Press Releases: 2012

For live, brief weekly updates of county news, tune in Wednesdays to Jack Lutz in the Morning at approximately 7:35 a.m. on The Rocket 99.9 or on Your Morning Show at approximately 8:10 a.m. on KVLC, 101-Gold. On Thursday mornings, you can tune in to the following stations: KGRT Morning Country Show with Joel and Patricia at approximately 7:40 a.m., then on HOT 103.1’s Morning Show (approx. 8:02-8:05 a.m.). In addition, you can hear updates throughout the week at various times on AM 570, KSNM.

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12/28/2012 11:35am
CHRISTMAS PUPPY RESCUED FROM WELL

Doña Ana County Animal Control officers, working in conjunction with several other area first responders, rescued a puppy Wednesday afternoon after she became trapped at the bottom of an abandoned 12-foot well.
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12/28/2012 11:34am
KINDERGARTEN CLASS DONATES DOZENS OF STUFFED ANIMALS

A kindergarten class at Hillrise Elementary School participated in the act of giving rather than receiving during the holiday season, donating more than two dozen stuffed animals to the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Department.
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12/27/2012 3:11pm
SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED FOR SHERIFF’S BANQUET

Two well-known advocates for victims’ rights will speak at the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Department’s 2nd Annual Awards Banquet.
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12/20/2012 1:21pm
TWO DOGS TEST POSITIVE FOR HEARTWORM, LOOKING FOR FOREVER HOMES

Two dogs at the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley are hoping to find their forever homes, despite having been recently diagnosed with heartworm.
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12/18/2012 8:48am
HOLIDAY SCHEDULES ANNOUNCED FOR COUNTY OFFICES

Doña Ana County offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 24, Tuesday, Dec. 25, Monday, Dec. 31 and Tuesday, Jan. 1, to allow employees time with their families during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
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12/14/2012 9:17am
INVESTIGATORS IDENTIFY BURGLARY SUSPECT

Doña Ana County Sheriff’s investigators have identified the man who led law enforcement officers on a multi-agency search Thursday after neighbors witnessed the man allegedly breaking into a home in the 600 block of King Edward Drive.
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12/13/2012 3:36pm
DEPUTIES SEARCH DONA ANA NEIGHBORHOOD FOR BURGLARY SUSPECT

A burglary suspect has been arrested following an extensive search through a Doña Ana neighborhood Thursday after neighbors reportedly saw the suspect break into a home.
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12/13/2012 12:38pm
FLEET DEPARTMENT READIES UNITS FOR INFLUX OF NEW DEPUTIES

Technicians with the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Department’s fleet division have been tirelessly working to prepare 17 additional patrol units that will be handed over to 17 new deputies on Dec. 17.
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12/13/2012 12:38pm
MONDAY DRAWING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT THE LAWMAN’S MUSEUM

The public is invited to attend an Open House at the Historical Museum of Lawmen inside the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Department on Monday, Dec. 17, where a winner will also be drawn from raffle tickets sold to raise funds for improvements to the museum.
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12/12/2012 4:10pm
DONA ANA COUNTY RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY FOR BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS

A Doña Ana County program that aims to rid communities of trash by promoting year-round beautification and clean-up efforts has been recognized nationally.
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