
During a special meeting Thursday, the county manager’s duties and contract was discussed.
After the meeting, County Commission Chair Linda Smrkovsky said in a media statement, that… “After careful deliberation and consideration over the past seven months, the Luna County Commissioners have reached the conclusion that the best interests of the County necessitates the termination of the contract of County Manager David X. McSherry, effective immediately."
Smrkovsky said that the decision had been a difficult one and the Board of County Commissioners would like to thank Mr. McSherry for his dedication and service to Luna County.
Commission Chair Smrkovski told Deming Radio News that the Commission decided to ask current Jail Administrator Chris Brice to fill the position. Brice had applied for the position several times over the past few years, and during the March 2019 selection process he was a top pool candidate.
Brice and the county are currently working out a contract agreement.