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Recent News About Dona Ana County - NM

  • The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office, DASO, has announced that Sobriety Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols will continue throughout the month of March. The initiative aims to reduce the number of crashes, injuries, and deaths related to Driving While Intoxicated, DWI.According to the Sheriff's Office, the checkpoints will be set up in undisclosed locations and areas within Doña Ana County. Deputies will be conducting operations between the hours of 12 p.m. and 2 a.m., focusing on various violations with a particular emphasis on identifying intoxicated drivers.In a...


  • A total of 29 couples tied the knot during the Doña Ana County Clerk’s annual event, “Romance at the Rotunda” on Valentine’s Day at the Doña Ana County Government Center building. Chief Deputy County Clerk Caroline Zamora expressed her joy about the event, stating, "At our office, we are a small part of critical moments in an individual's life, and this includes marriage and obtaining a marriage license. Our Romance at the Rotunda event is such a joy. Sharing the experience with loving couples and families is lovely and one of my favorite days of the year. I want to thank...


  • The Elephant Butte Irrigation District (EBID) has announced the temporary closure of County Road B-010 in the La Mesa area for road repairs starting on Monday, February 26, 2024. The closure is expected to last until March 1.According to the announcement, the road will be closed to through traffic during this period. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes to reach their destinations. Detour signs will be displayed to guide traffic through San Miguel and Royce Roads."We understand that this closure may cause inconvenience for some motorists, but it is necessary...


  • Doña Ana County will be observing Presidents' Day on Monday, February 19, 2024. As a result, most administrative offices in the county will be closed on that day. However, it is important to note that first responders in the field will not be affected by the holiday closure.According to county officials, regular business hours for administrative offices will resume at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20. The closure is in line with the observance of the federal holiday which honors two of the most prominent presidents in American history, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln....


  • The Doña Ana County Flood Commission has announced a temporary road closure in the Vado/Del Cerro area for the installation of a storm drain. Starting on Monday, February 12, Cristo Avenue will be closed between Ojito Avenue and Calle De La Cruz for a period of 45 days. The closure is necessary to facilitate storm drain improvements in the area.Motorists are advised to use alternate routes during the closure period. Detour signs will be in place to guide traffic around the affected area. The closure is expected to last until April 12, 2024."We apologize for the...