Emergency Town Meeting in Kirtland Thursday, Jan. 29 at 5 p.m.

The Kirtland Town Council has scheduled an emergency meeting for 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, in the Council Chambers of Kirtland Town Hall. The town’s posted notice reads, "The Kirtland Town Council will be having an Emergency Meeting on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5 pm. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of the Kirtland Town Hall, located at 47 road 6500, Kirtland, NM 87417."

The notice on the town website gives a clear time and place but does not include a public agenda. The lack of a published agenda means residents and local businesses should confirm the meeting’s topics before attending. The Kirtland Town Clerk can be reached at 505-598-4160 or clerk@kirtlandnm.org; Town Hall office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and every other Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Historical records posted by the town provide context about the council’s recent work but do not identify issues on the Jan. 29 emergency docket. Agendas and minutes from 2025 show the council addressing infrastructure and compliance matters. The July 17, 2025 agenda listed items including "Salty Dog SWD Remediation review and possible vote," a part-time Technical Advisor/Compliance Officer discussion, sign posting, a municipal engineering contract discussion and vote, San Juan County election matters, and a CYFD community clean up item. Minutes from a June 17, 2025 special meeting record that "Mayor Uhl called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, located at 47 RD 6500, Kirtland, New Mexico," and list those present as Mayor Uhl, Mayor Pro Tem Gilbert, Councilor Trujillo, Councilor Warner and Clerk LaMone, with Councilor Banks absent.

The town’s public notice practices include posting agendas in six locations across Kirtland. Past postings state, "Agenda Posted in (six) 6 Public Places in the Town of Kirtland" including Kirtland Town Hall, 47 RD 6500; Kirtland Post Office, 4211 HWY-64; Dairy Queen, 4216 HWY-64; Lower Valley Water Association, 4286 HWY-64; General Supply, 4345 HWY-64; and the Harper Valley Bulletin Board.

The town’s accessibility statement reminds residents that accommodations are available. "If you need auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Town Clerk at the Town Hall Building located at 47 RD 6500 Kirtland, New Mexico at least one (1) week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats."

Some material that appeared in the search results relates to Kirtland, Ohio and is not connected to Kirtland, New Mexico. Those Ohio items reference a different municipality and separate contacts, including Law Director Matthew Lallo at 440-953-0362.

What this means for Kirtland residents is simple: plan to attend in person if the subject affects you, but check first. Call 505-598-4160 or email clerk@kirtlandnm.org for the Jan. 29 agenda, to confirm whether the meeting will permit public comment, and to request any auxiliary aids. The town posts notices at town hall and neighborhood bulletin boards, and the clerk is the official point of contact for particulars and follow up.