Archives for: June 2010

WILDERNESS ON THE BORDER - BY FRANK DUBOIS

  THE WESTERNER Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Gunfire from Mexico pelts El Paso City Hall, enters office Several gunshots apparently fired from Juárez hit El Paso City Hall on Tuesday afternoon. No one was hurt, but nerves were rattled at City Hall in w… more »

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE IN NOW AVAILABLE 24/7

ParenTalk : (575) 636-3133 In response to the many recent child abuse cases in Las Cruces and the surrounding areas, ParenTalk, which is a “warmline” for parents and caregivers of children newborn to five years old, will be activated today.  Pare… more »

CITY FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS AND CLOSINGS

 County Music Star Clay Walker To Highlight 4th of July Celebration Las Cruces residents are invited to attend the City of Las Cruces 4th of July celebration at the Hadley Complex, 1605 E. Hadley, July 3rd-4th.   The festivities kick off with t… more »

CITY MANAGER TERRENCE MOORE CLEARED OF ANY WRONG DOING

After months of speculation and investigations, Terrence Moore, Las Cruces City Manager has been cleared in any wrong doing in allegations of domestic abuse.The investigation began after Moore's wife was confronted by a resource officer at the school s… more »

GROUND BREAKING FOR MAIN STREET PROJECT TODAY

The City of Las Cruces will have a groundbreaking ceremony for the Main Street project phase II. The ceremony will be held today at,  10 a.m. on Main Street in front of the Branigan Cultural Center. The project, part of downtown revitalization, will reco… more »

GUEST COLUMNIST - DR. FRANK DUBOIS/WILDERNESS ON THE BORDER

THE WESTERNER Drug cartels threaten U.S. City Police Deptartment Violence along the U-S Mexico border has for the most part stayed on the Mexican side. But, a recent incident involving a Nogales police officer may have changed the tide. For t… more »

LAS CRUCES ADDS NEW CRIME FIGHTING UNIT LOOKING FOR "TRASH"

 Solid Waste Drivers Watch For Suspicious Activity In NeighborhoodsThe City of Las Cruces Solid Waste section has started a “neighborhood watch program” for the citizens of Las Cruces . Solid Waste drivers are keeping their eyes out for unusual… more »