Press Releases: 2006

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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3/1/2006 3:16pm
DETENTION CENTER EMPLOYEE CRACKS COLD-CASE ARIZONA MURDER

The family of Mesa, Ariz., murder victim Victor Chavez can sleep better this week, knowing that the alleged killer is behind bars in Doña Ana County. Doña Ana County Detention Center Investigator Guadalupe Quezada cracked the cold case last week when she overheard a local inmate talking about the Arizona case.
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2/28/2006 3:33pm
COUNTY COMMISSION SETS GOALS FOR 2006

At their regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners set out goals for staff to pursue in 2006. The goals are presented here chronologically by deadline date. read more...

2/28/2006 1:47pm
APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR EXTRA-TERRITORIAL ZONING COMMISSION SEAT

Applications for an open position on the Extra Territorial Zoning Commission are being sought by the Doña Ana County Planning and Development Department.
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2/21/2006 2:29pm
RUSTY SPUR LANE CLOSURE EXTENDED FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT

The Doña Ana County Roads Department has closed Rusty Spur Lane in La Mesa while a culvert is replaced. The closure is expected to last through Wednesday, March 1, 2006. Residents are advised to anticipate construction delays, to be careful of construction crews and to seek alternate routes while the project is underway.
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2/21/2006 12:03pm
CORRECTED DEADLINE: COUNTY ANNOUNCES EXTERNAL AGENCY FUNDING APPLICATION AVAILABILITY

Doña Ana County has announced its annual open application period for external agency funding for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Completed applications must be returned by 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006. read more...

2/21/2006 10:56am
TREASURER SEEKS TO HELP PROPERTY OWNERS AVOID AUCTION PROCESS

Doña Ana County Treasurer Jim Schoonover has a message for 1,264 Doña Ana County property owners: “Beware! If you owe any portion of your property taxes from 2003, be looking for a letter from my office!” read more...

2/17/2006 10:52am
COUNTY ANNOUNCES EXTERNAL AGENCY FUNDING APPLICATION AVAILABILITY

Doña Ana County has announced its annual open application period for external agency funding for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Completed applications must be returned by 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2006. read more...

2/16/2006 11:03am
RUSTY SPUR LANE CLOSED FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT

The Doña Ana County Roads Department has closed Rusty Spur Lane in La Mesa while a culvert is replaced. The closure is expected to last through Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006. Residents are advised to anticipate construction delays, to be careful of construction crews and to seek alternate routes while the project is underway.
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2/16/2006 9:20am
ELKS LODGE NAMES COMMISSIONER EVANS ‘CITIZEN OF THE YEAR’

District 4 County Commissioner D. Kent Evans has been named ‘Citizen of the Year’ by Las Cruces Elks Lodge #1119.
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2/15/2006 4:40pm
COUNTY OFFICES, SOLID-WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS ANNOUNCE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Most Dona Ana County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, to allow employees to observe the Presidents’ Day holiday. Emergency services and law enforcement will not be affected.
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