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Organ Mountain News highlights its recent reporting impact — including Ben Archer Health Center’s policy reversal, rescinded special education stipends, and Amanda López Askin’s campaign launch.
Damien Willis
Founder/Editor of Organ Mountain News. Celebrated Introvert. Award-winning Journalist / Gov't PR Guy / Podcaster. Formerly with Las Cruces Sun-News and Hot 103.
Teachers blindsided as state pulls funding for $5,000 special education retention stipends
Some Las Cruces educators expected $5,000 retention stipends this year — but state officials say there was never a funding guarantee.
Amanda López Askin launches campaign for New Mexico Secretary of State
Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin has launched her campaign for New Mexico Secretary of State, pledging to defend voting access, fight misinformation and expand civic engagement.
What we’re hearing this week: special ed stipends, NMSU visa revocations, Young Park and I-10 dust crashes
We’re tracking fallout from canceled teacher stipends, investigating student visa revocations at NMSU and continuing our reporting on the Young Park shooting and I-10 dust storms — with your help.
Governor vetoes Slot Canyon Riverlands State Park bill
A plan to preserve 783 acres along the Rio Grande was vetoed by the governor, disappointing Southern New Mexico lawmakers and conservation groups.
What we're hearing this week: special ed stipends, Young Park and I-10 dust crashes
LCPS special education teachers say they were promised $5,000 retention stipends that may now be canceled. We're also following developments in the Young Park mass shooting and dust-related crashes on I-10.
Six NMSU students had visas revoked under Trump administration policy
New Mexico State University says six of its students had their visas revoked under Trump-era policies. The university is restricted from sharing details, but similar cases are being reported across the country.
Las Cruces-shot film ‘3’ to premiere this weekend at local film festival
Filmed in Las Cruces and Mesilla with a local crew, the mystical rom-com '3' will make its world premiere this weekend at the Las Cruces International Film Festival.
Las Cruces mass shooting is New Mexico’s largest in recent history; officials say all 18 victims were hit by gunfire or shrapnel
Police say all 18 victims were struck by gunfire or shrapnel during unsanctioned car show; four suspects charged with murder as investigation continues