Dona Ana County - NM
Recent News About Dona Ana County - NM
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Doña Ana County Utilities Department to close for training on August 2
The Doña Ana County Utilities Department will be closed on Friday, Aug. 2, for an employee Training and Development Day.
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County Treasurer's Office to close for staff training on July 24
The County Treasurer's Office will be closed Wednesday, July 24, for staff training and development. Regular business hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 25.
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Sheriff's office warns residents about scam involving fake arrest orders
The Sheriff's Office has issued a warning regarding fake arrest orders being sent to individuals via smartphones. Victims are then instructed to purchase grocery store gift cards or make payments through cash apps such as Zelle and Venmo.
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MVRDA launches online platform for non-emergency incident reports
The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority (MVRDA) has launched a new online reporting system for non-emergency incidents, now accessible to the public at www.mvrda.org. The platform aims to streamline the process of reporting non-emergency incidents, providing residents with a convenient method to request law enforcement, animal control, or code enforcement response.
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Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office warns of telephone scam involving fake warrants
The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to residents about a recent telephone scam involving fake warrants.
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Doña Ana County to host housing stability and job readiness fair
In partnership with New Mexico Workforce Connection, Doña Ana County’s Emergency Rental Assistance staff will host a Housing Stability and Job Readiness Fair from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, July 29 at the Government Center, 845 N. Motel Blvd., in Las Cruces.
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Doña Ana County to close administrative offices for Independence Day
Doña Ana County’s administrative offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day and Employee Appreciation Day, respectively.
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Emergency rental assistance payments delayed due to financial system transition
Doña Ana County is currently finalizing its fiscal year-end closing on June 30 and transitioning to a new financial management system. Consequently, payments for participants in the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), including both applicants and landlords, will be delayed until July 12.
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Doña Ana County aids Lincoln & Otero counties during wildfire evacuations
Doña Ana County, NM - Doña Ana County is extending support to Lincoln and Otero counties amid wildfires that have necessitated mandatory evacuations in the Village of Ruidoso and the Village of Mescalero.
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Doña Ana County offers free sandbags ahead of monsoon season
In preparation for the upcoming monsoon season, Doña Ana County reminds residents that free sandbags are available for pick-up. While the weather is currently hot and sunny, residents are encouraged to plan ahead to protect homes and property from potential flooding.
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Doña Ana County to close offices on Juneteenth
Doña Ana County's administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
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Doña Ana County sees decreased voter turnout in primary election
Approximately 15.58% or 14,770 ballots were cast by eligible voters in Doña Ana County for the 2024 Primary Election on June 4th. This turnout was less than the previous Primary Election in 2022, which saw 16.41% or 15,499 ballots cast. The turnout for the 2024 Primary Election was also less than the 2020 Primary Election, which saw 29.29% or 26,055 ballots cast.
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HUD increases income limits expanding eligibility for rental assistance
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently increased the area median income (AMI) limits, which the County uses to determine eligibility for rent and utilities assistance.
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County partners with NMDOT for road safety improvements
The guardrail on the south side of a bridge over Garfield Canal on Two Counties Road was damaged a couple of years ago. When County Engineer Mo Moabed looked into repairing it, the cost was prohibitive and the original build plans were not available.
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Doña Ana County reports early voting turnout ahead of primary election
Early voting has concluded as preparations continue for the 2024 Primary Election. Saturday, June 1 marked the final day for early voting. Unofficial participation numbers indicate approximately 5,501 early ballots and 1,972 absentee ballots have been cast. As of Monday morning, 7.9% of eligible voters in Doña Ana County have participated.
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Fugitive captured after 16 years on the run
Oswaldo Corral has been taken into custody by the Doña Ana Sheriff’s Office after hiding in Mexico for nearly 16 years. Corral was wanted by the Doña Ana Sheriff’s Office since 2008 as a suspect in alleged criminal charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery, aggravated burglary, and conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary.
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Shalem Colony Park and trail project commences with $85k grant
Doña Ana County in New Mexico has been granted $85,366 from the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Trails and Grant Program. The funds are earmarked for the design and development of a new park and trail spanning twenty acres near the Rio Grande River at the Shalem Colony Bridge, located on the outskirts of Las Cruces.
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Lomas Ave. scheduled for temporary closure from May 27
Doña Ana County, New Mexico, announced that Lomas Avenue in the Del Cerro community will be temporarily closed starting May 27 as part of a Flood Commission project. The closure is to facilitate the installation of a storm drain structure and is expected to last for 45 days.
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Doña Ana County to observe Memorial Day with office closures
Doña Ana County will be observing the Memorial Day holiday, with most of its offices set to close on Monday, May 27. Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States, dedicated to honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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Groundbreaking ceremony announced for new Bureau of Elections Warehouse
The County Clerk's Office has announced a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bureau of Elections Warehouse. The event is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, at 2821 Las Vegas Court in Las Cruces.