Board approves two annexations and declares county drought emergency in 2–0 votes

May 19, 2026

The Curry County Board of Commissioners approved two landowner annexations into fire districts and declared a countywide drought emergency, each by 2–0 votes. The drought declaration asks the governor to recognize the emergency to unlock state resources.

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At the May 19 meeting, the Curry County Board of Commissioners took three formal actions by roll call votes.

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