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Trustees appoint Veronica Bernal Martin, confirm Lucas Allen as temporary detective and approve termination of Richard Valdez
Summary
The Board appointed Veronica Bernal Martin to the Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0), confirmed Lucas Allen as Temporary Detective (4-0), and approved terminating Richard Valdez with cause effective June 3, 2026 (vote recorded 3-0).
Following an executive session, the Board reconvened in open session and took three personnel actions. The Board appointed Veronica Bernal Martin to fill the Planning and Zoning Commission vacancy created by the resignation of Chair Arnulfo Castaneda; that motion passed by roll-call vote (4-0). The Board also acknowledged and confirmed Mayor Holguin's temporary appointment of Lucas Allen as Temporary Detective for the Anthony Police Department under NMSA 1978, Section 3-11-6(B); that confirmation passed 4-0.
On a separate motion, Mayor Pro Tem Jose G. Garcia moved, and Trustee Fernando G. Herrera seconded, a motion to terminate Richard Valdez with cause effective June 3, 2026. The record reflects the motion passed (roll-call recorded as 3-0). The Board stated for the record that no action was taken during the executive session itself; the personnel actions were taken in open session following the closed discussion.
