New Mexico State University students Ana Moy and Stephanie Ramirez jokingly attempt to take a bite of a large pancake at NMSU’s annual finals pancake dinner, Tuesday, May 8. The oversized pancake was actually on display for students to guess its weight for the chance to win a gift card.
Las Cruces Bulletin photo by Nicolas Bañales
By Jim Hilley
Las Cruces Bulletin
With a young, enthusiastic manager, an imposing pitcher who soon may be headed to the big leagues and a renovated ball park, this may be the year the Las Cruces Vaqueros make some noise in Las Cruces and in Pecos League baseball.
New field manager Casey Dill has worked hard to put a winning team on the field.
“I’ve spent the last six months trying to recruit the best team I possibly could, that I think will help us win a championship ...
By Jerome Littlejohn
For the Las Cruces Bulletin
Drive around Las Cruces, and you will see a variety of retail developments, from large shopping centers with national retailers to small strip malls with a few “mom and pop” shops.
Retail development projects have made recent news in Las Cruces, including the closureof Sportsman’s Warehouse, the impending arrival of Dick’s Sporting Goods and the retention of Best Buy.
What does it take to build a shopping center? How...
By Amanda Green
Las Cruces Bulletin
Many nonprofit organizations find themselves at odds when needs and services do not match up.
Most of the donations, grants and other financial contributions made to the New Mexico GLBTQ Communiy Center go directly into programs, support groups and education for the community of Las Cruces. Many of these programs are invaluable to the community, serving individuals of all walks of life, regardless of age, social status or sexual...
By Lorena Sanchez
Las Cruces Bulletin
“Dogs get groomed and humans get groomed,” said Ronna Conner, a cosmetologist at the Carriage House Salon and Boutique.
That was the thought behind the Carriage House’s first charity event, Dog Daze.
“We wanted to give back to the community,” said Lori Hathway, owner of the salon.
Dog Daze will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at the Alameda House, 526 S. Alameda Blvd.
The event is meant to provide a...
By Beth Sitzler
Las Cruces Bulletin
When Carol Hillger decided to move out of the valley and into the city, she had certain criteria her new family home had to meet.
Wanting to relocate to an area with less vegetation because of her daughter’s allergies, Hillger said she searched for a home that offered enough space to accommodate three teenagers while maintaining an elegant style.
“I was driving around and I found this house,” she said of the home at 4242 Superstition...
