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Six former detainees have filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging that Doña Ana County Detention Center’s Special Operations and Response Team conducted more than 100 violent “training” raids since 2023, using flash bangs, Tasers and psychological warfare on people awaiting trial.
A person wanted on multiple felony warrants died Thursday after barricading themself inside a Telshor Boulevard apartment where a fire broke out during a SWAT-style standoff, according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office.
Doña Ana County has appointed Denisse Carter as its new economic development director. She brings more than 17 years of experience in regional business growth, trade and community development.
The Doña Ana County Road Department will begin chip sealing multiple roads in the Brazito area Oct. 15 through Nov. 20. Drivers can expect lane reductions and brief delays.
A 20-year-old from Santa Teresa is accused of shooting his mother 11 times inside their home early Monday morning. Prosecutors have filed a motion to keep him detained until trial.
Police say a Sunland Park man accused of fatally shooting Jesus Alba De La Cruz on Oct. 13 has been charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors are seeking to keep him jailed without bond.
A community group in southern Doña Ana County shared results of a digital literacy survey developed with support from Comcast.
Doña Ana County voters will decide Nov. 4 on two GO bond questions to fund recreation, cultural and infrastructure projects.
Doña Ana County will begin chip seal work Oct. 6 on Snow, Sandhill and Montoya roads. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with possible delays.
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