Press Releases: 2010

For live, brief weekly updates of county news, tune in Wednesdays to Jack Lutz in the Morning at approximately 7:35 a.m. on The Rocket 99.9 or on Your Morning Show at approximately 8:10 a.m. on KVLC, 101-Gold. On Thursday mornings, you can tune in to the following stations: KGRT Morning Country Show with Joel and Patricia at approximately 7:40 a.m., then on HOT 103.1’s Morning Show (approx. 8:02-8:05 a.m.). In addition, you can hear updates throughout the week at various times on AM 570, KSNM.

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4/6/2010 9:38am
COUNTY DEBUTS PILOT PROGRAM TO DISCOURAGE DRUNK DRIVING

The Doña Ana County Health and Human Services Department has implemented a pilot program to assess whether county residents will opt for a taxi ride rather than get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol. read more...

4/6/2010 9:28am
EAST MESA TOWN HALL PLANNED TO DISCUSS PROJECTS

District 4 Doña Ana County Commissioner Scott A. Krahling is teaming up with State Sen. Steve Fischmann, D-Las Cruces, Rep. Nate Cote, D.-Las Cruces, and county staff to discuss and answer questions regarding ongoing projects related to roads, drainage, health care and community center programs. read more...

4/6/2010 9:17am
COMMISSIONER OSCAR BUTLER NAMED HOUSING COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR

The New Mexico Chapter of The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) has selected District 1 Doña Ana County Commissioner Oscar Vásquez Butler as its New Mexico Housing Commissioner of the Year.
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4/6/2010 7:05am
CULVERT WORK TO CLOSE PORTION OF B.B. ROMIG DRIVE

Doña Ana County road crews will close B.B. Romig Drive north of Sundya Drive for one week beginning today. The closure – near the community of Salem, in northern Doña Ana County – will allow crews to repair a collapsed culvert. read more...

4/1/2010 6:57am
PET ADOPTION EVENT SCHEDULED SATURDAY, APRIL 3

The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will conduct a pet adoption event this weekend. Available for adoption will be dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. read more...

3/31/2010 8:40am
DETENTION CENTER TO GRADUATE CLASS OF FIFTEEN

The Doña Ana County Detention Center will graduate 13 detention officer cadets and two sergeants on Friday, April 2, 2010.
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3/31/2010 6:41am
KRAHLING VOLUNTEERS TO PACK MEALS FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN

District 4 Doña Ana County Commissioner Scott A. Krahling will be among the volunteers who gather April 10, 2010, to package 100,000 meals for hungry children in Haiti. read more...

3/30/2010 6:52am
DOÑA ANA COUNTY TO HOST DIA DEL NIÑO CELEBRATIONS

Doña Ana County’s Health and Human Services Department will partner with local AmeriCorps Vista volunteers again in 2010 to coordinate the Fifth Annual Día del Niño celebrations, which will begin Saturday, April 10. read more...

3/30/2010 6:44am
OFFICERS BECOME FOOD SERVERS IN SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS

OFFICERS BECOME FOOD SERVERS IN SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Law enforcement officers from multiple agencies, including the Doña Ana County Sheriff¹s Department, will be in uniform serving up dinner on Friday, April 2, at both Applebee’s locations in Las Cruces. Tips earned by the officers will go toward New Mexico Special Olympics.
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3/24/2010 9:48am
PET ADOPTION EVENTS SCHEDULED SATURDAY, MARCH 27

The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will conduct two pet adoption events this weekend. Available for adoption will be dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. read more...