Summary
The State of New Mexico Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department issued an emergency procurement (Procurement Number 60-52100-26-EM053) titled "USE OF LAND DURING FIRE SUPPRESSION" to authorize temporary private land use for incident command and staging during wildfire suppression. The agreement covers use of Patrick Lyons' ranch in Cuervo, NM with a period of performance in mid-May 2026 and compensation not to exceed $2,500 (allocated to labor and materials for fence repair; $0 for land use). The SPD posting classifies this as an emergency procurement that is not a solicitation and indicates the contract was already awarded, while the posting lists a response deadline of July 23, 2026.