I am writing today to announce the closure of the New Mexico Independent. After three and a half years of operation in New Mexico, the board of the American Independent News Network, has decided to shift publication of its news…
While environmental activists played their part yesterday during demonstrations at the capitol building, going so far as to dress up as solar panels and to sing the tune of “You Are My Sunshine,” their counterparts, the anti-cap-and-trade contingency who has…
Roughly one quarter of University of New Mexico students are unimpressed with the state’s flagship public school, according to a survey that questioned college students about their higher education experiences.
Las Cruces mayor Ken Miyagishima withdrew a proposed resolution that would have condemned the controversial Arizona immigration bill after changes were made to the Arizona bill. Miyagishima was convinced by changes in the law, though the “fix” bill was signed…
The Las Cruces City Council considers a sheriff’s department investigation involving City Manager Terrence Moore to be a “personal issue” at this point, Mayor Ken Miyagishima says.
Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima says it was appropriate for the Las Cruces Police Department to ask the sheriff to take over an investigation into two incidents involving City Manager Terrence Moore and his ex-wife.
The mayor said he…
The Las Cruces City Council decided today to “revisit certain terms” of City Manager Terrence Moore’s contract at a later date and “offer further clarification where needed.”
That’s according to a news release sent out by the city moments after…
The Las Cruces City Council will meet in closed session today to discuss personnel issues involving City Manager Terrence Moore, including concerns that have recently been raised about his travel and an incident in which he had his…
Las Cruces City Manager Terrence Moore had his administrative assistant babysit his children – while she was on the clock and being paid with public money – so he could attend a city council meeting.
Las Cruces City Manager Terrence Moore reimbursed the city for some costs associated with two business trips he took last year — after a complaint was filed over one trip and an attorney requested documentation about the other – but he says that’s a coincidence and the reimbursements were the right thing to do.
Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima says the city council will consider banning the use of cell phones without hands-free sets and sending text messages while driving.
Almost two years ago, a spokesman for Las Cruces developer Philip Philippou said he expected that drainage improvements in the Dos Sueños subdivision would be completed in 4-6 weeks.
Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima will give his State of the City address this afternoon.
The speech begins at 12:15 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 200 N. Church St., and is open to the public.
