San Juan County Commission Meeting July 7, 2026 - Complete recording

The San Juan County Commission meeting held on July 7, 2026, included several procurement and contract-related discussions. The commission approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Farmington to pilot an expanded jail-based DWI treatment program, with the city compensating the county approximately $3,916 per individual completing the program. They also approved an amended and restated joint powers agreement with the Navajo Nation for operating solid waste transfer stations, addressing funding and payment terms to ensure timely appropriations. Additionally, the commission acknowledged the completion of the decommissioning and demolition of the San Juan Generating Station by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), confirming compliance with county ordinance requirements. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about data centers, including environmental impacts, water usage, and community effects, with calls for transparency, moratoriums, and the formation of exploratory committees. Other agenda items included proclamations honoring Purple Heart recipients and the 25th anniversary of the San Juan County Fire and Rescue consolidation. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session to discuss litigation matters.