Multiple public speakers urged the commission to adopt a temporary moratorium on data-center approvals in southern Grant County, citing potential groundwater depletion, PFAS in wastewater, increased electricity demand and loss of dark skies.

On June 20 the Grant County Commissioners approved two community corrections grants totaling $747,986 and adopted a series of routine infrastructure and facilities actions — including an unofficial detour, a Fairmount structure-to-bridge inventory transfer, an $8,000 courthouse gazebo purchase, emergency boiler replacement requests and approval to move dirt to an FOP range with fuel reimbursement.

Commissioners approved forwarding the 2027 community corrections grant application, agreed to pursue national opioid settlement funds, and directed staff to review a Jonesboro demolition MOU tied to prior ARPA allocations.

The board approved an unofficial detour route for a planned State Road 18 closure and authorized the highway department to pursue Community Crossing grant funding for three bridge projects.

Commissioners establish opioid fund committee and approve stipend for highway department cell phone.

A representative of the Grant County Community Health Council reported two new mental-health trainer certifications and plans for monthly adult mental-health first-aid trainings at Gila Regional Medical Center in 2026, plus a Transportation Resource Mapping initiative with surveys, focus groups and a May resource-guide launch.

County Board recognizes Deputy Sam Garcia for outstanding service while addressing community scam alerts.

Commissioners emphasize safety, family services, and proactive opioid addiction prevention strategies.

Grant County Commissioners celebrate community professionals and honor correctional officers during proclamation.

Community leaders propose Camino Serna road to enhance access for first responders in Grant County.

Smith urges Grant County commissioners to increase fines for dog nuisance violations.