The second largest city in New Mexico wears a false face about its concerns for the citizens. A faction in the city government is more concerned with their profits and their hobnobbing than that of the welfare of the community as a whole. An example would be the public library. There is only ONE. The one and only bookmobile that serviced the whole of Dona Ana county was also used for sectarian purposes with its large golden Latin crosses emblem on the rear of the bookmobile. It has recently been retired and there is no report of a replacement.
The City recently redrew the Extra Territorial Zone (ETZ) using a school compass to extend the area to include thousands more property owners. Even though the state-wide ETZ law was approved by the New Mexico State Legislature in the 1980's, its real purpose is mysterious, but is a boon for developers and real estate companies. The City controls the ETZ which is actually a 'no-man's land' and the property owners have no rights; i.e.: cannot vote in City elections.
Getting back to the library situation. Why are there no more libraries in Las Cruces? Why was there only one bookmobile? The city is building a $25 million dollar city hall. Plans have been shown for a multi-million dollar swimming complex. The Black Hole of Las Cruces, the "Downtown Mall Revitalization," has sucked millions out of the taxpayers' accounts and into the pockets of the darlings of the community, to what end? Now there's $600,000 to miracle-ize a one block alley and turn it into an adorational walkway leading to the iron monument representing monetary greed and the disdain for local culture and enlightenment.
But still no plans for public libraries.
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