Tuesday Nov 17 | Las Cruces Sun-News
Bruce King will surely be missed. Although a lifelong Republican, I have admired his honesty and straight forwardness over the years.
New federal courthouse nears completion in Las Cruces
U.S. District Judge Robert Brack navigated his way through piles of construction materials on the third-floor landing of the new federal courthouse in Las Cruces.
Tax panel on hold while governor mulls veto
With Gov. Bill Richardson considering a possible veto of action taken last month during a special session to address a $650 million budget shortfall, plans to form a working group to recommend possible tax hikes have temporarily been put on hold.
Few proclaiming victory following special session
New Mexico has "revenue problems, not spending problems," Gilbert Gallegos, a spokesman for Gov.
El Paso City Council resolution backs New Mexico wilderness measure...
The City Council gave moral support Tuesday to a proposal that would protect thousands of acres of wilderness and other scenic areas in Southern New Mexico.
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE With the landing of a freshly painted Tornado, the German Air Force Flying Training Center completed 55,555 Tornado flight hours here Tuesday, and a reception commemorating the accomplishment shortly followed.
Local news in brief Oct. 11, 2009
Columbus Day means closures Most government offices and public schools are closed Monday in observance of the Columbus Day holiday, though the state Unemployment Insurance Call Center will be open for calls.
Obama puts support behind wilderness measure
Support for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act continues to grow, as the Obama administration has now offered its support to the legislation intended to protect the mountain range just east of Las Cruces and other scenic areas in Dona Ana County.
Organ Mountains hiker injured in fall; rescue attempt under way
A rescue attempt is under way for an elderly hiker who was injured during a fall Thursday morning in the Organ Mountains.
Late last week, U.S. Sens. Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall introduced the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act to gain permanent federal protection for 359,000 acres in Dona Ana County.
Our view: Our wilderness around Las Cruces deserves protection
For some three decades now, the most pristine areas of the Organ Mountains and other natural treasurers just outside Las Cruces have been regulated under a federal designation that was intended to be temporary -- a wilderness study area.
Wilderness bill to preserve views
Late last week, U.S. Sens. Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall introduced the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Wilderness Act to gain permanent federal protection for 359,000 acres in Dona Ana County.
Their View: Wilderness legislation historic opportunity
There are few times in a person's life where one is able to be a part of something truly historic.
County commission backs wilderness measure
DoA a Ana County commissioners on Tuesday decided to back a federal measure that would create 259,000 acres of wilderness in the county.
Unobserved by most in the media, Senator Jeff Bingaman and Senator Tom Udall introduced into the Senate yesterday a bill that would protect 400 thousand acres of wilderness in Dona Ana County and southern New Mexico.
Senators Udall and Bingaman outline plan for wilderness, Organ Mountains
New Mexico's U.S. senators on Thursday announced a plan to create thousands of acres of federally designated wilderness in Do a Ana County, including protection for the Organ Mountains.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN EL PASO HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... EAST CENTRAL DONA ANA COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL NEW MEXICO... THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...UNIVERSITY PARK...LAS CRUCES... * UNTIL 615 PM MDT * AT 417 PM MDT...TRAINED WEATHER SPOTTERS REPORTED FLASH FLOODING FROM A THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WARNED AREA.
Home has more than the golf course
Located down Sonoma Ranch Boulevard in the Golf Course Community is a home that provides residents with not just one view, but three of the Organ Mountains, the valley and the city lights.
Las Cruces license plate to benefit recreation fund
You can already support the Aggies, the military, cancer awareness or organ donation - now, city residents can show off their hometown pride on their bumpers.
Las Cruces artist creates 46 stained glass windows for Hospice chapel
Artist Jackie Clark has never forgotten what she felt when she created her very first stained glass window and saw it installed in her Las Cruces home.