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A section of Princess Jeanne Drive is seen temporarily closed on Monday, April 29, as police investigate a shooting at a residence early that morning.

Accused shooter arrested after police pursuit

The Las Cruces Police Department identified the man killed in an April 29 shooting and reported that the man charged with shooting him to death, Isaiah Joseph Rea, is in custody after a three-day … more

Bulletin report | 5/3/24

What is type 1 diabetes?

From the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “If you have type 1 diabetes (T1D), your pancreas doesn’t make insulin or makes very little. Insulin helps blood sugar … more

7/13/23

Youth bike skills clinic is Oct. 14

The nonprofit Southern New Mexico Mountain Biking’s (SNMTB) Sabados on Bikes with Friends is collaborating with Friends of the Organ Mountains to host a series of bicycle skills clinics for … more

Bulletin report | 10/12/23

A map shows the area where work will take place on U.S. Highway 70/N. Main Street, as well as the public meeting location.

DOT to host meeting on Hwy 70 / N. Main project

The public is invited to a presentation about upcoming improvements to a mile of state roadway on the north side of Las Cruces, with work beginning in January and expected to run through October. … more

Bulletin report | 1/9/24

Doña Ana Magistrate Court in Las Cruces, Jan. 30, 2024.

Mondragón appointed Doña Ana magistrate judge

Attorney Jannette Mondragón was appointed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to fill a vacant seat on the Doña Ana County Magistrate bench, the governor’s office announced Friday. … more

Bulletin report | 3/29/24

Doña Ana County Emergency Manager Stephen Lopez has assumed duties as the interim county manager following the departure of Fernando Macias.

Interim county manager talks priorities as permanent search proceeds

Stephen Lopez sat down with the Bulletin on his first day on the job following the departure of County Manager Fernando Macias. more

Justin Garcia
Las Cruces Bulletin | 5/3/24

Monsoon rains likely delayed until August

The 2023 monsoon season is “off to a slow start” but likely will have a “gangbuster finish,” said National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Jason Laney, based at NWS’ … more

By Mike Cook | 7/13/23

Coats for Kids fundraiser

Transformer Bumblebee was on hand Friday morning, Oct. 6, at Pool Tech, 2331 E. Lohman Ave. for a Coats for Kids of Las Cruces fundraiser and 101 Gold radio live … more

10/12/23

Members of the Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, with Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jamar Cotton in the background, participate in the 2023 rally commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. in Las Cruces.

County NAACP celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

The Doña Ana County NAACP will host a rally honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday, followed by its annual MLK breakfast Monday morning. The rally will gather at Plaza de … more

Bulletin report | 1/9/24

Regional residents now have access to affordable internet

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 | 7/13/23

Animal hospital advocate wins Diebel award at Community Foundation gala

"I was completely surprised, shocked, to receive the Gerald H. Deabel Award for outstanding volunteerism,” Animal Companions of Las Cruces (ACLC) founder and chair Dawn Duncan told the Las … more

Bulletin report | 10/12/23

Shoes in the News

This edition of “Shoes in the News” includes some hooves in the news as a bonus. U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez selected boots and jeans for his tour of New Mexico State University ag research … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 1/9/24

High school students celebrate graduation in a large ceremony at New Mexico State University’s Pan-Am Center in 2016.

Sen. Bill Soules talks about New Mexico's updated graduation requirements

Last month, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 171, updating graduation requirements for secondary school students across New Mexico. It was the first update since 2007. more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/21/24

Casa de Peregrinos opens with a flourish

The new Casa de Peregrinos building, 999 W. Amador Ave., is directly in front of the old building, and includes a new roadway connecting Amador Avenue with the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope (MVCH) … more

8/14/23

Competitive Canines

More than 180 dogs (and their owners) from a half dozen states came to Las Cruces to compete in the North America Diving Dogs Southwest Regionals Aug. 25-27 at Burn Lake. more

8/31/23

Summer intern continues work in county clerk’s office

Jacob Slaughter graduated from Mayfield High School last May and joined the Doña Ana County Summer Student Internship program in June, working in the county clerk’s office. The … more

By Mike Cook | 10/12/23

U.S. Highway 82 between Alamogordo and Cloudcroft is one of many that were snow packed and icy last week. More snow is predicted in the next several weeks for southern New Mexico.

Winter Weather Driving Tips

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) says it has prepared its personnel and equipment in efforts to support the need of law enforcement and emergency responders for upcoming harsh road … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 1/9/24

'Setting the Stage' welcomes Aggies back to school

“Setting the Stage” event welcomes students to college adventure Aug. 13 at New Mexico State University. more

8/14/23

El Perro Diablo unit earns first places

The Las Cruces Marine Corps League El Perro Diablo Detachment 478 earned multiple first-place honors at the 14th annual Military Honors Burial Conference at Albuquerque’s Veterans Memorial … more

Bulletin report | 8/31/23

Dress the Child fundraiser

10/12/23