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The Las Cruces City Council just approved significant pay increases for police officers and a massive $3 million grant for a new health-care facility—what does this mean for the community?

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Las Cruces council approves slate of resolutions, extends police pay increases and accepts multiple grants
At its Jan. 5 organizational meeting the Las Cruces City Council unanimously approved a package of routine and substantive items — including a police MOU with across‑the‑board pay increases, a large grant bundle for mental‑health and infrastructure projects, several vehicle acquisitions, a liquor license recommendation, and a developer park reimbursement agreement.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/7271933/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-council-approves-slate-of-resolutions-extends-police-pay-increases-and-accepts-multiple-grants?source=bluesky&loc=NM
January 13, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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The Las Cruces City Council faces a pivotal decision in selecting a new city manager, grappling with transparency and emotional weight amid a DOJ investigation.

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Las Cruces council debates city manager selection amid DOJ investigation concerns
City council member expresses difficulty in decision-making and calls for new leadership in District 6.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/2117713/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-council-debates-city-manager-selection-amid-DOJ-investigation-concerns?source=bluesky&loc=NM
January 16, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Las Cruces City Council admits to serious violations of the Open Meetings Act, raising concerns over transparency in the city manager selection process.

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City Council admits Open Meetings Act violations in controversial city manager selection process
Council admits some violations of Open Meetings Act, calls for transparent city manager selection process.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/2117714/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/City-Council-admits-Open-Meetings-Act-violations-in-controversial-city-manager-selection-process?source=bluesky&loc=NM
January 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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In a pivotal meeting, the Las Cruces City Council voted unanimously to appoint Connie Tomopeo as city manager, amidst a backdrop of legal scrutiny and calls for transparency.

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Las Cruces City Council votes to ratify city manager selection amid DOJ scrutiny
Las Cruces City Council ratifies city manager selection and employment agreement after DOJ review.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/2117715/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-City-Council-votes-to-ratify-city-manager-selection-amid-DOJ-scrutiny?source=bluesky&loc=NM
January 16, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Las Cruces City Council is under fire for its opaque hiring practices, sparking demands for public involvement and transparency in selecting the next city manager.

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City Council Faces Public Scrutiny Over Transparency in City Manager Hiring Process
City council faces criticism for lack of transparency in city manager hiring process.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/2117716/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/City-Council-Faces-Public-Scrutiny-Over-Transparency-in-City-Manager-Hiring-Process?source=bluesky&loc=NM
January 16, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Las Cruces residents are demanding accountability as the city council faces backlash over a controversial city manager selection process shrouded in secrecy.

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Public Outcry Grows Over New Mexico City Council's Controversial City Manager Selection Process
Public demands transparency and accountability in city manager hiring process amid concerns of deliberation.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/2117718/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Public-Outcry-Grows-Over-New-Mexico-City-Councils-Controversial-City-Manager-Selection-Process?source=bluesky&loc=NM
January 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM