Lorenzo Velasquez

The Board discussed and approved numerous resolutions, including amendments to meeting dates, support for maintaining Congressional districts, and local control for school districts. Financial and operational actions included approving grant modifications for drug task force operations, vehicle purchases, banking service renewals, accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds, ratifying insurance premiums, and authorizing a Small Community Air Service Development Program grant. Infrastructure and development items included road improvement projects, property vacation evaluations, and water tank procurement. Additionally, the Board reviewed reports on detention center housing, procurement policies, infrastructure capital improvements, and financial status. An executive session was held to discuss pending litigation and the disposal of real property.

The board addressed numerous appropriations for school programs, facility maintenance, and airport infrastructure improvements. Key actions included approving detention housing agreements, intergovernmental memoranda of understanding, and office space leases. The commission also authorized various travel requests for county staff and officials, appointed committees for vacating roadways, and reviewed financial reports, including the allocation of funds for a veterans' memorial project.

The Board discussed and approved several resolutions, including appointments to the Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board and the imposition of 2022 property tax rates. Key infrastructure and project approvals included grant agreements, construction observation task orders, and bid awards related to the Runway 3 extension and Instrument Landing System improvements. Additionally, the Board approved the purchase of a new pickup for the facilities department, budget adjustments for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, and the 2023 employee calendar. The meeting also featured discussions regarding the county's election processes and a review of the expenses and revenues from the 2022 Lea County Fair and PRCA Rodeo.

The meeting covered a broad range of administrative and operational items. The Commission heard public comments regarding portable water reclaiming equipment and discussed county boards and committees. Key actions included approving various grant modifications for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) funds, authorizing several professional service agreements and renewals for the 2022 County Fair and Rodeo, and approving precinct boundaries for upcoming elections. The Commission also authorized land acquisition for a fire substation, approved bids for road maintenance materials, and discussed an agreement for airport runway camera installation. A request to increase box seat rates for the fair was denied, while a free admission day was approved. Additionally, the Commission reviewed financial reports, indigent claims, and held an executive session to discuss threatened and pending litigation.

The Board of Commissioners discussed and approved several resolutions, including requesting the State of New Mexico to join a lawsuit against the Federal Government regarding a moratorium on oil and gas leasing. The Board authorized a lease agreement with Nor-Lea Hospital District for property expansion and acted as a fiscal agent for a state capital appropriation for the Lovington MainStreet Gateway and Wayfinding Project. Additional approvals covered an aviation grant for an emergency generator at the Lea County Regional Airport, change orders for the airport terminal expansion, land acquisition for the Maljamar Volunteer Fire Substation, and renewal of surface treatment agreements. The Board also approved participation in the Buyboard National Purchasing Cooperative and the disposition of inventory. Furthermore, the Board reviewed reports on the Detention Center's restricted housing, environmental operations, community cleanup, and the financial and accounts payable status.