Board of County Commissioners Emergency Meeting - June 12, 2026

The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners held an emergency meeting on June 12, 2026, to address critical issues related to emergency medical services at the county detention center. The discussion focused on the failure of YesCare, the current medical services contractor, to meet payroll obligations, leading to concerns about continuity of care and employee benefits. The board considered several options, including having Thrive Medical Services assume payroll responsibilities early, the county directly paying the payroll to ensure no disruption, or a combination of both approaches. Legal counsel advised on breach of contract implications and bankruptcy considerations related to YesCare. Ultimately, the board authorized the county manager to use discretion in executing payments under any of the proposed options, prioritizing the county directly paying payroll to maintain service stability and employee coverage through June 22, 2026, when Thrive is scheduled to take over. The motion passed unanimously, emphasizing the urgency of maintaining uninterrupted medical services and employee benefits at the detention center.