Recent News
The Dona Ana Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association staff strive to keep you updated on all matters related to the Association. If you do not find the information you need, please contact our office and we will gladly assist you! Subscribe today and receive up to the minute News and important Alerts delivered straight to your inbox.
Coronavirus Disease 2019, COVID -19 - Update
3/16/2020
Governor issues five executive orders to free up $3.25M to address COVID-19 public health emergency
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued five executive orders authorizing up to $3,250,000 of additional funding for emergency response and disaster relief efforts to address the effects of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The funding will be used to assist in humanitarian relief, public health measures and to benefit families and children impacted by school closures.
This disaster-relief funding has been made available to the New Mexico National Guard, the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the Department of Health, the Public Education Department, and the Children, Youth and Families Department. Any unused emergency funds will revert back to the General Fund.
On March 11, 2020, Gov. Lujan Grisham declared a statewide public health emergency in Executive Order 2020-004. The governor is authorized to provide emergency funding out of the General Fund to assist agencies in delivering whatever resources and services are necessary to minimize economic and physical harm to New Mexicans during a declared state of emergency under NMSA 1978, Section 12-11-23 through 12-11-25.
Coronavirus Disease 2019, COVID -19 - Update
3/13/2020
Doña Ana MDWCA understands the concerns regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019, COVID -19 throughout our state and our country. We want to reassure our members that we are monitoring this situation very closely. At this point in time our operations are not affected; we are currently operating on our regular business schedule with a full staff.
March Billing Notice
2/27/2020
We are currently in the process of sending out the March 1, 2020 water and/or wastewater bills. If you receive your monthly bill by email you should be receiving them today. If you receive your monthly bill by mail please start watching for your bill early next week.
Annual Membership Meeting Presentation
2/20/2020
The Association holds its Annual Membership meeting each year on the last Wednesday in January. This year our membership meeting was scheduled for January 29, 2020. Unfortunately, the Association did not have a sufficient number of members in order to call the meeting to order. The Association would like to ensure that the membership has an opportunity to still receive the information and reports that would have been provided at the meeting had it been held. Below is a link for the presentation for the meeting. The presentation covers general updates, project updates, a financial report, as well as water conservation presentation.
Annual Membership Meeting
1/2/2020
The Board of Directors would like to remind our membership of the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 7:00 pm at Dona Ana Elementary School. The meeting will include reports on any current issues regarding the Association, an updated financial report, and various reports on operations, projects, and new infrastructure. Our Association is only as strong as each individual member and we strongly encourage personal participation. We ask the public to please attend in order to hear about our upcoming activities, as well as provide further opportunity for us to address any questions or concerns. We hope that everyone can join us to learn more about your water Association.
Current Election
1/2/2020
It’s election time again! The election for the Board of Directors is currently underway. Districts 2 and 4 are up for a four (4) year election term and District 5 is up for a two (2) year election term. If you live in one of these four districts but are not interested in serving please remember to get out and VOTE! Below is a list of candidates in each of the districts along with the election schedule.
Consumer Confidence Reports
7/8/2019
The current Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) have been posted to our website.
Annual Membership Meeting Reminder
1/30/2019
The Board of Directors would like to remind our membership of the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Dona Ana Elementary School. The meeting will include reports on any current issues regarding the Association, an updated financial report, and various reports on operations, projects, and new infrastructure. Our Association is only as strong as each individual member and we strongly encourage personal participation. We ask the public to please attend in order to hear about our upcoming activities, as well as provide further opportunity for us to address any questions or concerns. We hope that everyone can join us to learn more about your water Association.
Annual Meeting Reminder
3/28/2018
The annual meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday January 31, 2018 was recessed for a lack of quorum and rescheduled for Wednesday March 28, 2018. The meeting will be held again at Dona Ana Elementary School. The meeting will include reports on any current issues regarding the Association, an updated financial report, and various reports on operations, projects, and new infrastructure. We are also in the process of redrafting the By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation after extensive overview and proposed changes from public input. A proposed final draft will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Our Association is only as strong as each individual member and we strongly encourage personal participation. We ask the public to please attend in order to hear about our upcoming activities, as well as provide further opportunity for us to address any questions or concerns. We hope that everyone can join us to learn more about your water Association.
Annual Meeting Recessed - Correction
2/1/2018
The annual meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday January 31, 2018 was recessed for a lack of quorum and rescheduled for Wednesday March 28, 2018. The meeting will be held again at Dona Ana Elementary School. The meeting will include reports on any current issues regarding the Association, an updated financial report, and various reports on operations, projects, and new infrastructure. We are also in the process of redrafting the By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation after extensive overview and proposed changes from public input. A proposed final draft will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Our Association is only as strong as each individual member and we strongly encourage personal participation. We ask the public to please attend in order to hear about our upcoming activities, as well as provide further opportunity for us to address any questions or concerns. We hope that everyone can join us to learn more about your water Association.
Annual Meeting Reminder
1/31/2018
The Board of Directors would like to remind our membership of the upcoming Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Dona Ana Elementary School. The meeting will include reports on any current issues regarding the Association, an updated financial report, and various reports on operations, projects, and new infrastructure. We are also in the process of redrafting the By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation after extensive overview and proposed changes from public input. A proposed final draft will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Our Association is only as strong as each individual member and we strongly encourage personal participation. We ask the public to please attend in order to hear about our upcoming activities, as well as provide further opportunity for us to address any questions or concerns. We hope that everyone can join us to learn more about your water Association.
Annual Meeting Reminder
1/31/2018
The Board of Directors would like to remind our membership of the upcoming Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Dona Ana Elementary School. The meeting will include reports on any current issues regarding the Association, an updated financial report, and various reports on operations, projects, and new infrastructure. We are also in the process of redrafting the By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation after extensive overview and proposed changes from public input. A proposed final draft will be presented at the Annual Meeting. Our Association is only as strong as each individual member and we strongly encourage personal participation. We ask the public to please attend in order to hear about our upcoming activities, as well as provide further opportunity for us to address any questions or concerns. We hope that everyone can join us to learn more about your water Association.
Leak Insurance
1/17/2018
Please remember that the leak insurance becomes effective on February 1, 2018. This will add $1.55 per month (residential accounts) to your bill. If you do not wish to participate in the program you must call (575) 449-8055 to Opt-Out.
Public Meeting - Bylaws
12/19/2017
There will be a public meeting held on December 19, 2017 at 6:00 pm to allow the public the opportunity to provide input regarding recommended changes to the Associations' Bylaws. The meeting will be held 5535 Ledesma Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88007.
Via Norte Project - Public Meeting
12/12/2017
We will be holding a public meeting for all interested parties regarding the Via Norte Project. This project will replace the existing 8 inch water line from the intersection of Picacho Hills Drive and Barcelona Ridge Road up to the intersection of Via Norte and Vista Del Reino. The purpose of the meeting is to notify the public of the project and attempt to address concerns.