Press Releases: 2007

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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7/10/2007 4:19pm
COUNTY SEEKS TO FILL SEATS ON VALUATION PROTEST BOARD

Doña Ana County is accepting applications for positions on the County Valuation Protest Board.
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7/10/2007 4:17pm
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR SPACEPORT EDUCATION COMMITTEE SEATS

The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Spaceport Educational Advisory Committee. read more...

6/29/2007 10:22am
DOÑA ANA COUNTY COMMISSION RESOLUTION URGES FEMA TO DELAY FLOODPLAIN CERTIFICATION AND APPEALS PROCESS -- READ THE RESOLUTION HERE

The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners has unanimously voted to seek a delay in FEMA’s proposed appeals process related to preliminary floodplain mapping in Doña Ana County. All Doña Ana County governmental agencies, civic organizations and neighborhood associations are encouraged to pass similar resolutions no later than Friday, July 6, 2007. Signed resolutions and letters of support must be delivered to the Doña Ana County Flood Commission Offices at 845 N. Motel Blvd. in Las Cruces no later than 2 p.m. Friday, July 6. read more...

6/28/2007 10:42am
DOÑA ANA COUNTY WEBSITE EIGHTH AMONG NATION’S 10 BEST

For the second consecutive year, the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties (NACo) have named Doña Ana County’s website among the best in the United States for counties with populations under 250,000. read more...

6/27/2007 12:19pm
‘GIDDY-UP!’ PAINTED PONY FINDS A NEW STABLE IN COUNTY BUILDING

One of New Mexico’s most famous painted ponies is coming to the Doña Ana County Government Center for semi-permanent display. The life-size pony – slated to arrive Thursday, June 28 – is covered with more than 2 million tiny, decorative, glass beads. read more...

6/26/2007 1:42pm
COUNTY ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Most Dona Ana County offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2007, to allow employees to observe the Independence Day holiday. Emergency services and law enforcement will not be affected. read more...

6/25/2007 4:14pm
COUNTY TERMINATES HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Doña Ana County has terminated the employment contract of Robert ‘Rick’ McRoy, who had served since January as the county’s director of human resources. The termination is effective at 5 p.m. today. read more...

6/22/2007 9:25am
COMMISSIONER EVANS GRADUATES FROM LEADERSHIP NEW MEXICO PROGRAM

District 4 Doña Ana County Commissioner D. Kent Evans is among 45 statewide leaders who graduated Friday, June 15, 2007, from the Leadership New Mexico Core Program. read more...

6/20/2007 9:17am
CHAPARRAL FIRE DEPARTMENT SLATES OPEN HOUSE TO DEBUT NEW TRUCK

The Chaparral Volunteer Fire Department at 500 E. Lisa Dr. will hold an open house beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, to show the community its newest fire truck.
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6/19/2007 8:28am
FIRE MARSHAL, VENDORS ANNOUNCE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY EFFORTS FOR 2007

Doña Ana County Fire Marshal Paul Chavez has joined most Doña Ana County fireworks vendors to devise a comprehensive strategy for keeping Doña Ana County’s residents safe during the Fourth of July holiday season. read more...