Doña Ana County hosted a finalist presentation for its next fire chief in a departmental interview session where Matt Clark outlined a recommendation for a disaster declaration and summarized incident response actions, infrastructure impacts and damage assessments.

Clark conducted a planned 45-minute presentation and a subsequent question-and-answer portion, during which he described an incident overview, response actions, impacts to roads, utilities and flood structures and results of damage assessments. "This is my presentation. Recommend recommendation for disaster declaration," Clark said during his remarks. The presentation was followed by a brief exchange with department staff and a short closing.

The session was characterized as a finalist presentation rather than a formal hiring action. County staff did not announce a hiring decision or any motion to appoint Clark during the recorded session. Clark told the panel, "I just want really want this job and please hire me." He also said, "Because Dona Ana County is the place to be," when asked why he wanted the position.

Department staff organized the event as a finalist interview with a presentation, Q&A and internal evaluation; the transcript indicates staff asked Clark to introduce himself and limited public remarks. No votes, appointments or formal directives were recorded in the transcript provided.

Next steps, including whether the county will advance Clark to appointment or schedule further interviews, were not specified in the transcript.