Press Releases: 2008

For live, brief weekly updates of county news, tune in Wednesdays to Jack Lutz in the Morning at approximately 7:35 a.m. on The Rocket 99.9 or on Your Morning Show at approximately 8:10 a.m. on KVLC, 101-Gold. On Thursday mornings, you can tune in to the following stations: KGRT Morning Country Show with Joel and Patricia at approximately 7:40 a.m., then on HOT 103.1’s Morning Show (approx. 8:02-8:05 a.m.). In addition, you can hear updates throughout the week at various times on AM 570, KSNM.

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12/17/2008 5:28am
COUNTY OFFICES, SOLID-WASTE TRANSFER STATIONS ANNOUNCE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Most Dona Ana County offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 25-26, 2008, to allow employees to observe the Christmas holiday. In addition, most Dona Ana County offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Jan 1-2, 2009, to allow employees to observe the New Year’s Day holiday. read more...

12/10/2008 10:54am
COMMISSIONER-ELECT KRAHLING TO CO-HOST COMMUNITY MEETING

District 4 Doña Ana County Commissioner-Elect Scott A. Krahling will co-host a Dec. 16 community meeting in conjunction with Rep. Nathan Cote and members of Doña Ana County’s staff. read more...

12/9/2008 3:27pm
MEXICAN CONSUL GENERAL INVITES COMMISSIONER BUTLER TO EVENT

District 1 Doña Ana County Commissioner Oscar Vásquez Butler has been invited by the Consul General of the Mexican Consulate’s El Paso office to attend a networking meeting next Tuesday at the Consular Mission on San Antonio Avenue. read more...

12/9/2008 6:28am
CASAD ROAD TO CLOSE FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT

Doña Ana County Roads Department crews are planning to close a portion of Casad Road between Alvarez and McNutt, beginning Wednesday, Dec. 10 and continuing through Dec. 16. read more...

12/8/2008 7:03am
AMBULANCE EXPERTS OFFER HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS FOR USING LADDERS

Draping electric icicles around the eaves, hanging wreathes and placing the angel atop a tall tree are only three parts of holiday decorating that often require the use a ladder. Paramedics at American Medical Response say falls from ladders and stepladders pose a hazard and can cause serious injury. read more...

12/1/2008 7:05am
FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE OFFERS HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

Each year, fires occurring during the holiday season injure 2,600 individuals and cause more than $930 million in damage. There are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the following precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming holiday fire casualties. read more...

12/1/2008 6:56am
DETENTION CENTER TO GRADUATE CLASS OF TWELVE CADETS

The Doña Ana County Detention Center will graduate 12 detention officer cadets on Friday, Dec. 5. read more...

11/26/2008 9:53am
DOÑA ANA COUNTY AMBULANCE PROVIDER EARNS NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

The ambulance company contracted by Doña Ana County to serve residents throughout the county has become only the second nationally accredited ambulance service in the State of New Mexico. American Medical response (AMR) received the accreditation earlier this month by meeting the standards of the independent Commission on the Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). read more...

11/25/2008 5:45am
VOTING-MACHINE AUDIT PROVES MACHINES TALLIED TO STATE STANDARDS

Pursuant to the New Mexico Election Law, Doña Ana County has audited 2 percent of its voting machines from Nov. 4 to determine whether they accurately recorded votes. read more...

11/24/2008 9:52am
COUNTY VAN TO BRING LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER TO CHAPARRAL IN DECEMBER

The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Department Animal Control Division is teaming up with community organizations to begin using the county’s new Animal Control Disaster Relief and Rescue Vehicle. read more...