Oscar Ugarte emerged as the prospective new El Paso County Sheriff, leading the race with 59.14% of votes over Republican candidate Minerva Torres Shelton.

The Las Cruces City Council approved additional funds for police technology, including body cameras and data storage, and addressed other service contract increases and a beautification grant.

Doña Ana County offices will close on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day but emergency services will continue. The county honors the service of military veterans and their families, with regular county operations resuming Nov. 12.

Las Cruces invites adults to its Neighborhood Leadership Academy, a 12-week program providing insights into local government operations, starting January 8th.

Socorro Independent School District is taking out a $25.1 million loan to pay employee salaries amid a shift to bi-weekly payments, with repayment planned by February 2025.

Las Cruces Public Libraries offers Paper Flowers Workshops in November to teach adults how to make paper hemlock and pinecones. Sessions are limited and registration is required.

Paul Ford of Las Cruces Fire Department has been honored as the 2024 New Mexico EMS Provider of the Year for his significant contributions to healthcare education and emergency services.

Las Cruces is accepting applications for its Oversight Committee to ensure transparency in governance. Interested applicants must apply by Nov 7, 2024.

Economist Monica Torres briefed City Council on FY2025 Q1 economic data, mentioning a potential economic downturn and expiring tax code effects. She reported moderate growth, new business additions, housing market rise, and a dip in cannabis sales.

Las Cruces announces city office closures for Veterans Day, while essential services like emergency response, solid waste collection, and public transit will operate normally.

The MVRDA's non-emergency phone line is facing technical issues, prompting a temporary shift of non-emergency calls to the administrative number until resolved.

The Las Cruces City Council approved a master plan to revitalize local public libraries, which includes renovations, new branches, and service enhancements.

Sheriff Roybal has requested additional funds from the El Paso County Commissioners to increase deputies' wages, citing the lowest pay in the region according to a survey.