Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting - July 14, 2026

The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, which included extensive public input primarily focused on concerns about Project Jupiter, a large industrial data center project. Residents expressed opposition citing environmental, water usage, job compliance, and health impact issues. The board discussed ongoing compliance monitoring of Project Jupiter, including job reporting and environmental assessments, with a presentation from economic development planned for the next meeting. Procurement-related actions included approval of a state pricing agreement with Holly Frontier Corporation for asphalt emulsions up to $600,000 for road maintenance, and awarding a change order to James Corp for the east parking lot of the OEM facility with an amended amount of $765,796.51. The board also approved the fiscal year 2026 year-end budget adjustments, appointed two members to the Donana County International Jetport Advisory Board, and adopted a resolution establishing protocols for receipt of donations. Additionally, the board approved an updated all hazards emergency operations plan and granted preliminary plat approval for a subdivision. A significant discussion and vote occurred regarding enforcement of a resolution to demolish a derelict burned building, with a two-week postponement granted to allow the property owner to act before county intervention. The meeting included a closed session addressing legal matters and bargaining strategies. Overall, the meeting combined community concerns, budget and procurement decisions, and governance actions related to county infrastructure and emergency management.