BHRIA Stakeholder Regional Plan Meeting June 25, 2026 Meeting Recording

The Otero County BHRIA Stakeholder Regional Plan Meeting held on June 25, 2026, focused primarily on updates and discussions related to early access funding and the regional behavioral health plan. Key procurement-related topics included the execution of a $2 million early access funding agreement with the HCA, with spending required by June 20, 2027, and the planning activities contracted with Lincoln County and Four Directions Treatment and Recovery Center to enhance infrastructure for a crisis continuum of care center. The meeting also covered administrative challenges, tribal funding equity concerns, and the need for clear roles in planning, contracting, and reporting under the BRIA funding. The group reviewed and refined priority areas in the regional plan, including housing, crisis response services, and justice diversion services, with emphasis on transportation support and infrastructure expansion. The meeting concluded with plans to post the draft priorities for public comment and a call for timely feedback to finalize the plan. No formal votes were recorded, but action items included posting the agreement and draft plan sections online and scheduling a follow-up executive committee workshop on July 9, 2026.