The movie production company suing Las Cruces tried a legal argument in court today that would have made a frequently used economic development tool in New Mexico much more complicated.
The judge tossed the lawsuit, but this is not over.
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/judge-tosses-828-productions-lawsuit-but-its-not-over/3022475
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Judge dismisses 828 Productions lawsuit against Las Cruces over economic development deal
A New Mexico district judge has dismissed 828 Productions’ lawsuit challenging the Las Cruces City Council’s decision to end an economic development agreement and seek a $1.3 million refund, but the film studio is expected to continue its legal fight.
Movie studio 828 Productions is taking the city to court over its February decision to cancel economic incentives for the company and claw back $1.3 million spent on the project.
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/las-cruces-seeks-dismissal-of-movie-studio-lawsuit/3021383
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Las Cruces asks judge to dismiss 828 Productions lawsuit over canceled movie studio incentives
Las Cruces is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit from 828 Productions after the city canceled economic incentives and moved to claw back $1.3 million tied to a proposed movie studio project and job commitments.
In a prelude to an appeal, Tomas Rivas was back in court Friday for a hearing in which he asked the trial judge to throw out his murder conviction or order a new trial.
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/tomas-rivas-alleges-misconduct-denied-him-fair-trial/3020334
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Las Cruces judge upholds Young Park murder conviction for Tomas Rivas despite misconduct claims
A Las Cruces judge refused to overturn the Young Park shooting murder conviction of Tomas Rivas, rejecting defense arguments over depraved-mind murder, alleged prosecutorial misconduct and possible jury texting as the case moves toward appeal.
Ahead of any steps to remove his name from César Chávez Elementary, the Las Cruces Public Schools board has solicited public input. So far, reaction has been mixed.
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/at-las-cruces-school-mixed-reaction-to-removing-chavezs-name/3019783
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Las Cruces debates removing Cesar Chavez name from elementary school
Las Cruces Public Schools is weighing whether to remove Cesar Chavez’s name from a local elementary school after sexual assault allegations, drawing mixed public reaction over costs, fairness and how the renaming process should work.
“There is no ideal place for them,” Bencomo told the Journal. “Ideally, we wouldn’t live in a militarized border community, but this is the reality.”
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/cbp-considers-new-border-patrol-station-in-las-cruces/3016113
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CBP considers new Border Patrol station sites in Las Cruces
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is weighing three sites for a new Border Patrol station in Las Cruces, including near the growing Northrise neighborhood, as city councilors push for an industrial location away from schools and families.
On Monday, New Mexico's State Auditor granted Doña Ana County an extension of time to respond to dozens of potential findings in a special audit.
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/state-auditor-gives-doa-ana-county-more-time-to-review-special-audit/3013317
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New Mexico state auditor extends Doña Ana County special audit review
New Mexico State Auditor Joseph Maestas approved more time for Doña Ana County to review 43 potential findings in a special audit examining county management and the sheriff’s office in Las Cruces.
No pics this time, but a pretty good turnout at
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#LasCruces #NewMexico. Love to see it.
A majority of school board members leaned toward removing César Chávez’s name from a Las Cruces elementary school Tuesday night, but they will not take action before April, and one board member cautioned against moving too quickly.
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/las-cruces-board-avoids-rush-on-changing-schools-name/3009494
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Las Cruces school board weighs renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary after abuse allegations
The Las Cruces school board is considering removing Cesar Chavez’s name from a local elementary school after sexual abuse allegations, as members debate costs, community input and how to teach his legacy without erasing history.
Las Cruces, Doña Ana County sue Memorial Medical Center over indigent care, capital spending
Las Cruces and Doña Ana County have filed a lawsuit against Memorial Medical Center, Apollo Global Management and Lifepoint Health, alleging breaches of agreements tied to indigent care and required capital investments at the Las Cruces hospital.
Elementary schools named for Cesar Chavez in Las Cruces and Santa Fe may soon have their names changed along with other monuments and public entities across the state.
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/las-cruces-santa-fe-mull-renaming-chavez-elementary-schools/3007762
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Las Cruces school board to debate renaming Cesar Chavez Elementary after abuse allegations
Las Cruces Public Schools will open a public discussion on whether to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary School following sexual abuse allegations against the civil rights leader, with community input guiding any change under LCPS policy.
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