The Las Cruces Bulletin

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day! Did you go to the electric light parade last night? Are you going to venture out to see fireworks tonight? Did you catch any beautiful images? Feel free to share here...

07/04/2024

Senate Bill 15, passed by the state Legislature during the 2024 session, temporarily authorizes the state Office of the Superintendent of Insurance to oversee changes in hospitals’ ownership, including mergers. Meanwhile, legislators, the superintendent’s office and healthcare representatives plan to craft a permanent measure for next year’s session.

On May 1, a law took effect in New Mexico giving an appointed state executive oversight powers over mergers, acquisitions or any change of ownership of hospitals in the state. Senate Bill 15 , …

07/03/2024

UPDATE: The items that were removed have been restored. The story has been updated.

MESCALERO — On Sunday, June 30, parishioners and guests walked into St. Joseph’s Apache Mission in Mescalero for the 10:30 a.m. mass as they have done for close to 100 years. The stately, …

07/02/2024

Getting underway now: Launch party for this year’s “Life Is Good in Las Cruces” magazine!

Check out the e-edition at LasCrucesBulletin.com!

07/02/2024

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06/30/2024

"Golf Doctor" Charlie Blanchard writes about some of the challenges golfers face in scorching heat and merciless sun.

As I write this column on this early June day, I notice that the daytime high temperatures here in Las Cruces are going to be over or hovering around 100 degrees for the next two weeks. Playing golf …

06/28/2024

Bonds issued by the city of Las Cruces and approved by voters to support park improvements, a new fire station and affordable housing efforts are well underway, according to a recent report to the Las Cruces City Council.

Bonds issued by the city of Las Cruces and approved by voters to support park improvements, a new fire stationa nd affordable housing efforts are well underway, according to a recent report to the …

06/28/2024

In opinion: Columnist Walt Rubel on wildfires and fireworks in an era of hotter, drier summers.

Several years ago, when I was covering state government from Santa Fe, I attended the annual briefing given to reporters prior to the upcoming wildfire season. After going over the current …

06/28/2024

A man from Ohio accused of threatening Doña Ana County District Attorney Gerald Byers with racist attacks pleaded guilty.

A man accused of threatening Doña Ana County District Attorney Gerald Byers with racist attacks pleaded guilty, according to a Department of Justice news release. Court records show …

06/27/2024

New Mexico Energy Secretary James Kenney joined Lt. Governor Howie Morales Thursday morning in welcoming industry, government and higher education officials, including leadership of New Mexico pueblos, to Las Cruces.

New Mexico Energy Secretary James Kenney joined Lt. Governor Howie Morales Thursday morning in welcoming industry, government and higher education officials, including leadership of New Mexico …

06/27/2024

Happening now: A symposium on science and technology pertinent to water resiliency and New Mexico’s strategic water supply gets underway, hosted by NMSU at the Las Cruces Convention Center.

Pictured are Lt. Governor Howie Morales and state Environment Secretary James Kenney.

06/26/2024

The July Desert Exposure is here and it looks great!

06/26/2024

A massive overhaul of Las Cruces’ development codes received a mixed reaction during a council meeting on June 24.

A massive overhaul of Las Cruces’ development codes received a mixed reaction during a council meeting on June 24. Several groups lauded the proposed changes for creating safer streets and …

06/26/2024

In opinion: Congressional candidate Yvette Herrell addresses her position on abortion.

We’re getting close to election season, which for me means again preparing to see and hear millions of dollars in advertising from liberal special interest groups smearing me and misleading New …

06/25/2024

Once more, the Spaceport America Cup competition drew thousands of people from around the world to Las Cruces and Sierra County for a week of research presentations, professional networking and …

06/25/2024

Three juveniles are facing charges in a break-in and theft at a Las Cruces gun shop, with city and federal law enforcement agencies involved. Miller Guns and Ammo, located on N. Telshor …

06/22/2024

After a year on the job in Las Cruces, LCPS' new superintendent was approved for a new contract as he presented plans for the next school year, which begins in July.

Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz was awarded a new contract with a higher salary after his first year at the Las Cruces Public Schools.

06/22/2024

From our editor, an open letter to a fellow driver after a near collision.

The clearest detail I remember about your car was the smoke coming off your tires, before we nearly collided on Amador Avenue Sunday night. You were stopped at a red light and decided to peel out, …

06/21/2024

Despite the havoc it caused this week, the huge rainstorm that fell Wednesday over Ruidoso has ushered in a short period of “minimal fire activity” on the Salt and South Fork fires.

Despite the havoc it caused this week, the huge rainstorm that fell Wednesday over Ruidoso has ushered in a short period of “minimal fire activity” on the Salt and South Fork fires, …

06/21/2024

Prior to this morning's weather delay, the Bulletin was able to witness some launch activity at the Spaceport America Cup... Video by Jewel Dominguez.

06/21/2024

A man killed by a Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy had called 911 before the shooting and suggested he was in a mental health crisis before firing a gun at a deputy, according to information provided in a news conference this week.

This article contains descriptions of su***de. Immediate help is available by calling the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

06/21/2024

At Spaceport America’s vertical launch area, teams are in a holding pattern as weather delays launches for the Spaceport America Cup competition. Wind forced some missions to scrub on Thursday, but on Friday morning cloud cover is the main cause, a spokesperson said, although there are occasional gusts this morning as well. A team from UT Dallas said they actually strapped their rocket to the launch rail on the pad as they settled in for a long wait.

06/21/2024

Dark Circles Contemporary Dance is offering a special screening of “Ten-Gallon,” a groundbreaking q***r western romance, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, at the Fountain Theatre in Mesilla.

Dark Circles Contemporary Dance is offering a special screening of “Ten-Gallon,” a groundbreaking q***r western romance, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, at the Fountain Theatre in …

06/21/2024

Columnist Walt Rubel sees hope among the thousands of young rocketeers at Spaceport America this week, and argues the spaceport should keep thinking about partners beyond Virgin Galactic.

Expectations were sky high in 2005 when British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson inked a 20-year lease on a new spaceport that had yet to be built in southern New Mexico. The lease called for …

06/20/2024

"I would still crawl across the desert on glass in 120-degree heat if it meant a gig."

One day in 1993, Sage Gentlewing was driving through California on Highway 46 between Highway 101 to Highway 5 and stopped at Jack’s Ranch Café. A tree with a monument sculpture, …

06/20/2024

President Joe Biden approved Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request for an expedited Major Disaster Declaration in response to the South Fork and Salt fires, a White House official said Thursday.

President Joe Biden approved Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request for an expedited Major Disaster Declaration in response to the South Fork and Salt fires, a White House official said …

06/20/2024

Hundreds gathered at the Las Cruces Convention Center on June 15 for an evening of dinner, music and celebration ahead of Juneteenth. The federal holiday was observed Wednesday.

Diners set down their forks and stood as the Billy Townes Group shifted from a set list of jazz standards to accompany a choir performing “Life Every Voice and Sing,” the hymn giving …

06/20/2024

A deputy with the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Department killed a man during a shootout near Shalem Colony on June 19, according to a news release. DASO did not identify the man …

06/18/2024

Two fires burning just east and south of Ruidoso forced the evacuation of about 8,000 people on June 17 as fire crews from around the state battle the blazes. The South Fork Fire, burning …

06/15/2024

White Sands National Park will hold its first Full Moon Night event of the year at 8:15 p.m. on Friday, June 21.

White Sands National Park will hold its first Full Moon Night event of the year at 8:15 p.m. on Friday, June 21., in the park’s natural outdoor amphitheater. In partnership with …