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The largest independent bookstore in all of New Mexico was not a bookstore at all when it first started out. The store's name, COAS, is an …
When Caryn Iverson was asked whether she wanted to come home, the question carried more meaning than the people asking it might have …
Joseph Quesenberry was the golden boy of his Las Cruces community. He was born on Sept. 17, 1894, one of eight children in a well-established …
The Boys & Girls Club of Las Cruces is working toward a milestone that could change how our community’s young people learn, play, and grow. …
Fernando Baeza was 18 when he left Deming, determined to find a different direction for his life. He had watched older students make decisions …
One week, Chris Carnero wanted to be an actor. Another week, he was going to be a pilot, perhaps flying off to Paris. Then something else would …
There have been magic shows at funerals. Live bands, costumes and celebrations that hardly resemble what most people imagine when they think of …
A cold evening outside a Sunland Park dispensary brought back memories Adam Thomas knows firsthand, including his experience with homelessness …
For Las Cruces Public Schools, Media Day lasts a few hours. For Michael Rodriguez, the work can stretch across an entire sports …
It wasn’t the ending the Organ Mountain girls soccer team expected. And when it came, it was painfully sudden. With less than a minute …
Denton Walter had already scored four touchdowns against Centennial when Las Cruces High needed one more play from him. The senior and …
By late afternoon November had swept the last golden leaves against the garden gate. The trees stood nearly bare beneath a gray sky, and a cool wind hurried along the street sending everyone a little deeper into their coats. In every house the...
More Inside the Kitchen
For students pursuing the humanities at Doña Ana Community College, learning may soon extend beyond textbooks and classrooms into hands-on work in the community. A $150,000 grant is helping the college develop new opportunities for students...
More Classroom Connection
Every sailor’s story of naval service is unique. For Airman Apprentice Isaac Sanchez, this story has ties to Las Cruces, where skills and values learned there are foundational to success in the Navy. “Growing up, I learned the importance of...
More Hometown Heroes
There is something special about a community that comes together with a shared purpose. It is found in the generosity of neighbors, the dedication of local organizations, and the willingness of people to show up for one another. At the Community...
More Community Impact
“He leads from the heart,” New Mexico State University Theatre Department associate professor Nichole Hamilton said about Mario Manuel Montiel, who plays the lead in the Theatre Department’s production of “Footloose” the musical, which opens Nov....
More Desert Expressions
As we enter our most pleasant season, fall, the garden calls for attention before the cold days of winter. As I consider preparing my garden for the next season, I’m inspired by the research and recommendations of author Doug Tallamy, an...
More Living Spaces
A bikepacking ride that started with about 10 local cyclists is now drawing 200 participants to southern New Mexico, marking a decade of growth for an event that has become a celebration of the region's public lands and outdoor...
More Destination Las Cruces
Every city has a haunted house that “caters” to ghosts and spirts. This is indeed the month of ghosts and other apparitions lurking around with Halloween just around the corner. Las Cruces and nearby Mesilla feature several famous haunted...
More Echoes of the Past
It is with heavy hearts and yet fond memories that we announce the passing of Reynaldo Ronquillo Archuleta on October 23, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1931 in Picacho, NM to Anastacio …
John R. Hanson, 77, passed away quietly in his home on Monday, October 12, 2026. Born October 3, 1949, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Bill and Evelyn Hanson, John lived a life defined …
Janice Carol Reed was born in Macon Missouri on 18 October 1943 to Helma Serece (Jones) Reed and Roy Kenneth Reed. Within a short time, her parents divorced and Jan and …
In loving memory of David Esquivel Reyes, 62. He was born October 9, 1963, in Lordsburg, New Mexico and entered into rest June 17, 2026, in Granbury, Texas. A celebration of Life …
Every fall, an email lands in Maya's inbox announcing open enrollment. And every year, she quickly clicks "renew" and moves on. Open enrollment is when you choose your medical and other workplace benefits for the coming year. Most companies hold...
What started as making perler beads for fun when he was younger has grown into a business with a purpose for Centennial High School junior Bradley Francis. At just 16 years old, Francis is turning a childhood hobby into a growing business....
As 2026 comes to a close, now is a good time to look for opportunities to strengthen your financial plan before the new year. A year-end review …
Your financial security is only as strong as your digital security. A single stolen password, convincing scam or fraudulent investment offer can …
Piñatas, goodie bags, and cake. Getting the kids organized and making sure everything was where it was supposed to be. Maria Lupe …
