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Longtime New Mexico State University basketball coach Lou Henson and his wife, Mary, attended the NMSU Alumni Reception in Santa Fe Friday, Jan. 27. The event served as an unof.cial kickoff to Las Cruces Day in Santa Fe, and gave alumni in the region a chance to greet NMSU of.cials, including President Barbara Couture.
An 80th birthday cake was served as participants sang “Happy Birthday” to Henson. For more photos on the reception, Las Cruces Day in Santa Fe and the Henson reception in Las Cruces, see A12-13, A15, A28 and B10-11.
Las Cruces Bulletin photo by Richard Coltharp
By Todd G. Dickson
Las Cruces Bulletin
Supporters of expanding liability protection for Spaceport America activities got a taste of the legislation’s opposition from testimony given by trial lawyers during a Senate committee hearing Monday, Jan. 30.
With detailed legalities being debated, the Senate Corporations and Transportation Committee eventually passed the legislation sponsored by Sen. Mary Kay Papen, D-Las Cruces, so it could be debated by lawyers in the bill’s...
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By Todd G. Dickson
Las Cruces Bulletin
The first public input meeting was given to the new outdoor lighting ordinance Tuesday, Jan. 31, with no one taking a shine to the latest attempt to revise restrictions to outdoor lighting.
Since 2009, Las Cruces city officials have been trying to update its ordinance covering outdoor lighting as new digital signs and new lighting technology entered the market, as well as addressing concerns about safety and light trespass.
Barry...
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“You know what you’re are going to get from your three seniors. It’s the underclassmen that are sort of the xfactor for us,” he said.
“Banja Sy is a sparkplug for the other guys because he is so athletic,” Menzies said. “but he brings a lot more to the table than just shooting he’s very long and can guard multiple positions. He can help us win without scoring points.
“Daniel (Mulling ) didn’t have a very good offensive game against Fresno State, but he was stellar in the...
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By Samantha Roberts
Las Cruces Bulletin
Union Pacific, which recently began construction of an all-new rail facility outside Santa Teresa, announced a $100,000 donation to Doña Ana Community College as part of Las Cruces Day in Santa Fe during a press conference Monday, Jan. 30, at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.
The donation, which Zoe Richmond, UP director of public affairs, said was given to DACC to use as the institution sees fit. However, the underlying message at the...
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By Amanda Green
Las Cruces Bulletin
“We can’t have the happiness of yesterday without the pain of today. That’s the deal.”
In that one line American poet, Joy Gresham, gets to the meat of what it means to be alive.
It is this theme of life, love and the connections that bind all of humankind which helped Patrick Payne bring “Shadowlands” to Las Cruces.
Written by William Nicholson, “Shadowlands” is the story of the unusual relationship between British author and...
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By Rachel Christiansen
Las Cruces Bulletin
When a small group of people are trying to do a really big thing, they deserve some attention – and maybe a helping hand.
The fact is childhood obesity is a problem nationally and within the walls of our own community.
Amy O’Donnell, a motivated Mayfield High School senior, has taken it upon herself to take action and prove to Las Cruces’ youth that “being healthy isn’t that hard.”
“I’ve always been involved in different...
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By Beth Sitzler
Las Cruces Bulletin
Tucked behind a cinder block wall and lush greenery off Court Avenue is a Victorian Queen Anne style home so hidden, those passing by may miss its ornate trim, elaborate rake and fine detailing if they’re not paying attention.
Built in 1870, the home at 266 W. Court Ave. may be better known as the Rynerson House, named after William L. Rynerson, a wealthy miner, rancher, farmer and former district attorney for the Third Judicial...
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