WSMR commander promoted
White Sands Missile Range Commander John Ferrari escorts his daughter Jillian, 6, after being promoted to brigadier general Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Las Cruces Bulletin photo by Nicolas Baņales
Top Stories for Friday, January 27th, 2012:
By Todd G. Dickson
Las Cruces Bulletin
Centennial High school will open in August with plenty of students and improved road access.
Centennial Principal Michael Montoya said 835 students of 1,200 districted for the new $110 million high school off Dripping Springs Road have agreed to be part of its first class.
Of that total, 350 are freshmen, 305 are sophomores and 180 are juniors.
Montoya said he was pleased with many students wanting to try out the new...
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By Todd G. Dickson
The New Mexican
The ceremony promoting White Sands Missile Range Commander John Ferrari from colonel to brigadier general Tuesday, Jan. 24, was a mixture of military tradition and family gentility.
He had general insignias added to his dress uniform and shirt by his wife Andrea – more commonly called “Andi” – and his daughters Emilee, 8, and Jillian, 6. His 10-year-old son Matthew was given the duty of presenting his father with a general’s belt and...
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By Craig Massey
Las Cruces Bulletin
With an eye toward seedings for the 16team state high school basketball playoffs, every game is important for teams such as the Mayfield and Oņate boys.
As top-ranked Las Cruces High roars through its schedule, the Trojans and Knights are battling for position in next month’s district tournament and the ensuing state playoffs. Mayfield is 9-9 overall and 1-1 in District 3-5A after falling to LCHS Tuesday night, 51-44. Oņate is 8-12 and...
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By Samantha Roberts
Las Cruces Bulletin
Weddings have always been an important day in a young bride’s life, but as years have progressed, the stress and amount of work has extended to friends, family members, distant relatives, wedding planners, cake decorators, travel agents, bridesmaids, etc.
What was once a party that was planned a week or two in advance has turned into a yearround production, soliciting the help of numerous vendors and planners.
“Weddings and...
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By Amanda Green
Las Cruces Bulletin
2012 marks the 14th year of the monthlong celebration of art, artists, performers and an appreciative, supportive community.
For the Love of Art Month is held each February as a collection of special events, gallery openings and artist spotlights that join forces to bring awareness to the thriving art community within Las Cruces.
“One of our goals is to showcase not only visual arts, but performing arts. We’ve certainly accomplished...
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By Rachel Christiansen
Las Cruces Bulletin
Entering through the doors of a courtroom even for a simple speeding ticket will tell you our legal system may not be the easiest thing to maneuver or understand.
In fact, it is quite complex and sometimes scary – even with the help of seasoned courtroom professionals.
Imagine what that feeling is like for children, who may not understand what they are doing there in the first place, to have to face a decision affecting their...
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By Beth Sitzler
Las Cruces Bulletin
Sitting atop a steep driveway in the Picacho Hills area, the home at 1227 Regency Court features a show-stopping panoramic view of the surrounding area – from Picacho Peak to the Organ Mountains down to the valley.
It was this view that attracted owners Hans and Renate Muller to the area. Living in Virginia, the couple decided to get back into camping and ventured to southern New Mexico, an area with which they were already familiar.
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