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Lea County approves $10,000 for Lovington fire station baby box
Summary
Commissioner Kimbrough obtained commission approval to allocate $10,000 from District 1 discretionary funds for a safe‑baby box at Lovington Fire Station No. 2 to provide an anonymous, safe surrender option.
The Lea County Commission approved a $10,000 appropriation from District 1 discretionary funds to support installation of a safe‑baby box at Lovington Fire Station No. 2.
Commissioner Kimbrough said the safe‑baby boxes provide an alternative for mothers who may otherwise seek unsafe options and noted an existing Hobbs device had already been credited with saving two lives. She asked the commission to approve Lea County Resolution 20MAR/94R to provide the remaining funding needed for Lovington’s box at Fire Station No. 2. The motion was seconded and carried on a recorded vote.
What the allocation does and does not do: The appropriation funds purchase and installation of one safe‑baby box at the specified station; no operational or maintenance details beyond the purchase were included in the commission discussion.
