Grant County commissioners approve election MOU, tower variance, burn‑restriction authority and multiple resolutions

The Grant County Board of Commissioners approved several motions during its regular meeting, passing each by voice vote.

Election memorandum: The commission approved a memorandum of understanding for the 2026 state primary election on a motion by Commissioner Medina, seconded by Commissioner Shalley.

Public-safety and land-use approvals: The board approved a request by Western New Mexico Communications for relief from setback requirements and to approve an application for a telecommunications tower on State Highway 211 in Cliff (Grant County) after a motion by Commissioner Shelley. The commission also authorized the fire chief and county manager to issue fire and burn restrictions as necessary under county ordinance number 14‑02 section 3(d).

Budget and infrastructure resolutions: Commissioners approved Resolution R‑26‑12 (a budget adjustment, BAR) and Resolution R‑26‑13 authorizing execution and delivery of an infrastructure project for Arena Colony Improvement Phase 3 (engineering). The board also approved dissolution of the Grant County shooting/rating advisory board and took action related to public‑employee retirement associations for volunteer fire departments.

Why it matters: These routine approvals move a mix of election, public‑safety, land‑use and capital projects forward. The tower variance affects local telecommunications siting; burn‑restriction authority affects emergency response and public-safety timing; and the BAR and infrastructure resolution allocate and authorize project spending.

Next steps: County staff will carry out the administrative steps tied to each approval and coordinate execution or further permitting as required.