03-05-2025
How to watch the Doña Ana County State of the County address May 6
Doña Ana County will host a State of the County address on May 6, 2025.
According to a county news release, Doña Ana County Manager Scott Andrews and County Commission Chair Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez will deliver the State of Doña Ana County Address, which "will highlight the County's accomplishments over the past year, providing updates on key initiatives, and outlining a vision for the future."
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The State of the County address will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 6, 2025, at the Doña Ana County Government Center located at 845 N. Motel Blvd.
According to a county news release, members of the public who wish to attend must RSVP by emailing amandag@
The public is also invited to watch the address online on the county's YouTube page.
Increasing community engagement and messaging were among Andrews' priorities that he explained during his public interview process.
The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners ultimately selected Andrews in August 2024. Andrews had most recently served as the assistant city manager in Bakersfield, California, for two years. Andrews signed a three-year contract on Aug. 19, 2025 after interviewing for the position as one of four finalists. The County will pay him an annual salary of $220,000.
Among his top priorities, Andrews is tasked with developing and implementing the county's strategic plan.
This article originally appeared on Las Cruces Sun-News: Doña Ana County schedules State of the County address
