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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11/3/2008 1:48pm
CLERK’S OFFICE RECORDING ABSENTEE BALLOTS; EARLY VOTING TOTALS IN

The Doña Ana County Bureau of Elections is still receiving and recording absentee ballots. Of 7,908 absentee ballots requested, 7,275 have been processed. read more...

10/30/2008 1:24pm
CLERK’S OFFICE OFFERS OPTIONS FOR ABSENTEE VOTERS

Some Doña Ana County residents have contacted the Bureau of Elections complaining that they have not yet received their absentee ballots. Registered voters who remain in Doña Ana County and have not received an absentee ballot can go to any early voting site to complete an affidavit of non-receipt, stating they have not voted their absentee ballot, at which time they will be issued a ballot and be allowed to vote. read more...

10/29/2008 5:42am
EXPLOSION SITE RELEASED BACK TO PROPERTY OWNERS

Investigators from multiple agencies have completed their on-site investigation at last Thursday’s home explosion site east of Las Cruces. Although still considered a possible crime scene, the property has been released back to the owners for the first time since the blast.
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10/28/2008 11:30am
INVESTIGATORS PORING THROUGH EXPLOSION SITE FOR EVIDENCE

Investigators from multiple agencies remain on site at last Thursday’s home explosion site east of Las Cruces, where they are systematically sifting through the rubble for evidence that may shed light on the cause of the blast. The blast site is considered a crime scene and has been fenced off. A crane is being utilized today to begin moving heavy debris, allowing investigators to move deeper into the site. read more...

10/28/2008 11:29am
DOÑA ANA ROAD CLOSURE IN EFFECT THROUGH OCT. 29

A section of Doña Ana Road between the intersections of Hope Road and Hayride Road will remain closed through Wednesday, Oct. 29, for repaving of a washed-out area. read more...

10/24/2008 10:34am
INVESTIGATORS PORING THROUGH EXPLOSION SITE FOR EVIDENCE

Investigators from multiple agencies remain on site at Thursday’s home explosion site east of Las Cruces, where they are systematically sifting through the rubble for evidence that may shed light on the cause of the blast. read more...

10/23/2008 3:34pm
MOTHERLODE ROAD REOPENED NEAR HOUSE EXPLOSION SITE

The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Department and the Dona Ana County Fire and Emergency Services Department remain at the scene of a massive home explosion in the Talavera area east of Las Cruces. No injuries were reported. read more...

10/23/2008 1:18pm
TREASURER’S OFFICE WARNS OF TELEPHONE SCAM

The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office has been notified that a telephone scam is targeting property owners in Doña Ana County.
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10/23/2008 1:00pm
DOÑA ANA ROAD CLOSURE ANNOUNCED FOR OCT. 27-28

A section of Doña Ana Road between the intersections of Hope Road and Hayride Road will close at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27 for repaving of a washed-out area. The road is scheduled to re-open late Tuesday, Oct. 28.
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10/23/2008 12:47pm
HOUSE EXPLOSION REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION

The Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Department and the Dona Ana County Fire and Emergency Services Department remain at the scene of a massive home explosion in the Talavera area east of Las Cruces. No injuries were reported. read more...