Valverde County commissioners approve letter addressing power line concerns with state representatives

Concerns over a proposed transmission line dominated discussions at the Val Verde County Commissioners Court Special Meeting on April 4, 2025. Officials emphasized the need for a letter to address community worries regarding the project, which aims to enhance the power grid's resilience.

Commissioners voiced apprehensions about the lack of proposed routes and public input, stressing the importance of including environmental and land use issues in their correspondence. One commissioner highlighted that while the project aims to strengthen the power grid, it is crucial to ensure that local concerns are adequately represented.

A motion was passed unanimously to draft a letter outlining these concerns, pending approval from the county attorney. The letter will also be sent to state representatives and relevant contacts at Laughlin Air Force Base to ensure all stakeholders are informed.

In closing remarks, the court acknowledged the pressing need for rain and offered prayers for Justice of the Peace Tony Foss, who is battling cancer. The meeting concluded with a commitment to finalize and send the letter by Monday, ensuring that the voices of Val Verde County residents are heard in the ongoing discussions about the transmission line project.