Three people who identified themselves as grieving parents of people lost to fentanyl used the commission’s public‑comment period to describe advocacy work and request county support for Trail of Truth outreach and national rallies.

Speakers and requests: Debbie Thomas, who described herself as the creator of the "Eternal Angel poster projects," asked the commission to consider an approximate $2,000 mailing budget to ship roughly 300 posters to Washington, D.C., for displays at events beginning September 27. Carolyn Jaramillo (also identified as Caroline Hadamiro Salazar in the record) said she had launched a Trail of Truth New Mexico chapter and asked commissioners to consider sponsoring or providing at least $1,000 to help cover meals and a rental while she attends the Washington, D.C., events; she described ongoing grief‑support outreach and referrals to treatment providers. Dr. Geraldo Cianello read a letter summarizing the Department of Homeland Security SAVE program changes concerning citizenship verification for voter rolls; that item was delivered as public comment rather than an agenda action.

Commission response: Commissioners and county staff thanked the speakers and advised them to provide printed materials to staff for distribution. Chair Olivas encouraged speakers seeking assistance with county processes to work with Director Nick Hamm in Planning and Development Services for due process questions related to property or code concerns.

Administrative note: The commission did not vote on or commit county funding during the public comment period. Commissioners directed staff to accept handouts and follow up if there is a formal request that requires a staff review and return to the commission.