Colfax County Board of Commissioners Regular Session on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 8:30 A.M.

REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 30, 2026
AGENDA
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Colfax County Board of Commissioners will
meet in Regular Session on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 8:30 A.M., in the Commission
Chambers, 3 rd Floor at the Colfax County Building, Raton, NM for the following:
This agenda can be viewed at the Colfax County Website at
www.co.colfax.nm.us
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Salute to the New Mexico Flag
4. Approve Agenda
5. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes from Last Meeting
6. Recognize Visitors
7. Public Comment
8. Discussion/Action – Resolution No. 2026-31; Budget Adjustments.
9. Discussion/Action – Claim of Exemption No. 1, Jack A Kuhlman.
10. Discussion/Action – Indigent Care Claim for April 2026.
11. Discussion – Molzen Corbin Engineering and Architectural Project Update.
12. Discussion/Action – Change Order No. 1, Blosser Gap Bridge Replacement Project RFB
No. 2025-01.
13. Discussion/Action – Memorandum of Understanding between Colfax County and Las
Animas County; Mutual Aid Support during Emergencies.
Board of
Commissioners
Dist. 1: Si Trujillo
Member
505-617-6893
strujillo@co.colfax.nm.us
Dist. 2: Mary Lou Kern
Vice Chair
505-617-6895
kern@co.colfax.nm.us
Dist. 3: Todd Tatum
Chairman
505-652-0039
ttatum@co.colfax.nm.us
County Manager – Cheryl Navarette
manager@co.colfax.nm.us
P.O. Box 1498
Raton, New Mexico 87740
Office. 575-445-9661
Fax. 575-445-2902
www.co.colfax.nm.us
14. Discussion/Action – Approval of Additions to Colfax County Fire Protection Excise Tax
Advisory Committee Bylaws and Policies.
15. Discussion/Action – Contract Renewal between Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center and
Angel Fire Municipal Court.
16. Discussion/Action – First Amendment to the Master Service Agreement between Vigil-
Maldonado Detention Center and Securus Technologies.
17. Discussion/Action – RFP No. 2026-01; Medical Provider for the Vigil-Maldonado
Detention Center.
18. Discussion/Action – Approval to Hire Vacant Appraiser Position in Assessor’s
Department.
19. Discussion/Action – Approval to Reclassify the Chief Appraiser/Mapper Position and
Adjust Compensation.
20. Discussion/Action – Letter of Support for Raton Pass Wildlife Reconnection and
Protection (WRAP) Project.
21. Discussion/Action – Letter of Support 2026 Sierra Communications Public Regulation
Commission Broadband Application.
22. Discussion/Action – Resolution No. 2026-32; Fireworks Ban.
23. Discussion/Action – Resolution No. 2026-33; a Resolution Authorizing Stipend
Compensation to Acting Interim Warden and Overtime Compensation for Lieutenant at
Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center.
24. Discussion/Action –Resolution No. 2026-34 Colfax County Employee Salary
Restructuring, Version 2.
25. Discussion /Action – Colfax County Policy Regarding Ineligibility for Hire and Rehire.
26. Discussion – Quarterly Update; Department Heads and Elected Officials.
Board of
Commissioners
Dist. 1: Si Trujillo
Member
505-617-6893
strujillo@co.colfax.nm.us
Dist. 2: Mary Lou Kern
Vice Chair
505-617-6895
kern@co.colfax.nm.us
Dist. 3: Todd Tatum
Chairman
505-652-0039
ttatum@co.colfax.nm.us
County Manager – Cheryl Navarette
manager@co.colfax.nm.us
P.O. Box 1498
Raton, New Mexico 87740
Office. 575-445-9661
Fax. 575-445-2902
www.co.colfax.nm.us
27. Manager’s Docket
28. Commissioner’s Docket
29. Closed Session Pursuant to NMSA 1978; Section 10-15-1H(2), Limited Personnel
Matters, Colfax County Manager Evaluation.
30. Adjourn
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