Press Releases: 2010

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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3/18/2010 7:23am
COMMISSIONER KRAHLING, FIREFIGHTERS TO SHAVE HEADS FOR CHARITY

District 4 Doña Ana County Commissioner Scott A. Krahling is sacrificing his hair to help New Mexico children with cancer. Krahling is teaming up with several Doña Ana County firefighters to collect donations and then shave their heads in support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the world’s largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research.
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3/17/2010 5:55am
PET ADOPTION EVENTS SCHEDULED SATURDAY, MARCH 20

The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will conduct two pet adoption events this weekend. Available for adoption will be dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. read more...

3/15/2010 2:04pm
COUNTY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SEATS

Doña Ana County is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission, a seven-member board of volunteers whose members review land-use and development matters at twice-monthly public hearings. read more...

3/15/2010 2:02pm
DOÑA ANA COUNTY TO HOST APRIL 2 BLOOD DRIVE

Doña Ana County employees and the general public will have the opportunity on Friday, April 2, to give blood from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the rotunda of the Doña Ana County Government Center at 845 N. Motel Blvd. read more...

3/10/2010 12:42pm
NEW LAW ALLOWS MINORS TO BE POLLWORKERS; CLERK INVITES APPLICANTS

On Monday, March 8, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson signed legislation allowing supervised minors to serve as precinct poll workers. Doña Ana County Clerk Lynn Ellins said he’s eager to start processing applications from young persons willing to serve.
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3/10/2010 11:05am
COMMISSIONER KRAHLING TO SHAVE HEAD FOR CHARITY

District 4 Doña Ana County Commissioner Scott A. Krahling is sacrificing his hair to help New Mexico children with cancer. Krahling is teaming up with several Doña Ana County firefighters to collect donations and then shave their heads in support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the world's largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research. read more...

3/10/2010 7:10am
NEW STUDENT ART SHOW ANNOUNCED; RECEPTION SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 12

More than 50 pieces of original student artwork from the Las Cruces Public Schools have been installed in the first-floor corridors of the Doña Ana County Government Center at 845 N. Motel Blvd. in Las Cruces. The exhibit includes paintings, etchings and drawings. The artists range from elementary students to high schoolers. read more...

3/9/2010 10:54am
PET ADOPTION EVENTS SCHEDULED SATURDAY, MARCH 13

The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will conduct two pet adoption events this weekend. Available for adoption will be dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. read more...

3/8/2010 12:47pm
DOÑA ANA COUNTY TO HOST DIA DEL NIÑO CELEBTRATIONS

Doña Ana County’s Health and Human Services Department will partner with local AmeriCorps Vista volunteers again in 2010 to coordinate the Fifth Annual Día del Niño celebrations. In advance of the events, sponsors and partners are being sought to offer activities or provide healthy snacks for one or more of the five events. read more...

3/3/2010 6:38am
ROAD/CULVERT WORK TO CLOSE WEST END OF BERINO ROAD

Doña Ana County road crews will close the west end of Berino Road at the Elephant Butte Irrigation District lateral for two weeks beginning today.
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