Businessman Renard Johnson wins the mayoral runoff election in El Paso, securing leadership with a focus on economic development amid a low voter turnout.

El Paso saw a shift in its city council with voters electing new representatives, including Cynthia Boyar Trejo and Ivan Niño, while former Rep. Lily Limón made a comeback. The elections took place despite low turnout during the holiday season.

New Mexico's Taxation and Revenue Department schedules property tax auctions in Doña Ana and Otero Counties to recover delinquent taxes, with auctions set for December 2024.

Las Cruces City Council reviewed updates to their development code, with input from various community stakeholders, aiming to align with the Elevate Las Cruces Plan. No decisions were made, and a final draft is expected by February 2025.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office conducted a mass casualty training exercise at the county jail, involving local emergency response teams and maintaining full jail operations during the drill.

Doña Ana County announces holiday closures for administrative offices, while emergency services remain operational. Offices will be closed on December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

El Paso Water is considering a 7% rate hike for 2025-26, which means higher water bills for customers, but conservation discounts may offset these costs for low-water users.

The Las Cruces City Council set their 2025 goals, emphasizing environmental initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and social services including the East Mesa Recreation Complex and renovations to public facilities.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office has reached a $1.875 million settlement with the estate of Daniel Murray, an inmate who died in custody due to chronic alcohol abuse. The settlement is pending final probate court approval.

Texas offers land to help the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts and names the initiative after Jocelyn Nungaray, a girl whose death was attributed to illegal immigrants.

Las Cruces Financial Services Department wins the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for exceptional fiscal management and budget transparency.

Las Cruces City Council approved structural changes to the Mesilla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization, including renaming the Policy Board to the Governing Board and changing the MPO Officer to an Executive Director.

Las Cruces residents can lower their sewer bills for the upcoming year by reducing water consumption now until February 2025, as LCU sets rates based on water usage during this period.