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MPO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
AGENDA
February 11, 2026
10:00am
Farmington Civic Center
200 W. Arrington St.
Farmington, New Mexico
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AGENDA
FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING
February 11, 2026 10:00 AM
This regular meeting will be held at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St.,
Farmington, NM with virtual participation provided via a Google Meet link.
ITEM PAGE
1. Call to Order: Call meeting to order 2
2. Minutes: Approve the minutes from the January 14, 2026 Technical Committee
Meeting. 3
3. FY2024-2029 TIP Amendment #10: Review and consider recommending
approval of proposed Amendment #10 to the FFY2024-2029 TIP and the
Self-Certification for Amendment #10:
a. Review the project(s) in proposed Amendment #10
b. Hold a public hearing on proposed Amendment #10
c. Consider recommending approval of proposed Amendment #10 and
the Self-Certification for Amendment #10 to the FFY2024-2029 TIP
Presented by: Peter Koeppel 10
4. Entity Project Updates from Technical Committee Members: Members will
provide updates on their entity’s projects. 16
5. Reports from NMDOT
a. Update from the Planning Bureau
b. Update from District 5 (Javier Martinez)
6. Information Items
a. FY 2027 Transportation Project Fund
7. Business from Chairman, Members, and Staff
8. Public Comment on Any Issues Not on the Agenda
9. Adjournment
The public body may only take action on an item if it is
listed for action on the publicly noticed agenda.
Farmington MPO Technical Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 11 · 10:00 – 11:00am
Time zone: America/Denver
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prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can
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summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
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The minutes from the
January 14, 2026
Policy Committee meeting
are on the following pages.
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M I N U T E S
FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING
January 14, 2026
Committee Members Present: Nick Porell, San Juan County
Derrick Childers, City of Farmington
Virginia King, City of Farmington
Lisa Hale-BlueEyes, San Juan County
Alan Black, Red Apple Transit
Javier Martinez, NMDOT District 5
Jeric Jaramillo, City of Aztec
Alwyna Sandoval, City of Bloomfield
Committee Members Absent: Town of Kirtland
Staff Present: Peter Koeppel, MPO Officer
Jessica Jones, MPO Associate Planner
Staff Absent: None
Others Present: None
Others Absent: NMDOT Planning Division
1. CALL TO ORDER
Nick Porell called the meeting to order at 10:00 am.
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE December 10, 2025 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING
MOTION – Derrick Childers
SECOND – Virginia King
Derrick Childers moved to approve the minutes from the December 10, 2025 Technical
Committee meeting. Virginia King seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes
passed unopposed.
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3. ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Nick Porell was nominated to serve as FMPO Technical Committee chair for 2026 and Virginia
King was nominated as vice-chair.
MOTION – Derrick Childers
SECOND – Alan Black
Derrick Childers moved to approve chair and vice-chair nominations for 2026. Alan Black
seconded the motion. The motion to elect chair and vice-chair for 2026 passed unopposed.
4. REVIEW AND CONSIDER RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PROPOSED POLICY COMMITTEE
(PC) RESOLUTION 2026-1
Peter Koeppel presented the proposed 2026 safety targets; staff recommended the Technical
Committee recommend approval of the 2026 safety performance targets to the Policy
Committee.
A public hearing was held with no comment.
MOTION: Derrick Childers
SECOND: Alan Black
Derrick Childers moved to approve the 2026 PM1 safety targets. Alan Black seconded the
motion. The motion to approve the safety targets passed unopposed.
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5. Entity Project Updates from Technical Committee Members:
Status Reports – Entity Projects – January 14, 2026
Aztec F100091 East Aztec Arterial Phase II Two-thirds complete and currently on hold
due to winter weather. Work is expected to
resume in March or April, with completion
anticipated by early summer.
Bloomfield No additional updates.
Farmington F100440 Sunset Ave. Sidewalk & ADA Appraisals arriving; acquisition beginning
Improvements
F100450 E. Main St. Sidewalk & ADA Acquisition underway; encroachment permits
Improvements in progress; noted a request for extensions
on design and ROW contracts.
F100102 East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Project complete; currently waiting on invoice;
Phase II Peter Koeppel will remove from list.
F100390 Foothills Drive Phase III Complete except for West Lake grading
issues; will be fixed in Spring.
TF00001 Red Apple Transit No changes to projects or updates; bus
overhaul is delayed due to parts but expected
to be complete by year’s end.
Kirtland US-64 Lighting No project updates provided; currently in
process of hiring new employee.
San Juan F100021 East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Stalled due to fiscal constraint and awaiting
County Phase III legislative session.
F100360 CR 3000 Bridge Replacement Expected to be open early next month
following a soil failure in Nov. 2025.
F100370 CR 3500 Bridge Replacement Structural work complete with reopening
anticipated in February.
F100500 Alien Run Recreation Area/ Angel Coordinating with BLM on NEPA process
Peak Scenic Area Trail Expansion with a decision hoped for in March.
NMDOT F100350 NM 371/Navajo 36
F100351 NM 371/Navajo 36 Finalized draft agreement and sent to Navajo
DOT.
F100340 US 550 pavement rehab Phase II will begin this spring, and the final
F100341 phase (F100342) is under design with 30%
F100342 plans expected in January or February.
6. Reports from NMDOT
Planning Bureau – No liaison present or assigned at this time.
District 5 – Javier Martinez
Javier Martinez announced the NMDOT Transportation Commission meeting scheduled in
Bloomfield at 8:30 a.m., with District 5 staff and managers in attendance. Javier Martinez
encouraged attendance as an opportunity to meet District 5 personnel. Sean Brady, Technical
Support Engineer, will be present to address questions regarding transportation projects. It
was noted that the Planning and Design Division liaison recently departed, and a new
representative is expected to be assigned prior to the next meeting.
Additional updates included mention of Transportation Project Fund (TPF) activities and the
ongoing legislative session, including Local Government Road Fund (LGRF) considerations.
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Nick Porell mentioned a discussion was held regarding cattle guard cleaning along state
highways. Concerns were raised about safety issues related to unclear ownership and
maintenance responsibilities, particularly for cattle guards serving tribal allotments and
federal grazing lands. Coordination with Navajo DOT and the Bureau of Indian Affairs was
discussed. Rhonda Lopez will be notified regarding the issue.
7. Information Items
None
8. Business from Chairman, Members & Staff
Nick Porell reported a vacancy in his department for an Engineering Technician position.
9. Public Comment on Any Issues Not on the Agenda
None
MOTION – Derrick Childers
SECOND – Virginia King
TIME –10:25 am
Derrick Childers moved to adjourn the meeting. Virginia King seconded the motion. The
motion passed with no opposition. The meeting ended at 10:25 am.
_________________________________ ___________________________
Nick Porell, Technical Committee Chair MPO Staff
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FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Agenda Item #3
Subject: Amendment #10 to the FFY2024-2029 TIP
Prepared by: Peter Koeppel, MPO Officer
Date: February 11, 2026
BACKGROUND
 The Public Notice for Amendment #10 to the FFY2024-2029 TIP was published
on the MPO’s website and in the Tri-City Record January 30, 2026
 The amendment includes the addition of one project: Kirtland Multi-Use Path
Phase III
 The Technical Committee will consider recommending approval of proposed
Amendment #10 and the Self-Certification for Amendment #10 to the Policy
Committee
AMENDED TIP PROJECT(S)
 Kirtland Multi-Use Path Phase III – Project ID F100520
ANTICIPATED WORK
 Hold a public hearing on Amendment #10 on February 11, 2026
 Seek approval of the Amendment #7 and the Self-Certification at the February
26, 2026 Policy Committee meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
 The e-STIP description for the project in Amendment #10 to the FFY2024-2029
TIP.
 The Self-Certification for Amendment #10 to the FFY2024-2029 TIP.
ACTION ITEM
 Staff recommends that the Technical Committee recommend Policy Committee
approval of proposed Amendment #10 and the Self-Certification for
Amendment #10to the FFY2024-2029 TIP.
APPLICABLE CITATIONS
 § 450.328 TIP revisions and relationship to the STIP.
 (a) An MPO(s) may revise the TIP at any time under procedures agreed to by
the cooperating parties consistent with the procedures established in this part
for its development and approval. In nonattainment or maintenance areas for
transportation-related pollutants, if a TIP amendment involves non-exempt
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projects (per 40 CFR part 93), or is replaced with an updated TIP, the MPO(s)
and the FHWA and the FTA must make a new conformity determination. In all
areas, changes that affect fiscal constraint must take place by amendment of
the TIP. The MPO(s) shall use public participation procedures consistent with §
450.316(a) in revising the TIP, except that these procedures are not required
for administrative modifications.) After approval by the MPO(s) and the
Governor, the State shall include the TIP without change, directly or by
reference, in the STIP required under 23 U.S.C. 135. In nonattainment and
maintenance areas, the FHWA and the FTA must make a conformity finding on
the TIP before it is included in the STIP. A copy of the approved TIP shall be
provided to the FHWA and the FTA.
 (c) The State shall notify the MPO(s) and Federal land management agencies
when it has included a TIP including projects under the jurisdiction of these
agencies in the STIP.
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Amendment 24-10 FAM
Transportation Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2024-2028 1 Projects Listed
F100520 (Ver 1) 24-10 STATUS New Project FEDERAL
Title: Kirtland Multi-Use Path Phase III
Description: T/LPA: Design and construct Phase III of the Kirtland Multi-Use Path
Project Type: Other (44) District: District 5
County: San Juan Limits: San Juan County Road 6100 from Road 6400 to Road 6299
FED FY REVENUE SOURCE PE / DESIGN ROW IMP CON ENG / CE UT / OTHER TOTAL
2026 TRANSP ALT FLEXIBLE (TAPF) $157,209 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $157,209
2026 LOCAL GENERAL FUNDS (LGF) $26,791 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $26,791
2027 Trans Alt Small Urban IIJA - 50K to 200K (TAPSU) $0 $0 $0 $1,049,203 $49,555 $0 $1,098,758
2027 LOCAL GENERAL FUNDS (LGF) $0 $0 $0 $178,797 $8,445 $0 $187,242
2024-2027 TOTAL $184,000 $0 $0 $1,228,000 $58,000 $0 $1,470,000
ALL YEARS TOTAL $184,000 $0 $0 $1,228,000 $58,000 $0 $1,470,000
Region: FAM (N/A) Lead Agency: County of San Juan
FAM Project Listing
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Printed on Monday, January 26, 2026
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Amendment 24-10 FAM
Transportation Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2024-2028 1 Projects Listed
FAM TIP SUMMARY BY LEAD AGENCY
Prior FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Beyond Total
County of San Juan $0 $0 $0 $184,000 $1,286,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,470,000
TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $184,000 $1,286,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,470,000
FAM Project Listing
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FARMINGTON MPO SELF-CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
FFY2024-2029 TIP Amendment #10
In accordance with 23 U.S.C. 450.334, the New Mexico Department of Transportation, and the
Farmington Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Cities of Aztec, Bloomfield, Farmington,
Town of Kirtland, and the urbanized area of San Juan County hereby certify that the
transportation planning process meets the Performance-Based Planning and Programming
(PBPP) requirements established in 23 CFR 450.326(d), 49 CFR 625, and 49 CFR 630.
The projects identified in Amendment #10 to the FFY2024 – 2029 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) are consistent with the priorities outlined in the NMDOT Asset Management
Plan, the New Mexico Strategic Highway Safety Plan, and the New Mexico Freight Plan; and
from the priorities outlined in the Red Apple Transit Asset Management Plan of the City of
Farmington. The projects support the adopted Performance Targets of the FMPO for
Performance Measure 1 (Safety), Performance Measure 2 (State of Good Repair), Performance
Measure 3 (System Performance), and Transit Asset Management. Amendment #2 to the TIP
was reviewed by the FMPO in accordance with the FMPO Public Participation Plan and the
FMPO Title VI Plan. The FMPO also certifies that the transportation planning process is
addressing the major issues in the metropolitan planning area and is being conducted in
accordance with all applicable requirements of:
(1) The fiscal constraint required in 23 CFR 450;
(2) 49 U.S.C. 5323(l), 23 U.S.C. 135, and 23 U.S.C. 450.220;
(3) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1967 and the Title VI assurance executed by each State
under 23 U.S.C. 324 and 29 U.S.C. 794;
(4) Section 1101(b) of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (Pub. L. 105-178)
regarding the involvement of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in FHWA and FTA funded
planning projects (Sec. 105(f), Pub. L. 97-424, 96 Stat. 2100; 49 CFR, Subtitle A, Part 26);
(5) The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (pub. L. 101-336, 104 Stat. 327,
as amended) and U. S. DOT implementing regulation;
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(6) The provision of 49 U.S.C. Part 20 regarding restrictions on influencing certain activities;
and,
(7) Sections 174 and 176(c) and (d) of the Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506(c)
and (d).
Policy Committee Chair Date
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FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Agenda Item #4
Subject: Status of Entity Projects
Prepared by: MPO Staff & Technical Committee Members
Date: February 11, 2026
BACKGROUND
 The STIP Protocols, finalized in early 2014, require that each MPO shall develop a process to
monitor the progress and status of each project in the first two years of the TIP. These monthly
reviews help correct inconsistencies in the TIP, STIP, the MPO’s MTP, Agreement Request Forms
(ARFs), etc. and provide for discussion among the members and NMDOT representatives.
 Listed below are current entity projects some of which are part of the FFY2024-2029 TIP.
 The Policy Committee approved the new FFY2024-2029 TIP on May 27, 2023, which became
effective on October 1, 2023.
ATTACHMENT
 The Status Report Table of project updates received from Technical Committee members.
Subsequent project updates will be presented by members during the committee meeting.
INFORMATION ITEM
 This is an information item only. Committee members will have an opportunity to provide any
needed feedback/updates/details regarding the status of current projects.
Status Reports – Entity Projects – February 11, 2026
Aztec F100091 East Aztec Arterial Phase II
Bloomfield
Farmington F100440 Sunset Ave. Sidewalk & ADA
Improvements
F100450 E. Main St. Sidewalk & ADA
Improvements
F100390 Foothills Drive Phase III
TF00001 Red Apple Transit
Kirtland US-64 Lighting
San Juan County F100021 East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension
Phase III
F100360 CR 3000 Bridge Replacement
F100370 CR 3500 Bridge Replacement
F100500 Alien Run Recreation Area/ Angel
Peak Scenic Area Trail Expansion
NMDOT F100350 NM 371/Navajo 36
F100351 NM 371/Navajo 36
F100340 US 550 pavement rehab
F100341
F100342
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