Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Intergovernmental Agreement topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council delays vote on Valencia County detainee-housing agreement, asks for clarity on medical expense responsibilities
Summary
Council tabled the proposed Memorandum of Agreement with Valencia County on municipal detainee housing after questions about housing-rate increases (from $120 to $200) tied to Senate Bill 425 and unclear language on which medical expenses the Village would cover.
A proposed Memorandum of Agreement between the Village of Los Lunas and Valencia County to house municipal detainees at the Valencia County Detention Center was tabled for further review after Council members requested clearer language about medical expense responsibilities.
Valencia County Detention Center Warden Randy Gutierrez told council the proposed rate increase (from $120.00 to $200.00) was driven by costs associated with Senate Bill 425, which requires the provision of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services to inmates. Councilors raised questions about when the Village would be responsible for medical expenses; staff indicated additional review was needed and the item was tabled until the July 9, 2026 council meeting.
