Cibola County, NM

Special Commission Meeting

Regular Commission Meeting

The Cibola County Commission will consider several action items, including a $484,285 engineering design contract for County Roads 7 and 8 funded by a $450,000 NMFA grant, budget adjustments, a revised vehicle accident prevention policy, and multiple requisitions over $50,000. They will also discuss an inmate housing agreement amendment and a plaque installation for Charters of Freedom documents. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session for legal, real property, and personnel matters.

• Approval of WSP Engineering Design Contract for County Roads 7 and 8, $484,285 (including tax), funded by $450,000 NMFA Water Trust Board grant
• Consideration of Resolution 2026-46 FY27 Budget Adjustment Number 1
• Approval of Amendment 1 to Core Civic Inmate Housing Agreement (term and per diem rate)
• Requisitions over $50,000: Sheriff vehicles ($70,198.06), Emulsion for roads ($101,059.91), Water tank piping for Fence Lake VFD ($125,367.58)
• Consideration of Resolution 2026-47 Vehicle Accident Prevention Policy (Revised)

Budget Workshop

The Board of Commissioners will review the final budget for Fiscal Year 27 and a budget adjustment for FY 26. The body is also considering several road funding agreements and a property sale.

• Resolution 2026-41: Fiscal Year (FY) 27 Final Budget
• Resolution 2026-37: Authorizing Sale of McBride Complex
• LGRF Funding Requests: $533,200 (Cooperative Program), $245,955 (County Arterial Program), and $894,555 (School Bus Route)
• Requisition of $658,312.47 for Truck Storage Building/Facility Build in El Morro Valley
• Resolution 2026-40: Additional compensation for the Cibola County Assessor

Regular Commission Meeting

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will discuss budget adjustments and regional health plans. The body is considering several contracts, including an inmate housing amendment and a membership agreement with the NW New Mexico Council of Governments.

• Request for county to be fiscal agent for $400,000 Ramah Police Vehicles grant
• Resolution 2026-36 for FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number (BAR) 11
• Amendment Number 1 to Core Civic Inmate Housing Contract
• Resolution 2026-35 regarding Senate Bill 3 (SB3) Region 13 Regional Plan
• MOA for use of County Property at 700 E. Roosevelt Ave., Suite 100, Grants, NM

The Commission approved a request to serve as fiscal agent for a $400,000 grant for Ramah Police vehicles. Other actions included approving a budget adjustment and an amendment to the Core Civic inmate housing contract. The board also approved a membership agreement with the NW New Mexico Council of Governments.

• Approved acting as fiscal agent for $400,000 Capital Outlay Grant K2523 for Ramah Police Vehicles (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-35 regarding SB3 Region 13 Regional Plan and Behavioral Health Provider List (5-0)
• Approved FY 27 NW New Mexico Council of Governments membership agreement and board appointments (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Cibola Trail Alliance (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-36 FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number (BAR) 11 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment Number 1 to Core Civic Inmate Housing Contract (5-0)

Canvassing Special Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will convene as a Canvassing Board to conduct the official canvass of the 2026 Primary Election. The meeting also includes announcements regarding office closures and the next regular meeting date.

• Canvass of 2026 Primary Election

The County Commission convened as a Canvassing Board to review election results. The board approved the canvass of the 2026 Primary Election.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Convened as Canvassing Board (5-0)
• Approved Canvass of 2026 Primary Election (5-0)
• Reconvened as Cibola County Commissioners (5-0)

Regular Commission Meeting

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a Fair Housing Ordinance and the FY2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan. Commissioners will also consider a first amendment to the health care facilities contract with Cibola General Hospital, Ramah Navajo's request for fiscal agent for a $400,000 grant for police vehicles, an auction of 24 county vehicles and equipment, and multiple road improvement resolutions. Awards will be presented to 911 personnel and a retiring DWI coordinator.

• Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance 2026-001 Fair Housing Ordinance
• First Amendment to Health Care Facilities Contract with Cibola General Hospital
• Ramah Navajo request for county to act as fiscal agent for $400,000 capital outlay grant for police vehicles
• Resolution authorizing auction of 18 county vehicles, 3 fire trucks, and 3 heavy road equipment pieces
• Resolutions to chip seal 9.744 miles of County Road 34 (Pine Hill Road) and 9.302 miles of County Road 41 (Pie Town Road)

The Commission approved the FY 27 interim budget and the FY 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan. Other actions included approving a Fair Housing Ordinance and authorizing the auction of county vehicles and equipment.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-001 Fair Housing Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Health Care Facilities Contract with Cibola General Hospital (4-1)
• Approved acting as fiscal agent for $400,000 Ramah Police Vehicles grant (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-28 to auction 18 vehicles, 3 fire trucks, and 3 pieces of road equipment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-29 FY 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-30 FY 27 Interim Budget (5-0)
• Approved chip sealing for CR 34-Pine Hill Road and CR 41-Pie Town Road (5-0)
• Approved FY27 Evaluation Services Agreement with Concha Montano Consulting (3-2)

Special Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the 114 McBride Court Complex in Grants. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss litigation, real property, and personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding pending or threatened litigation
• Executive session regarding real property at Magistrate Court-114 McBride Court Complex, Grants, NM 87020
• Executive session regarding personnel
• Action on direction to staff regarding 114 McBride Court Complex, Grants, NM 87020

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss personnel and pending or threatened litigation. No final action was taken during the closed session. The record lists a direction to staff regarding 114 McBride Court, but no specific outcome or vote is recorded for that item.

• Approved the agenda (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel and pending or threatened litigation
• No final action taken in executive session

Workshop Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss highlights from the Region 13, Senate Bill 3 April Workshop. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Presentation on Region 13, Senate Bill 3 April Workshop Highlights by Marcie Chavez and Joshua Gutierrez

Regular Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report and consider a budget adjustment. The meeting includes discussions on uranium mining policy and the publication of an affordable housing ordinance.

• Resolution 2026-25: Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Audit
• Direction to publish Title and General Summary of Affordable Housing Ordinance 2026-001
• Resolution 2026-26: FY26 Budget Adjustment Number (BAR) 10
• Requisition for one Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD for Laguna Fire and Rescue from Melloy Auto for $59,880
• Executive session regarding real property at Magistrate Court, 114 McBride Road B, Grants, NM

The Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit and a budget adjustment for FY26. Staff were directed to publish the summary of an affordable housing ordinance and take action regarding the Magistrate Court. A policy discussion on uranium mining was tabled.

• Approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Audit via Resolution 2026-25 (5-0)
• Directed staff to publish title and summary of Affordable Housing Ordinance 2026-001 (5-0)
• Approved FY26 Budget Adjustment Number (BAR) 10 via Resolution 2026-26 (5-0)
• Approved FY26 3rd Quarter Report via Resolution 2026-27 (5-0)
• Approved proclamation designating May as Motorcycle Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved $59,880 purchase of Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD for Laguna Fire and Rescue (5-0)
• Tabled policy discussion regarding uranium mining (3-2)
• Approved direction to staff regarding Magistrate Court (5-0)

Emergency Commission Meeting at 5:30pm

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will consider declaring a public safety disaster due to a critical water shortage in the Ramah community. The board will vote on Emergency Resolution 2026-24 at this emergency meeting. Other agenda items include approval of the agenda and announcements about county office closures for Easter.

• Declaration of emergency for Ramah water shortage
• Consideration of Emergency Resolution 2026-24 declaring a public safety disaster
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• County offices closed Friday, April 3 for Easter holiday

The Commission declared an emergency and adopted a resolution designating a public safety disaster in the Ramah community. Both actions were taken in response to a critical water shortage.

• Approved Declaration of Emergency for Ramah Water Shortage (4-0)
• Approved Emergency Resolution 2026-24 declaring a Public Safety Disaster in the Ramah Community (4-0)

Regular Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss policy and direction regarding uranium mining in the county. The body is also considering resolutions for the Milan Industrial Park and a budget adjustment. Other items include a potential contract termination with Core Civic and I.C.E.

• Resolution 2026-22 supporting the development of the Milan Industrial Park
• Resolution 2026-23 for FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number (BAR) 9
• Policy discussion and direction regarding uranium mining in Cibola County
• Delegation of authority to execute a professional services agreement with RMKM Architects for the Public Safety Building Training Center
• Consideration of a letter of termination of contract to Core Civic and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.)

The Commission approved a joint resolution supporting the Milan Industrial Park and authorized a contract for the Public Safety Building Training Center. They also approved a budget adjustment and a contract termination letter to Core Civic and I.C.E. A discussion on uranium mining was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 2026-22 supporting Milan Industrial Park development (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-23 FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number 9 (4-0)
• Approved inclusion of feasibility study costs in FY 2027 Budget (4-0)
• Tabled policy discussion regarding uranium mining (4-0)
• Approved delegation of authority to County Manager for RMKM Architects PSA for Public Safety Building Training Center (4-0)
• Approved letter of termination of contract to Core Civic and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 02.26.2026 and 03.13.2026 (4-0)

Special Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a budget adjustment and a high-value requisition. The body is deciding on funding for IT equipment and a specific budget adjustment resolution.

• Resolution 2026-21 Budget Adjustment Number (BAR) 8
• Requisition for Computer Hardware/Dell/I.T. in the amount of $150,000.00

The Commission approved Budget Adjustment Number (BAR) 8 and a requisition for computer hardware. Both items passed with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 2026-21 Budget Adjustment Number (BAR) 8 (3-0)
• Approved $150,000.00 requisition for Dell computer hardware/I.T. (3-0)

Workshop Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the Milan Industrial Park. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this meeting.

• Workshop discussion regarding Milan Industrial Park

Regular Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the selection of an architectural firm for a public safety training facility and a presentation on water use by extractive industries. The body is deciding on budget adjustments, polling location changes, and multiple vendor contracts.

• Requisitions: Summit Fire & Security ($90,021.24), HF Sinclair ($76,896.69), Pictometry International ($58,964.54), and Alarid Consulting, LLC ($53,795.50)
• Resolution 2026-18: Fiscal Year 26 Budget Adjustment Number 7
• Resolution 2026-20: Amending Election Day polling locations for 2026 and 2027
• MOU for Senate Bill 3 funding with Cibola General Hospital and Pueblo of Santo Domingo
• RFP 2026-003: Selection of architectural firm for Public Safety Training Facility

The Commission approved several intergovernmental agreements, including a memorandum of understanding for Senate Bill 3 funding and an EMS funds agreement with the Pueblo of Acoma. The board also passed a budget adjustment and approved four requisitions totaling over $278,000 for road materials, security systems, assessor services, and lobbying.

• Approved MOU for Senate Bill 3 funding with Cibola General Hospital and Pueblo of Santo Domingo (5-0)
• Approved direction to staff for RFP 2026-003 architectural firm selection for Public Safety Training Facility (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Pueblo of Acoma as fiscal agent for State EMS Funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-17 selecting 2 members to Milan Rockin’ 66 Express Transit Board (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-18 FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number 7 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-20 amending election day polling locations for 2026 and 2027 (5-0)
• Approved $76,896.69 for asphalt emulsion from HF Sinclair (5-0)
• Approved $90,021.24 for access control and door operators from Summit Fire & Security (5-0)

Special Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation from the Legislative Delegation. The body will discuss House Bill 9 Immigrant Safety Act and may take action regarding a proposed amendment to the bill.

• Presentation by Legislative Delegation
• Discussion of House Bill 9 Immigrant Safety Act
• Potential action on direction to staff regarding proposed amendment to House Bill 9

The commission held a special meeting to discuss the House Bill 9 Immigrant Safety Act. No substantive decisions were recorded regarding the bill or proposed amendments; the only formal action taken was the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

Regular Commission Meeting

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will consider selecting an architecture firm for a new Public Safety Training Center. The board will also review budget adjustments and a report on the economic impact of the Milan Correctional Facility closure.

• Selection of Architect Firm for RFP 2026-01 Design & Construction of Public Safety Training Center
• Requisition for All Rite Construction for San Rafael Fire Protection concrete driveway: $123,822.43
• Resolution 2026-14 FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number 6
• Resolution 2026-16 opposing legislation regarding federal civil immigration detention contracts
• Ramah Navajo Chapter request for County to serve as Fiscal Agent for Capital Outlay Request(s)

The Commission approved the selection of an architect for a Public Safety Training Center and a $123,822.43 driveway contract for San Rafael Fire Protection. They also passed resolutions regarding budget adjustments and opposition to legislation concerning federal immigration detention contracts. A proposal to add the New Mexico Pledge of Allegiance to agendas was denied.

• Approved architect firm for Public Safety Training Center RFP 2026-01 (5-0)
• Approved acting as fiscal agent for Ramah Navajo Chapter Capital Outlay Request (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-14 FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number 6 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-15 FY 26 2nd Quarter Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-16 opposing legislation prohibiting government contracts for federal civil immigration detention (5-0)
• Approved $123,822.43 contract with All Rite Construction for San Rafael Fire Protection driveway (5-0)
• Denied adding New Mexico Pledge of Allegiance to agendas (3-2)

Special Commission Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold elections for the Commission Chair and two Vice Chair positions. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding county administration, CDBG plans, and a DWI grant application.

• Election of County Commission Chair, 1st Vice Chair, and 2nd Vice Chair
• Resolution 26-13 to submit the FY27 DWI Grant Application
• CDBG Resolutions 26-09 through 26-12 regarding anti-displacement, citizen participation, Section 3, and fair housing
• Resolution 26-02 regarding delegation of authority to the County Manager
• Resolution 26-08 regarding signature authority on checks

The Commission elected its Chair and Vice Chairs and approved a series of administrative resolutions. The board also passed several CDBG housing plans and authorized a FY27 DWI grant application.

• Elected Ralph Lucero as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Ray Carpenter as 1st Vice Chair (5-0)
• Elected Georgia Routzen Sanchez as 2nd Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-09 Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-10 Citizen Participation Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-11 Section 3 Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-12 Fair Housing Proclamation and Self-Assessment (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-13 and related documents for FY27 DWI Grant Application (5-0)