Regional News Locals rally against Pearce's Otero Mesa stance KRWG Published September 19, 2003 at 11:37 AM MDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Ashly Parks NMSU student Irma Urrutia stands outside the Congressman's Las Cruces office, waving a sign aimed at changing his stance on Otero Mesa. By Katie J. GoetzLas Cruces, NM – Some locals are protesting against Congressman Steve Pearce's support of oil and gas development on Otero Mesa.