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My recent visit to a community cut in half by the U.S.-Mexico border served as a reminder that, despite our efforts at border “security,” we’re still connected – and that, when we debate immigration and border issues, we’re talking about real people. Continue Reading
The state auditor recently accused Sunland Park of violating the Procurement Code by entering into a no-bid contract for legal services, but the city’s attorney says that isn’t true – and provided documents to back up his claim. Continue Reading
The unrelenting saga of Sunland Park is defining the Democratic primary race for the open State Senate District 31 seat, which includes the beleaguered border town. Continue Reading
State police have filed charges alleging that a Texas couple used fake documents to obtain New Mexico driver’s licenses from the Motor Vehicle Division’s office in Sunland Park. Continue Reading
The special audit of Sunland Park released Monday includes findings related to Andrew Moralez and Joseph Cervantes. Both say they were trying to clean up the government in the scandal-plagued city. Continue Reading
Following the release of an eagerly awaited special audit, the state suspended two city officials today and assumed control of their duties; meanwhile, the city council opted once again to postpone the appointment of a new mayor. Continue Reading
UPDATED: Sunland Park’s City Council has cancelled tonight’s meeting at which it was scheduled to appoint a new mayor. Check back later for more information. Continue Reading
A chaotic, outdoor meeting that included shouting and shoving matches this evening ended without the Sunland Park City Council appointing a mayor, but the council did schedule another meeting for May 14 to take that action. Continue Reading
Earlier this week, former Sunland Park Mayor Jesus “Ruben” Segura referred to a city document that took issue with a damning 2003 special audit. Continue Reading
The Sunland Park City Council will try again today to pick a new mayor and comply with the Open Meetings Act. Continue Reading
The state Department of Finance and Administration, which may ultimately be charged with suspending some Sunland Park officials and bringing in outside help to take over certain functions, is in the city today the check things out. Continue Reading
Luis Rene Diaz allegedly billed the city for lobbying services he didn’t provide, and then passed money on to Daniel Salinas to pay the man who recorded the now infamous lap-dance video used in the extortion threat against Gerardo Hernandez. Continue Reading
Mr. Haussamen, with all due respect, I feel you have failed your readers in an attempt to inform them about my service as a former mayor of Sunland Park. Continue Reading
Sunland Park is without a mayor once again after Javier Perea voluntarily relinquished the position on Friday. Continue Reading
Has the City of Sunland Park been providing utility services to some residents for free or at a reduced rate? Investigators aren’t confirming that but say they are looking into allegations. Continue Reading