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At this year’s Las Cruces Greater Chamber of Commerce economic forum, NMSU economists Jim Peach, Chris Erickson and Ken Martin presented quite a few thought-provoking findings, predictions, and recommendations. Continue Reading
Medians of divided streets are built to give drivers safety space in case “stuff” happens. So why do we put trees, rocks and boulders in them? Continue Reading
A recent posting by Michael Swickard contained many inaccuracies and reflects an incomplete understanding of the elements involved in the effort to extend Sonoma Ranch Boulevard north from U.S. Highway 70 to two new public schools and the new Las Cruces Country Club golf course. Here is what has happened to date. Continue Reading
Having recently heard so much about the incompetence of bureaucrats, I didn’t know what to expect as I rode the elevator to the third floor of the city hall building. Continue Reading
The proposed special assessment district to fund construction an extension of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard in Las Cruces has generated lots of conversation. But it’s a complicated process that takes time. It can still be done, but let’s do it correctly the first time. Continue Reading
In the last month I have had a front-row seat to a controversy in which the Las Cruces leadership has acted improperly. At stake are millions of dollars and jobs for our local economy. Also at stake is the reputation of our city, with companies wanting to do business but unsure if the city leadership can be trusted. Continue Reading
Theoretically, we are told, new developments will pay for themselves over time. Unfortunately, our depleted public coffers (not to mention our fading historic neighborhoods) have proven that argument false. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Recently, a local building association official advocated for electing “business friendly” politicians. But we as a community have different, more dynamic priorities than does an industry representative. Healthy communities are more than housing developments and market shares. Continue Reading
Las Cruces City Manager Terrence Moore won’t be charged in a probe into two incidents involving him and his ex-wife, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading
Las Cruces City Manager Terrence Moore, whose personal and professional actions have come under heavy scrutiny by the city council and others in recent months, announced today that he’s resigning at the end of the year. Continue Reading
Government workers who anger citizens without good reason should beware the fury of citizens who have been sneered at once too often. There is a day of reckoning. This year politicians who have not been listening to the citizens have been swept from office. As incumbents have found, citizens who are furious can make changes. Continue Reading
Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima says he’s withdrawing a proposed resolution denouncing Arizona’s new immigration law after learning of amendments to the law, the Las Cruces Sun-News is reporting. Continue Reading
Secretary of State Mary Herrera’s office has added Las Cruces to the list of cities in which it’s holding trainings on the new campaign finance reporting system. Continue Reading
Las Cruces city councilors will meet in closed session on Monday to discuss adding “performance objectives” to City Manager Terrence Moore’s contract. Continue Reading
Las Cruces City Manager Terrence Moore wasn’t selected as one of four finalists for the job of city manager in Scottsdale, Ariz. Continue Reading