Valencia County's BOCC 6-24-26

The Valencia County Board of County Commissioners held a regular public hearing and business meeting on June 24, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a resolution to submit an application for up to $100,000 in funding from the New Mexico Finance Authority to update the joint affordable housing plan, and approval of a subgrant agreement for $755,341 in Senate Bill 3 early access funding to support salary, medications, supplies, equipment, and training. The board also approved a contract amendment with EWS solid waste services to close the convenience center on Sundays and add an extra hour Monday through Saturday, with a future fee increase to be considered after proper public notice. Additionally, the commission adopted a 2026 employee pay study to guide future salary adjustments. An audit report was presented highlighting challenges due to staff transitions and a late audit submission, with the commission approving the audit. The meeting included a presentation on the reintroduction of the DARE program in local schools, with discussion of funding needs and community impact. Several public comments addressed community concerns about park closures and infrastructure projects, but no direct procurement actions were taken on those issues during the meeting.