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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9/22/2006 7:49am
DOÑA ANA COUNTY JOINS CASA IN CELEBRATING FAMILY DAY

Doña Ana County has joined forces with the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University to celebrate the sixth annual “Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children” on Sept. 25, 2006. read more...

9/21/2006 2:39pm
FOGGING UNDERWAY AT SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO STATE FAIRGROUNDS

In anticipation of a heavily attended Southern New Mexico State Fair, Doña Ana County has begun daily fogging on the property to control mosquito populations. Standing water is being treated with chemicals to kill mosquito larvae.
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9/19/2006 3:12pm
COMMUNITY MEETINGS SLATED TO GET INPUT FOR LEGISLATIVE SESSION

A series of community meetings has been scheduled to allow Doña Ana County commissioners and state legislators to meet with constituents in advance of the 2007 Legislature.
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9/19/2006 3:11pm
COUNTY OFFERS RURAL AREAS BILINGUAL FLOOD-RECOVERY ASSISTANCE

Flood-recovery assistance is being offered throughout Doña Ana County, as required by the Small Business Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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9/14/2006 11:20am
HOSPITALIZED INMATE DIES; NO FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED

Doña Ana County Detention Center inmate Daryl Spencer Freeman, 23, died Thursday at Memorial Medical Center after complaining from his medical-unit jail cell of dizziness, pain and shortness of breath. read more...

9/13/2006 3:37pm
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ACTIVATED IN DOÑA ANA COUNTY

The Doña Ana County Emergency Operations Center has been activated, and personnel from multiple agencies are on hand to deploy resources as needed. Powerful regional storms are being read more...

9/13/2006 11:00am
COMMISSIONER D. KENT EVANS SELECTED FOR LEADERSHIP NEW MEXICO

District 4 Doña Ana County Commissioner D. Kent Evans is among 45 leaders from across the state selected to participate in the 2006-2007 Leadership New Mexico Core Program. This is the 11th class for the Leadership New Mexico Core Program.
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9/11/2006 11:55am
FEMA REPRESENTATIVES TO VISIT RURAL COMMUNITIES THIS WEEK

Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have scheduled four site visits this week to assist flood-affected residents and small-business owners with the process for recovery assistance. All site visits will feature bilingual translation services.
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9/7/2006 12:42pm
SUE PADILLA NAMED ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER FOR DOÑA ANA COUNTY

Doña Ana County Manager Brian D. Haines has announced the promotion of M. Sue Padilla to the position of Assistant County Manager. The promotion became effective Sept. 1. She retains her duties as Director of Utilities and Environmental Services.
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8/31/2006 11:12am
DOÑA ANA COUNTY SHUTS DOWN MESILLA DAM BRIDGE

The Doña Ana County Engineering Department has ordered the immediate closure of the Mesilla Dam Bridge on County Road C-06 south of Las Cruces. The bridge – located just west of the dam – appears in imminent danger of failure due to high water flows.
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