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Macias becomes DA amid crime panic

Fernando Macias is sworn in as Third Judicial District Attorney by Judge Conrad Perea on Dec. 30, 2024.

Fernando Macias has a lot of expectations coming into 2025.  Some of those expectations are his own — his plans to reshape and rebuild a district attorney's office that’s been …

Public invited to 2024 swearing-in ceremony

Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin administers the oath of office to new regents of New Mexico State University in 2023.

Successful candidates from the 2024 general election will be sworn in at the Doña Ana County government building on Dec. 30.  The swearing-in ceremony, including recitation of the …

Controversial nonprofit bill passes House without Vasquez’s support

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez addressed a groundbreaking ceremony for a new reproductive health care clinic in Las Cruces on Sept. 5, 2024.

A bill opponents fear would give the Trump administration the power to strip tax-exempt status away from nonprofits passed through the U.S. House of Representatives despite some Democrats backing …

New Mexico 2024 elections officially over, except for two recounts

New Mexico’s top elections officer announced on Nov. 26 that the State Canvassing Board had certified the 2024 general election, making the results official.  The vote is the final …

County certifies 'dang good election'

Doña Ana County Deputy Clerk Caroline Zamora was observing a line of early voters at the county government center when her patience as the neutral overseer of elections faced a test.  …

Vasquez withdraws support for bill targeting nonprofits

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez prepares to begin a press conference in Las Cruces on Aug. 12, 2024.

Congressman Gabe Vasquez promised to vote against a controversial bill that would give the Trump administration power to deem some nonprofit organizations as supporting terrorists, withdrawing his …

Constitutional change gives commissions new authority on salaries

The Doña Ana County Government Center in Las Cruces.

New Mexico voters gave county boards more power by enacting a state constitutional amendment allowing county commissions to set the salaries for themselves and other elected county officials.  …

Tens of thousands of voters retain district judges

Doña Ana County residents overwhelmingly voted to retain three district judges at the Nov. 5 election.  Voters endorsed 3rd Judicial District Judges Conrad Perea, James …

County clerk defends pace of absentee vote counting

Facing post-election frustration and Facebook criticism, Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin defended her office Tuesday during a speech that stressed the office’s commitment …

The voters of Las Cruces approved an increase in gross receipts taxes that officials promoted as a needed source of revenue to cover gaps in Las Cruces infrastructure and public safety.  …
Gabe Vasquez, a freshman member of Congress representing southern New Mexico, won a second term in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional district, for …
Amanda López Askin, a Democrat who has led the Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office since 2018, won a resounding victory Tuesday to keep her job for four more years.  …
Fernando Macias, who led Doña Ana County government for seven years and worked as a district judge for several years, will be the next 3rd Judicial District Attorney. Preliminary results …
Where things stood at the end of election night in Doña Ana County.
In 2022, Yvette Herrell was denied a second term in Congress by a narrow vote in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional district. Her challenger, Gabe Vasquez of Las Cruces, overtook her by just 1,350 …
“My name is Matthew Metro,” said a man in a video posted to the social media site X. But it wasn’t him. The real Matthew Metro, a Hawaii resident, found that his name and …
Text messages telling voters they aren’t registered or haven’t voted are about as legitimate as a call trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty, according to the …
There is much distinguishing the two men running for district attorney, nearly all of it on display during an Oct. 15 debate at the Picacho Hills Country Club.  Nestled into the country …
After defeating the incumbent for Doña Ana County’s District 2 commission seat, Gloria Gameros of Anthony has set sights on winning an open contest.  Gameros defeated fellow …
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