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
Some Las Crucens hope third-party votes will help change the system
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Sarah and Josh Cuellar of Las Cruces voted Tuesday for third-party presidential candidate Evan McMullin. Josh’s brother Andrew Cuellar and his fiancée, Christine Gilbert, voted for Libertarian Gary Johnson. Continue Reading
They’re Republicans, and married. He voted for Clinton. She voted for Trump.
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Dona Horton and Malcolm Fell are an elderly Las Cruces couple. “Clinton for me,” Fell said. “Trump,” Horton said. Continue Reading
Las Cruces school board selects new superintendent
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The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education on Thursday selected Gregory A. Ewing to be the district’s next superintendent. Continue Reading
Pence, in Las Cruces, says Trump’s ‘movement is coming together’
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Pence said the choice is not between two candidates, but between two futures. “I choose a stronger America, a more prosperous America,” he said. Continue Reading
Tense scene as protesters engage Trump supporters outside Pence rally in Las Cruces
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Many people waiting in line responded to protesters’ attempts to engage them with shouting, chants, and dismissive or combative hand gestures. Continue Reading
Many GOP candidates are skipping voter guides, forums this year
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New Mexicans who are hoping the League of Women Voters guides will help them decide how to vote this year may be disappointed. Continue Reading
Public lands are important for drawing girls into the great outdoors
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I can think of very few things more beneficial to our incredible girl scouts than getting them out and active in our shared public lands. Continue Reading
City Council selects Stuart Ed to be next Las Cruces manager
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Stuart Ed says he’s looking forward to becoming Las Cruces’ next city manager. Continue Reading
Las Cruces needs leadership to sustain renewable energy progress
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By expanding solar, wind, and energy efficiency, Las Cruces can cut consumers’ electricity costs and create jobs. Continue Reading
Search firm told Hobbs manager he was a finalist for Las Cruces job
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The Las Cruces City Council never publicly named J.J. Murphy a finalist for its open city manager job, but the private company running the city’s search appears to have told Murphy he was a finalist earlier this year. Continue Reading
Three Las Cruces councilors say no final decision made on city manager
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Three Las Cruces city councilors are emphatic that they haven’t made a final decision on who will be the next city manager and didn’t violate the state’s Open Meetings Act. Continue Reading
Without a public vote, Las Cruces announces new city manager
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There’s been no public vote of the City Council to select Stuart Ed. The N.M. Foundation for Open Government says if such a decision was made behind closed doors it violates the state’s Open Meetings Act. Continue Reading
An apology, and an example of doing it right
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I emailed Las Cruces’ interim city manager on Monday, using his government email address, to ask if he was still interested in being considered for that job on a more permanent basis. His response was right on. Continue Reading
Mayor’s comments cause confusion about city manager search
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In spite of comments made by Mayor Ken Miyagishima, the Las Cruces City Council is formally considering only two candidates for its open city manager job at this time. Continue Reading