Mesilla considers ditch maintenance rules, animal-control fees
Mesilla officials are examining community ditch maintenance responsibilities and animal-control costs as staff develops possible ordinance changes.
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Doña Ana County adds planner as development reviews push past state deadline
Doña Ana County commissioners approved a new planning position after officials said application volume has risen about 20% since 2021 and some reviews are exceeding a state deadline.
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.
Sunland Park looks to revive city committees that existed largely on paper
Sunland Park officials are reviewing city committees for public safety, housing, parks and other areas after councilors said several existing bodies had seen little meaningful participation.
Sunland Park awards $1.34 million Anapra road project extending into Texas
Sunland Park awarded a $1.34 million Anapra Phase IV infrastructure contract to Nine Degrees Construction for roadway, drainage, utility and concrete improvements along Calle Carrosel and Calle Obregon.
Sunland Park approves 362-acre annexation despite Doña Ana County jetport concerns
City Council moved the Rancho Santa Teresa development forward after county commissioners raised possible legal action and Sunland Park’s own Planning and Zoning Commission rejected the annexation
Sunland Park officials warn state-line road closures could complicate emergency response
Sunland Park police and fire officials say road closures along the Texas-New Mexico line could delay emergency response and leave residents with limited evacuation routes.
Doña Ana County community centers draw growing demand as staff buy water for visitors
Doña Ana County community centers recorded more than 47,000 encounters last fiscal year as staff served vulnerable residents and sometimes bought drinking water themselves.
County attorney: Scott Andrews’ exit was negotiated separation, not simple resignation
Doña Ana County’s attorney says former Manager Scott Andrews reached a negotiated separation with commissioners and that his six-month salary payment was contractually required.
