County welcomes new veterinarian to serve animal care needs

Doña Ana County has hired Dr. Zoann McKenzie as the new County Veterinarian. The County was without a dedicated veterinarian for an extended period, making this appointment a significant milestone in ensuring the health and well-being of animals across the county.

08/14/2024 3:48 PM

County Commission announces Scott Andrews as choice for next county manager

During its meeting on Tuesday, August 13, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announced the selection of Scott Andrews, Ed.D. for the position of County Manager.

08/13/2024 11:38 AM

County seeks residents’ input to develop a road safety plan

Provide input online at https://engage.bhinc.com/DACCRSAP or in person at one of the public meetings. Check the list in this story or the Calendar below.

08/08/2024 10:00 AM

Sheriff's Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints through August

The Sheriff’s Office will conduct sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols during the month of August, in an effort to reduce the number of crashes, injuries and deaths related to driving while intoxicated.

08/02/2024 4:30 PM

County releases schedule for county manager finalists' interviews

Following the recent announcement regarding the upcoming County Manager interviews, the Board of County Commissioners is releasing the detailed agenda for the county manager interview process.

08/02/2024 4:03 PM

Sheriff's Office Unveils Crime Scene Vehicle

The Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the debut of its new Crime Scene Vehicle during a press conference at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2 at the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office, 845 N. Motel Blvd. in Las Cruces.

07/30/2024 2:30 PM

County wraps up fourth year of impactful student summer internship program

With the local school districts returning to school, Doña Ana County concludes another year of its Student Enrichment Internship Program for high school students.

07/26/2024 3:08 PM

Planning & Zoning Commission seeks volunteer

County seeks a volunteer to serve on the Planning & Zoning commission. A vacancy became unexpectedly available, and the selected candidate would serve the unexpired term, through April 30, 2025.

07/25/2024 1:30 PM

County Commission announces finalists for County Manager role

The Board of County Commissioners identified four finalists for consideration to be Doña Ana County’s next County Manager.

07/24/2024 4:41 PM

Community Development Department closes early July 29 to Aug. 9, for training

The Doña Ana County Community Development Department will close early from Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 9, for employee training.

07/24/2024 2:30 PM

Utilities Department closes Aug. 2, for training

The Doña Ana County Utilities Department will be closed on Friday, Aug. 2, for an employee Training and Development Day.

07/22/2024 1:00 PM

Sheriff's Office warns of scam arrest orders

The Sheriff's Office is aware of fake orders of arrest being sent via smartphones. Victims are then instructed to buy grocery store gift cards or make payments via cash apps such as Zelle, Venmo or other.

07/19/2024 3:00 PM

Treasurer's Office closes July 24, for training

07/19/2024 9:00 AM

Sheriff’s Office warns of warrant scam

The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a recent telephone scam that attempts to collect money for fake warrants. If contacted, ask for their name and phone number and report it to the Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority at 575-526-0795.

07/12/2024 3:00 PM

MVRDA Launches Non-Emergency Online Reporting Platform

The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority, MVRDA announced the launch of a new online reporting system for non-emergency incidents. Please visit www.mvrda.org to request help for lost property, vandalism, minor theft, animal complaints, illegal dumping and others.

07/12/2024 1:00 PM

County will host Housing Stability, Job Readiness Fair

07/08/2024 1:00 PM

County will close for Independence Day

The County’s administrative offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day and Employee Appreciation Day, respectively. We will resume regular business hours at 8 a.m. Monday, July 8.

06/26/2024 8:30 AM

Emergency Rental Assistance Program checks delayed

Emergency Rental Assistance Program payments to both applicants and landlords will be delayed until July 12. Weekly assistance checks that would normally be disbursed will be processed on Friday, July 12. Residents can expect to begin receiving them shortly thereafter.

06/20/2024 4:00 PM

County sends support to Lincoln and Otero counties during mandatory wildfire evacuations

Doña Ana County is showing support to their neighbors in Lincoln and Otero counties in the midst of wildfires that have led to mandatory evacuation of residents in the Village of Ruidoso and the Village of the Mescalero.

06/18/2024 1:43 PM

County will commemorate Juneteenth

County's administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

06/14/2024 1:30 PM