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Commission swears in chaplains, recognizes K-9 team; public comments urge trail and forest attention
Summary
The commission held a swearing-in ceremony for county chaplains and recognized Deputy Tristan Howard and K-9 Cody for competition medals; public commenters urged support for local trail groups and raised concerns about the Cibola National Forest.
At the start of the June 26 meeting the Cibola County Board of County Commissioners held a swearing-in ceremony for a group of county chaplains; the transcript lists the names of those sworn. The event was ceremonial and required no board action.
The board also recognized Deputy Tristan Howard and K-9 Cody for receiving medals at a K-9 competition in Rio Rancho on June 14, 2025. The recognition was announced by the commission during the presentations portion of the agenda.
During public comment, Les Gaines spoke on behalf of Cibola Outdoors and the Cibola Trail Alliance, urging county support for trails and outdoor recreation. Another commenter, Wade Nez, addressed matters involving the Cibola National Forest and a prevention team. The transcript records those public comments but does not show follow-up direction or formal action from the commission on those topics.
The meeting proceeded with routine business after the presentations and public comment period.
