Sandoval County Ethics Board elects leadership, adopts Open Meetings resolution and asks for security at public meetings

The Sandoval County Ethics Board convened at 4:04 p.m. and moved through a brief agenda that included leadership elections, adoption of the board’s annual Open Meetings Act resolution and a request to add security to future public meetings.

Members approved the meeting agenda and the Sept. 15, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. Unidentified Speaker 1 nominated themself for chair and received a second; a separate nomination for vice chair named Robert (Bob) Wilkins, which was also seconded and accepted.

The board then considered the annual resolution affirming the panel’s compliance with the State of New Mexico Open Meetings Act. Robert Wilkins, who participated in the roll call and spoke to the item, summarized the intent of the resolution: “Essentially, madam chair, the the resolution is an adherence to the Open Meetings Act, of the State of New Mexico. It lays out how the board will conduct its meetings, provide notices for its meetings, and how it will conduct closed sessions.” The board moved to adopt the resolution and voted in favor.

During board comments, an unidentified board member urged that the board arrange security at public meetings after describing a prior attendee as overly aggressive. That member said the behavior was “beyond acceptable” and requested security be available at all public meetings going forward. The chair agreed and said she has put in a request and will file a formal request to have an officer present at future meetings.

Also during the session, the chair noted that board members are appointed by county commissioners and asked that the minutes-writer be listed by name and title. She requested that Angela Cubon be recorded as “Angela Cubon, paralegal secretary” rather than only as board secretary; no board members objected.

The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn carried by voice vote.

Votes at a glance - Agenda approval: motion moved and seconded; voice vote — recorded 'aye' responses. Outcome: approved. - Minutes (09/15/2025): motion moved and seconded; voice vote — recorded 'aye' responses. Outcome: approved. - Chair election: Unidentified Speaker 1 nominated themself; seconded; outcome: approved. - Vice chair election: Robert (Bob) Wilkins nominated and accepted; outcome: approved. - Annual Open Meetings Act resolution: moved, seconded and approved. Outcome: adopted. - Adjournment: moved, seconded and approved. Outcome: adjourned.

The board did not record any public comments for this meeting and adjourned after completing the above business.