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.
Good morning, and happy Sunday from Organ Mountain News. In southern New Mexico, the future often arrives unevenly — through a new affordable housing project, a debate over what a school should be called, a film production bringing jobs into the state or a locally-made film reaching one of the
Las Cruces city councilors voted to restore full funding for the LCPS community schools program after a proposed reduction drew concern during FY27 budget discussions.
Las Cruces approved a $586.3 million budget for fiscal year 2027 after trimming nearly $16 million in spending as city leaders warned about rising personnel and insurance costs.
Early voting in Doña Ana County has climbed to nearly 6,000 ballots cast ahead of New Mexico’s June 2 primary election, driven by a sharp increase in absentee voting and expanded early voting locations.
The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Lalo Anthony Castrillo IV in the 2018 death of 2-year-old Faviola Rodriguez, known locally as “Baby Favi.”
Good morning, and happy Sunday from Organ Mountain News. This week’s coverage touched on some very different corners of southern New Mexico — from a criminal case at a hospice facility to a downtown small business expansion to the growing role of artificial intelligence in hospital systems. There were also
Gas prices in Las Cruces and across New Mexico continued climbing this week, with regular unleaded averaging more than $4.30 per gallon ahead of summer travel season.
More than 1,800 ballots have been cast in Doña Ana County ahead of New Mexico’s June 2 primary election as expanded early voting begins statewide.
A 19-year-old Anthony man faces felony charges after police say he strangled his girlfriend and repeatedly prevented her from leaving during a domestic violence incident.
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