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Human remains discovered in New Mexico’s desert have surged since Texas launched Operation Lone Star, turning the El Paso sector into the deadliest stretch of the U.S.–Mexico border — an urgent humanitarian toll documented by Source NM and the Texas Tribune.
Doña Ana County and the city of Sunland Park have launched a support line and online form for CRRUA customers to report water quality concerns. Bilingual help is available.
New Mexico sues Camino Real Regional Utility Authority, citing repeated arsenic violations and failures to notify residents. The state is seeking court intervention to ensure access to safe drinking water in Sunland Park and Santa Teresa.
Doña Ana County has voted to terminate its joint powers agreement with the City of Sunland Park, which created the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority. Officials say the utility will continue operating while a transition plan is developed.
Santa Teresa’s airport is getting $240,000 in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements and design work for a major pavement project, Rep. Gabe Vasquez announced Thursday.
A free mental health first aid class focused on youth will be held May 14 at the Doña Ana County Government Center. The 8-hour course helps adults support teens facing mental health or substance use challenges.
New Mexico will allow independent voters to participate in primaries starting in 2026. Meanwhile, marriage license fees will rise from $25 to $55 on June 20, 2025.
Doña Ana County property owners will receive Notices of Value by mail on May 1, one month later than usual due to pending changes to property tax exemptions for veterans.
The City of Las Cruces and Doña Ana County are preparing their 2025-26 budgets, with a focus on infrastructure, housing and transparency. Residents will have opportunities to weigh in over the next few weeks.
