Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces is under investigation by the NM DOJ for allegedly refusing care to patients unable to pay, potentially breaching its lease with the city and county.

Several southern New Mexico fire departments signed an Automatic Aid Agreement to improve emergency response times by dispatching the nearest resources without jurisdictional boundaries.

New Mexico Public Education Secretary Arsenio Romero resigned, prompting Governor Grisham's office to seek a replacement. His resignation coincides with being an NMSU president finalist.

El Paso County partners with the MPO to seek a $10 million grant for a downtown plaza project, with a $1 million county promise, though not without dissent from some commissioners.

Las Cruces City Council discussed their Strategic Plan and police oversight, revealing increased accountability and transparency in police internal affairs.

UTEP has started its Fall semester, welcoming over 20,000 students. Enrollment numbers are yet to be finalized, and the campus faces ongoing parking challenges.

El Paso County Commissioners unanimously voted to adopt a "no-new-revenue" tax rate for the next fiscal year, lowering the rate but leading to missed investments in various areas.

El Paso's City Council adopts the FY 2025 budget with no new revenue tax rate, focusing on public safety, tech upgrades, cultural projects, and a higher minimum wage.

Mandy Leatherwood Guss, Communications Director for Las Cruces, has been named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders of New Mexico for 2024 by Women We Admire.

The El Paso City Council is nearing the selection of a new city manager, focusing on transparency and local talent, with the final four candidates already holding key city roles.

An audit shows El Paso Independent School District lost $3.25 million due to poor attendance tracking, with one school accounting for $2 million of unverified absences.

El Paso voters will decide the fate of a proposed Downtown Arena in a November election, determining whether to reallocate $128.5 million in bonds. The project has faced opposition and calls for alternative development strategies.

El Paso County voters will decide on a $323.8 million bond for community improvements, with potential impacts on the tax rate and scope on various projects.