Cibola County public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will discuss budget adjustments and legislative priorities. The body is deciding on fire protection grants and a significant expenditure for radio equipment. There are also several items regarding Senate Bill 3 and inter-county collaboration.
- FY 2026 New Mexico Fire Protection Grant for Cibola County Fire Administration: $500,000 plus $21,500 in stipends
- FY 2026 New Mexico Fire Protection Grant for El Morro Fire Station: $500,000
- Requisition for Radio and Radio Equipment/Code 3 Service/OEM: $499,999.53
- Resolution 2025-67 regarding Fiscal Year (FY) 26 Budget Adjustment Number 5
- Resolution 2025-66 supporting New Mexico Counties 2026 Legislative Priorities
The Commission approved two fire protection grants totaling $1 million and a requisition for radio equipment. They also authorized agreements and an MOU with other counties and the Administrative Office of the Courts regarding Senate Bill 3.
- Approved FY 2026 Fire Protection Grant for County Fire Administration: $500,000 plus $21,500 in stipends (4-0)
- Approved FY 2026 Fire Protection Grant for El Morro Fire Station: $500,000 (4-0)
- Approved $499,999.53 requisition for Radio and Radio Equipment/Code 3 Service/OEM (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-67 for FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number 5 (4-0)
- Approved IGA with Administrative Office of the Courts regarding Senate Bill 3 (4-0)
- Authorized County Manager to negotiate MOU with Sandoval and Valencia Counties regarding SB3 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-66 supporting New Mexico Counties 2026 Legislative Priorities (4-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from 11.20.2025 (4-0)
Special Canvassing Commission Meeting
The County Commission will convene as a Canvassing Board to conduct the official canvass of the 2025 Regular Local Election. The meeting is dedicated to this specific election process.
- Canvass of 2025 Regular Local Election
The County Commission convened as a Canvassing Board to process the results of the 2025 Regular Local Election. The board approved the canvassing of these results before reconvening as the Commission Board.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Convened as Canvassing Board (5-0)
- Approved canvassing the results of the 2025 Regular Local Election (5-0)
- Reconvened as Cibola County Commissioners (5-0)
Regular Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review the FY26 budget and first quarter report. The board is also deciding on lease agreements for two motor graders and the purchase of three vehicles for the Sheriff's Department.
- Lease/Purchase of two 2025 Caterpillar 140-13 Motor Graders at $4,104.17 and $4,095.78 per month
- Purchase of three 2026 Chevrolet Tahoes from Melloy Fleet for $167,571
- Resolution 2025-57 for Fiscal Year 26 Budget Adjustment Number 3
- Grant extensions for Local Government Road Fund (LGRF) agreements
- Wage and salary increase for dispatch employees pursuant to Resolution 2025-22
The Commission approved two monthly lease agreements for Caterpillar motor graders and the purchase of three Chevrolet Tahoes. Other actions included approving a budget adjustment, a holiday schedule, and wage increases for dispatch employees.
- Approved lease for 2025 Caterpillar Motor Grader (SN N9400919) at $4,104.17/month (5-0)
- Approved lease for 2025 Caterpillar Motor Grader (SN N9400920) at $4,095.78/month (5-0)
- Approved $167,571 purchase of (3) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoes for Sheriff's Dept (5-0)
- Approved FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number 3 (5-0)
- Approved wage and salary increase for dispatch employees per Resolution 2025-22 (5-0)
- Approved holiday schedule for Jan 19, 2026-Jan 10, 2027 (5-0)
- Approved LGRF grant extensions for Cooperative, County Arterial, and School Bus programs (5-0)
- Approved AIC Investment Recommendations as Board of Finance (5-0)
Workshop Special Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to review and discuss DWI Needs Assessment data. The meeting includes a PowerPoint presentation and a community review of the data.
- Review and discussion of DWI Needs Assessment Data
The commission met to review and discuss DWI Needs Assessment Data. No substantive actions were taken other than the approval of the meeting agenda.
- Approved the agenda (5-0)
Regular Commission Meeting
The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will review budget adjustments and several service agreements. The body is deciding on funding for drainage and road projects and the relocation of the Magistrate Court.
- Requisition for Ambulance/Siddons-Martin ER Group Capital Outlay: $549,770
- Grant Agreement for Elkins Road-Phase I Design: $1M
- Resolution 2025-54 for Water Trust Board Project Fund drainage improvements on County Road 7 & 8
- Resolution 2025-55 for Fiscal Year 26 Budget Adjustment Number 2
- Discussion on Magistrate Court relocation to 700 E. Roosevelt Ave., Grant, NM
The Commission approved several FY26 service contracts and budget adjustments. Key approvals included a $1M grant for Elkins Road design and a capital outlay for ambulance services. The board also provided direction to staff regarding the Magistrate Court relocation.
- Approved Resolution 2025-54 for Water Trust Board drainage improvements on County Road 7 & 8 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-55 FY26 Budget Adjustment Number 2 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-56 $1M grant agreement for Elkins Road-Phase I -Design (4-0)
- Approved FY26 Training Service Agreement with Steven Lovato Consulting for DWI Program (4-0)
- Approved FY26 Prevention Service Agreement with Cibola County Public Schools for DWI Program (4-0)
- Approved NWNM SWA FY26 Annual Service Contracts (4-0)
- Approved $549,770 capital outlay for Ambulance/Siddons-Martin ER Group (4-0)
- Approved direction to staff regarding Magistrate Court relocation (4-0)
Special Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2025-53. This resolution concerns the setting of property tax rates for the 2025 tax year.
- Resolution 2025-53: Order Setting Property Tax Rates for 2025 Property Tax Year
The Commission met to establish property tax rates for the 2025 tax year. Resolution 2025-53 was approved to set these rates pursuant to state law.
- Approved Resolution 2025-53 setting 2025 property tax rates (3-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
Regular Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will consider accepting two capital outlay grants and approving several high-cost medical and maintenance requisitions. The board will also discuss the FY26 budget adjustment and a juvenile housing agreement with Bernalillo County.
- Acceptance of $550,000 grant for first responder ambulances and $150,000 grant for Sheriff's Office vehicles
- Approval of $111,739.60 for ambulance stretchers and $104,569.68 for AED units
- Increase in Bernalillo County Juvenile Housing Agreement to $475 per detainee per day
- Approval of USDA Wildlife Services Contract for $29,000 per year
- Consideration of Resolution 2025-52 for Fiscal Year 26 Budget Adjustment Number 1
The Commission approved two capital outlay grants for emergency vehicles and the Sheriff's Office. They also authorized several high-cost medical equipment purchases and a budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 26.
- Accepted $550,000 Capital Outlay Grant 25-J2901 for ambulances (5-0)
- Accepted $150,000 Capital Outlay Grant 25-J2902 for Sheriff’s Office vehicles (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-52 for FY 26 Budget Adjustment Number 1 (5-0)
- Approved $111,739.60 for ambulance stretchers and equipment (5-0)
- Approved $104,569.68 for defibrillator units and accessories (5-0)
- Approved $51,225.88 for Tri-West Fencing (5-0)
- Approved Bernalillo County Juvenile Housing Agreement increase to $475/Detainee/Day (5-0)
- Approved $29,000/year USDA Wildlife Services Contract (5-0)
Special Commission Meeting
The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider two lease agreements with Enterprise. These agreements concern vehicles for the County Manager and law enforcement.
- Enterprise Lease Agreement for County Manager’s Fleet (10 vehicles)
- Enterprise Lease Agreement for Law Enforcement Fleet (3 vehicles)
The Commission approved two Enterprise Lease Agreements for county vehicles. These agreements cover 10 vehicles for the County Manager's fleet and 3 vehicles for law enforcement.
- Approved Enterprise Lease Agreement for County Managers Fleet (10 vehicles) (3-0)
- Approved Enterprise Lease Agreement for Law Enforcement Fleet (3 vehicles) (3-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
Regular Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review the final budget for Fiscal Year 2026 and a budget adjustment for FY25. The board is also considering several resolutions regarding infrastructure funding and legal settlements.
- Contract to Compass Engineering and Construction Services, LLC for County Road 1 construction
- Resolution 2025-46 for the Fiscal Year 2026 Final Budget
- Acceptance of Water Trust Board Project No WPF-6552 funding for CR 7 & 8 drainage improvements
- Resolution 2025-48 regarding participation in Opioid Litigation Settlements
- Purchase of a 2024 Freightliner M2 106 Plus for Candy Kitchen VFD #17 for $150,000
The Commission approved the FY26 final budget and the FY25 final budget adjustment. Other approved actions included accepting water drainage funding and authorizing participation in opioid litigation settlements. A $150,000 purchase for a fire tender was also approved.
- Approved Resolution 2025-44 FY25 Final Budget Adjustment Number 9 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-45 FY25 4 Quarter Report (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-46 FY26 Final Budget (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-47 Water Trust Board funding for CR 7 & 8 Drainage Improvements (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-48 participation in Opioid Litigation Settlements (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-50 FY25 Capital Asset Inventory (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-51 Cibola County Hazard Mitigation Plan of 2025 (5-0)
- Approved $150,000 requisition for 2024 Freightliner M2 106 Plus fire tender (5-0)
Regular Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review a budget adjustment and several funding requests for road projects through the NM Dept. of Transportation. The body is also considering contracts for DWI services and a general contractor for County Road 1 repairs.
- Resolution 2025-37: FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 8
- LGRF funding requests for Cooperative Program, County Arterial Program, and School Bus Route
- Invitation to Bid 2025-004 for County Road 1 Bridge and Road Repairs
- DWI services contracts for Casa San Jose and Concha Montano Consulting
- Resolutions designating election day polling places and voting convenience centers
The Commission approved a budget adjustment and several resolutions regarding election polling places and board appointments. It also authorized funding for road projects and DWI service agreements.
- Approved FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 8 (Resolution 2025-37) (5-0)
- Approved designation of Election Day Polling Places (Resolution 2025-38) (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Board of Registration Members (Resolution 2025-39) (5-0)
- Approved additional Voting Convenience Centers for 2024 and 2025 (Resolution 2025-40) (5-0)
- Approved LGRF funding requests for Cooperative, County Arterial, and School Bus Route programs (Resolutions 2025-41, 2025-42, 2025-43) (4-0)
- Approved DWI Substance Abuse Treatment contract for Casa San Jose of Gallup (4-0)
- Approved DWI Memorandums of Agreement with County Sheriff, City of Grants, Village of Milan, and Pueblo of Acoma (4-0)
Special Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider action on an emergency ordinance. The proposal aims to restrict the sale and use of fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county.
- Public hearing on Emergency Ordinance 01-2025 regarding fireworks sale and use
- Possible approval of Emergency Ordinance 01-2025 and Proclamation
The Commission approved Emergency Ordinance 01-2025 and a proclamation to restrict the use of fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county. The meeting also included the approval of the agenda.
- Approved Emergency Ordinance 01-2025 and Proclamation Restricting Use of Fireworks in Unincorporated Areas (3-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
Regular Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review several financial and planning documents, including the interim budget for FY 26 and a long-term infrastructure plan. The body will also consider a membership agreement with the Northwest NM Council of Governments and a grant for the Local Driving While Intoxicated Program.
- Resolution 2025-36: FY 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP)
- Resolution 2025-35: FY 26 Interim Budget
- Resolution 2025-34: FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 7
- Grant Agreement 26-D-G-04 for FY26 Local Driving While Intoxicated (LDWI) Program
- FY 26 Northwest NM Council of Government Membership Agreement
The Commission approved the FY 26 interim budget and the 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan. Other approved actions included a budget adjustment for FY 25 and a membership agreement with the Northwest NM Council of Government.
- Approved FY 26 Northwest NM Council of Government Membership Agreement (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-34 FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 7 (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-35 FY 26 Interim Budget (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-36 FY 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (4-0)
- Approved Grant Agreement 26-D-G-04 for FY26 Local Driving While Intoxicated Program (4-0)
- Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
Regular Commission Meeting
The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider resolutions approving the FY2024 audit, fiscal year 2025 budget adjustments, and a transportation project application for Elkins Road. They will also vote on three requisitions over $50,000 for sheriff and emergency management equipment totaling $232,157.56. The agenda includes an executive session on pending litigation, real property, personnel, and collective bargaining with the Cibola Coalition of Public Safety Officers, followed by direction to staff on wage negotiations.
- Resolution 2025-29: Approval of FY2024 audit
- Resolution 2025-32: NMDOT Transportation Project Fund application for Elkins Road planning and design
- Resolution 2025-33: Supporting Catron County's disaster declaration due to Mexican Grey Wolves
- Requisitions over $50,000: bunker gear ($58,175.49), two 2025 Tahoe PPVs ($110,660), and equipment installation ($63,322.07)
- Executive session covering litigation, real property, personnel, and CPSO collective bargaining negotiations
The Commission approved the FY 2024 audit, the FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 6, and the FY 3rd Quarter Report. They authorized a transportation project application for Elkins Road and approved over $232,000 in requisitions for emergency gear and sheriff's vehicles.
- Approved FY 2024 Audit (5-0)
- Approved FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 6 (5-0)
- Approved FY 3rd Quarter Report (5-0)
- Approved NMDOT project application for Elkins Road Planning and Design (5-0)
- Approved support for Catron County's disaster declaration regarding Mexican Grey Wolves (4-0)
- Approved OEM travel to Ohio to tour Braun-Ambulance Factory (5-0)
- Approved requisitions for Bunker Gear ($58,175.49), two 2025 Tahoe PPVs ($110,660), and WAC Uplifters equipment ($63,322.07) (5-0)
- Approved direction to staff regarding CPSO wage negotiation (5-0)
Regular Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will consider two large requisitions for road materials and fuel tanks. The board will also discuss the sale of two county properties and a loan for the Candy Kitchen VFD.
- Asphalt Emulsion contract with Holly Frontier (Sinclair) for $658,762.30
- Above Ground Fuel Tanks contract with Eaton for $735,580.00
- Sale of Smith’s Grocery Store at 700 E. Roosevelt Ave. Suite 10, Grants, NM
- Sale of McBride Judicial Complex at 114 McBride Road, Grants, NM
- Resolution 2025-26 regarding Finance Authority Loan to Cibola County/Candy Kitchen VFD
The Commission approved two large requisitions for fuel tanks and asphalt emulsion. They also authorized the sale of the Smith’s Grocery Store property and a loan for the Candy Kitchen VFD. The sale of the McBride Judicial Complex was tabled.
- Approved Resolution 2025-26 Finance Authority Loan to Cibola County/Candy Kitchen VFD (5-0)
- Approved $658,762.30 requisition for Asphalt Emulsion from Holly Frontier (5-0)
- Approved $735,580.00 requisition for Above Ground Fuel Tanks from Eaton (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-27 authorizing the sale of Smith’s Grocery Store (5-0)
- Tabled Resolution 2025-28 authorizing the sale of the McBride Judicial Complex (5-0)
Regular Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and county road mileage. The body will also convene as the Board of Finance to review investment policies and recommendations.
- Resolution 2025-23: Amendment of Investment Policy
- Resolution 2025-24: Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Adjustment Number 5
- Resolution 2025-25: Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Certified County Maintained Mileage Report
- Executive session regarding APPO Lease at 700 E. Roosevelt Ave Suite 70, Grants, NM
- Overview of DWI Programs report from Vickie Kramer
The Commission approved a fiscal year 2025 budget adjustment and an amendment to the investment policy. The board also approved the annual certified county maintained mileage report and investment recommendations. No final action was taken during the executive session.
- Approved Resolution 2025-23 Amendment of Investment Policy (5-0)
- Approved Advisory Investment Committee (AIC) Investment Recommendations (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-24 Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Adjustment Number 5 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-25 Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Certified County Maintained Mileage Report (5-0)
- Approved meeting minutes for 01.23.2025 and 01.20.2025 (5-0)
Special Commission Meeting
The Cibola County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address a vacancy in the House of Representatives District 6. The board will consider an appointment to fill this seat pursuant to state law and the New Mexico Constitution.
- Appointment to fill House of Representatives District 6 vacancy
The Commission met to fill a vacancy for the House of Representatives District 6. After several failed motions, the board voted to appoint Clemente Sanchez to the position.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Motion to appoint Paul Spencer died (no second)
- Motion to appoint Marcie Chavez died (no second)
- Appointed Clemente Sanchez as Representative of District 6 (3-0 affirmative, 1 no, 1 abstain)
01.23.2025 Regular Commission Meeting
The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will consider a FY25 budget adjustment (Resolution 2024-62), a 2nd quarter report, and multiple appointments to regional boards including the Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments, the Hospital Board, and the Opioid Remediation Collaborative. Also up for action are a new travel mileage rate, a classification/pay study update, two lease agreements for Caterpillar motor graders for the Road Department, and two equipment purchases for Laguna Fire Protection totaling over $81,000. An executive session is scheduled for pending litigation, real property, and personnel matters.
- Consideration of Resolution 2024-62 FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 4
- Two Caterpillar Motor Grader lease agreements for the Road Department
- Purchase of 2024 RAM 2500 Crew Cab for Laguna Fire Protection – $53,159.55
- Purchase of Equip RAM Crew Cab for Laguna Fire Protection – $27,960.19
- Selection of commissioners to boards: NW NM Council of Governments, Hospital Board, Advisory Investment Committee, Opioid Remediation Collaborative, Road Review Board
The Commission approved FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 4 and the FY 25 2nd Quarter Report. Officials appointed members to several boards, including the Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments and the Hospital Board. The board also approved equipment leases and vehicle purchases for the Road Department and Laguna Fire Protection.
- Approved Resolution 2024-62 FY 25 Budget Adjustment Number 4 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-14 FY 25 2nd Quarter Report (5-0)
- Appointed 4 members and 1 alternate to Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments Board (5-0)
- Appointed members to Electric Generating Facility Economic District (5-0)
- Appointed Joseph Tanner Windhorst to Northwest New Mexico Solid Waste Authority Board (5-0)
- Appointed Ray Carpenter to Hospital Board (5-0)
- Approved lease agreements for two Caterpillar Motor Graders for Road Department (5-0)
- Approved $81,119.74 for two RAM crew cab vehicles for Laguna Fire Protection (5-0)
Special Commission Meeting
At this special meeting, the Cibola County Commission will elect a chair and vice chairs via Resolution 25-01, then consider a consent agenda with updated CDBG resolutions (anti-displacement, citizen participation, Section 3, fair housing) and a DWI grant application for FY26. Action items include resolutions on delegation of authority, bank depositories, records inspection, Open Meetings Act, public participation, parliamentary procedures, and check signing authority.
- Resolution 25-01: Restructure of Commission and election of chair and vice chairs
- Resolution 25-09: Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (CDBG)
- Resolution 25-10: Citizen Participation Plan (CDBG)
- Resolution 25-13: Authorizing FY26 DWI Grant Application to NM Department of Finance
- Resolutions 25-02 through 25-08: Administrative procedures (delegation, deposits, records, OMA, public participation, Roberts Rules, check signing)
The Commission approved the 2025 PHI contract for air medical transport and a 5% salary increase for elected officials. Other actions included approving a loan for a Candy Kitchen VFD fire truck and two facility equipment requisitions. The meeting also recognized outgoing officials and introduced newly elected members.
- Approved appointment of County Probate Judge (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-61 NMFA Loan for Candy Kitchen VFD fire truck (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-63 supporting 2025 Legislative Priorities (5-0)
- Approved 2025 PHI Contract for air medical transport (5-0)
- Approved $55,424.55 HVAC unit and $24,918.26 water heater requisitions (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-64 for 5% elected official salary increase (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 2024-65 for appointed officials benefits and salaries (5-0)
- Approved minutes from 11.15.2024 and 12.03.2024 meetings (5-0)