Damien Willis is founder and editor of Organ Mountain News. Previously, he was a lead reporter for the Las Cruces Sun-News. From 2014 to 2017 he served as the newspaper's education reporter. He also worked for the District Attorney's office and LCPS.
Las Cruces delayed action on new industrial revenue bond safeguards as Councilor Johana Bencomo called for stronger protections against companies that fail to deliver promised benefits.
Las Cruces police arrested Treyvon Stigler after investigators say he threatened his girlfriend with a rifle while intoxicated and later refused to come out for officers.
Las Cruces approved High Desert Housing to manage Amador Crossing after residents raised questions about the sole bid, security and neighborhood impacts.
Las Cruces police say Aaron Padilla tried to rob a North Main Street Valero with a knife Sunday while already facing another attempted armed robbery case from February.
A Las Cruces man is accused of attacking the same woman he allegedly strangled five weeks earlier while already facing charges in another felony case.
LCPS plans new portable changing facilities at three high schools after officials said some student-athletes have had to change in their cars.
The New Mexico Attorney General’s Office is asking the state Supreme Court to deny Kimberly Skaggs’ challenge to her pretrial detention in a fatal Las Cruces hit-and-run case.
Las Cruces City Council will consider a proposed industrial revenue bond policy that includes tax abatements, performance requirements and clawbacks for projects that miss economic targets.
Santa Fe Brewing is seeking a liquor license for a new Las Cruces taproom in the former Bosque Brewing space on University Avenue near NMSU.
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