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LAS CRUCES - A trimmed tree branch knocked out power to a neighborhood near Mayfield High School for more than an hour Thursday morning, El Paso Electric confirmed.About 75 customers on La Luz Avenue, Santa Clara Lane, Trojan Loop and Via De Ville, off Dalrymple Road, lost power between 11:04 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., said El Paso Electric spokeswoman Teresa Souza.The outage was caused by a tree trimmer who accidentally dropped a branch into a power line, she said.Residents experiencing a power outage can call (575) 523-7591 in New Mexico, (915) 877-3400 in Texas or the main customer service line at (800) 351-1621 for information.

LAS CRUCES - Jill Johnson has resigned as chief deputy Do-a Ana County Treasurer. Her last day was Monday.

"After a long discussion about differing management philosophies and other important issues, Jill and I came to a mutual decision that her resignation would be in the best interests of the office," Treasurer David Gutierrez said. "I wish to emphasize my enduring thanks for her contributions during the last two years, as well as my continuing respect for her professionalism and her positive attitude. She was instrumental in our ability to implement property-tax payments by credit card, which has made the payment process more convenient for thousands of Do-a Ana County residents. I wish her only the very best as she pursues other opportunities to serve the community."

Gutierrez said he has not begun the process of finding a new chief deputy, and he will oversee the office alone until he identifies a suitable candidate.


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