Emergency Facilities & Land Use Agreement – LUA COX RIVER RANCH

This is an emergency, fixed‑price land‑use agreement between the New Mexico Department of Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources (Forestry Division) and Cox River Ranch LLC. The state agency secured approximately one acre of bare land to serve as a staging area for fire‑suppression crews and equipment during a wildfire incident. The agreement provides a daily rate that covers land use, utilities, and temporary structures, with a $2,500 ceiling that includes a $1,000 line item for gate repair. The contract is limited to the duration of the incident, with a minimum guaranteed payment of $1,500 for up to five days and a maximum of 14 days. Both parties are self‑insured, and no indemnification is exchanged. • Scope: provision of ~1 acre staging area, utilities (diesel, electricity, water, toilet, etc.), and allowance for temporary government installations. • Financial terms: $300 per day, minimum $1,500, maximum $2,500; $1,000 earmarked for gate repair. • Duration: 14 days (05/14/2026 – 05/28/2026) with termination upon incident completion; no renewal options. • Contacts: Contracting Officer Susan Hobrock (EMNRD) – (575) 447‑0708, [email protected]; Vendor Tonya Cox – (575) 403‑7161, coxriver [email protected].