San Juan County

Key discussions and actions planned for the meeting include the presentation and consideration of a proclamation honoring the Aztec High School Wrestling Team. The consent agenda covers several items: the renewal of a price agreement for Magnesium Chloride from Desert Mountain Corporation, the award of a bid for the Lower Animas Ditch Lining Project to West States Energy Contractor, consideration of the 2026 DWI Planning Council By-Laws, and a resolution to increase the County's Law Enforcement Protection Fund budget based on surplus property sales. New business involves a presentation on Priority Based Budgeting, consideration of the Third Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the Navajo Nation, and action items related to the County Communications Platform and Website Upgrade, as well as FY27 Congressionally Directed Spending Requests. A closed session is scheduled to discuss threatened or pending litigation concerning the relocation of the Sunray/Western Gaming Racino License to Clovis, NM.

The meeting agenda included a presentation on the New Mexico Counties Conference Awards. Key items under the Consent Agenda involved the consideration of the Treasurer Check Register for December 2025, Finance Check Registers for December 2025, authorization for the City of Farmington's FY2026 LDWI Detox Grant Application submittal, award of a bid for the Adult Detention Center Boiler Room Addition, renewal of a price agreement for asphalt services, consideration of Emergency Management Office Improvements, FY26 Budget Adjustment #9, and adoption of Community Development Block Grant certifications. New Business items included the adoption of the San Juan County Penny Elimination and Rounding Policy, an update from Four Corners Economic Development, annual updates on the Sobering Center, Joint Intervention Program, and Navigation Center, consideration of the updated McGee Park Fee Schedule and Contract, review of Boards & Committee Appointments for 2026, and consideration of the May Meeting Schedule. The session concluded with reports and a closed session to discuss litigation related to the movement of the Sunray/Western Gaming Racino License.

The meeting included the election of the new Chair, Commissioner Sam Gonzalez, and the Pro Tem, Commissioner Laneir. Key agenda items involved approving changes to the agenda, specifically withdrawing consideration of San Juan County serving as fiscal agent for the San Juan River DA water users. The consent agenda was approved, which covered minutes from December 2025 meetings, a budget adjustment resolution, and an application for an NMED Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Grant. New business focused on approving a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) with Foxdale Solar (dehaw renewable investment projects) to provide fire protection and medical services to the project sites on Ute Mountain Ute lands, involving a one-time contribution of $1.2 million. Additionally, the commission addressed the presentation of the FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which received an unmodified (clean) opinion, although the accompanying single audit report over federal grants will be issued later due to federal guidance delays. The county's financial records were noted as being well-maintained.

The agenda for the meeting included several key items for consideration. Under the Consent Agenda, the Commission planned to consider adjustments to the FY26 Budget and an application for the NMED Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Grant. Old Business featured consideration of serving as Fiscal Agent for the San Juan River Dineh Water Users' 2026 Capital Outlay Funding. New Business included consideration of a Community Benefits Agreement with Foxtail Solar, acceptance of the FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Open Meetings Resolution, and a resolution to cancel and reschedule certain meetings in Calendar Year 2026. The meeting also included reports from the County Manager and Department Heads, followed by comments from the General Public.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The commission approved a resolution to authorize investments in the local government short-term investment fund for the calendar year 2026. They also approved a resolution proclaiming December 16th as Bloomfield High School football team day to honor the team's state championship win. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the request for the county to serve as a fiscal agent for the San Juan River water users, including concerns about equipment theft and the financial stability of the water users association.