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Sandoval County approves pact to bolster fire, EMS staffing in northern county

Sandoval County Board of Commissioners · December 10, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Hickory Apache Nation to fund additional firefighters and expand 24-hour staffing; county and fire leadership described recruitment, testing and an academy scheduled to start Jan. 20.

Sandoval County commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement intended to increase fire and emergency-medical services staffing in the county’s northern area and to provide coverage for the Hickory Apache Nation and surrounding communities.

County staff said the IGA makes funding available to hire up to 15 additional firefighters; three of those positions were contingent on funding from the nation and have now been secured…

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