Commission Approves Property Sale, Water Building, ADA Procedures, Holidays
On December 2 the San Juan County Commission approved multiple routine and consequential items including the sale of a five acre tract near Wildflower Mesa Drive, a construction contract for a new San Juan Water Commission building, adoption of the 2026 legal holiday calendar, and facility level ADA grievance procedures for detention centers. These actions affect county property management, water infrastructure spending, holiday staffing expectations, and how disability complaints are handled at local detention facilities.
On December 2 the San Juan County Commission moved forward on several measures that will shape county operations and expenditures in 2026. Resolution 25 26 40 authorized the sale of a five acre tract adjacent to 4500 Wildflower Mesa Drive in Farmington, clearing the way for staff to complete closing steps and transfer title under the terms approved by the commission.
The commission also opened bids and accepted staff recommendation to award the construction contract for a new San Juan Water Commission building at 1601 Sunrise Parkway to B & M Silicin Construction Company as the low responsive bidder. The base bid was $3,675,000 and the New Mexico gross receipts tax on that amount was cited as $300,890.63, bringing the total contract value to $3,975,890.63. County staff will oversee contract finalization, construction oversight, and budget monitoring as the project advances.
By adopting Resolution 25 26 35 the commission approved the county 2026 legal holiday schedule. The schedule largely follows state guidance while including local exceptions such as observance of Good Friday and a locally set date for Independence Day observance. The calendar decision sets staffing, payroll, and service expectations for county departments through the coming year.
The commission ratified facility specific Americans With Disabilities Act grievance procedures for county detention facilities and approved implementation of on site ADA coordinators to receive and address complaints more rapidly than routing all matters through the central county ADA coordinator. The change is intended to provide faster local response while maintaining compliance with federal requirements.
Meeting business resumed after a closed executive session that dealt with threatened litigation related to the proposed relocation of SunRay Park and Casino. There were no recorded dissents on the measures the commission passed. Staff will proceed to close the authorized property sale, finalize and manage the water commission construction contract, and implement the detention facility ADA procedures. The meeting video and transcript are available for public review for those seeking complete context and verification of details.