State hearings on Southern New Mexico water utility fines postponed
State regulators and Camino Real utility agree to postpone hearings on $250K arsenic‑fines affecting 19,000+ NM residents until this fall
Doña Ana County
29 posts
Doña Ana County begins enforcement of short-term rental rules and new lodgers’ tax
Doña Ana County is requiring short-term rental owners to comply with local regulations and begin collecting a new 5% lodgers’ tax by July 16 or risk penalties.
Deaths in the New Mexico desert surge after Texas’ border crackdown reaches El Paso
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.
County activates support line for CRRUA water concerns
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.
NMED sues Camino Real utility, seeks court-appointed manager to address arsenic violations
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 terminates utility agreement with Sunland Park
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 airport awarded $240,000 in federal funds for upgrades
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.
Free youth mental health first aid class offered May 14 in Las Cruces
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 voters to see major changes in primaries and marriage license fees
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.
