Bayard Seeks Public Input on Foy Property Vision

City survey and workshop aim to guide development of 675-acre site acquired in 2025.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The city of Bayard, New Mexico has opened a public survey and plans to host a visioning workshop to gather input from residents on the future development of the 675-acre Foy property, which the city acquired last year. The city is working with consultants to create a vision plan for the property's future use, and is encouraging all Bayard residents to participate in the survey and workshop.

Why it matters

The Foy property represents a significant land acquisition for the city of Bayard, and its future development will have a major impact on the community. By engaging residents in the visioning process, the city aims to ensure the plan reflects the community's character and long-term goals.

The details

Bayard bought the Foy property from the family in 2025, which is located north and west of the city's main area. The city is working with consulting firms Better City LLC and Urban Design Associates to create a vision plan for the property's development. The public survey will be open until March 16, and a visioning workshop is scheduled for March 17 at the Bayard Community Center.

  • The public survey will close on March 16, 2026.
  • The visioning workshop is scheduled for March 17, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The players

Priscilla Lucero

Executive director of the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments, who encourages residents to participate in the survey and workshop.

Jason Godfrey

CEO of Better City LLC, the consulting firm working with the city on the vision plan.

John Ojinaga

Mayor of Bayard, who says the workshop will help residents understand the plans for the Foy property.

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What they’re saying

“This is their opportunity to be able to express to the City Council about what's important to them for creating not only economic opportunities, but creating other opportunities that may improve the quality of life for the residents of Bayard.”

— Priscilla Lucero, Executive director, Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments (scdailypress.com)

“Our goal is to listen carefully to residents, so the final plan reflects the community's character and long-term goals.”

— Jason Godfrey, CEO, Better City LLC (scdailypress.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

By engaging the Bayard community in the visioning process for the Foy property, the city aims to develop a plan that aligns with the community's values and priorities, ensuring the property's future use benefits the local residents.