Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board
Regular MeetingSanta Fe, NM · April 16, 2026
Minutes
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Regular Meeting of the Solid
Waste Management Agency
Joint Powers Board
April 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Grant Conference Room, 2nd Floor
240 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501
I. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Solid Waste Management Agency Joint Powers Board
was called to order by Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, at 5:00 pm, on April 16, 2026,
in the Grant Conference Room, 240 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, NM.
II. ROLL CALL
Members Present
Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, Chair
Councilor Paul Bustamante, Vice Chair
Commissioner Camilla Bustamante
Councilor Pilar Faulkner
Commissioner Hank Hughes
Members Absent
Councilor Amanda Chavez, excused
Others Present
Randall Kippenbrock, Executive Director, SWMA
Christiann Orozco, HR Officer/Administrative Assistant, SWMA
Ernestina Baca, Accountant, SWMA
Deborah Trujillo, Division Director, City of SF, Environmental Services Division
Jonas Nahoum, Long, Komer and Associates
Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Kippenbrock stated item 7 (B) has been removed from the agenda and will
be heard on the May agenda.
MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Bustamante, seconded by
Councilor Bustamante, to approve the agenda as amended.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote.
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IV. MATTERS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 19, 2026
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Commissioner
Bustamante, to approve the minutes as presented.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote.
VI. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Hughes asked to pull item 7 (A) for more information.
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Councilor
Bustamante to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote.
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TOWN RECYCLING, LLC OF
ALBUQUERQUE, NM, FOR PROCESSING AND MARKETING OF
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS (RFP NO. ‘19/06/P); AND
1. EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH MAY 30,
2027.
2. INCREASE THE COMPENSATION BY $1,100.000 FOR A TOTAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,975,000.
3. APPROVAL OF BUDGET INCREASE TO 8100852.510310
(SERVICE CONTRACTS) FROM 810.100700 (OPERATING
CASH FUND CASH) IN THE AMOUNT OF $240,000.
Mr. Kippenbrock said this Amendment is to our agreement with Town Recycling,
LLC for the processing and marketing of recyclable materials. Town Recycling has had
this agreement with us since 2019. Amendment No. 7 extends the agreement by one
year and increases the compensation to the vendor.
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Mr. Kippenbrock gave an overview of the history of the processing of recyclable
materials for SWMA.
Commissioner Bustamante spoke about Rid Well Recycling, an additional
recycling resource.
MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Hughes, seconded by Councilor
Faulkner, to approve Amendment No. 7 to the service agreement with
Town Recycling, LLC.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote.
B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH DEL HUR INDUSTRIES, INC. OF
PORT ANGELES, W.A. FOR THE BASALT ROCK CRUSHING AND
SALES OPERATION FOR THE CAJA DEL RIO LANDFILL (RFP No.
‘22/25/p): and
1. AMEND THE SCOPE OF SERVICES TO INCLUDE BASALT
ROCK EXCAVATION AND BLASTING.
2. AMEND THE ROYALTY COMPENSATION FOR BASALT
AGGREGATES PRODUCED AND SOLD.
This item was removed from the agenda and will be heard at the May meeting.
C. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MINERAL MATERIALS CONTRACT
WITH THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT FOR THE SALE OF
CRUSHED BASALT ROCK (AGGREGATE) AT THE CAJA DEL RIO
LANDFILL, AND AUTHORIZING THE SFSWMA EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO ACT AS THE CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVE AND
SIGNATORY AUTHORITY FOR INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS; AND
1. APPROVAL OF BUDGET INCREASE TO 8100851.510600
(REIMBURSEMENT SHARE OF SALES) FROM 810.100700
(OPERATING CASH FUND CASH) IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.
Approved on consent.
VIII. MATTERS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. Kippenbrock informed the Board that at the Board meeting on May 21 st, we
will be reviewing and considering the budget and the item that was tabled today.
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IX. MATTERS FROM STAFF - CITY AND COUNTY
A. DEBORAH TRUJILLO, DIVISION DIRECTOR, CITY OF SANTA FE
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION
Ms. Trujillo reported that they did open the Jemez Road Recycling Center two
weeks ago. The gates are being operated manually at this time. A contractor is
working on the gates and will have them fully operational by this Saturday. We have
seen a huge reduction in illegal dumping. This Saturday will be Great American Clean
Up Day. Our staff will be participating in the pick up of waste.
Commissioner Faulkner said she and Councilor Lee Garcia have been informed
by constituents that several homeless camps have popped up around these centers. If
there is anything that can be done about that, it would be greatly appreciated.
Ms. Trujillo said we are aware of that and have encountered those situations.
We are working with the Streets Department to pick up larger items.
Councilor Faulkner said if there is anything she and Councilor Garcia can do to
help please let her know.
B. LES FRANCISCO, SOLID WASTE SUPERINTENDENT, SANTA FE
COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Mr. Francisco was unable to attend the meeting today.
C. ERNESTINA BACA, ACCOUNTANT, SANTA FE SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Ms. Baca gave an update of upcoming events as follows:
- March 14th, free household waste event was held. There were 309
customers, which were split half and half between the City and the
County.
- April 18th, free trash day at both locations from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm.
- May 9th, free electronic waste day from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
- May 16th, the Road-E-O in Gallup.
Councilor Faulkner asked if this information could be put on social media
platforms for neighborhoods.
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Ms. Baca said we advertise in the New Mexican and post on Next Door and
Facebook.
Commissioner Bustamante commented on coordination with the County.
X. MATTERS FROM THE BOARD
Commissioner Bustamante said regarding the punch system used by the
County, people are saving up their trash and brining huge amounts at one time in order
to save the punches for future use. She suggested the possibility of a one month pass
with four punches so they could spread out their loads.
Chair Cacari Stone said BLM has asked about waiving their fees in regards to
disposals at Caja Del Rio.
Mr. Kippenbrock said we have a policy called the Free Disposal Policy, for things
such as clean ups. We will have two of our roll offs there on Saturday for large items.
Please advise them to reach out to him and he will speak with them about that issue.
XI. NEXT MEETING DATE: MAY 21, 2026
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION A motion was made by Councilor Faulkner, seconded by Commissioner
Bustamante, to adjourn the meeting.
VOTE The motion passed on a voice vote.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned
at 5:32 pm.
5/22/2026 | 8:43 AM MDT
____________________________________
Commissioner Lisa Cacari Stone, Chair
4/27/2026 | 11:20 AM MDT
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Elizabeth Martin, Stenographer
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Agenda
Agenda Regular Meeting of the Solid
Waste Management Agency
Joint Powers Board
April 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Grant Conference Room, 2nd
Floor
240 Grant Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
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I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Agenda
A. Approval of Agenda
IV. Matters from the Public
V. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular Meeting — March 19, 2026
VI. Approval of Consent Calendar
VII. Consent Calendar
A. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 7 to the Services Agreement with
Town Recycling, LLC of Albuquerque, NM, for Processing and Marketing of
Recyclable Materials (RFP No. '19/06/P); and
1. Extend the Term of the Agreement through May 30, 2027.
2. Increase the Compensation by $1,100,000 for a Total Amount Not to
Exceed $5,975,000.
3. Approval of Budget Increase to 8100852.510310 (Service Contracts) from
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810.100700 (Operating Cash Fund Cash) in the Amount of $240,000.
B. Request for Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Agreement with
Del Hur Industries, Inc. of Port Angeles, WA, for the Basalt Rock Crushing and
Sales Operation for the Caja del Rio Landfill (RFP No. '22/25/P); and
1. Amend the Scope of Services to Include Basalt Rock Excavation and
Blasting.
2. Amend the Royalty Compensation for Basalt Aggregates Produced and
Sold.
C. Request for Approval of Mineral Materials Contract with the Bureau of Land
Management for the Sale of Crushed Basalt Rock (Aggregate) at the Caja del
Rio Landfill, and Authorizing the SFSWMA Executive Director to Act as the
Contract Representative and Signatory Authority for Installment Payments;
and
1. Approval of Budget Increase to 8100851.510600 (Reimbursement Share of
Sales) from 810.100700 (Operating Cash Fund Cash) in the Amount of
$20,000.
VIII. Matters from the Executive Director
IX. Matters from - City and County
A. Deborah Trujillo, Division Director, City of Santa Fe Environmental Services
Division.
B. Les Francisco, Solid Waste Superintendent, Santa Fe County Public Works.
C. Ernestina Baca, Accountant, Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency.
X. Matters from the Board
XI. Next Meeting: May 21, 2026
XII. Adjourn
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