The Las Cruces Bulletin

01/24/2025

Tour of the Gila invites competitive bicyclists to challenge themselves on scenic mountain roads throughout southwest New Mexico.

For the 38th year, Tour of the Gila invites competitive bicyclists to challenge themselves on scenic mountain roads throughout southwest New Mexico. The five-day stage race is set for Wednesday, …

01/24/2025

Memorial Medical Center announced Friday that Dennis Knox, the Las Cruces hospital’s interim CEO since last summer, would continue as the permanent chief executive starting immediately.

Memorial Medical Center announced Friday that Dennis Knox, the Las Cruces hospital’s interim CEO since last summer, would continue as the permanent chief executive starting immediately. …

01/24/2025

The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley Board of Directors recently took a major step in recruiting a new director for the area’s animal shelter.

The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley Board of Directors took a major step in recruiting a new director for the area’s animal shelter. The board, comprised of Las Cruces …

01/22/2025

The speech opened with a celebration of “six years of incredible success” since she took office in 2019, though she soon turned to crime and oversight of the New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department as issues dominating her requests of lawmakers.

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered her annual State of the State address on Tuesday, the opening day of New Mexico’s 60-day legislative session at the state Capitol …

01/17/2025

In routine business for the start of a calendar year, the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners selected a chair and vice chair. The meeting was the first for the newest commissioner, Gloria Gameros of Anthony.

Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez was reelected as chairperson of the Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners during a meeting on Jan. 14, while Commissioner Susana Chaparro was elected as …

01/16/2025

It's been 14 years since the Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally launched from the City of the Crosses, but the rally is back January 17-19, and this time around, they’re bringing technology with them.

When was the last time the morning skies over Las Cruces were festooned with gayly colored balloons, suspended like bubbles across the valley? You’d be right if you said 14 years: That’s …

01/16/2025

The Las Cruces local theatrical season resumes after the holiday break this weekend with two local productions opening downtown.

The Las Cruces local theatrical season resumes after the holiday break this weekend with two local productions opening downtown. No Strings Theatre Company, an anchor of the downtown theatre …

01/16/2025

The New Mexico Department of Justice announced on Jan. 16 that it would spearhead legislation to make hazing a criminal offense following a report detailing the administrative breakdown in 2023 on the New Mexico State men’s basketball team.

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Department of Justice announced on Jan. 16 that it would spearhead legislation to make hazing a criminal offense following a report detailing the administrative …

01/16/2025

The Las Cruces Police Department announced a town hall for Jan. 23 that will focus on crime statistics and possible legislative changes for the upcoming session.

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The Las Cruces Police Department announced a town hall for Jan. 23 that will focus on crime statistics and possible legislative changes for the upcoming session. The meeting is part of a …

01/14/2025

Congratulations, Abigail!

The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra will welcome audiences back in 2025 with its third concert of the season. Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Ming Luke, The Classics 2 – …

01/13/2025

In a special session on Monday, the Las Cruces City Council addressed errors in the process of selecting the city’s chief executive last year.

The Las Cruces City Council passed four resolutions on Jan. 13 to remedy a violation of a state transparency law. The actions cure the violation after the New Mexico Department of Justice …

01/13/2025

Have you always wanted to write a novel, but somehow shied away from it? Kris Neri would like to help.

Have you always wanted to write a novel, but somehow shied away from it? Perhaps it was because you didn’t know where to start it. Or maybe how to structure it. Or how to keep it going. …

01/13/2025

Happening now: The Las Cruces City Council meeting in special session to summarize discussions pertaining to the selection of the city manager last year, in response to an investigation by the state DOJ that found violations of New Mexico's Open Meetings Act.

01/10/2025

In our interview, new county commissioner Gloria Gameros said her experience and care for the southern part of the county drove her to seek, and win, a seat on the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners.

Gloria Gameros has as much stake in southern New Mexico as anyone could. She grew up in Chamberino, attended Gadsden High School, owned a business in Las Cruces and served as an elected …

01/09/2025

The Attorney General is accusing Western New Mexico University regents of breaching its responsibilities for handling public funds and negotiating an unconscionable severance agreement out of public view, among other violations of the law.

The Attorney General is asking a court to act after WNMU paid outgoing president Joseph Shepard a $1.9 million severance payment negotiated, he says, in violation of state laws.

01/09/2025

Happening now: Attorney General Raúl Torrez announces new developments in the case of Western New Mexico University, as it comes to light that a contested $1.9 million severance payment for outgoing president Joseph Shepard was expedited as regents resigned and the Department of Justice was investigating.

Standing next to him, House Speaker Javier Martinez vows to work on statutory reform of the governance of public universities. Meanwhile, Torrez is asking the court to order the funds be placed into a trust as legal claims are assessed.

He will also address today's state Supreme Court ruling that local governments may not restrict access to abortion procedures.

01/09/2025

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham was in town today for a groundbreaking ceremony on a supportive housing project on city-owned land in Las Cruces.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joined local officials for a groundbreaking on a $15 million apartment housing project in Las Cruces.

01/07/2025

Update: 5:00 pm - The lights are now working.

Traffic Signal Light Outages: Citywide

Las Cruces Police are advising that there is a traffic signal light outage affecting various parts of the city.

Please adjust your travel plans and use alternate routes to avoid the affected areas. Crews are working to address the situation as quickly as possible.

Stay safe and drive cautiously!