Luján, senators demand broadcasters repay taxpayers for Trump ads
New Mexico Sen. Ben Ray Luján joins demands for transparency and reimbursement over millions spent on Trump ads amid federal legal challenges.
Damien Willis
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.
Doña Ana County commissioners delay special audit measures, demand greater transparency
Doña Ana County commissioners delayed action on three special audit corrective measures, calling for greater transparency and outside review before approval.
Hatch Valley schools weigh armed security as police staffing shortages complicate officer coverage
Hatch Valley school board members are exploring security options after police staffing shortages complicated efforts to provide a school resource officer.
New Mexico election officials warn against voter intimidation, federal interference
New Mexico officials issued a voter rights advisory detailing restrictions on federal officers, poll watchers and firearms at voting locations for the 2026 election.
Doña Ana County approves $129,600 to reinvent Renaissance Faire after Arts Council closure
Doña Ana County approved $129,600 for Cruces Creatives to reinvent the Renaissance Faire as Mozaico in 2027 after the longtime Arts Council closed.
Oracle's renewable energy plan raises questions over Project Jupiter emissions, local benefits
Oracle's renewable energy plan may not directly power Project Jupiter, raising questions about local benefits and 8.8 million tons of potential annual emissions.
Appeals court overturns Doña Ana County child sex abuse convictions over excluded defense witness
The New Mexico Court of Appeals reversed two child sexual abuse convictions after finding a Doña Ana County judge improperly excluded a defense witness.
More than 3,500 votes cast in Doña Ana County as New Mexico early voting continues
Doña Ana County ranks second statewide in votes cast as of Oct. 13. See early voting totals, absentee requests and key election deadlines.
New Mexico AG finds hunting outfitter set-aside unconstitutional, calls for reform
A new legal opinion challenges New Mexico's hunting license allocations after 90% of outfitter set-aside elk tags went to nonresidents.
