Use of Land as Staging Area

This emergency contract provides the New Mexico Energy Minerals and Natural Resources Department with a six‑day use of privately owned land as a fire‑suppression staging area. The landowner, Miguel Hidalgo, receives a capped payment of $2,000 covering a daily rate, hay usage, and land preparation. The agreement includes provisions for pre‑use and post‑use inspections, restoration responsibilities, and the possibility of temporary government‑installed fixtures that become government property after the incident. • Scope: Rental of 5‑acre pasture at 10 Sanchez Ln, Jarales, NM for staging and access to fireline. • Financials: Fixed total of $2,000 (daily rate $2,000/6 days) with a detailed breakout of hay, reseeding, and flat‑fee components. • Terms: Emergency sole‑source award, six‑day period 03/24/2026‑03/30/2026, no renewal clause, and restoration/inspection requirements.