Michael Mcdevitt Las News Today

Former Las Cruces City Councilor Gabe Vasquez defeated rural physician Darshan Patel in the Democratic primary for New Mexicos 2nd congressional district.

Affordable housing, a new fire station, expansion of the East Mesa Public Recreation Complex and park improvements topped the list of bond projects.

Former Las Cruces City Councilor Gabe Vasquez defeated rural physician Darshan Patel in the Democratic primary for New Mexicos 2nd congressional district.

Mayor Ken Miyagishima signed on to a letter, released June 7, pressuring the federal government to eliminate the testing requirement for the vaccinated.

Councilors will discuss upcoming bond questions, the citys Telshor Facility Fund and the allocation of cannabis excise tax revenue.

About 15,400 voters turned out in Doña Ana County, representing about 12 percent of voters eligible to vote in this years primary.

Data showed 6,926 people had voted on Election Day so far, accounting for more than half of the total turnout this primary season.

After one candidates conduct toward women was brought to light and another was placed on leave, bakery owner Gina Ortega captured the lead.

Incumbent Lynn Ellins, a former Doña Ana County Clerk, finished third in the three-way race with just 23 percent of the vote.

The mayor blamed a lot of crime and issues with repeat offenders on bail reform, which he claimed he had only recently learned about.