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New Mexico State University held the Spring 2022 Commencement Friday and Saturday. May 6, May 7, 2022.(NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)
NMSU commencement ceremonies to recognize fall 2023 graduates
Corwyn Shaughnessy embarked on his educational journey at New Mexico State University more than 20 years ago. Early on, he grappled with personal challenges that greatly impacted his academic …
EVENTS: Getting busy for Christmas
“Art of the Yellow Springs;” Eighth Annual Holiday Art Sale; Luminarias at Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park; “A Snow White Christmas;” “The Nutcracker;” and more.
Happy Birthday to the Las Cruces Bulletin
Monday was the 54 th anniversary of the Bulletin’s debut issue: Volume 1, No. 1, a broadsheet newspaper with a black and blue nameplate up top and a centerpiece photo of founding general …
1915 fire engine comes home
A century-old fire engine once in the service of Las Cruces firefighters completed a long journey this week from a salvage yard, to a local home, all the way to Oregon and back again. It was …
Pontelli finds way from Italy to land of green chile
Despite living in New Mexico for more than a quarter century, Enrico Pontelli’s native Italian accent is as thick as his grandmother’s pasta sauce. But there’s a tell-tale sign …
Habitat seeks board members
Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity is looking for dedicated board members. Habitat for Humanity’s mission is simple: to provide homes for Las Cruces residents who might not otherwise be …
Updates

Overnight road closures at University and S. Main next week

Installation of bridge sensors for the Interstate 10 overpass will require overnight road closures on sections of University Avenue and S. Main Street underneath the bridge next week, the New Mexico …

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Arts & Entertainment
‘The Empty Space’ film makes inroads abroad
Local filmmaker Andrew Jara has announced his award-winning cosmic horror film, “The Empty Space,” released in November through Bayview entertainment. After successfully launching in the …
Tombaugh features Baker, Morrow
The Tombaugh Gallery at 2000 S. Solano Drive, presents Kathy Baker and Vickie Morrow in December for their exhibit “A Feast For Your Senses: Texture, Color, and Spirit.” The two …
‘Wandering Reflections’ grow from landscape photos
New Mexico’s beautiful, rugged scenery is preserved in the images of Las Cruces photographer David Turning. “Wandering Reflections” is an exhibition at the New Mexico Farm …
Cultural Center, Arts Council begin program
The National Hispanic Cultural Center was in Las Cruces Friday, Dec. 1, to celebrate the first member of its Cultural Ambassador Program – the Doña Ana Arts Council. The purpose of …
Farm La-La offers holiday family festivities
The Farm & Ranch Museum’s second annual Farm La-La will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19. The event will feature thousands of Christmas lights, trolley rides, crafts, s’mores, hot …
Local sports

Aggies hope to pack stadium in Albuquerque

If you haven’t gotten your tickets to the Dec. 16 Isleta New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, it could already be too late. New Mexico State University Aggie fans were buying them at a rapid pace …

Aggie basketball roundup

The Aggie women’s basketball team (4-3) hosts the UC-Irvine Anteaters at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Pan American Center. The Aggies’ four-game winning streak …

Students splash into esports world

In an arena full of screaming fans, two teams face off against one another as shouts of “You can do it” mingle with boos and cries of enthusiasm carry them along on a wave of energy. The …

Holiday season means time for giving thanks again

It seems as we get older it comes sooner each year. It’s the joyful opportunity to consider and remember what we as Americans are so thankful for. I am thankful for so much that I could not …
Business

Two more companies pick Santa Teresa

The New Mexico Economic Development Department announced last week two more companies have been awarded state economic assistance to boost manufacturing expansions and create jobs at New …

Village at Northrise earns national honor

The Village at Northrise (Desert Willow I) has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, the magazine reported Nov. 27. Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual …

Tech startups compete ‘Scale Up New Mexico’ program at NMSU’s Arrowhead Center

The Scale Up New Mexico program, funded in part by the United States Economic Development Administration and housed at New Mexico State University’s Arrowhead Center, recently saw its 2023 …

The Association presents inaugural Her Impact conference

The Association presents the inaugural "Her Impact" conference to address leadership, goal setting, and the myth of having it all. Her Impact Conference, a dynamic event dedicated to empowering …
Heath & Well Being
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Opportunities to give back

Every year, the Las Cruces Bulletin publishes a series of stories on ways to help those in need in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County. The series will include many nonprofits that would welcome …

Understanding and preventing diabetes

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a chronic, long-lasting, health condition that causes blood sugar levels to rise far above what’s healthy. This disease affects …

Las Cruces author scheduled cookbook signing events

Las Cruces cookbook author, food consultant and New Mexico State University professor Kelley Coffeen, Ph.D., has scheduled three book-signing events for her new book, “The Big Book of Hatch …

Breast Cancer — Be Aware and Take Action

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Liz Lopez, Breast Health Navigator at Memorial Medical Center’s Women’s Imaging Center, answers some of the most frequently asked …
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News
The Cat’s Meow has 60 adult cats and 40 kittens at its adoption center, 2211 N. Mesquite St. There are 50 cats and kittens in foster homes and a waiting list. In 2023 to date, The Cat’s …
If you’re searching for a furry friend to join your family, this holiday season is the perfect time to adopt a dog or cat from ACTion Programs for Animals (APA). The nonprofit animal rescue is …
Tuesday, Nov. 27, a day after the New Mexico Supreme Court upheld an Oct. 6 ruling on the Congressional District 2 map, officials at the Republican Party of New Mexico “are contemplating our …
Earlier this month, U.S. Rep.Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02) announced the introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral Ranching Without Red Tape Act alongside Rep.John Curtis (R-UT), Rep. John Duarte (R-CA) …
Opinion
They said it couldn’t be done … and by “they” I mean me and just about everyone else who has followed the New Mexico State University football team over the years. In …
In my 13-plus years with the Las Cruces Bulletin, I’ve written more than 600 columns. Some have been serious, some have been light-hearted, some have been educational (I hope), and a lot have …
The risk of talking to people who are much more knowledgeable on a particular topic is it may require a re-evaluation of long-held beliefs. Dr. James Conca accurately describes himself as one of …
Perhaps the most community-unifying event I’ve ever seen in Las Cruces didn’t even happen in Las Cruces. It took place four hours west of here in Tucson, Arizona. You may have …
News
Saturday, Dec. 2, as many as 100 semi-truck cabs (no trailers) will parade from Vado to the Field of Dreams, 2300 Tashiro Drive, bringing toys and joy. It’s the 8 th Annual Truckers Toy …
The City of Las Cruces will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St. The tree lighting is scheduled for 7 p.m. The …
Barbara Toth founded Vulnerable Road Users New Mexico (VRUNM) in 2020 after her husband was struck by a vehicle and nearly killed while riding his bicycle in a Las Cruces neighborhood. A …
A familiar name in southern New Mexico journalism will join the Las Cruces Bulletin staff Friday, Dec. 1, when Algernon D’Ammassa reports to work as the Bulletin’s new managing …
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