WhiteKnightTwo flies over the Las Cruces International Airport Saturday, June 20. The Virgin Galactic “mothership” flew over the city as part of a makeup flight after having to turn back to California in its attempt to make an appearance during the Spaceport America groundbreaking ceremony Friday,
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BYTODD G. DICKSON
The Las Cruces Bulletin
A shuttle emerges from the trees at the center of New Mexico State University.
Spanish conquistadores march out from the desert.
The sleek, double-hulled Virgin Galactic “mothership” swoops over the city.
Probably more than the speeches by elected officials, government administrators, space entrepreneurs and other dignitaries, these will be what most people will remember first about three days of events surrounding the...
BYTODD G. DICKSON
The Las Cruces Bulletin
With the departure of its executive director Princess Kang, the Las Cruces office for southwest New Mexico American Red Cross operations has been running mostly on the hard work of volunteers.
The transition also gave the local organization time to rethink and improve on it services and operation with statelevel assistance, said Cindy Adams, CEO of the Mid-Rio Grande Chapter.
The effort was timely because the chapter was in...
Las Cruces-based engineering company TMC Design Corp. was awarded a New Mexico Technology Flying 40 award Wednesday, June 17, in recognition of the company’s revenue growth over a four-year period.
This is the ninth consecutive year TMC has been recognized by the Flying 40 program. This year, TMC Design placed 12th in the list of state companies with revenue growth over $10 million.
The Flying 40 program, started 12 years ago, honors the state’s fastestgrowing technology...
BYBETH SITZLER
The Las Cruces Bulletin
Award-winning writer and director Mark Medoff will unite the Las Cruces community to honor one of its beloved members during An Evening of Music, held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall.
The night will celebrate the life of Las Cruces native Jan Scarbrough, who lost her battle with cancer in July 2008. The event will also raise funds for the Jan Scarbrough Endowment Scholarship,...
This Snow Road home includes all of the traditional Southwest touches and more
BYBETHANY CONWAY
The Las Cruces Bulletin
When it comes to true Southwest living, the hidden hacienda at 3044 Snow Road fits the bill.
One of the largest adobes of its kind ever built by Eddie Chavez, the two-family home is littered with traditional Southwest accents.
Set on 6.34 acres with ponds, fruit trees and an array of wildlife, it also blends seamlessly with its environment.
For...
