Taos County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured retirement presentations for county employees and a public comment session covering concerns regarding property lot splits, endorsement of a resolution, and potential water depletion issues related to proposed hydrogen plants. Presentations were given on the YesNMConnect social services program and the Region 8 Behavioral Health Plan. The board approved Resolution No. 2026-26 regarding the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan. Several contracts were authorized, including medical services for the Detention Center, roof repairs for the Department of Health Building, and Taos Plaza renovations. Additionally, personnel reclassifications were approved for the Planning and Solid Waste departments, and the board adopted a consent agenda concerning budget adjustments and end-of-year fiscal matters. Updates were provided on county projects, including solid waste grants, bridge completions, and economic development survey efforts.
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The meeting included the recognition of new hires for the month of April 2026, the proclamation of May as Motorcycle Awareness Month, the proclamation of detention staff week, and the proclamation of National Police Week. Additionally, the commission approved a contract renewal for local government legal counsel and a forestry thinning project contract for three specific project areas aimed at fire mitigation.
Mar 17, 2026·Board meeting
Tal County Commission Regular Meeting
The Commission addressed public concerns regarding the rural addressing and permitting process, noting significant delays in recent years. Discussions also touched upon the pending Rio Grande de Norte dark sky certification and a public hearing regarding the request by Mr. Theodore Terry for a full plat vacation of the Riverbend subdivision.
Feb 17, 2026·Strategic plan
Taos County Comprehensive Plan 2025-2040
The Taos County Comprehensive Plan is a policy document adopted to guide and manage the county's future growth and physical development, offering a 20-year vision. It emphasizes key themes including planning equity, addressing the housing gap, water resource management, fostering community partnerships, promoting stewardship-based tourism, and diversifying the economy. The plan is structured around elements such as land use, housing, economic development, transportation, water resources and infrastructure, community services and facilities, and hazard mitigation, all supported by an implementation framework.
