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Aerial site plan for Chaparral Wastewater Improvements Phase 2B showing streets, parcels and proposed sewer lines in the project area.
Chaparral

Doña Ana County approves $15.8 million in Colonias funding for Chaparral sewer expansion

Doña Ana County commissioners approved $15.83 million in Colonias Infrastructure Fund financing for two Chaparral wastewater projects expected to expand sewer service to more than 1,100 residents.

Damien Willis
Doña Ana County Government Center in Las Cruces, framed by palm trees under a partly cloudy sky.
Project Jupiter

Oracle says Project Jupiter could turn to grid power if air permit falls through

Oracle told Doña Ana County commissioners Project Jupiter could seek power from a grid provider if its planned on-site system cannot secure an air permit, potentially requiring further county review.

Damien Willis
Las Cruces cashiering office to close for training Sept. 10
City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces cashiering office to close for training Sept. 10

Las Cruces’ Cashiering Program will close from 9:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 for staff training, with several alternative utility payment options available.

Damien Willis
Rendering of the proposed Project Jupiter data center campus, showing multiple large buildings, utility infrastructure and rows of equipment in a desert setting.
Letter to the Editor

Project Jupiter vote leaves unanswered questions for Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County resident Michelle Uribe questions whether commissioners had enough information about Project Jupiter’s water, electricity, permitting and environmental impacts before voting.

Michelle Uribe
A black pug wearing a clear protective cone looks up at the camera.
Pets

Doña Ana County schedules fall spay, neuter and vaccine clinics

Doña Ana County Animal Control will offer vaccination and appointment-only spay and neuter clinics in Holman, Salem and Radium Springs this fall.

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján speaks into a microphone during a congressional hearing.

New Mexico delegation urges DOJ watchdog to broaden DEA fentanyl review

New Mexico’s congressional delegation is asking the Justice Department inspector general to expand its review of federal fentanyl investigations, citing whistleblower allegations involving DEA operations in the state.

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A red hard hat rests on the ground in front of a blurred construction site.
City of Las Cruces

Las Cruces weighs 6 a.m. summer construction starts after complaints about early work

Las Cruces City Council will consider allowing construction to begin at 6 a.m. and continue until 8 p.m. during summer months.

Damien Willis
Engineering map showing the proposed Chaparral wastewater collection Phase 2B project area and sewer routes along several neighborhood roads.
Dona Ana Board of County Commissioners

Doña Ana County weighs $15.8 million in financing for Chaparral sewer expansion

Doña Ana County commissioners will consider $15.8 million in state financing for two Chaparral wastewater projects Tuesday.

Damien Willis
Construction fencing surrounds vacant land along Samaritan Drive at the proposed Royal Crossing affordable housing site in Las Cruces.
City Council

Las Cruces weighs $2.8 million land buy as Royal Crossing housing plan shifts

Las Cruces City Council will consider buying 6.49 acres for a revised Royal Crossing senior affordable housing development.

Damien Willis

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