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Thank You Las Cruces! Thank you, Las Cruces for voting us the Las Cruces Sun-News Readers' Choice Best Attorney. The Kane Law Firm has been working hard the last thirteen years to earn your trust. The firm started as a general practice firm, but the last few years we have adopted the bull mascot and have become specific in our practice by focusing primarily on personal injury law. Our firm believes, that there can be an uneven balance in power between insurance companies and the insures. It is our hope to educate our clients, ease the process and level the playing field. We want to destigmatize some of the unfair

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Damien Willis Best Local Newspaper Columnist 2016

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University of New Mexico — took on a more serious tone Saturday, in the face of New Mexico’s bleak budget outlook. Three of five NMSU regents attended the meeting Saturday afternoon, as did five of UNM’s six regents. The meeting began with a presenta-

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LAS CRUCES - Doña Ana County commissioners will take an up or down vote on Tuesday about whether to extend County Manager Julia Brown’s contract, and, if so, for how long. The contract for Brown, who’s been county manager since late 2013, is set to expire Nov. 30. County Commission Chairman Wayne Hancock of District 4 said a provision in her contract calls for commissioners Brown to make a decision on whether to extend Brown’s tenure at least 60 days before its expiration. Adding an unusual dynamic to the decision is that a majority of commissioners — three of five people — won’t be on the commission come Jan. 1. One outgoing member is term-limited; two lost their re-election bids in June’s primary election. Should the current commission make any major decisions on Brown’s contract, given the impending elected official changes in 2017? Viewpoints differ. A few candidates running for the three commission seats say they should be the ones to make any major decisions on the county manager’s contract. Some sitting commissioners say it’s their duty to make decisions about the manager’s contract, which is set to expire soon. Brown is the main employee who answers to the commission and is tasked with carrying out the day-to-day business of the county. The commissioners in November

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ITALIAN RESTAURANT: LORENZO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT JEWELRY STORE: AUSTINS FINE JEWELRY & RING MUSEUM LANDSCAPE: INFINITY GREENS LAWN PAINTING AND LANDSCAPING LLC, LAW FIRM: LAW OFFICES OF SAMUEL I. KANE P.A. LIVE BAND: BORDER AVENUE MARGARITA: LA POSTA MARTIAL ARTS: GUZMAN SPORT KARATE AND KICKBOXING MASSAGE THERAPIST: MILLENNIUM HEALTH & WELLNESS MEDICAL CLINIC: MMC FAMILY MEDICINE CENTER MENUDO: BRAVO’S CAFÉ MEXICAN FOOD: ANDELE’S RESTAURANT MICROBREWERY: HIGH DESERT BREWING CO. MOBILE HOME DEALER: PAYLESS HOMES SUPERCENTER MORTGAGE COMPANY: CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE COMPANY MOTORCYCLE DEALER: BARNETT’S LAS CRUCES HARLEY DAVIDSON NAIL SALON: POLISHED SALON & SPA NIGHTCLUB/BAR: WHISKEY DICK’S NURSERY GARDEN CENTER: COLOR YOUR WORLD NUTRITION SHOP: NUTRISHOP OIL CHANGE: KORZAN OILS, LLC PAINTER: ART’S PAINTING PEST CONTROL: BUG GUY PEST CONTROL

PET GROOMING: K-9 KUTS PHOTO STUDIO: JAZMINE RUBIO PHOTOGRAPHY PIZZA: ZEFFIRO PIZZERIA POOL AND SPA COMPANY: DISCOUNT POOLS & SPAS POSOLE: ANDELE’S RESTAURANT RADIO STATION: 101 GOLD REAL ESTATE FIRM: STEINBORN & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE RED ENCHILADA: ROBERTO’S MEXICAN FOOD ROOFING COMPANY: OPTIMUM ROOFING AND CONSTRUCTION SEAFOOD: DELICIAS DEL MAR CAFÉ SHORT TERM LOANS: SUN LOAN COMPANY SOLAR COMPANY: SUNPOWER BY POSITIVE ENERGY SOLAR SPORTING GOODS: DICKS STEAKHOUSE: TEXAS ROADHOUSE SUSHI: AQUA REEF TACO: EL SOMBRERO PATIO CAFÉ TATTOO SHOP: IRISH INK TATTOO TAX SERVICE: KELLY TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES TIRE DEALER: DISCOUNT TIRES TRAVEL AGENCY: ADVENTURE TRAVEL VETERINARIAN: CALISTA ANIMAL HOSPITAL WINDOW TREATMENTS: MALOOLY’S FLOORING COMPANY WINERY: ST CLAIR WINERY & BISTRO WINGS: WINGSTOP YOGA: DOWNTOWN DESERT YOGA

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COLUMNIST: CASSIE MCCLURE CREDIT UNION: WHITE SANDS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION DELI: METROPOLITAN DELI DENTIST: DENTAL ASSOCIATES PA: DR. DAVID A. SUDIMACK, DDS DJ: DONNA DOLLAR, 101 GOLD DOCTOR: FAY LA FON, M.D., NORTH MAIN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER DRY CLEANER: PARK AVENUE CLEANERS FESTIVAL: RENAISSANCE ARTS FAIRE FINE DINING: ST CLAIR WINERY & BISTRO FLORIST: FLOWERAMA FUNERAL HOME: BACA’S FUNERAL CHAPELS ACCOUNTANT/INVESTMENT: BBQ: RASCO’S BBQ FURNITURE: IKARDS FINE JAMES C. BAGWELL, CPA/ BEAUTY SALON/SPA: HOME FURNISHINGS DESERT BEAUTY SALON BRYAN C. BAGWELL BEST NUTRITION/VITAMIN GIFT SHOP: RUBY SUN ACCOUNTANT SHOP: NATURAL GROCERS GOLF COURSE: NMSU GOLF ANTIQUE SHOP: ART COURSE BEVERAGE/LIQUOR STORE: OBSCURA GREEN ENCHILADA: CELEBRATE ART GALLERY: THE CUTTER ROBERTO’S MEXICAN FOOD BOUTIQUE: CHEEKY CHICS GALLERY GROCERY STORE: MOUNTAIN BREAKFAST: MESILLA ARTISAN GREEN CHILE VIEW MARKET COOP VALLEY KITCHEN BURGER: THE GAME GUNS AND AMMO: THE ASIAN FOOD: THAI DELIGHT BURRITO: ROBERTO’S D.A.M. AMMO CO. MEXICAN FOOD ASSISTED LIVING GYM/HEALTH CLUB: CLUB CARPET & FLOORING: FACILITIES : LA POSADA FITNESS HACIENDA CARPET & TILE ASSISTED LIVING HAIR STYLIST: ROBERT CARPET CLEANING: A ATTORNEY: HERMAN ORTIZ TELLES, MOVADO STRIKING IMAGE CARPET, ATTORNEY HAMBURGER: BURGER UPHOLSTERY, TILE & AUTO DEALER: BORMAN NOOK GROUT CLEANING AUTO SERVICE: DESERT HARDWARE: HAYDEN’S CATERING: AQUA REEF AUTOMOTIVE HARDWARE CHIROPRACTOR: HELPING BAKERY: LUJAN’S BAKERY HEATING AND COOLING: HANDS CHIROPRACTIC  BANK: PIONEER BANK STADJUHAR’S HEATING DR. RICHARD WILLIAMS, BARBERSHOP: AND COOLING MBA., DC, APC. GENTLEMEN’S QUARTERS TX-0001168177-01

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PEST CONTROL: THE BUGYMAN EXTERMINATORS PET GROOMING: BETTER LIFE NATURAL PET FOODS PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO: LISA’S DESIGN STUDIO POOL AND SPA COMPANY: POOL TECH RADIO STATION: 103.9 KGRT ROOFING COMPANY: GARCIA’S ROOFING SEAFOOD: AQUA REEF SHORT TERM/SMALL LOANS: SUN CITY FINANCE CO. SOLAR COMPANY: SUNSPOT SOLAR SPORTING GOODS: SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE STEAK HOUSE: CATTLE BARON SUSHI: OKAZURI FLOATING SUSHI BAR TACO: ANDELE’S RESTAURANT TATTOO SHOP: LUCKY 7 TATTOO STUDIO TAX SERVICE : ZIA TAX TIRE DEALER: BIG O TIRES TITLE CO.: SOUTHWESTERN ABSTRACT & TITLE CO. TRAVEL AGENCY: AAA VETERINARIAN: ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF LAS CRUCES WINDOW TREATMENT: BUDGET BLINDS WINERY: LUNA ROSSA WINERY YOGA : DWELLYOGA

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to the Las Cruces community for voting us Best Hotel!

Your Community Hotel 705 SOUTH TELSHOR BLVD, LAS CRUCES

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YO U R LO C A L LAS CRUCES DELI

Thank you Las Cruces for Selecting us as the #1 Funeral Home in the City. We take pride in caring for your loved one.

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T h a n k Yo u Las Cruces for Selecting us yo u r f av o r i t e D e l i c at e s s e n , w e a p p r e c i at e yo u r bu s i n e s s

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Always Different, Always Unique

Thank you Las Cruces for voting us your favorite Antique Store. 300 N Main Street (corner of Las Cruces/Main), 88001 | 522-1061 Sunday/Monday: Closed | Tuesday - Friday: 10am-5pm | Saturday: 9am-2pm

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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL

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2016 Readers Choice Las Cruces Realtor [email protected] (575) 521-1000 Office (575) 313-1455 Cell

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THANKS LAS CRUCES!!! VOTED BEST FOR HEATING AND COOLING SERVICE DESIGN

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T h a n k y o u f o r v o t i ng LC Sun-N eaders Choice Awards Best Bakery 2016 ews R , DAVID JESSIE, JALEN IAL & NATHAN THANK YOU FOR MY DONUT FROM LA FIESTA BAKERY

La Fiesta BAKERY

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Thank You Las Cruces

VOTED

BEST FURNITURE STORE 13 TIMES SINCE 2003!

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