Compromise with cities moves bill to consolidate elections forward
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A bill to consolidate most local elections into one would now let cities opt out and continue holding their own elections. Continue Reading
Governor not yet taking position on bill to consolidate local elections
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With it appearing increasingly possible that the Legislature will send the bill to Martinez, the lobbying of the governor has already begun. Continue Reading
Building partnerships to consolidate elections
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Consolidating elections is not a magic bullet, but it plays a crucial role in removing barriers to voting. It is urgent that we begin to build a voting culture that invites everyone to vote in every election. Continue Reading
Doña Ana County leads the way with affordable loan program
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Doña Ana County is offering this program to its employees at no cost or risk to taxpayers. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board wants to create a countywide sanctuary for immigrants
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The board wants to coordinate with other local governments to protect immigrants who could face deportation while Donald Trump is president. Continue Reading
New Doña Ana County treasurer takes office early
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Eric Rodriguez, who was elected Doña Ana County treasurer in the Nov. 8 election, was sworn in early on Monday after outgoing treasurer David Gutierrez was removed from office. Continue Reading
Krahling, Ellins trade jobs in Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office
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Doña Ana County Clerk-elect Scott Krahling says current County Clerk Lynn Ellins will stay on board in the office after Jan. 1 as chief deputy clerk, the job Krahling currently holds. Continue Reading
Some counties have already counted early, in-person votes
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County Clerk Lynn Ellins has known since Sunday which candidates won the early, in-person vote in Doña Ana County. Continue Reading
Lots of voters, especially Dems, turning out in Doña Ana County
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Doña Ana County’s early and absentee voting thus far nearly matches the total in Bernalillo County, which has almost four times as many registered voters. Continue Reading
Voter turnout is sky high thus far in NM’s two biggest counties
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Though Bernalillo County’s turnout is impressive, the number of voters thus far in Doña Ana County is even higher. Continue Reading
Police use-of-force training sparks discussion, builds understanding
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Every law enforcement agency should engage citizens in these difficult, informative, and relationship-building conversations. Continue Reading
Successful elections transform lives and our future
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I am proud of the staff, election officials, and all of the partners in our community who work tirelessly to make successful elections happen for voters in Doña Ana County. Continue Reading
D’Antonio wins Doña Ana County Democratic DA primary
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Incumbent Doña Ana County District Attorney Mark D’Antonio held off challenger James Dickens in the Democratic primary on Tuesday in spite of Dickens’ claims that D’Antonio has been soft on crime and failed to adequately prosecute cases. Continue Reading
Democratic voters oust two Doña Ana County commissioners
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The makeup of the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners will change dramatically next year. Continue Reading
First-time candidate wins House District 35 Democratic primary
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Angelica Rubio has won the Democratic primary race to replace Jeff Steinborn in the N.M. House of Representatives. Continue Reading