Commission Meeting April 17 2025

The Chaves County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on April 17, 2025, which included several procurement and contracting discussions. Key procurement actions included the award of a construction contract for the Cultural Plaza project to RMMCI LLC of Albuquerque for $2,825,700 plus gross receipts tax, including an alternate bid of $142,300. The board also approved a price agreement for inmate supplies to Victory Supply and Bob Barker following a competitive bidding process. Additionally, the commission ratified a contract with J&H Services for vital irrigation canal repairs under an existing CES contract. The board granted permission to advertise a public hearing for a five-year franchise agreement with Leo Rule Telephone Cooperative, Inc. to operate telecommunications infrastructure using county right-of-ways. The meeting also featured a public hearing on road vacations and new road requests, with plans for site visits before final decisions. Other agenda items included vehicle donations to neighboring counties and various community presentations. Overall, the meeting focused on contract awards, infrastructure projects, and community support initiatives.