The Grant County Commission convened on May 26, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including funding commitments for local aging services and a motion regarding community employment initiatives.

The meeting began with a discussion led by a representative regarding a community member, Mr. Hogan, who has relocated to the area for employment and has family ties in the region. The commission expressed support for Mr. Hogan's integration into the community, inviting questions and discussions. Following this, Commissioner Medina made a motion to approve a related initiative, which was seconded by Commissioner Shali. The motion passed unanimously, indicating strong support from the commission.

Next on the agenda was the fiscal year 2025-2026 funding commitment for non-Metro New Mexico area aging services. The county manager presented a letter from HMS detailing the local funding commitment. Historically, Grant County has allocated $50,000 as a local match for aging services, supplemented by in-kind contributions through senior centers. However, the letter highlighted projected budget deficits for local senior centers, including an $88,205 shortfall for the member center and a $121,990 deficit for the HeLa Senior Center. The commission was asked to consider increasing their funding commitment beyond historical levels to address these deficits.

The meeting concluded with a call for further discussion on the funding needs of the aging services, emphasizing the importance of supporting local senior centers to ensure continued service provision. The commission plans to review the funding request in detail at their next meeting, aiming to find a sustainable solution for the community's aging population.