It’s not the crime; it’s the cover-up
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The state Democratic Party chair asking a woman to keep a complaint of sexual impropriety quiet is as disrespectful as anything Mr. Vasquez has done. Continue Reading
State Dem Party chair implicated in Doña Ana County commissioner’s scandal
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The state Democratic Party’s vice chair accused Commissioner John Vasquez of ‘inappropriate sexual misconduct’ and said the state party chair encouraged her to stay quiet. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County undersheriff fired amid harassment scandal
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Facing growing pressure to take stronger action in the wake of a harassment scandal, Doña Ana County Sheriff Enrique ‘Kiki’ Vigil fired his undersheriff on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Something is wrong in Doña Ana County
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Sexual harassment, in any form, cannot and should not be tolerated. We demand action and a response from our county government. Continue Reading
Misbehaving men bring shame to Doña Ana County
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These powerful men and their defenders should be ashamed of themselves. People deserve to be treated better than this. Continue Reading
On Facebook, Doña Ana County commissioner goes after activist’s mother
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John Vasquez appeared to take personal shots at the mother of a female activist and constituent. Continue Reading
Fragile behavioral health system doesn’t meet region’s needs
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But health care officials and advocates such as Micah Pearson are working to change that. Continue Reading
Officials explore options to expand psychiatric hospital to southern NM
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Las Vegas is currently home to New Mexico’s only state-run psychiatric hospital. Continue Reading
People in crisis, deadly force and the search for a better way
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Juan Gabriel Torres spent the last years of his life in and out of jail and prison for crimes often tied to addiction and mental illness. Then he was shot dead by police. Continue Reading
Mental health court could lower recidivism, cut costs
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A pilot project that could transition into a jail-diversion program is underway in Doña Ana County. Continue Reading
Public meetings focus on Doña Ana County colonia improvements
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The meetings aim to let officials hear about the specific needs of colonia residents and explore possible funding solutions from lawmakers and the governor. Continue Reading
People want to vote but have a hard time doing it
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As I engage with people who are not voting in local elections, the most common response is frustration over trying to navigate the system. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County maps out plan for early childhood education
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Doña Ana County has stopped waiting on Santa Fe for a plan. Continue Reading
How will we pay for the floods of today and tomorrow?
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Hundreds of millions of dollars are needed for flood control infrastructure to protect rural communities in Doña Ana County alone, according to a recent report. Continue Reading
Zinke doesn’t recommend shrinking two New Mexico monuments
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But the U.S. interior secretary is recommending changes in how the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks and Rio Grande del Norte monuments are managed. Continue Reading