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Please find the information on a missing person in Luna County in the PDF below;
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A National Weather Service PDF, attached below, shows potential for significant rainfall and wind gusts over the next few days throughout the state of New Mexico, but predominantly in the Four Corners area, with some flooding possible in the Southwest corner of the state and in other areas.
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Cobre discusses plans for new grades six through twelve school.
By Lynn Janes
The Cobre Consolidated School Board held a regular meeting on October 19, 2026, at Snell Middle School. Board members in attendance included Hector Carrillo, Gabriella Begay, Gilbert Guadiana and Agelina Hardin. Dr. Verenice Gutierrez, superintendent, also attended. David Wilguess did not attend.
Dottie Pfeiffer, a member of Kiwanis came to present the student of the month awards. The students receive a certificate, pen and $15 gift certificate to Wendy's.
Ariana Borrego, Snell Middle School, consistently demonstrates a positive attitude towards learning and exemplifies kindness, generosity and respect for others. This makes her a wonderful role model for her peers.
John Berdon, junior Cobre High School, exemplifies hard work, respect, kindness and leadership in both the classroom and community. He comes to class ready to work and do his best with a positive attitude and has been active in student council. As a power lifter he has qualified for state every year he participated. After graduation he plans to attend college, while continuing his passion for martial arts.
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By Lynn Janes
The town of Bayard held a special meeting September 18, 2026. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Mayor Pro Tem Eloy Gonzales, Eloy Medina, Gilbert Ortiz and Charles Gray. Martha Salas, city clerk, also attended.
The council approved the agenda.
Cordell Jones, planning and zoning chair, said they will be requesting a variance by Kenneth Piper at 501 Orchard Street and 109 Vanadium Street. This relates to a piece of property owned by Paul Dusablon II, who had recently passed away. His son Paul Dusablon III now has ownership and has provided a power of attorney to Kenneth Piper.
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By Lynn Janes
(Writers note: this article was written using the minutes provided by the city of Bayard.)
The town of Bayard held a regular meeting September 16, 2026. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Mayor Pro Tem Eloy Gonzales, Eloy Medina, Gilbert Ortiz and Charles Gray. Martha Salas, city clerk, also attended.
The council approved the agenda.
Public input none currently
The council approved the consent agenda that included meeting minutes, accounts payable, department head reports and employee training and conferences. They included the New Mexico Rural Water Association, annual clerks school, evidence 101 and New Mexico Fire and EMS Expo.
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By Lynn Janes
The town of Bayard held a special meeting September 30, 2026. Attendance included Mayor John L. Ojinaga, Mayor Pro Tem Eloy Gonzales, Gilbert Ortiz and Charles Gray. Martha Salas, city clerk, also attended. Eloy Medina did not attend.
The council approved the agenda.
The council went into closed session to discuss threatened or pending litigation between the city of Bayard and Gonzales Concrete.
The council came back into open session.
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