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County approves MOU with Cibola and Sandoval to access Region 13 SB3 funding for detention center project

Valencia County Commission · February 18, 2026

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Summary

Valencia County approved a memorandum of understanding with Cibola and Sandoval counties to access SB3 Region 13 funding; the county submitted a $755,321 application for Valencia County Detention Center projects and agreed Cibola will act as lead fiscal agent for Region 13.

Valencia County commissioners voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with Cibola and Sandoval counties to access SB3 Region 13 funds for behavioral health-related projects affecting Valencia County.

County staff reported that the grants department submitted a project application through Cibola County for $755,321 in response to the Region 13 call for projects. The MOU establishes governance and decision-making processes for regional participation in the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act funding, with Cibola County serving as lead agency and fiscal agent.

Staff said the proposed funding would support projects tied to behavioral health, transitional housing, homelessness prevention and expansion of service providers. Commissioners thanked Cibola County for taking fiscal lead and approved the MOU unanimously so the county can pursue the requested funding.

Next steps: staff to continue coordination with Region 13 partners and Cibola County to develop and, if funded, implement projects benefiting the Valencia County Detention Center and related behavioral health services.