Damien Willis
Lead Reporter, Columnist and Coach at Las Cruces Sun-News
Founder/Editor of @OrganMtnNews. Celebrated Introvert. Award-winning Journalist / Gov't PR Guy / Podcaster. Formerly @CrucesSunNews & @Hot103Radio. DM's open.
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3 weeks ago |
lascrucesbulletin.com | Damien Willis
On Feb. 27, Joseph Malley was driving to work when an intense dust storm engulfed Interstate 10 near the Arizona state line. In moments, visibility dropped to nearly zero, triggering an 11-vehicle pileup. Malley, just 45, lost his life in the chaos, leaving behind his wife Janie and three school-aged children. Family members described Malley, a Rodeo, N.M. resident, on a GoFundMe page set up for his funeral as a compassionate, hard-working man who made others feel safe and valued.
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Mar 23, 2025 |
organmountainnews.com | Damien Willis
Damien Willis, Organ Mountain NewsLAS CRUCES - U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez on Sunday called for unity, accountability and immediate action in the wake of Friday night’s mass shooting at Young Park — a tragedy he described as both personal and community-wide. “This is my community, this is my city, it’s my county,” Vasquez said during a press conference at Plaza de Las Cruces.
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Mar 23, 2025 |
organmountainnews.com | Damien Willis
Damien Willis, Organ Mountain NewsLAS CRUCES - The mass shooting that left three people dead and 15 others injured at a weekend car show in Las Cruces is now being recognized as the largest mass shooting in recent New Mexico history by total number of victims, according to data from past high-profile incidents. Gunfire erupted at Young Park on the evening of March 21 during an unsanctioned car club gathering.
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Mar 22, 2025 |
organmountainnews.com | Damien Willis
Damien Willis, Organ Mountain NewsLAS CRUCES - A mass shooting Friday night at Young Park left three people dead and 15 others injured, Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story said during a press conference Saturday morning.
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Mar 21, 2025 |
organmountainnews.com | Damien Willis
Damien Willis, Organ Mountain NewsLAS CRUCES - U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez said Friday that recent executive orders and policy proposals from former President Donald Trump’s administration could have sweeping consequences for New Mexico — particularly in the state’s southern counties.
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