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MLK event bringing youths from throughout state to LC

One hundred to 150 middle and high school students from across New Mexico will be in Las Cruces June 2-4 for the eighth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Conference. Any student age 12-18 … more

By Mike Cook | 6/1/23

Old Mesilla home renovation nearly complete

Joe and Elaine Foster sold their 4,200-square-foot house in Talavera last fall and bought a 900-square-foot home in Mesilla which they have spent the last nine months renovating. Built about … more

By Mike Cook | 6/15/23

New Mesilla mayor: ‘Now the work really starts’

Russell Hernandez filed his candidacy for mayor of Mesilla early on the morning of filing day, Aug. 29, and checked the New Mexico secretary of state’s website throughout the day to see if any … more

By Mike Cook | 11/9/23

Friends of the NMFRHM present check

The Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum presented a check for $27,000 to the Museum on Thursday, May 25. The money will be used to help preserve the antique tractors, provide … more

6/1/23

Historic preservation keeps Las Cruces’ past alive

History is all around us in Las Cruces. If you live or work in one of the older parts of town, eat in one of the fine restaurants or visit the shops, parks or art galleries in these areas, you have … more

By Sandra L. Marshall and Judy Berryman | 6/15/23

Vote for Las Cruces Chile Drop

The Las Cruces Chile Drop is among 20 New Year's Eve drops that have been nominated by travel editors as the best in the United States, the City of Las Cruces said in a news release. Las Cruces … more

Bulletin report | 11/9/23

Las Cruces Police Department units are seen in an undated file photo.

Thursday shooting kills man in Las Cruces

Las Cruces police are investigating an early morning shooting on Feb. 15 that killed one man and injured another. more

Bulletin Report | 2/15/24

Alma d’Arte Charter High School board president Richelle Peugh-Swafford and principal Adam Amador are seen at a New Mexico Public Education Commission meeting livestream on April 19.

State issues notice of breach to Alma d'Arte

On Friday, the state body that authorizes charter schools delivered a notice that Alma d'Arte is in breach of its charter, initiating an intervention process. more

Algernon D'Ammassa
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/19/24

Volunteers needed for Tree Planting

Las Cruces NeigborWoods and Tree New Mexico are planting 50 trees in a “Lift Up Neighborhood” with a community planting. On Nov. 18, volunteer tree planters arrive at 9 a.m. and … more

Bulletin report | 11/9/23

Las Cruces mayor's race draws seven candidates

A total of 63 candidates filed Tuesday, Aug. 29, to run in nearly 40 local races across Doña Ana County, including the mayors, city and town councilors and trustees, school board members and … more

By Mike Cook | 8/31/23

Outgoing mayor congratulates winners, candidates in city election

“Congratulations to the winning candidates,” outgoing Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima said Nov. 8, the day after the recent municipal elections. After serving four terms as mayor, … more

By Mike Cook | 11/9/23

Las Cruces middle school student shares win in National Spanish Spelling Bee

Mesa Middle School seventh grader Natalia Acosta-Briones earned first place at the 2023 National Spanish Spelling Bee (NSSB) held July 1 in El Paso. After five hours of spelling competition, a tie … more

Bulletin report | 7/11/23

Virgin Galactic set to pause flights, 185 laid off

Following the completion of its sixth flight in six months last week, Virgin Galactic has announced it laid off approximately 18 percent of its workforce (185 people), and plans to pause operations … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 11/9/23

Four Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Program members lead a march through downtown Las Cruces on Jan. 14.

‘Thriving Together:’ Las Cruces celebrates MLK Day

Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered differently by different people. Some remember him for his assertion that nonviolent struggle was the righteous and effective path to justice. Others reflect … more

By Justin Garcia | 1/15/24

$300K award to jumpstart internet aid outreach in Doña Ana, Luna Counties

A federal program launched during the pandemic helps low-income families pay their monthly internet cost – sometimes covering the whole bill. But many people across Southern New Mexico are … more

By Diana Alba Soular, Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative | 7/11/23

Community college’s automotive program receives national accreditation

Doña Ana Community College Automotive Program has received full re-accreditation from the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE), DACC said in a news release. The … more

Bulletin report | 7/11/23

Restaurant closing a dark Day for Las Cruces

Since people heard about the today’s closing of Day’s Hamburgers everyone, it seems, has a story about the restaurant that’s been a fixture in Las Cruces since 1932. … more

By Richard Coltharp | 8/31/23

Las Cruces Police Department Chief Jeremy Story speaks to a town hall on Jan. 23, 2024

Las Cruces police: Crime rates decreased in 2023

Violent crime and property crime reports fell in 2023 compared to 2022, according to the Las Cruces Police Department. Violent crime – a category encompassing shootings, sexual assaults, … more

By Justin Garcia | 1/24/24

School starts July 19

Las Cruces Public Schools begins the 2023-24 school year Wednesday, July 19, as the school district continues its year-round school calendar. Kindergarten, sixth- and ninth-grade students return … more

By Mike Cook | 7/11/23

Back 2 School Bash helps kids get ready

Families & Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+) has teamed up with Western Sky Community Care, Glitz School of Cosmetology, and Doña Ana Community College for the seventh annual Back to School … more

Bulletin report | 7/13/23