MPO Governing Board Regular Meeting - June 10, 2026

The Doña Ana County Government's MPO Governing Board held a regular meeting on June 10, 2026, focusing primarily on transportation planning and related procurement policies. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of Resolution 2605, which amended the MPO bylaws to update governance language, establish attendance policies with consequences for non-attendance, and rename advisory committees. The board also approved Resolution 2606 adopting the FY 2027-28 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), outlining transportation planning activities and budget allocations, including local match contributions from member jurisdictions. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed presentation on the upcoming federal transportation reauthorization bill, the Build America 250 Act, highlighting anticipated increases in planning funds, changes to local match requirements, expanded eligible uses of funds, and a potential shift allowing MPOs to become direct recipients of federal funds. The presentation also covered proposed federal regulatory changes affecting grant management, including restrictions on using federal funds for conference participation and professional memberships, which raised concerns about impacts on MPO operations. Board members discussed the implications of these changes and the possibility of submitting comments during the federal rulemaking comment period. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting addressed policy and budget decisions that will influence future procurement and funding opportunities for transportation projects in the region.