Elephant Butte News

The state's Economic and Rural Development Committee is planning a conference in Deming and Elephant Butte this week.

Fourth of July celebrations are taking a financial hit all over the country, but New Mexico displays are promising to be just as impressive as ever.

Go Fourth: We may be a long way from Independence Hall in Philadelphia or the Liberty Trail in Boston, but Southwest New Mexico still knows how to do right by the Fourth of July .

THE BOOK OF ELI "'Eli' takes place in a post-apocalyptic future, and in that respect, New Mexico was a great fit," says producer Andrew Kosove.

Despite drought conditions, Rio Grande water users are expected to receive nearly their full share of water this year from the Rio Grande Project, officials said Tuesday.

Can you envision the banks of the Rio Grande with walking trails, picnic areas, rare bird habitats and thriving fish? Many might say, "Why?" But there are quite a few people with the power to do something about it, who are saying, "Why not?" They envision a 105-mile stretch of beauty rolling along the river from the Percha Dam south of Truth or ...

Hundreds of community leaders turned out for the groundbreaking ceremony for Spaceport America near Elephant Butte on Friday.

"Previous commitments" kept Gov. Bill Richardson from attending an event with U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Attorney General Eric Holder held today in Albuquerque, Richardson's office said.

Roberto Santillan drives a tractor to a corn field along Dona Ana Road on Tuesday.

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a proposed high-voltage power transmission line to be built across southern New Mexico and Arizona.

While Elephant Butte is a popular place to celebrate Memorial Day, the weather kept a lot of people at home.

Spaceport America's construction will cause the town of Elephant Butte to double in size.

BY TODD G. DICKSON The Las Cruces Bulletin There was a time when Memorial Day was solely for remembering those who gave their lives in service of the country.

Thousands of people visited Elephant Butte Lake State Park this Memorial Day weekend as the economy was expected to keep many close to home.

Many expected record attendance at Elephant Butte Lake State Park this Memorial Day weekend as the sluggish economy has locals staying closer to home, but late-week drizzles drove down the numbers a bit.

Per-gallon prices for gasoline are still about a dollar and a half cheaper than they were last Memorial Day.

Officers from about 20 law enforcement agencies in southern New Mexico are ready for Operation Lockdown, an effort aimed keeping roads safe during the Memorial Day weekend.

Snow run-off is down from last year, but still will help irrigators come close to reaching a full water supply, said officials with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on Thursday.

The last New Mexico water supply forecast of the season holds no surprises and few changes.

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at Elephant Butte Lake State Park by attending the "On the Water" parade with boats decorated in red, white and blue banners, ribbons and U.S. flags.