Sunland Park woman accused of attempted murder in alleged stabbing
A Sunland Park woman remains jailed without bond after police said she stabbed a household member with a kitchen knife.
Damien Willis
Damien Willis is founder and editor of Organ Mountain News. Previously, he was a lead reporter for the Las Cruces Sun-News. From 2014 to 2017 he served as the newspaper's education reporter. He also worked for the District Attorney's office and LCPS.
Primary results, public records questions and a proposed transfer rule
Good morning, and happy Sunday from Organ Mountain News. Election results led this week’s news coverage — naturally — but the broader picture is one of public accountability: a records lawsuit against Doña Ana County, a questioned police academy roof project, a federal identity case, a GOP leadership fight and a
Las Cruces says only 35 short-term rentals fully registered ahead of July enforcement
Las Cruces says only about 35 of 725 identified short-term rental properties completed both registrations ahead of July enforcement.
NMAA proposes one-time free transfer rule for high school athletes
New Mexico high schools will vote on a proposed NMAA rule allowing student-athletes one transfer with immediate varsity eligibility.
Las Cruces council drops $360K police academy roof project after questioning cost
Las Cruces City Council removed a $360,000 police academy roof project after members questioned the cost of work at a facility described as a double-wide.
Daisy Maldonado wins Democratic primary for Doña Ana County Commission District 1
Daisy Maldonado won the Democratic primary for Doña Ana County Commission District 1 by 277 votes and will face Samantha Barncastle Salopek in November.
Vanessa Ordoñez wins Democratic primary for Doña Ana County sheriff
Vanessa Ordoñez won the Democratic primary for Doña Ana County sheriff by 569 votes and will face Republican Todd Garrison in November.
Maldonado leads County Commission District 1; Ortega, Jerabek win primaries
Daisy Maldonado led the Doña Ana County Commission District 1 Democratic primary overnight, while Eugenia Montoya Ortega and Isabel Jerabek won local primaries.
Ordoñez holds narrow Democratic sheriff lead; Garrison wins GOP primary
Vanessa Ordoñez held a narrow lead over James Frietze in the Democratic primary for Doña Ana County sheriff, while Todd Garrison won the Republican primary.
