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We can all agree that “dust ordinance” is a silly name; that aside, don’t believe the hype. This ordinance isn’t “overly restrictive” or “punitive.” Protecting Las Crucens’ health and property is exactly the type of thing the city council should be working on. Continue Reading
A controversial land development that in 2007 helped spark the progressive takeover of the Las Cruces City Council isn’t going to happen. Continue Reading
It wasn’t even close. In a resounding manner, voters in Las Cruces endorsed the work of incumbents who were up for re-election on Tuesday. Continue Reading
Aaron Henry Diaz and Nathan Small, the candidates for the District 4 seat on the Las Cruces City Council, answer NMPolitics.net’s questions on topics ranging from growth and development to ethics reform to quality of life and sustainability. Continue Reading
Fred Espinosa, Charles Scholz and Gregory Z. Smith, the candidates for the District 2 seat on the Las Cruces City Council, answer NMPolitics.net’s questions on topics ranging from growth and development to ethics reform to quality of life and sustainability. Continue Reading
Miguel Silva and Natalie Chadborn, the candidates for the District 1 seat on the Las Cruces City Council, answer NMPolitics.net’s questions on topics ranging from growth and development to ethics reform to quality of life and sustainability. Continue Reading
Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima has lots to say about the city’s accomplishments in terms of quality of life and sustainability. Challenger Michael Ray Huerta says he plans an initiative that would fund quality-of-life projects. Challenger Dolores Connor says the city needs to focus on public safety. Continue Reading
Running on a platform of encouraging slower, smarter growth propelled Ken Miyagishima to victory in the 2007 Las Cruces mayoral race. Where does the city stand today, and where does it need to go in the next four years? This year’s mayoral candidates share their thoughts. Continue Reading
It’s disappointing that some who have pushed so hard for new growth have been so reluctant to find the means to pay for it. Fortunately, the City Council and I have been willing to tackle this problem, ensuring a system that will keep taxes low while providing for the kind of roads, drainage and public safety that our people deserve. Continue Reading
The Las Cruces City Council District 2 race got more crowded this weekend when the chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission entered the race. Continue Reading
Though he has opposed Doña Ana County wilderness legislation in the past, U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., says he wants to work with New Mexico’s U.S. senators to “preserve the beautiful lands and open spaces” here. Continue Reading
Gov. Susana Martinez says she’s skeptical of a proposal to build an off-reservation casino in Anthony, but that doesn’t mean she’s decided to oppose it. Continue Reading
Over the last few decades the city of Littleton, Colo., has enjoyed the sort of economic success that many other communities can only dream of. They did it with a growth strategy called economic gardening, and I hope Las Cruces will look to adapt its principles. Continue Reading
Land Commissioner-elect Ray Powell is calling the special audit of the land office “extremely disturbing.” He says it shows that he will have “a lot of work to do to restore public trust” when he takes office in January. Continue Reading
State Rep. Nate Cote, who initiated the request from lawmakers that led to a damning audit of the New Mexico Land Office, says he’s concerned about potential criminal activity and hopes the attorney general will look into the allegation that the land office interfered with the audit. Continue Reading