Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting - August 14, 2026

The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on August 14, 2026, primarily to address a procurement-related action item. The board approved a purchase order and contract with the Southeastern New Mexico Economic Development District to serve as an external fiscal agent, in compliance with Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) requirements. The contract amount was up to $489,000, with authorization for the acting county manager to sign all relevant documents. The board discussed due diligence efforts to identify the most cost-effective fiscal agent, noting that other agencies were considered but could not meet the financial or service requirements. The contract covers significant state appropriations, and the county may seek to increase the contract amount in the future as additional appropriations are received. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.