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County to award $150,000 to Hatch Valley Public Schools to finish food pantry renovation

Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners · February 10, 2026

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Summary

The commission approved a $150,000 award and budget revision to Hatch Valley Public Schools to complete renovation of a community food pantry that currently serves about 600 families a month; staff said prior funding of roughly $475,000 had already supported the project.

Doña Ana County approved a contract Feb. 10 to provide $150,000 to Hatch Valley Public Schools to complete renovation of a community food pantry operated in partnership with Casa de Peregrinos.

County staff and a Casa de Peregrinos representative said the pantry has served roughly 600 families per month and that the project needs the additional $150,000 to meet USDA-related funding conditions and finish vendor bidding. Project proponents described a multi-agency effort that includes the village of Hatch and the state, and said added local funding will enable expanded service days and deliveries to remote ranch households.

The board voted to approve the contract and associated budget revision (resolution 2026-21). Commissioners expressed support for the collaboration and urged timely completion so the pantry can increase service capacity before summer.

Outcome: contract awarded and budget revision approved; staff to proceed with bidding and construction scheduling.