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Lincoln County schedules July 9 town hall on solid waste; feasibility study proposed for Gavilan Canyon corridor
Summary
The commission agreed to a town hall on solid waste at Fletcher Hall in Capitan on July 9; Road Superintendent proposed a Pettigrew & Associates feasibility study for Gavilan Canyon estimated at ~$207,000, with a separate $75,512 ownership/mapping phase.
County Manager Jason Burns asked the Commission for direction to schedule a town hall to describe solid waste operations, exemptions and hardship waivers; commissioners agreed to hold the forum at Fletcher Hall in Capitan on July 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM to maximize public participation.
Road Superintendent Jeff Honeycutt presented a proposed feasibility study from Pettigrew & Associates for the Gavilan Canyon corridor—an approximately $207,000 task order to evaluate a truck bypass and corridor improvements, with an optional $75,512 ownership/mapping phase that can be phased separately. Commissioners discussed partnering with the Village of Ruidoso and pursuing grant funding to support planning costs.
