Tamara Espinoza

The meeting included an overview of the Behavioral Health Planning Council's role, updates on Indian Affairs Department staff additions, and an analysis of Behavioral Health Services Division block grants. Discussion points covered the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (SB3), the development of subcommittee-specific bylaws, and leadership recruitment. Additionally, a resolution was adopted to establish the fiscal year 2027 public meeting schedule, and participants shared information regarding upcoming community prevention summits and youth initiatives.

The board meeting agenda focused on reviewing various chapter requests for payment and a no-cost extension for the Santa Ana Tamaya Administration Complex. Key discussions involved the TIF project expenditure report for 2021-2025, House Bill 450 Section 59, and comprehensive project presentations regarding water supply, infrastructure, and community facilities from several Pueblos and Chapters. The board also planned to conduct the approval and certification of 2026 projects.

The board meeting will address several key agenda items, including the review and processing of three Request for Payment packets and one no cost extension request. The board will receive a financial update regarding infrastructure projects from 2021-2025. Additionally, the agenda includes presentations from selected applicants regarding their proposed projects for 2026 and a discussion regarding HB 450 Section 59.

This document provides an overview of the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department's Capital Outlay projects for the period of 2019 to 2025. It defines Capital Outlay as one-time legislative funding for public-use physical infrastructure, outlines the requirement for projects to be part of a five-year Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP), and details annual funding allocations and project counts. The document also describes the funding sources and grantee obligations for these projects.

The meeting commenced with roll call and establishment of a quorum, followed by the approval of the agenda. New business included the withdrawal of the Navajo Nation Code Talker Museum Design project, necessitating a future meeting to consider other projects. The Board heard presentations on the Tohatchi Public Safety Substation and the Mariano Lake Chapter Road Improvement Project. The Board voted to fully fund both the Tohatchi Public Safety Substation and the Mariano Lake Chapter road improvement projects. A motion was also passed to approve a No Cost Extension request for the Ohkay Owingeh project through June 30, 2027.