By Todd G. Dickson
Las Cruces Bulletin
After numerous recounts for more than two hours after polls closed Tuesday, March 4, Mesilla Mayor Nora Barraza won re-election by only three votes.
Jésus Caro Jr., a Mesilla trustee who gave up his seat to challenge her, earned 305 votes to Barraza’s 308.
Caro’s pursuit of the mayor’s job left only one incumbent,Linda Flores, to run for the two positions elected at large. Flores prevailed with 315 votes, but the big winner of the...
By Todd G. DicksonLas Cruces Bulletin
In the latest turn of the behavioral health debate, State Auditor Hector Balderas released an independent audit that is critical of the state Human Services Department (HSD) in its handling of Medicaid funds, the hiring of out-of-state providers and its expenses and billing practices.
The HSD audit by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), looking at the fiscal year 2013, found poor oversight andmismanagement of federal funds by the department,...
By Jeff MatthewsFor The Las Cruces Bulletin
For local basketball enthusiasts, Las Cruces High School’s 2013 state championship basketball run was a breath of fresh air. The Bulldawgs hadn’t won a state basketball title in 37 years.
“Man it’s hard, it’s so hard,” said Las Cruces head coach William Benjamin, who won his first state title at Las Cruces last March with a 61-49 win against Clovis. “You need kids playing their best basketball at the right time and you need a...
By Alta LeCompteLas Cruces Bulletin
An over-the-top accomplishment by a Las Crucen deserves an over-the-top celebration in the City of the Crosses; that’s exactly what Michael Connor, the new U.S. deputy secretary of the Interior, got Friday, Feb. 28.
The week had been a dramatic one for Connor, who took part in a meeting on drought issues Monday, Feb. 24, in the situation room of the White House and was confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate on Thursday, Feb. 27.
He...
By Zak Hansen
Las Cruces Bulletin
As the Las Cruces Arts Fair rolls into the Las Cruces Convention Center for its fourth outing Friday through Sunday, March 14-16, it will be more than just a chance to view and purchase stunning works of art created by the more than 80 regional, national and international artists in attendance.
Beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, a number of artists working in a variety of media will host artist demonstrations and share...
