Chaves County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting for Thursday May 21st, 2026.

The Chaves County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 21, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of an agreement with Core Health LLC for inmate medical services, extending a contract per RFP2602, and awarding audit services to Cordova CPAs of Albuquerque under RFP2604. The board also approved a capital outlay grant agreement of $160,000 for renovations at the Midway Joy Center and adopted a facility use policy for the Cultural Plaza and other county properties. Additionally, the commissioners approved a road vacation and status change requests, and awarded a flood repair contract (ITB 2603) to J&H Services for approximately $1.9 million, funded primarily by federal and state grants. Brokerage services for insurance were awarded to Hub International of Albuquerque. The board approved a sole source contract with Tinhart Construction for courthouse window replacements valued at $572,659. Travel requests for county staff and emergency personnel were also approved. The commissioners adopted the original fiscal year 2026-2027 budget with plans for future amendments. Discussions included community outreach programs, event management policies, and public safety concerns. Several motions passed unanimously, reflecting active management of county contracts, capital projects, and budget oversight.