Curry County declares drought after staff briefing
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
After staff presented information on drought conditions across the county, the board voted unanimously to declare a drought in Curry County; the declaration was made by motion and passed without recorded dissent.
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Staff presented information regarding drought conditions throughout Curry County and discussed potential benefits of a county drought declaration. Following the briefing, Vice-Chair Patrick Hollinger moved to declare a drought in Curry County; Commissioner Lynn Coker seconded and the motion "Passed unanimously," per the minutes.
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