Other — Bayard, NM — reported 2026-06-20
SUMMARY
The Bayard City Council voted to give a resident an extension for an abatement order on his property and will hold a special meeting to decide whether to carry out the order or give him more time.
KEY FACTS
- Incident type: Other
- Location: Bayard, NM
- Date reported: 2026-06-20
- Suspect: not stated
REPORTED DETAILS
- The Bayard City Council voted to give Randy Medina, the owner of the property at 607 Grant St., an extension for an abatement order.
- The council will hold a special meeting on June 24 to decide whether to carry out the demolition or give Medina more time.
- Medina's house was damaged in a fire and he has been given until Wednesday, June 3, to clean up the yard and renovate the property.
- The cost of renovating the house is estimated at $35,000 to bring plumbing and electrical up to code, and an additional $179,000 for a certificate of occupancy.
- Medina pleaded with the council for an extension so he could arrange to have the work done.