Gary G. Eidson (District 3) ~ Pat Sims (District 5)
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ Invocation
ITEM 1:
COMMISSION
a: Consideration of Lea County Resolution No. 26-AUG-200R Approving the
July 23, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
b: Public Comments. (Non-Agenda Items)
c: Commissioner and Manager Comments.
d: Cons …
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Communications Authority considers multiple infrastructure and software upgrades
The board is reviewing several resolutions to approve contracts for radio system equipment, backup power generators, and 911 dispatch software. The meeting includes decisions on facility maintenance and security updates for the LCCA facility and tower sites.
- Design services with Anissa Construction for the Radio Building at 3720 West College Lane
- Purchase and installation of diesel-fueled generators for Jal Tower, Jal West Tower, and the 3720 W. College Lane facility via Lynco Electric
- 911 dispatch software purchase from RapidSOS and call handling equipment renewal with ConvergeOne
- Radio equipment purchase from Dailey Wells for a new tower location on Highway 380
- Purchase of dispatch computers and laptops from CDW-G
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3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
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Lea County Communications Authority
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9:30 AM
3411 NW County RD.
Hobbs, NM 88240
Emergency Management Office
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Communications Authority Director's office located at 3720 W. College Lane in Hobbs,
New Mexico at least one 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 Lea County Communications Authority Director's office at
the Lea County Public Safety Complex at (575) 396-3611 if a summary or other type of
accessible format is needed.
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 1: ACTION ITEMS
a: Consideration of LCCA Resolution No. LCCA26-AUG-001 Approving
the July 15, 2026, Meeting Minutes.
b: Consideration of LCCA Resolution No. LCCA26-AUG-002 Approving
a Cooperative Educational Services Agreement Task Order with
Anissa Construction for Architectural and Engineering Design
Services for the Radio Building Located at LCCA 3720 West College
Lane.
c: Consideration of LCCA Resolution No. LCCA26-AUG-003 Ratifyin …
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:30
ETZ Boards
ETZ Board to discuss storage facility and oilfield drilling permits
The Lovington-Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Authority will consider approving minutes from July and appoint a member to the county planning board. They will discuss conditional or special use permits for a storage rental facility at 701 West Gum Avenue and an oilfield exploration site at 1217 South Donna Road. No final decisions are scheduled; items are listed for discussion only.
- Discussion of conditional use permit for a storage rental facility at 701 West Gum Avenue
- Discussion of conditional use permit for a 1+ acre oilfield drilling site at 1217 South Donna Road
- Appointment of a Lovington ETZ member to the Lea County Planning and Zoning Board to fill a vacancy
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Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
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Lovington - Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning
Authority
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 5:30 PM
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Chair: Brad Weber, Dist. 2, Lea Co.; Vice-chair: Christina Ramon: Dist. 2, Lovington
Lea County: Dee Ann Kimbro, Dist. 1; Gary Eidson, Dist. 3;
Lovington: Robbie Roberts: Dist. 3
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ Invocation
ITEM 1: AUTHORITY
a: Consideration of July 14, 2026, Meeting Minutes
b: Appoint Lovington Extraterritorial Zone Member to the Lea County
Planning and Zoning Board to Fill Vacancy
ITEM 2: DISCUSSION:
a: Discussion of a Conditional or Special Use Permit Application …
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board to review 2026 fair recap and committee reports
The Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and recap the 2026 Lea County Fair & Rodeo. They will also discuss committee reports from the Livestock, Rodeo, and Sale committees, as well as the 2026 livestock sale and add-ons. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items with no major policy decisions listed.
- Approval of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approval of July 30 - August 8, 2026 meeting minutes
- 2026 Lea County Fair & Rodeo recap
- Discussion of committee reports (Livestock, Rodeo, Sale)
- Discussion of 2026 LCFR Livestock Sale/Addons
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Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
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Lea County Fair & Rodeo
Board
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room
101 South Commercial Street,
Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 1:
FAIR AND RODEO BOARD
a:
Consideration of Approval of July 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes.
b:
Consideration of Approval of July 30 - August 8, 2026 Meeting
Minutes
c:
Public Comments. (Non-Agenda Items)
d:
Fair & Rodeo Board Member Comments
e:
2026 Lea County Fair & Rodeo Recap
ITEM 2:
ACTION ITEMS
ITEM 3:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a:
Discussion of Committee Reports
• Livestock Committee
• Rodeo Committee
• Sale Committee
b:
Discussion of 2026 Committee M …
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Planning Board to discuss Hughes Subdivision replat and setback variance
The Lea County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting and public hearing. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, and discussions on a proposed subdivision replat and a setback variance request. No formal action items are listed.
- Discussion of proposed Hughes Subdivision Replat, SW/4, Section 1, T18S, R38E
- Discussion of 10-foot setback variance for carport at 3804 N. Fowler Street, Hobbs, NM
- Consideration of July 14, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public comments on non-agenda items
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Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
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Lea County Planning &
Zoning Board
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor
Meeting Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call
ITEM 1: BOARD
a: Consideration of the July 14th, 2026 Minutes.
b: Board Member Comments.
c: Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items).
ITEM 2: PUBLIC HEARING(S)
ITEM 3: ACTION ITEMS
ITEM 4: DISCUSSION
a: Discussion of the Proposed Hughes Subdivision Replat located in the Southwest Quarter
(SW/4), Section 1, Township 18 South, Range 38 East, N.M.P.M.
b: Discussion to Review of a 10' Setback Variance for the Carport at 3804 N. Fowler Street,
Hobbs, NM, located in Section 15, Towns …
Fri Jul 31, 2026 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board to open 2026 fair and rodeo meeting
The Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board will hold its regular meeting on July 31, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Lovington, NM. The board will consider opening the 2026 fair and rodeo meeting and hear comments from board members and the public.
- Consideration of Approval to Open the 2026 Lea County Fair & Rodeo Meeting
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101 S. Commercial Ave, Lovington
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Lea County Fair & Rodeo
Board
Regular Meeting
Friday, July 31, 2026, 6:00 PM
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room
101 South Commercial Street,
Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 1: FAIR AND RODEO BOARD
a: Fair Board Comments.
b: Public Comments. (Non-Agenda Items)
ITEM 2: ACTION ITEMS
a: Consideration of Approval to Open the 2026 Lea County Fair &
Rodeo Meeting
ITEM 3: DISCUSSION ITEMS
ITEM 4: OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURN
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County DWI Advisory Council to discuss treatment and compliance updates
The council will meet to discuss department positions, workspace expansion, and collaboration with detention. Members will also review DWI program updates and grant distribution.
- Approval of April 13, 2026, meeting minutes
- Discussion of expansion of department workspace
- Discussion of DWI grant and distribution updates
- Discussion of plans to increase collaboration with detention
- Discussion of Pre-trial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
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Lea County Justice Services Building, Hobbs
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Lea County DWI Advisory Council
Regular Meeting
Monday, July 27, 2026, 4:00 PM
Lea County DWI and Probation Department
2130 West Bender, Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Chair: Chip Low, District 2; Vice-chair: Susana Salcido, District 4
Lt. Bryan Benge, District 1; Chris Middleton, District 3; Tamra Gillespie, District 5;
Chief JD Dudley, Public Safety; Sgt. Carlos Verdugo, Public Safety
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call
ITEM 1: COUNCIL
a: Consideration of Approval of April 13, 2026, Meeting Minutes
b: Comments from the Lea County DWI Advisory Council Members.
• District 1 - Lt. Bryan Benge
• District 2 - Chip Low
• District 3 - Chris Middleton
• District 4 - Susana Salcido
• District 5 - Tamra Gillespie …
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County proposes up to $95 million bond for energy‑storage project
The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will consider a series of resolutions, including a $95 million industrial revenue bond to fund energy‑storage facilities in the unincorporated area of the county. Additional items include discretionary appropriations for school programs, grant extensions for the HIDTA drug task force, and the adoption of the FY 2026‑2027 final budget. The board will also discuss road reconstruction, airport contracts, and a request for qualifications for roadway design services.
- $95,000,000 industrial revenue bond for AC Ranch Bess energy‑storage facilities (Resolution 26‑JUL‑167R)
- $10,000 appropriation to Lovington Municipal School District Creative Media Department (Resolution 26‑JUL‑162R)
- $35,000 appropriation to Town of Tatum for beautification projects (Resolution 26‑JUL‑163R)
- $45,000 appropriation to Lovington Schools for the HOPE Autism Parent Support Group (Resolution 26‑JUL‑164R)
- $100,000,000 transfer into the Lea County Permanent Fund (Resolution 26‑JUL‑196R)
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100 N Main, Lovington
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Lea County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda – July 23, 2026 Page 1 of 6
Lea County Board of County
Commissioners Regular Meeting
Thursday, July 23, 2026, 9:00 A.M.
Lea County Courthouse - Commission Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign
language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or
participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea Count y Manager’s office
located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at least one 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 Lea County Manager’s
Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396- 8602 if a summary or other type of
accessible format is needed.
Chair: Tyson Pierce (District 4) ~ Vice Chair: Brad Weber (District 2)
Dee Ann Kimbro (District 1) ~ Gary G. Eidson (District 3) ~ Pat Sims (District 5)
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ Invocation
ITEM 1: COMMISSION
a: Consideration of Lea County Resolution No. 26- JUN-161R Approving the
June 11, 2026, Special and Regular Meeting Minutes.
b: Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items).
c: Commissioner and Manager Comments. …
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
General
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Communications Authority to consider FY 26/27 final budget
The Lea County Communications Authority will meet to consider the approval of the FY 26/27 final budget. The body will also discuss the Director's report and review minutes from the June 10, 2026, meeting.
- Approval of FY 26/27 Final Budget
- Approval of June 10, 2026, meeting minutes
- Discussion of Director's Report
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Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
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Lea County Communications Authority
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:30 AM
5101 N. Lovington Hwy, Hobbs, New Mexico
Lea County Event Center, Banquet Hall
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Communications Authority Director's office located at 3720 W. College Lane in Hobbs,
New Mexico at least one 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 Lea County Communications Authority Director's office at
the Lea County Public Safety Complex at (575) 396-3611 if a summary or other type of
accessible format is needed.
Chair: Corey Needham, Lea County; Vice-Chair: Sheriff Corey Helton, Lea County;
Secretary: Chief Mark Doporto, Hobbs
Lorenzo Velasquez, Lea County; Manny Gomez, Hobbs; Chief Jimmie Jones, Hobbs;
Captain Marina Barrientes, Hobbs
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 1: AUTHORITY
a: Consideration of Approval of the June 10, 2026, Meeting Minutes
b: Lea County Communications Authority Comments
c: Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items)
ITEM 2: ACTION ITEMS
a: Co …
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:45
General
Extraterritorial Zoning Authority holds training session
The Lovington - Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Authority is meeting for a special session. The sole agenda item is a training session with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
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Lea County Historical Courthouse 2nd Floor Commission Chambers, Lovington
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Lovington - Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning
Authority
Special Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 5:45 PM
Lea County Courthouse - 2nd Floor Commission Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Lea County: Dee Ann Kimbro, Dist. 1; Brad Weber, Dist. 2; Gary Eidson, Dist. 3
City of Lovington: Howard "Robbie" Roberts, Dist. 3; Christina Ramon, Dist. 2
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call
ITEM 1: TRAINING
ADJOURN
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Board elects chair and vice‑chair for Extraterritorial Zoning Authority
The Planning & Zoning Board will elect a chair and a vice‑chair for the Lovington‑Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Authority. It will also consider approving a resolution under the Open Meetings Act and adopt the minutes from the October 17, 2023 meeting. The board will hear member and public comments and set dates for upcoming meetings.
- Election of Lovington‑Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Authority Chair
- Election of Lovington‑Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Authority Vice‑chair
- Consideration to approve the Open Meetings Act resolution
- Adoption of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes
- Set/confirm dates for future meetings
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Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commission Chambers, Lovington
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Lovington - Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning
Authority
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
Lea County Historic Courthouse - Second Floor Commission Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Lea County: Dee Ann Kimbro, Dist. 1; Brad Weber, Dist. 2; Gary Eidson, Dist. 3
City of Lovington: Howard "Robbie" Roberts, Dist. 3; Christina Ramon, Dist. 2
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ Invocation
ITEM 1: AUTHORITY
a: Election of Lovington - Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Authority
Chair
b: Election of Lovington - Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Authority
Vice-chair
c: Consideration to Approve the Open Meetings Act Resolution
d: Consideration of October 17, …
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Board to approve 2027 artist fees, caterer for fair
The Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board will consider approving a caterer for entertainment, 2027 artist fees, and changes to the 2026 Hispanic Heritage artist lineup. The board will also discuss the morning radio schedule, TAFE convention attendees, and NWS compliance. This is a regular monthly meeting with no other major action items.
- Consideration of approval of entertainment caterer - The Joy of Catering
- Consideration of approval of 2027 Entertainment Artist Fees
- Consideration of approval of 2026 Hispanic Heritage Artist Changes
- Consideration of approval of PRCA Convention Promotional Item - Jr. Zippered Padfolio
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Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
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Lea County Fair & Rodeo
Board
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 6:00 PM
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room
101 South Commercial Street,
Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 1: FAIR AND RODEO BOARD
a: Consideration of Approval of June 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes.
b: Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items).
c: Fair & Rodeo Board Member Comments
ITEM 2: ACTION ITEMS
a: Consideration of Approval of Entertainment Caterer - The Joy of
Catering
b: Consideration of Approval of 2027 Entertainment Artist Fees
c: Consideration of Approval of 2026 Hispanic Heritage Artist Changes
d: Consideration of Approval of PRCA Convention Promotional Item - Jr.
Zippered Padfolio …
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 17:45
General
Extraterritorial Zoning Commission meets for training only
The Lovington-Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting solely for training. No decisions, public hearings, or other business items are on the agenda.
- Item 1: Training session for commission members
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Lea County Courthouse 2nd Floor Commission Chambers, Lovington
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Lovington - Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning
Commission
Special Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 5:45 PM
Lea County Courthouse - 2nd Floor Commission Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Chair: Rogelio Hernandez, Lovington; Vice-Chair: Larry Wheeler, Lea County
Vickey Crawford, Lea County; Janie Hernandez, Lea County;
Julia Myers, Lovington; Betty Price, Lovington; Marla Price, At-Large
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call
ITEM 1: TRAINING
ADJOURN
Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Two subdivision plats up for public hearing: Watson Land and Bennettville replat
The Lea County Planning & Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on July 14, 2026. The board will consider approving a summary review of the Watson Land LLC Section 32 No. 2 Tract B1, a Type 3A subdivision, and a replat of Lots 32-33 & 41-42 in Bennettville Subdivision creating Lot 32A. Other business includes approval of May minutes, board member comments, public comments on non-agenda items, and setting future meeting dates.
- Public hearing on Watson Land LLC Section 32 No. 2 Tract B1 Type 3A subdivision plat
- Public hearing on Bennettville Subdivision replat of Lots 32-33 & 41-42 creating Lot 32A
- Consideration of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
- Board member comments and public comments on non-agenda items
- Setting meeting dates through December 2026
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Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
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Lea County Planning &
Zoning Board
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 10:00 AM
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor
Meeting Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Chair: Ben Donahue (Hobbs ETZ); Vice-chair: Blake Ovard (Lovington ETZ);
Beth Myers (District 1); Kate Bolivar (District 2); Brad Hawkins (District 3);
Dickie Wall (District 4); Daniel Johncox (District 5)
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call
ITEM 1: BOARD
a: Consideration of the May 12, 2026, Minutes
b: Board Member Comments
c: Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items)
ITEM 2: PUBLIC HEARING(S)
a: Consideration of Approval for a Summary Review of the Plat and
Application of the Watson Land LLC Section 32 No. 2 Tr …
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 11:00
General
Authority to consider scale house construction bids and CPI adjustment
The Lea County Solid Waste Authority will vote on approving the April 29 meeting minutes, a financial report, scale house construction bids, and an automatic annual CPI adjustment. The board will also discuss the capital improvement plan, convenience center location, violations status, and the landfill report.
- Consideration of approval of scale house construction bids
- Consideration of automatic annual CPI adjustment
- Discussion of capital improvement plan
- Discussion of convenience center location
- Discussion of violations status and landfill report
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Lea County Environmental Services and Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
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Lea County Solid Waste Authority
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 11:00 AM
Lea County Environmental Services Building
3411 NW County Road, Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Chair: Todd Randall, City of Hobbs; Vice-Chair: Corey Needham, Lea County;
Tyson Pierce, Lea County; Michele Woods, City of Eunice; Van Myrick, City of Jal;
Anthony Henry, City of Hobbs; Larron Fields, City of Hobbs;
Howard Roberts, City of Lovington; David Miranda, City of Lovington;
Leona Wylie, Town of Tatum
AGENDA
Call to Order / Roll Call
ITEM 1: BOARD
a: Consideration of Approval of April 29, 2026, Meeting Minutes
b: Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items)
c: Authority Member Comments
ITEM 2: ACTION ITEMS
a: Consideration o …
Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 18:00
General
Lea County Historic Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Chambers, Lovington
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 08:45
Board of County Commissioners
Commission to certify June 2, 2026, Primary Election results
The Board of County Commissioners will convene as the Lea County Canvassing Board. The body will consider a resolution to certify the results of the June 2, 2026, Primary Election.
- Resolution No. 26-JUN-142R: Certifying the Canvass of the June 2, 2026, Primary Election
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100 N Main, Lovington
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Lea County Board of County Commissioners
Special Meeting Agenda – June 11, 2026 Page 1 of 1
Lea County Board of County
Commissioners Special Meeting
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 8:45 A.M.
Lea County Courthouse - Commission Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-4
NMSA 1978.
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 hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County Manager’s office located in the
Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office
at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a summary or other type of accessible
format is needed.
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ Invocation
ITEM 1: COMMISSION
• Convene as the Lea County Canvassing Board
Consideration of Lea County Resolution No. 26 -JUN-142R
Certifying the Canvass of the June 2, 2026, Primary Election.
(Carrie Sandoval, County Clerk)
ADJOURN
Please Join Us for Our Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 9:00 A.M.
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commission considers $150,000 for Hobbs bus shelter and various county contracts
The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several funding appropriations, tax impositions, and service contracts. The body will also discuss the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and the County Comprehensive Plan Committee.
- $150,000 appropriation for a bus shelter at Nor-Lea Medical Clinic in the City of Hobbs
- Imposition of an annual non-prohibitive liquor license tax
- Setback variance for a storage building at 1344 North Katy Lane, Hobbs
- Multi-award contract for traffic striping with San-Bar Construction and Prestigious Paving
- Agreement with OTIS Elevator Company to modernize the Lea County Event Center elevator
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100 N Main, Lovington
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Lea County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda – June 11, 2026 Page 1 of 4
Lea County Board of County
Commissioners Regular Meeting
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9:00 A.M.
Lea County Courthouse - Commission Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign
language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or
participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea Count y Manager’s office
located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at least one 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 contac t the Lea County Manager’s
Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396- 8602 if a summary or other type of
accessible format is needed.
Chair: Tyson Pierce (District 4) ~ Vice Chair: Brad Weber (District 2)
Dee Ann Kimbro (District 1) ~ Gary G. Eidson (District 3) ~ Pat Sims (District 5)
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ Invocation
ITEM 1: COMMISSION
a: Consideration of Lea County Resolution No. 26- JUN-143R Approving the
May 21, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
b: Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items).
c: Commissioner and Manager Comments.
d: Considera …
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Board will discuss preliminary FY 26/27 budget for communications authority
The Lea County Communications Authority will consider approval of the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes. Public comments will be heard, followed by discussion of the FY 26/27 preliminary budget and the Director's report. The board will also set dates for upcoming meetings.
- Approval of March 25, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public comments (non‑agenda items)
- Discussion of FY 26/27 preliminary budget
- Director's report
- Scheduling of next meetings: July 15, September 23, December 16 2026
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5101 N Lovington Hwy, Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
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Lea County Communications Authority
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:30 AM
Lea County Event Center
5101 N. Lovington Highway, Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Communications Authority Director's office located at 3720 W. College Lane in Hobbs,
New Mexico at least one 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 Lea County Communications Authority Director's office at
the Lea County Public Safety Complex at (575) 396-3611 if a summary or other type of
accessible format is needed.
Chair: Corey Needham, Lea County; Vice-Chair: Sheriff Corey Helton, Lea County;
Secretary: Chief Mark Doporto, Hobbs
Lea County: Lorenzo Velasquez; Hobbs: Manny Gomez, Chief Wade Lyons,
Captain Marina Barrientes
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 1: ACTION ITEMS
a: Consideration of Approval of March 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes.
ITEM 2: COMMENTS
a: Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items).
b: Comments from the Lea County Communications Authority Board
Members
I …
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Board to hold public hearings on three subdivision plats
The Lea County Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings to consider approval of three summary review plats/replats: Cross-Country Estates, Olivas Lovington Section 32 Tract A1, and Green Meadows Second Unit Block 10 Lots 10-15. The board will also approve the May 12 minutes, hear public and board comments, and set meeting dates through December 2026.
- Consideration of Summary Review Replat for Cross-Country Estates in N2 SW/4 of Section 12, T16S R36E
- Consideration of Summary Review Plat for Olivas Lovington Section 32 Tract A1 in Section 32, T15S R36E
- Consideration of Summary Review Replat for Green Meadows Second Unit, Block 10 Lots 10-15 in SW/4 of Section 17, T18S R38E
- Approval of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes
- Set meeting dates for July through December 2026
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Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
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Lea County Planning &
Zoning Board
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor
Meeting Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call
ITEM 1: BOARD
a: Consideration of the May 12, 2026, Minutes.
b: Board Member Comments.
c: Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items).
ITEM 2: PUBLIC HEARING(S)
a: Consideration of Approval for a Summary Review Replat and
Application for the Cross-Country Estates Subdivision, located
in the North Half N2 of the Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section
12, Township 16 South, Range 36 East, N.M.P.M., New Mexico.
b:
Consideration of Approval for a Summary Review Plat and
Application for the …
Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board to review 2026 contracts and committee appointments
The Fair & Rodeo Board will consider approvals for photography and clinician contracts and new committee members. The board will also discuss parade participants and reports from various event committees.
- Contract for Hailey Jade Photography: $1,200
- Contract for clinician Deanne Guthrie: $500
- Appointment of Cassie Wier and Keaghan Taylor to Yucca Building Committee
- Correction of Hispanic Heritage Royalty Rules & Regulations
- Discussion of 2026 Parade participants and vehicles
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Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
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Lea County Fair & Rodeo
Board
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 6:00 PM
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room
101 South Commercial Street,
Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 1: FAIR AND RODEO BOARD
a: Consideration of Approval of May 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes.
b: Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items).
c: Fair & Rodeo Board Member Comments
ITEM 2: ACTION ITEMS
a: Consideration of Approval of 2026 Additional Photographer, Hailey
Jade Photography - $1,200
b: Consideration of Approval of New Committee Members - Yucca
Building Committee
o Cassie Wier & Keaghan Taylor
c: Consideration of Approval of Hispanic Heritage Royalty Rules &
Regulations Correction …
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 17:30
Environmental Services Advisory Committee
Lea County Environmental Services Advisory Committee to discuss food trucks and centers
The committee will meet to discuss food trucks and the activity of cleaning crews at convenience centers. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from February 12, 2026.
- Discussion of food trucks
- Discussion of convenience centers and cleaning crew activity
- Approval of February 12, 2026, meeting minutes
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Lea County Annex Conference Room, Hobbs
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Lea County Environmental Services
Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 5:30 PM
Lea County Annex Conference Room
1019 E. Bender Blvd., Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Chair: Van Myrick, District 5; Vice-Chair: Todd Lord, District 5;
District 1: Vickey Crawford, David Jiron; District 2: Randy Holladay, LeAnn Whitehead;
District 3: Rick Schaap, Johnny Rivas; District 4: Kelly Westby, Trey Haines
AGENDA
Call to Order
ITEM 1: COMMITTEE
a: Consideration of Approval of February 12, 2026, Meeting Minutes.
b: Comments from Committee Members.
c: Comments from the Public (Non-Agenda Items)
ITEM 2: DISCUSSION ITEMS
a: Discussion of Food Trucks
b: Discussion of Convenience Centers and Cleaning …
Thu May 28, 2026 · 17:30
ETZ Boards
Public hearing on storage facility permit, discussions on rezoning and oilfield drilling site
The commission will hold a public hearing on a special user permit for a storage rental facility at 701 West Gum Avenue. They will also discuss a rezoning request from R1 to R-3 for the North Truck Bypass area, a special use permit or rezone for Brothers LLC at 1606 East Central Avenue, and a conditional use permit for an oilfield exploration and drilling site at 1217 South Donna Road. Elections for chair, vice-chair, and at-large commissioner will also be held.
- Public hearing on Special User Permit for storage rental facility at 701 West Gum Avenue
- Discussion of rezone request from R1 to R-3 for North Truck Bypass
- Discussion of special use permit or rezone from R1 to R3 commercial for Brothers LLC at 1606 East Central Avenue
- Discussion of conditional/special use permit for oilfield exploration and drilling site at 1217 South Donna Road
- Election of commission chair, vice-chair, and at-large commissioner
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Lea County Historic Courthouse First Floor Meeting Chambers, Lovington
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Lovington - Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning
Commission
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one 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 Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ Invocation
ITEM 1: COMMISSION
a: Election of Lovington - Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Commission
Chair
b: Election of Lovington - Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Commission
Vice-chair
c: Election of Lovington - Lea County Extraterritorial Zoning Commissioner At
Large
d: Consideration of June 9, 2024, Meeting Minutes
e: Consideration of Open Meetings Act
f: Public Comments (Non Agenda Items)
g: Commission Comments
ITEM 2: …
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Net migration-243 people (-$26.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)2 ({"Fire": 2, "Biological": 2, "Flood": 1, "Hurricane": 1, "Se · last Sun Apr 5, 2020)
Traffic fatalities31 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments1,730 (24,911 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,131/mo (610 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy39.4% (low numeracy 50% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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143
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$329.3M
Spending$150.1M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
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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