Las Cruces voters talk about issues in TV forum
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A handful of Las Cruces voters discussed issues with journalists from KRWG Public Media and the Las Cruces Sun-News for a television program airing this weekend. Continue Reading
Some Las Crucens feel ‘misled’ by tax increase
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A year after beginning to collect additional tax revenue that was supposed to offset lost state dollars, the City of Las Cruces is sitting on a pot of extra money. Continue Reading
Theatrics aside, Las Cruces mayor is seeking re-election
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Ken Miyagishima says he is “thinking seriously of running for another term as mayor.” That’s an act designed to build excitement for a re-election bid he’s already decided to make. Continue Reading
New Mexico experiences the worst – and best – of law enforcement
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We need change. A report by the president’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing makes important recommendations in areas including transparency, accountability and training. In spite of the issues, I’m grateful for the officers who are working to keep our communities safe. Continue Reading
Rio Rancho, Santa Fe County tops in transparency audit of websites
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The audit by the N.M. Foundation for Open Government ranked most cities and counties statewide. FOG is offering guidance to cities and counties that want to improve their websites. Continue Reading
Undetonated bomb connected to earlier church explosions, police believe
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Investigators believe a bomb found undetonated last week near the entrance to First Presbyterian Church in Las Cruces was placed by the same person or people who set off two bombs at churches here earlier this month. Continue Reading
Bernie Sanders: The presidential candidate we’ve all been waiting for (really)
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A President Sanders would enter the White House with a plan to shake up the status quo for the benefit of the 99 percent. Continue Reading
Cities consider whether public financing combats big money
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In Las Cruces, city policymakers are considering creating a brand-new public financing system. Common Cause New Mexico is also pushing for improvements to existing programs in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Not all believe their efforts will help combat big money. Continue Reading
Las Crucens sound off about church blasts
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Explosions outside Calvary Baptist Church and Holy Cross Catholic Church in Las Cruces have had a significant impact on many people. Some have shared their personal stories, thoughts, and feelings with NMPolitics.net on Facebook. We decided to republish many of their comments here. Continue Reading
Firsthand account: Las Crucens respond to church blasts with courage, resolve and community
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The very best in people came to the surface in response to this act of violence. It has been uplifting to see everyone coming together to help and support each other. Continue Reading
Las Cruces plans to start posting campaign finance reports online
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Starting with this year’s Nov. 3 election, the Las Cruces City Clerk’s Office plans to make campaign finance reports available on its website free of charge. Continue Reading
View Las Cruces’ 2011, 2013 campaign finance reports
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We’re posting Las Cruces’ 2011 and 2013 campaign finance reports online in advance of this year’s municipal election. Click on the headline to view them. Continue Reading
Following Church explosions, Las Crucens must come together
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“We will not let fear take hold of us in our daily activities,” Gov. Susana Martinez said Sunday. On that point I agree. Fear divides us. Our strength comes from community. Continue Reading
Public financing counters big money, increases participation, some say
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By changing how elections are financed in Las Cruces, some hope to counter big money they fear arrived in the city with the recent failed recall attempt. They also hope to open up elections to more people. Continue Reading
A bright future for the City of Las Cruces
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We are extremely fortunate to live in Las Cruces, in this place and time, with all of the many and varied efforts being made to improve our community. Continue Reading