San Juan County Commission Meeting - April 7, 2026

The San Juan County Commission meeting held on April 7, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions involved the approval of a notice of intent to adopt an ordinance authorizing the county to act as fiscal agent for a $250,000 New Mexico Economic Development Department grant to Durango Machining Innovations (DMI) for construction and renovation of facilities to house roto lining machines, a project expected to create 22 new jobs and involve a capital investment exceeding $6 million. The commission approved publishing the notice of intent with final adoption scheduled for May 5, 2026. Additionally, Comcast presented a broadband access and fiber expansion project to connect over 3,100 homes and businesses in Aztec and Bloomfield, involving over 200 miles of fiber installation funded by a state grant with a completion deadline of December 31, 2026. The commission also approved a Department of Justice Edward Byrne grant application for $20,133 to purchase six in-car mobile data computers for the sheriff's office, with the office covering costs exceeding the grant amount. Other agenda items included adopting a policy for overtime compensation for salaried personnel on reimbursable emergency incidents and proclaiming April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National County Government Month. The meeting featured updates on local infrastructure projects, including gas line activation at the San Juan County Industrial Park and a forthcoming Federal Railroad Administration site visit.