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Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners terminates County Manager's contract
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jocelyn Flores , KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to terminate County Manager Scott Andrews' contract, effective immediately on Tuesday, July 21. "Andrews was terminated without cause and will receive six-months of salary, in accordance with the terms of his em...
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Key takeaway "Andrews was terminated without cause and will receive six-months of salary, in accordance with the terms of his employment contract and a signed separation agreement," according to a [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The sudden termination of County Manager Scott Andrews' contract raises questions about the future of Doña Ana County's administrative leadership. With Andrews' departure, the county will need to swiftly identify an interim replacement to ensure continuity of government services. This change in leadership may also impact the county's ongoing projects and initiatives, potentially affecting the community's quality of life. As the county moves forward, residents will be watching to see how the Board of Commissioners handles the transition and what qualities they will be looking for in a new county manager. The fact that Andrews was terminated without cause and will receive six months of salary suggests a negotiated exit, but the underlying reasons for the decision remain unclear, leaving many to speculate about the circumstances surrounding his departure.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to terminate County Manager Scott Andrews' contract, effective immediately on Tuesday, July 21. "Andrews was terminated without cause and will receive six-months of salary, in accordance with the terms of his em...
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