Press Releases: 2006

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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4/6/2006 12:16pm
CRIMINAL COMPLAINT CHARGES JAIL-SLAYING SUSPECT WITH FIRST-DEGREE MURDER

A criminal complaint filed today in Doña Ana County Magistrate Court charges Dominic M. Montoya, 29, of Las Cruces with first-degree murder, possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner and tampering with evidence, all felonies.
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4/5/2006 12:00pm
ONIES ROAD TO CLOSE FOR UTILITY WORK

Utility work will necessitate the closure of Onies Acres Road between Snow Road and Highway 478, beginning Thursday, April 6 at 7 a.m. and continuing through Monday, April 10 at 5 p.m. The road will be closed to through traffic. Limited residential traffic will be allowed. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect delays. Motorists also are reminded to exercise caution wherever road crews are working.
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4/4/2006 4:29pm
DOÑA ANA COUNTY MAKES IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY WEBSITE

The Doña Ana County Information Technology Department has rolled out new improvements to Doña Ana County’s website.
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4/3/2006 11:00am
MEDIA STATEMENT REGARDING APRIL 2 INCIDENT AT DOÑA ANA COUNTY DETENTION CENTER

At approximately 8 p.m. Sunday, April 2, Doña Ana County Detention Center staff responded to a disturbance involving two inmates in the facility’s Delta Dayroom 4. read more...

3/29/2006 9:26am
APPLICATIONS SOUGHT FOR PLANNING AND ZONING SUBCOMMITTEES ON SUBDIVISIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING

The Doña Ana County Planning Department is accepting applications from individuals who would like to work on two subcommittees of the Doña Ana County Planning and Zoning Commission.
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3/29/2006 9:24am
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.
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3/23/2006 9:32am
EVANS RECEIVES SECOND CONSECUTIVE REAGAN REPUBLICAN GOLD MEDAL AWARD

For the second consecutive year, District 4 Doña Ana County Commissioner D. Kent Evans has been awarded a Ronald Reagan Republican Gold Medal Award.
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3/22/2006 11:02am
FREE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS OFFERED TO COUNTY’S SENIORS

Doña Ana County seniors with questions about legal matters will have their chance to be educated on Friday, March 24, when a workshop comes to the Village of Mesilla. “Lawyer Referral for the Elderly,” sponsored by Doña Ana County contractor Quality Senior Services, will be held at 9 a.m. at the Old Mesilla Community Center at 2251 Calle de Santiago in Old Mesilla.
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3/21/2006 2:59pm
SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES PITCH IN TO SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Doña Ana County Sheriff's Department deputies have a long history of supporting Special Olympics in New Mexico, and they have ramped up their fundraising to support the 2006 games in Albuquerque.
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3/21/2006 11:10am
$10,000 REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION ON DAIRY FIRES

A coalition of Doña Ana County dairy owners has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest, prosecution and conviction of the arsonist(s) responsible for two hay fires last week at the Buena Vista Dairy Farms near Vado.
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