City of Anthony Chief Vanessa Ordoñez, Anthony Police Dept. Oscar Dominguez, City Manager www.cityofanthonynm.com | Chief Ordoñez, Anthony PD – nothing new to report. Oscar Dominguez, City Manager – City of Anthony is working on a soft opening for public facilities on May 18. |
City of Sunland Park Capt. Dennis Schoen, Sunland Park Fire www.sunlandpark-nm.gov | Nothing new operationally to report. Emergency declaration extension in effect, all public spaces remain closed. Will transition to universal masking protocol today. |
City of Las Cruces Jennifer Martinez Steve Ramirez www.las-cruces.org | The council is conducting virtual meetings in order to comply with the state public health order limiting public gatherings to five or less. In order to provide opportunities for the public to continue participating in the meetings, City Council unanimously approved a public comment resolution for virtual meetings during an emergency at a special meeting on April 24. The resolution allows the public to submit input by email to the mayor and/or city clerk and the mayor will read the emails during the meeting. The emails for specific items should include the resolution number, resolution title or description, and the participant’s name for the record. Other emails not related to a specific resolution will be read during public participation. The mayor and city clerk are accepting public input by email at: mayor@las-cruces.org and crivera@las-cruces.org. |
Las Cruces Police / Las Cruces Fire Dan Trujillo www.las-cruces.org | Protest currently happening at City Hall, related to reopening small business. City is experiencing crimes of opportunity, car theft and burglaries. Encouraged everyone to lock their doors and be vigilant. |
Las Cruces Public Schools Samantha Lewis Kelly Jameson www.lcps.net | LCPS will be hosting a virtual news conference today at 1 p.m. to announce graduation celebration plans for Class of 2020. |
Doña Ana County Catherine Zaharko Luce Rubio Jamie Michael www.donaanacounty.org | No updates today, business as usual at the county. Extending current situation with stay at home order until May 15. Staff will continue to telework with the exception of voting. |
Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Robyn Gojkovich www.goDASO.org | Nothing new to report Friday. |
Doña Ana County Detention Center Capt. Bryan Baker www.donaanacounty.org/detention | Nothing new for Friday. |
Village of Hatch Chief Tim Thornton, Hatch PD www.villageofhatch.org | Questions about other local governmental agencies. |
Town of Mesilla Dorothy Sellers www.mesillanm.gov | Nothing new to report on Friday. |
Memorial Medical Center Ryan Perkins www.mmclc.org | MMC has implemented universal masking protocol, which means everyone entering building will be required to wear a mask. Remains closed to visitors, with exceptions in extreme circumstances. |
MountainView Regional Medical Center Ben Woods www.mountainviewregional.com | Currently evaluating yesterday’s executive order related to non-essential medical services. Initial plans are to expand services in the community. Remains closed to visitors, with exceptions in extreme circumstances. |
New Mexico State University Justin Bannister www.nmsu.edu | NMSU continues plans for a return to campus this fall, but firm plans are still being finalized. |
New Mexico State University Police Deputy Chief Andrew Bowen www.nmsupolice.com | Nothing new to report Friday. |
Office of Emergency Management Cullen Combs Amanda Bowen www.donaanacounty.org/emergency | DC Smith, LCFD: Residents should continue to follow social distancing guidelines even as restrictions are changed. Follow CDC and Governor recommendation of wearing a face cover while in public or at work. Our regional hospitals have adequate resources on hand, due in part because of the social distancing and precautions being taken. Those persons experiencing a critical medical need such as chest pain or discomfort, signs and symptoms of a stroke, or any other sever medical emergency should call 911, or visit the ER, or contact their primary care office for direction. |
Southern New Mexico Correctional Facility Lt. Carlos Reyes https://cd.nm.gov/nmcd-prison-facilities/southern-new-mexico-correctional-facility/ | No report on Friday. |
State of NM Aging & Long-Term Services Andrea Ferrales-Nevarez, Ombudsman Program http://www.nmaging.state.nm.us | Nothing new operationally to report. |
Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority Hugo Costa, Executive Director www.mvrda.org | Issued a PO today to put acrylic shields at all dispatch stations. Will be in place within 2 or 3 weeks. |
U.S. Border Patrol, El Paso Sector Officer Joseph Barron www.cbp.gov/border-security/along-us-borders/border-patrol-sectors/el-paso-sector-texas | No report Friday. |
NM Department of Health David Morgan www.cv.nmhealth.org | Testing Friday at |