Taos County commissioners met Oct. 20, 2026. The meeting opened with recognitions and promotions, confirmed a new public works director, heard several public comments (including a notice about an Oct. 27 tax-grant review), discussed and endorsed county legislative priorities for 2027, approved procurement and change-order items including a parking-lot asphalt replacement and a mural-restoration evaluation, and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Appointment of Deborah Shatz as Public Works Director.
•Change order funds evaluation and pigment testing for murals.
•Claim that $22,500,000 meant for hospital reconstruction was lost and that there was a three-year window to pursue recovery.
•Endorsement of legislative priorities including HB2 full funding, veterans' special appropriation replacement, civil-claims clarifications, and HIPAA/EMS adjustments.
•Invitation to county officials for a roadshow on investments in children and families.
•Public notice of Oct. 27 tax-grant review of 22 proposals.
•Request to purchase a Chevrolet Tahoe for the treasurer's office; reassignment of the current vehicle.
•Staff cited $25,000,000 in rural projects completed under prior leadership.
•Staff estimates prior restoration in 1994 and building modifications in 2010; possible protective glazing discussed.
•Staff noted available funding under a special tax fund.
•Staff recognition and internal promotions in dispatch and communications.

Decisions

•Appointment recognized
•Approved evaluation change order
•Endorse resolution for legislative submission
•Proceed as part of consent agenda

Oct

Taos County Board of Commission Regular Meeting 10- 6- 2026

Taos County Commission met Oct. 6, 2026 in regular session. Commissioners heard presentations on county cultural and health initiatives, approved emergency planning documents, moved forward multiple public-safety technology contracts (including sole-source purchases for 911 software), approved two EV charger contracts, and granted a requested CPI increase to Waste Management.

Discussion Points

•911 director explained how software prompts and documents dispatcher interactions to improve responder information.
•Code requirement tied to renovations requiring charging station at Costilla site.
•Commissioners discussed effects on residents and clarified county's role in approving company requests under contract.
•Community engagement produced an asset map and will inform policy recommendations integrated into the Unified Development Code.
•DOT grant funding covered the charger, preserving renovation grant funds.
•EOP reformatted to meet FEMA/Homeland Security requirements; hazard mitigation plan will be aligned and is next on agenda.
•Functionality to include body‑cam ingestion and GPS tracking for units on maps.
•Mark43 tailoring involves site visits and weekly coordination; agencies (Sheriff, police, Pueblo, Ski Valley) will be invited to participate.
•Plan is intended to be living, exercised, and updated every three years per guidance.
•Procurement staff described sole‑source rationale (patents/copyright) and evidence of no viable alternatives.
•Project origins in Economic Development Administration and international partners; 2.5‑year local process with advisory group.
•Waste Management cited fuel/diesel increases and industry pressures as justification for the 4.9% CPI adjustment.

Decisions

•Approved 4.9% CPI increase requested by Waste Management.
•Approved both Paradise Power contracts.
•Approved four‑year subscription via sole source.
•Approved Mark43 professional services amendment.
•EOP 2026 adopted unanimously.
•No formal action required; project will proceed to next phase.

Directions

•Adopt EOP 2026; continue stakeholder coordination and exercises.
•Approve the requested CPI adjustment; staff to monitor and report similar vendor requests.
•Continue map completion, produce story maps by year end, and develop policy recommendations for later integration into land‑use codes.
•Proceed with change order; continue weekly implementation meetings and report progress.
•Proceed with contract execution and annual billing schedule; implementation updates to be provided to commission.
•Proceed with contract execution and permitting under state price agreement.

Oct

Taos County Board of Commission Regular Meeting 9 15 2026

Taos County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 15, 2026. Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, contracts and sponsorships, set 2026 property tax rates, authorized an intergovernmental agreement for behavioral health funding, and heard public comments including a call for hand-counting ballots.

Discussion Points

•Award amount and county match were presented; finance staff stated match funding had been anticipated in the budget.
•Commissioners volunteered speakers for the event.
•Event details: balloon launches, stage time, advertising package.
•Need for storage space and source of 103 funds; question about building size.
•Program director said application due Oct. 1 and funds would hire an assistant for the prevention and team court.
•Staff explained lease rationale and maintenance plan; commissioners asked about history of leasing vs owning and quantity of equipment returned previously.
•Staff to follow up with exact dimensions and confirm fund availability.

Decisions

•Both sponsorships approved by roll call.
•Commission approved participation and acceptance of the award.
•Commission approved submission of application (resolution 2026-642).
•Commission approved the lease.
•Contract approved; no amendments noted.

Directions

•Authorize submission of application; staff to submit by Oct. 1.
•Finalize sponsorship materials and speaking arrangements.
•Proceed with contract award under State Price Agreement; staff to report back on building size and schedule.
•Proceed with lease under Sourcewell cooperative; finalize maintenance arrangements.
•Staff to accept award and proceed with project steps.

Sep

Board of County Commission Regular Meeting 9 1 2026

Taos County Commission met Sept. 1, 2026. Commissioners voted to forward a recommendation to the governor to fill the House District 41 vacancy, adopted a proclamation and resolution designating September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, heard multiple public commenters urging support for local suicide-prevention training and a teen wellness app, and recognized longtime county employees.

Discussion Points

•Candidate stated she is Democratic primary winner and unopposed in November; staff noted district includes four precincts in Taos County.
•Commissioners expressed thanks and presented certificates.
•Commissioners welcomed candidate and expressed willingness to work together.
•Public commenters described statewide pilot programs and local training plans (ABC training, teen app involvement).
•Speakers asked the county to help publicize training dates and support partner outreach.
•Speakers requested county support for continued mental-health education for teens.
•Staff emphasized local impact of suicide and presented a video and the draft resolution/proclamation.
•Staff listed multiple employees and their service anniversaries across departments.
•Swadine described a statewide pilot and an agreement to provide ABC training at senior centers.
•Waters described hiring and training local teens to co-develop the Navi app and tied that work to ABC training concepts.

Decisions

•Commission voted to recommend Yolanda Jaramillo and staff will send letter to governor.
•Public comment recorded; commission to consider proclamation and coordination with partners.
•Public comment recorded; no formal county action on funding recorded in provided segments.
•Recognition only; no policy action taken.
•Resolution/proclamation introduced and materials placed on record; transcript does not include final adoption vote within provided segments.

Directions

•Staff to coordinate outreach with community partners; no binding programmatic mandates were directed by commission in this segment.
•Staff to coordinate publicity and partner scheduling; no county-run program mandated.
•Staff to coordinate publicity and support with the health-care authority and local organizations.
•Staff to prepare a letter transmitting the commission recommendation to the governor; chair to sign.

Sep

Board of County Commissioners -Regular Meeting

Taos County Commission met Sept. 1, 2026. Commissioners unanimously voted to recommend Yolanda Jaramillo to fill the vacancy in New Mexico House District 41 and heard presentations and public comments supporting a suicide-prevention proclamation and local mental-health initiatives.

Discussion Points

•Approval of agenda and prior minutes.
•Candidate Yolanda Jaramillo stated she is unopposed in the November election and requested support.
•Clerk to forward letter to governor for appointment recommendation.
•Employee recognition for years of service.
•Facilities staff credited for support.
•Grand opening of the Nest Resource Center at the Old Senior Center.
•Statewide focus on suicide prevention and a local pilot involving Santa Fe Community College.
•Statutory basis for sending a recommendation to the governor (NMSA referenced).
•Susan Herrera recognized for prior service.
•The Navi teen wellness app co-developed by local teens and staff training needs.
•Training plans for senior centers and community-accessible ABC training.

Decisions

•Agenda and minutes approved.
•Commission voted to recommend Yolanda Jaramillo to the governor.

Directions

•Clerk to forward prepared letter to governor.
•Clerk to prepare letter for chair signature and send to governor's office.

Aug

Board of County Commissioners -Regular Meeting

The Taos County Board of County Commissioners met Aug. 18, 2026. Commissioners proclaimed Senior Citizens Day, heard a detailed presentation on nontraditional water supplies and state water planning from the New Mexico Desalination Association, approved multiple resolutions and contracts, scheduled work studies on problem properties and roads, and convened a closed session on pending assessor litigation.

Discussion Points

•Cancer Foundation described direct financial assistance (gas, tires, lodging, travel) and invited county and residents to a reception.
•Commissioners questioned local resource mapping, aquifer impacts and public outreach.
•Commissioners read and adopted a proclamation recognizing Senior Citizens Day.
•Examples from other states (California, Texas, Wyoming, Pennsylvania) and pilot results that met regulatory standards.
•Fit‑for‑purpose uses and environmental oversight role of the New Mexico Environment Department.
•Nonprofit leaders noted Healthy Aging Month events and low-cost classes for seniors.
•Operational details and priorities for facility rental policy.
•Per-animal capacity and add-on costs under the animal shelter contract.
•Presenter asked commissioners to help publicize the resource.
•Presenters outlined nontraditional water sources and urged early Taos County engagement in state water planning.
•Residency/mailing-address questions for advisory-board nominees.
•Scope and content of new rules for produced water, including disclosure of fracking chemicals and targeted testing.
•They described national/state programs and research resources (Alamogordo test facility, New Mexico State University studies).

Decisions

•All listed resolutions, contracts and purchases were approved by the board.
•Proclamation adopted; no funding or policy changes enacted during this item.

Directions

•Encourage county staff to monitor rulemaking, consider pilot support, and coordinate regional outreach and comment submissions.
•Staff to consider participating in regional water planning and explore pilot projects and public outreach.
•Staff to publish rental policy, manage calendar and provide information on shelter capacity and contract per-animal pricing.

Aug

Board of Commission Regular Meeting 8-18-2026

Taos County commissioners met Aug. 18, 2026. The board approved several routine resolutions and contracts, proclaimed Aug. 21 as Senior Citizens Day, and heard a lengthy presentation and Q&A on using nontraditional waters (desalination, produced water, municipal reuse) for regional water resilience.

Discussion Points

•Clarified fee schedule ties to fair market appraisals; agricultural uses and emergency shelters prioritized.
•Commissioners focused on constituent testing/disclosure, regulatory rulemaking timelines, and local hydrogeology to avoid freshwater impacts.
•Commissioners praised seniors and staff; proclamation read aloud.
•Detention center stucco scope described; fire pumper funding source confirmed.
•Foundation described scope of services and requested promotion of its reception and services.
•Presenters argued nontraditional waters can reduce pressure on freshwater supplies and highlighted pilot projects and testing facilities.
•Problem properties create insurance and safety risks; enforcement is limited by current land-use code.
•Program metrics reported: audits completed and appliance distribution; local hires announced.
•Staff flagged RFP details for animal capacity and court-hold charges.
•Staff proposed pairing with UDC rewrite and doing a quicker separate study for interim remedies.
•Staff will coordinate publication and unify rental policies across county facilities.

Decisions

•All listed contracts/purchase approved
•Proclamation adopted
•Resolution 2026-38 adopted

Directions

•Consider identifying potential pilot projects and funding sources for feasibility studies.
•Publish rental calendar and standardized policies for other county buildings.
•Schedule planning and public-works work studies; prepare options with budget implications.
•Staff should evaluate opportunities to engage earlier with the Office of the State Engineer and regional water planning.
•Staff to provide RFP capacity details and schedule facilities repairs.
•Staff to return with fuller briefing and measured savings data.

Jul

Board of Commission Regular Meeting 7 - 20 - 2026

Taos County Commission meeting on 2026-07-21 covered public comment on animal welfare and hydrogen permitting, staff presentations on energy-efficiency and construction projects, multiple road‑fund resolutions and MOUs for EMS coverage, procurement/RFP updates including the animal shelter RFP, contract amendment for the Cultural Treasures project, and routine business including minutes and adjournment.

Discussion Points

•Allegation that construction started with the wrong permit on May 11.
•Procurement staff said an RFP is under evaluation and a staff recommendation is expected at the next meeting.
•Program has completed 107 homes and aims for 950.
•Public commenters urged contracting with Stray Hearts rather than building a county shelter.
•Request that county staff respond to constituent communications and acknowledge a petition of roughly 1,500 signers.
•Services include DOE‑certified audits, appliance replacement and weatherization.

Directions

•Staff to continue RFP evaluation and present a recommendation at the next commission meeting.

Jul

Board of County Commissioners -Regular Meeting

Taos County Commission convened July 21, 2026. Commissioners approved multiple Local Government Road (LGR) fund participations and an ICIP amendment tied to a $12 million grant, authorized EMS MOUs with Cuesta and Red River, amended a Cultural Treasures contract with NEA funds, and heard extended public comment and county manager updates on animal-sheltering procurement and capital projects.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners confirmed timelines and community awareness priorities.
•Commissioners discussed funding steps for subsequent phases.
•Commissioners expressed support for the project.
•Commissioners thanked staff and acknowledged the regional value of formalizing agreements.
•Commissioners were reminded not to communicate ex parte with vendors during an RFP.
•Procurement staff described the evaluation process after moving solicitations to BeaconBid.
•Public commenters urged contracting with Stray Hearts and local responsibility for animal control.
•Reason for increase: fellowship extension due to parental leave and outreach funds.
•Staff detailed project lengths, school-bus route rationale and funding breakdowns.
•Staff explained mutual coverage, past reliance on informal agreements and benefits to response times.
•State/DFA told staff the grant must be spent within the fiscal year; staff requested reordering of ICIP entries.

Decisions

•All three LGR participations approved by roll call.
•Contract amendment approved.
•ICIP amendment approved.
•MOUs approved with funding from GRT for the stated fiscal year.
•No formal decision or contract award on July 21.

Directions

•Amend contract and proceed with outreach and Oct. 8 celebration.
•Execute MOUs and monitor service performance.
•Proceed to RFP/bid stage and align county match in 2027 budget.
•Procurement to complete tabulation and return a staff recommendation at next meeting.
•Staff to coordinate with DFA and legislative partners and pursue supplemental funding.

Jul

Board of Commission Regular Meeting 7-7-26

Taos County Commission met July 7, 2026, to hear public comment on several community concerns (including the reversion of $22.5 million for a planned medical-office building and opposition to a proposed hydrogen/solar project in Cuesta), receive a housing market presentation from Taos Housing Partnership, and approve multiple resolutions, contracts and change orders.

Discussion Points

•IPRA records showing a 60 MW commercial solar facility on ~300 acres and questions about why Taos County issued a fencing permit after Cuesta adopted zoning; requests to publish any intergovernmental agreements or delegations of permitting authority.
•Petition (1,500+ signatures) asking county to withdraw support for green hydrogen project until full environmental analysis is completed and public input received.
•Presentation of market findings: ~103% home-price increase (2015–2024), ~40% rent increase in ~10 years, 30% of households cost-burdened.
•Procurement explained contract awards and the need for county-manager signature authority to finalize agreements once legal review is complete.
•Project staff described phasing and funding constraints for community-center parking and fire-station work.
•Public commenters asked for a public written report explaining the reversion of $22,500,000 in state funds for a medical office building at Holy Cross Medical Center and for disclosure of contractual responsibilities.
•Recommendations: consider a housing trust fund, advance development on county-owned land (~10 acres), update land-development code, and increase county–partnership coordination.
•Speakers questioned whether the commission or other entities missed deadlines or failed to request extensions and whether starting full construction on a partially funded facility would be prudent.
•Staff explained the need for EV charging requirements on major renovations and recommended pursuing available NMDOT funds.

Decisions

•Multiple approvals recorded; manager authorized to sign final contracts where legal language is being finalized.

Directions

•Post full report on Taos Housing Partnership website; host speaker series July 22 featuring Carlos Gomorrah.

Jul

Board of County Commissioners -Regular Meeting

Taos County Commission met July 7, 2026. Public commenters pressed the commission for accountability after a $22.5 million state funding reversion for a planned medical office building and for review or pause of a proposed green hydrogen/solar project; Taos Housing Partnership presented a market needs analysis and commissioners approved grants, contracts and change orders.

Discussion Points

•Presentation of market data: 103% increase in home prices (2015–2024), 40% rent increase over 10 years, cost-burden figures (30% of households).
•Public commenters argued the $22.5M reversion required a public written explanation of responsibilities and project management failures.
•Public commenters raised water security, requested withdrawal of county support for the project, and asked for fuller environmental review and clarity on permitting authority.
•Staff described procurement justifications and funding sources; commissioners asked questions about timing and funds.
•Suggested county actions: consider a housing trust fund, use county-owned land for affordable housing, update land development code, improve partnership cadence with staff and builders.

Decisions

•Grants and contracts approved; signature authority granted to county manager for specified final contracts.

Directions

•County manager authorized to sign certain final contracts once legal completes review.
•Partnership to post full report and continue speaker series; commissioners requested copies of the report and options for county help.

Jun

Board of Commission Regular Meeting 6 23 2026

Taos County Commission meeting on June 23, 2026 covered two major presentations (a statewide referral platform, YES New Mexico Connect, and the Region 8 behavioral health plan), several contract approvals and personnel reclassifications, and public comments focused on water, hydrogen plants, and planning delays.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners asked procedural and substantive questions (e.g., signage text for plaza, funding lines for contracts).
•County staff said two local navigators will operate the platform for Taos County and providers will participate in onboarding and training.
•Presenters described functionality and statewide support for YES New Mexico Connect, including provider dashboards and closed-loop referrals.
•Region 8 identified five priorities for behavioral health funding and is proposing hub-and-spoke navigation, workforce supports and a regional certified community behavioral health clinic.
•Staff explained procurement process and budgets for each contract.
•Taos County will serve as the accountable entity; early access funds can be invoiced and a $6.29M allocation is available through 2029 for the region.

Decisions

•All listed contracts, the ICIP resolution, and personnel reclassifications were approved.

Directions

•Accountable entity (Taos County) to work with Union County, Colfax County and tribal partners to determine allocation via proposals, RFPs or intergovernmental agreements.
•County leaders asked to champion the program and use platform data to target grants and services.
•Facilities, purchasing and finance to finalize contracts and schedule work.
•HR to implement reclassifications and update payroll.
•Staff to coordinate provider onboarding and hold a follow-up provider workshop (a meeting was scheduled the following day).
•Staff to incorporate ICIP spreadsheet changes and submit to the state by July 1.

Jun

Board of County Commissioners -Regular Meeting

Taos County Commission convened June 23, 2026, receiving presentations on a statewide referral platform (YES/New Mexico Connect) and the Region 8 Behavioral Health Plan (SB3 funding), heard multiple public comments on water shortages and proposed hydrogen plants, approved an ICIP resolution and several contracts, and adopted personnel reclassifications.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners asked no substantive questions and moved to approve.
•Concerns about hydrogen plants' jurisdiction and environmental review were raised; petition counts were cited.
•Core Health won RFP; previous provider for eight years. Funding indicated in budget and indigent health fund.
•County staff will serve as local navigators and will coordinate provider workshops.
•Presenters described platform features (closed-loop referrals, navigator roles, dashboard) and stated county cost is nil initially.
•Region 8 developed five priorities (care navigation; housing/transportation; youth prevention/school supports; workforce/provider supports; SUD/clinical gaps).
•Residents reported water outages, falling water tables and asked for a county water plan.
•Taos County is the accountable entity responsible for receiving funds and overseeing spending, data collection and reporting.

Decisions

•Contract awarded to Core Health LLC

Directions

•County staff to clarify permitting jurisdictions and look into water conservation/remediation planning as requested by commenters.
•County staff to host provider onboarding and follow-up workshop (meeting scheduled next day per presenter).
•Regional stakeholders to determine allocation through collaboration and intergovernmental agreements; multiple RFPs anticipated for community providers.

Jun

Taos County Board of Commission Regular Meeting 6- 9- 2026

Taos County Commission meeting covering routine business, retirement recognitions, canvass of the June 2 primary, approval of road and storage contracts, Lodger's Tax grant recommendations, an easement for the Taos County Farmers Market, and discussion of the county's 2026 CIP priorities for submission to the state.

Discussion Points

•Board scaled awards using percentage-based rubric and increased funding to $650,000 for the round.
•Clerk presented county vote totals across multiple contests and thanked elections staff.
•Commissioners asked about monitoring and whether scaled awards suffice for program success.
•Commissioners discussed camera and badge system failures and suggested elevating security upgrades in priority list.
•Commissioners emphasized top priorities: Tom Holder Road and affordable housing vertical construction.
•Commissioners raised safety and environmental concerns and suggested coordination with the Rio Fernando collaborative.
•Facilities staff explained storage needs and parking design associated with the warehouse amendment.
•Market leaders described lease-to-purchase plans, parking use, and temporary gravel surfacing.
•Public Works described safety concerns at the intersection prompting widening.
•Staff described the revised project list and estimates for design and construction.

Decisions

•Both contract items were approved unanimously.
•Commission accepted the canvass by unanimous vote.
•Commission approved the funding recommendations.
•Commission granted easement; no additional approvals recorded at the meeting.
•No formal vote recorded; direction to return with prioritized list.

Directions

•Staff to continue vetting reimbursement requests and collecting final reports.
•Staff to execute contract steps and coordinate project scheduling.
•Staff to finalize legal easement documents and coordinate environmental review if paving is considered.
•Staff to prepare a ranked top-five list for submission to the state and consider a special meeting to approve a resolution before July 1.

Jun

Board of County Commissioners -Regular Meeting

Taos County Commission held a regular meeting on 2026-05-22 covering retirements and employee recognitions, canvassing primary election results, multiple contract approvals (road intersection work and a county storage warehouse amendment), Lodgers Tax grant funding recommendations, an easement for the Taos Farmers Market, and discussion of the county's 2026 capital improvement priorities ahead of a July 1 state deadline.

Discussion Points

•Board scoring approach, outreach success, and whether reduced awards would permit successful events.
•Clerk thanked poll workers and described staff workload; commissioners asked procedural and staffing questions.
•Commissioners asked about parcel location, parking and potential pavement; staff said the plan includes parking and gated entry and that grading/gravel could be used as an interim surface.
•Commissioners asked if the intersection work was part of earlier Blueberry Hill plans; staff explained it was not part of the original plan and is needed for safety.
•Commissioners raised the need to prioritize security/camera upgrades after a badge system failure.
•Market president described land purchase plans and need for shared parking to alleviate hazardous street parking; commissioners suggested coordination with river-conservation group.
•Staff confirmed easement terms were prepared with legal counsel and recommended approval.
•Staff described projects removed and added to the list, including the fire/EMS building and admin security upgrades; commissioners emphasized Tom Holder Road and affordable housing.
•Verification and final reporting requirements for grantees.

Decisions

•Amendment approved; Facilities to proceed with next steps.
•Commission accepted the canvass as presented.
•Contract approved; Public Works to proceed.
•Easement approved; staff to complete paperwork and coordinate environmental/riparian stakeholders.
•Funding recommendations approved; grantees must submit final reports.
•No final prioritization at this meeting; further action required.

Directions

•County legal counsel to finalize easement language and coordinate with market leadership.
•Staff to consider a special meeting to finalize top five priorities and to draft a resolution for approval before July 1.

May

From the Office of Taos County Assessor Maria Dimas - Video Four

A property owner asked how their assessed value was calculated. A representative identified three valuation approaches—income, cost and market—and said owners can protest their assessment with help from the assessor; a website resource was provided.

Discussion Points

•Assessor emphasized the goal of fair and equitable valuations.
•Assessor listed three valuation approaches and stated owners can protest.
•Property owner questioned the assessed value and sought explanation.

May

From the Office of Taos County Assessor Maria Dimas - Video Three

A brief exchange among meeting participants questioned whether recent voter-approved measures had led to a rise in property taxes and clarified the assessor's role; participants pointed listeners to nmcassessors.org for more information.

Discussion Points

•Clarification that assessors appraise property whereas voter-approved levies/districts can affect tax bills.
•Direction to online resources for more information (nmcassessors.org).
•Whether the recent tax increase was caused by voter-approved measures or by assessor action.

Directions

•Participants and listeners directed to consult nmcassessors.org for more information.

May

Taos County Board of Commission Regular Meeting 5 - 5 - 26

Taos County Board of Commissioners met May 5, 2026, to approve a series of contracts and RFP awards (forest thinning, community center renovations, sidewalks, detention services), receive April dispatch statistics, and hear department and commissioner updates. Several proclamations and a public comment on a peace-zone/LANL resolution were also recorded.

Discussion Points

•April dispatch totals showed a month-to-month decline; CAD natures are needed to determine causes.
•Commissioners stressed continuity of inmate medical services and fiscal stewardship.
•Dispatchers use CAD nature codes and jurisdictional mapping; dispatcher discretion plays a role when units are limited.
•Local contractors face bonding and liquidity barriers for larger public projects; state price agreements constrain bid splitting.
•No commissioners took action or voted on the request during the meeting.
•Public commenter requested a proclamation and asked the commission to place a draft resolution on a future agenda.
•Purchasing reported one responder for meal RFP and four responders for medical RFP; staff emphasized negotiation will set final pricing and performance terms.
•Redwood thinning is intended to reduce hazardous fuels and support prescribed fire work in coordination with Carson National Forest.
•Sidewalk project addresses ADA and winter safety via a Nelson snow-melt system.

Decisions

•All listed contracts and contract amendment approved by unanimous roll call.
•Awards approved subject to negotiation.
•Commission requested follow-up data; no formal vote required.
•No formal agenda action was taken; chair/staff will determine future placement if appropriate.

Directions

•Staff to enter negotiations and return final contracts for execution.
•Staff to provide a deeper breakdown by call nature and coordinate with the sheriff's office for joint analysis if requested.
•Staff to share procurement coaching resources/contacts (Apex Accelerator / PTAC) and compile list of local subcontractors able to meet bonding requirements.

May

Board of County Commissioners -Regular Meeting

Taos County commissioners met May 5, 2026, approving multiple contracts including wildfire-thinning projects, facility renovations and detention service agreements; staff reported dispatch call-volume declines for April and managers highlighted hazard-mitigation and hiring updates. Public comment urged a Global Peace Zone proclamation and a county resolution opposing plutonium pit production at LANL.

Discussion Points

•April call volume down about 600 calls compared with March; law-enforcement calls declined significantly.
•CAD nature-code analysis is needed to determine which incident types drove changes.
•Commission rules prohibit action during public comment; formal submission required for future consideration.
•Medical services RFP yielded multiple offers; staff projected possible lower contract cost but highlighted negotiation variables.
•Only one bidder for meal/commissary RFP; commissioners asked about cost and service quality.
•Performance & payment bonds and cash-flow requirements make small local contractors less competitive for certain public projects.
•Phased sequencing to maximize contractor efficiency and engage local subcontractors when feasible.
•Protection priorities include Taos Pueblo, Taos Canyon and Blue Lake Wilderness.
•Public-commenter asked for the Global Peace Zone proclamation to be paired with community musical events and requested the draft resolution be placed on a future agenda.
•State price agreements expedite procurement but may limit opportunities for smaller local firms.

Decisions

•Approved Talpa Community Center contract and sidewalk contract amendment; staff to return with contractor-support proposals.
•Awards approved subject to negotiation and final contract execution.
•Commission requested follow-up data if desired.
•Contract TCC2026-17 approved and work to commence this field season.
•No immediate action taken; item may be scheduled in future following formal submission.

Directions

•Clerk to accept any written resolution submissions and place on agenda per normal procedures if requested.
•Proceed with contracting and mobilization; staff to report on schedule and community outreach.
•Proceed with negotiation and return final contracts; purchasing to ensure service quality and insurance compliance.
•Staff to prepare a work study on supporting local contractors and to return with options on outreach and bonding assistance.
•Staff to provide detailed nature-code breakdown and consider a six-month trend report with the sheriff's office.

Apr

Taos County Board Of Commission Regular Meeting 4 21 26

Taos County Commission meeting on April 21, 2026, included public comment focused on opposition to expanded nuclear weapons work and concerns about data centers, approval of routine resolutions and employee benefit buy‑downs, several contracts and equipment purchases, and a third‑quarter financial review showing strong lodgers‑tax revenue but ongoing shortfalls in the jail, public works and senior programs.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners requested transfer history and additional detail to inform FY26‑27 budget planning.
•General fund cash balance and lodgers‑tax momentum were positive; jail, public works, and senior programs require continued monitoring and likely transfers.
•Lease extension requested due to vendor delivery delays and tariffs; canopy installation timing must consider county fair and monsoon season; audit contract timing driven by state auditor statute.
•Public commenters urged county action opposing pit production and warned permitting choices can attract data centers.
•Staff characterized the measures as routine and procedural; ad valorem levies fund district budgets; buy‑downs are part of retention/recruitment and budget planning.

Decisions

•All procurement items approved and will proceed to contract execution.
•All referenced resolutions approved by unanimous voice vote.
•No immediate budgetary action taken; follow‑up requested.

Directions

•Staff to encumber funds, issue purchase orders, and coordinate notice‑to‑proceed dates to minimize conflicts with county fair operations.
•Staff to finalize paperwork and incorporate buy‑downs into FY26‑27 budget documents.
•Staff to monitor and report back on jail transfers and senior program funding options; consider legislative outreach for senior funding.

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