County will observe MLK Day

Doña Ana County's administrative offices will close Monday Jan. 20 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January to honor his life and legacy.

01/15/2025 4:06 PM

County garners Fiscal Year 2023 Audit and Accountability Award

Doña Ana County will receive the Fiscal Year 23 County Audit & Accountability Award for large counties at noon, Thursday, Jan. 23 during the 2025 closing session of the New Mexico Counties Legislative Conference, by State Auditor Joseph Maestas.

01/08/2025 7:30 AM

Crisis Triage Center re-opening with new operator

12/30/2024 12:05 PM

Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin Reappointed to Voting System Certification Committee

The Clerk's Office announced that Clerk Amanda López Askin was reappointed to the Voting System Certification Committee, VSCC by Senator Mimi Stewart, President Pro Tempore of the New Mexico Senate.

12/17/2024 10:05 AM

Doña Ana County Clerk's Office to host a Swearing-In Ceremony for re-elected and newly-elected officials

The Doña Ana County Clerk's Office will host a swearing-in ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30 to welcome newly-elected and re-elected officials into office, at the Government Center, in the Commission Chambers, 845 N. Motel Blvd. in Las Cruces.

12/13/2024 3:51 PM

Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled

The Taxation and Revenue Department scheduled delinquent property tax auctions in Doña Ana County at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Government Center, 845 N. Motel Blvd.

12/10/2024 4:16 PM

Doña Ana County Clerk warns residents about bench warrant scam

Clerk's Office alerts residents to a scam targeting individuals via photo messages and phone calls. Several residents have reported receiving a photo of a purported bench warrant demanding payment for an alleged legal violation.

12/10/2024 4:09 PM

County will observe year-end holidays

Doña Ana County administrative offices will observe the Christmas and New Year’s holidays and will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, Wednesday, Dec. 25, Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.

12/09/2024 8:30 AM

County will observe Thanksgiving

Most Doña Ana County administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

11/18/2024 7:30 AM

Doña Ana County to conduct post-election system check

The County Clerk’s Office will be notified by the Auditor for post-election system check. A post-election voting system check, or “audit,” is conducted after every statewide election to check the accuracy of the vote tabulators.

11/15/2024 12:00 PM

Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office and Canvassing Board Adjourn

The Clerk's Office and the Canvassing Board adjourned. The Canvassing Board is not expected to reconvene Thursday. The County Certification will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15.

11/14/2024 8:30 AM

Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and Canvassing Board Recess - Canvass to continue Wednesday

The Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and Canvassing Board have recessed for the night. As part of the regular post-election process, the Canvassing Board will reconvene on Wednesday, November 13, at 8:30 a.m.

11/12/2024 5:00 PM

Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and Canvassing Board recess - will reconvene Monday

The Doña Ana County Clerk's Office and Canvassing Board have recessed for the night. As part of the regular post-election process, they will reconvene at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11. The manual entry of UOCAVA ballots and their transmission to the Secretary of State will also continue Monday.

11/12/2024 8:53 AM

Clerk’s Office announces Absentee Board adjournment and canvass continuation

The Doña Ana County Clerk's Office announces that the absentee board has adjourned. Hand-tallied UOCAVA results are manually transmitted to the Secretary of State and will begin tomorrow afternoon. The Canvassing Board and Canvass will continue at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9.

11/12/2024 7:30 AM

Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office provides update on Absentee Board processing

The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office announces that the absentee board has completed the majority of absentee ballot processing, including the hand tallying of Early Voting and Election Day write-in ballots. The board has recessed for the evening.

11/07/2024 5:00 PM

Absentee ballot processing continues and write-intallying underway

The absentee board will continue to work through the absentee process throughout the day. Hand tallying for write-in candidates has begun and will continue throughout the day.

11/06/2024 2:29 PM

Election Board to adjourn for Tuesday night, count to continue Wednesday Nov. 6

The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office announced that the Election Board has adjourned for the night and will reconvene at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, in accordance with election statute.

11/06/2024 8:00 AM

Local fire departments adjust station numbers to improve emergency coordination

Fire departments in Doña Ana County, including the City of Las Cruces Fire Department, are changing their station numbers to improve coordination during emergencies.

11/05/2024 9:17 AM

County will observe Veterans Day

Doña Ana County administrative offices will close on Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Emergency services and law enforcement in the field will not be affected. We extend our deep gratitude to the veterans of all military branches who answered the call to duty and served our country

11/04/2024 1:00 PM

Doña Ana County Clerk's Office announced early voting number for the 2024 general election

Early voting concluded and Doña Ana County is now gearing up for the 2024 General Election Tuesday, Nov. 5. Early voting numbers show that 48,862 residents cast their ballots during early voting, indicating strong participation in this year's election.

11/04/2024 12:30 PM