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Mary Burgess, who identified herself as a county resident, cited a 2024 study at Librook School that she said found elevated levels of pollutants, including benzene, ‘‘a cancer causing byproduct of natural gas production,’’ and said children at nearby schools are experiencing symptoms such as sinus problems, nosebleeds, nausea and shortness of breath. Burgess said roughly 29,500 students and 74 schools and preschools in New Mexico face daily exposure within one mile of oil and gas wells; she urged the county to seek remedies for affected children.

Burgess framed her concern around statewide statistics and a call for immediate action, but no county staff or commissioner presented technical data or a staff report in response during the meeting. The county did not announce any follow-up steps or formal review at this session.

The remarks were made during the public comment period; they were recorded in the meeting transcript but did not result in discussion by commissioners on the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sandoval County - County Commission - Jun 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident told commissioners that a 2024 study found elevated benzene and other pollutants at a local school and urged immediate action to protect children; commissioners did not take formal action during the meeting.","taxTitle","Sandoval County, New Mexico","taxId",2697,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6526636,"Board proclaims June 19, 2025, Juneteenth National Independence Day in Sandoval County",354,627000,981000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3779363-6418faa6af5d2acbec85ab77d1b55538&start=627&end=981","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3779363-6418faa6af5d2acbec85ab77d1b55538/thumbnail_627000.jpg","/articles/6526636/Sandoval-County/New-Mexico/Board-proclaims-June-19-2025-Juneteenth-National-Independence-Day-in-Sandoval-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6526636-76ee4dea842317ba000e875788e32c29/orig.mp4?Expires=1770395962&Signature=O~Znt1gY~T3G8L6WkZ9T5ehRi1fBnkuuqhHKQGsth6iGjKygAixSQ596xAbE0S2ljGkrVEVOQMbvejYqc1YDMCMR7C-y-7R9UTRPvz8dBefBHKCkaRMccB5MFz1wJU0QvPlqO~lePvACnWoY7bKCLTuM6~FnMXDqzB3OK-0yhrIY2wO5NBds7Wqf9PczdcSAYOgAE41Zsszmu1EL-9s2xt5eY5u6jyEjKsMeNkaAAkskak5gofQaeRz5bgeg3~R3qJA-JL43sbzW7ObIjuKAJJ3RTConh8J6x4Hk20pXOR4fQSo7HNSZE4CYXoWC7enyMpodgaXc4imhg0Z6FCyG-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing Friday, June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth National Independence Day in Sandoval County.

Commissioner Jones sponsored the proclamation and read its text to the board, describing Juneteenth as \"an enduring symbol of delayed liberation\" and noting the county’s diverse communities. The proclamation lists New Mexico elected leaders as examples of advancement in representation and calls for residents to participate in educational seminars, cultural performances and civic dialogues honoring the day.

No group accepted the proclamation in person at the meeting. Commissioners posed for a photo after the proclamation text was read. The proclamation was recorded in the meeting minutes and signed by the chair, vice chair and commissioners present.","The Board of County Commissioners issued a proclamation recognizing June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth National Independence Day and encouraged residents to participate in commemorative events.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6526641,"Sandoval County Cooperative Extension outlines program growth, mobile services and upcoming fair",383,929000,1312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3779363-6418faa6af5d2acbec85ab77d1b55538&start=929&end=1312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3779363-6418faa6af5d2acbec85ab77d1b55538/thumbnail_929000.jpg","/articles/6526641/Sandoval-County/New-Mexico/Sandoval-County-Cooperative-Extension-outlines-program-growth-mobile-services-and-upcoming-fair","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6526641-7c056156930c200dd2dac13076c75df8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770395962&Signature=PdcCWHWc94fv6AeMQYCa5Fq7iF2pzzmgDU9~q45iS~qIDtk-TKDMkS9orASWo63qEpH3mqVsarUFIlQZ0g0ljZJ9zJU2xv9sNA9h4cnht8o58duRV6StGS1M5yS1yh4H8F0veAqX17XQR1hCMDBvwJU64S1gk5SHJg5Pk-RYGWSe8ChIh4TXwga2q3jJji9DNfgiMr-WxPFysLUsQCUo7SP1LRZ7iyqmlG8LC2IGb~aKN5fEMcCPM6IvT4SCUue8PZZgu1yLBtcK3J-jet7uw9XMnBFtqaWPu3SvmxBLrwSqnP-IJs-jn3Xop-NUVLBTG165RcHAiVeCtUaHPNVh8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sandoval County Cooperative Extension presented an update to the Board of County Commissioners highlighting program growth, community outreach and plans for the county fair.

Brittney Johnson, county program director and 4‑H agriculture agent, told the board her office—staffed since November 2024—has expanded outreach and program delivery. She said 4‑H enrollment has grown by nearly 40% year over year. Johnson introduced staff and described several programs, including Kitchen Creations (a grant-funded diabetes prevention and management cooking series), a food preservation program and Mindfulness Mondays, a wellness program focusing on mental health.

Johnson said agriculture agent Bethany Abramson, previously with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, is working with Master Gardeners, small producers and venues across Sandoval County. Extension staff described the Master Gardener corps as \"very active,\" providing site visits, tabling at farmers markets, and assisting at community events. Johnson said the Master Gardeners do not currently have a dedicated office; resources and support are available through the county extension office.

Johnson said Kitchen Creations is statewide and national, grant funded, and delivered as a series; the county program staff take the classes to towns and pueblos \"anywhere that she can have access to a kitchen,\" and will bring portable equipment when needed. The extension office also noted the Sandoval County Fair in July, where 4‑H exhibits and livestock will be on display. Johnson invited commissioners to meet the new president of New Mexico State University during a county visit scheduled for June 30.

Commissioners asked for clarification about Master Gardener office space and the queening process at the fair; staff said details about queening are managed by the fair board and recommended the county fair website for schedules and contest rules.","County Extension staff reported a nearly 40% increase in 4‑H enrollment, described mobile programs including diabetes-focused Kitchen Creations and Master Gardener outreach, and reminded commissioners about the county fair and an upcoming university visit.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6526646,"Commissioners approve one-year professional services contract with Holcomb Law Firm for labor negotiations",228,2220000,2448000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3779363-6418faa6af5d2acbec85ab77d1b55538&start=2220&end=2448","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3779363-6418faa6af5d2acbec85ab77d1b55538/thumbnail_2220000.jpg","/articles/6526646/Sandoval-County/New-Mexico/Commissioners-approve-one-year-professional-services-contract-with-Holcomb-Law-Firm-for-labor-negotiations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6526646-3890af0d0cc0d2175be1dbf8d2863562/orig.mp4?Expires=1770395962&Signature=HYmoZu020G-DWItxXIiN2XYW0lNyYJqsc9orgPEf38fnkguQTV7NrlJ~SUz0Rboach4qvr0Ymn-0dGJGhN0CBt-FDJl5Ul5qiLf0yv7nKktTlRcIIya3FcGQmzOBAP6ee1zsWcYqNZyXAGX1yLL7PDQKaromYR83trg-NOPk9JKH3xhKauxOnSTxNqZnaQRT-LyWs89Q2u50oL95j7XAftJrsC5kUrDi9ane7QguhVIqaegcWa1kTLMoy7HQ-CofstAsJjxm5HaBxN45tV82JcrQIxtQfAdWyxX1RSxCkUya1yxvjjzqmGyCAclDUnCs-v~DdIlyTEB63ee33ytGUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a one-year professional services contract with Dina Holcomb and the Holcomb Law Firm to continue representing the county in labor negotiations.

County Manager presented the contract during the meeting and said the firm has represented the county \"for labor negotiations for some time,\" and that the current contract was set to end at the end of the month. The manager said the new agreement will extend the professional services relationship through at least the end of the fiscal year. The board approved the contract after a brief exchange clarifying the contract term.

Commissioner Brook, citing Holcomb’s experience, said the attorney ‘‘has a really cool head’’ and praised her knowledge of the Public Employee Bargaining Act and relationships on the labor-management side. No commissioner objected, and the motion passed with all present voting yes.

The board recorded the vote and moved on to the next agenda items; no amendments to the contract were discussed during the public meeting.

Votes at a glance: The motion to approve the professional services contract with Dina Holcomb and Holcomb Law Firm passed by voice vote with all commissioners present voting yes. The board did not discuss specific dollar amounts or contract language on the record during the meeting; the county manager described it as a \"professional services contract\" and, when asked, confirmed it was a one-year agreement.","The Sandoval County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a one-year professional services contract with Dina Holcomb of Holcomb Law Firm to continue representing the county in labor negotiations.","actionData","errors"]

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