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Dona Irwin represented House District 32 in the New Mexico Legislature from 1999 to 2017.
Dona Irwin, former state legislator, dies at 92
Former state Rep. Dona Gale Irwin, a Democrat from Deming who served in the state House of Representatives for 18 years, died on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the age of 92.
Doña Ana County District Attorney Gerald Byers addresses over 500 people who attended a town hall meeting devoted to public safety at the Las Cruces Convention Center on July 25, 2024.
Man who threatened Byers given probationary sentence
The Ohio man who sent the Doña Ana County District Attorney Gerald Byers racist threats received a sentence of three years supervised probation and a $1,000.00 fine.  Donald Walter …
Local hospitals providing free flu vaccines this month
It’s flu season again, and two local hospitals are offering drive-thru flu shots to improve the community’s public health.  The yearly “Boo to the Flu” event lasts …
Artist Abel Garcia, right, with UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) three-time heavyweight champion Randy Couture at an event during which Garcia painted for a Dallas Cowboys’ event bringing veterans and players together.
Abel Garcia joins ‘Bras for a Cause’
Talk about a big draw! Renowned artist, Las Cruces native and NMSU graduate Abel Garcia will return to his home town Oct. 17 to paint a special picture for Bras for a Cause, one of the signature …
Martha Rodriguez, Antonio Luján and Corrina Miramontes pose in front of a 19th-century adobe home on San Pedro Street in Las Cruces’ Mesquite Historic District.
Las Esperanzas marks 25 years
Las Esperanzas, Inc., a local nonprofit promoting the historical inheritance of Las Cruces’ original town site and Mesquite Historic District, will celebrate its 25th anniversary later this …
City allocates $278K for roof repairs at Jardin de los Niños
The Las Cruces City Council voted 7-0 on Oct. 7 to send $278,500 to Jardin de los Niños for building repair efforts, seeking to replace the roof of the city-owned building where the nonprofit …
Arts & Entertainment
ROCKtoberfest Celebrates the Joy of Rocks
Throw a rock in any direction here in New Mexico, and you’re likely to hit somebody who collects rocks and will thank you for the new addition. With its rich geological history, and diverse …
Play ‘Good People’ examines success and poverty
David Lindsay-Abaire’s Tony-nominated drama, “Good People,” opens next weekend at No Strings Theatre Company in downtown Las Cruces. Through an ensemble of characters, the 2011 …
Lauren Roman and Mia Berkson rehearse their roles as sisters Margot and Anne Frank in LCCT’s current production of “The Diary of Anne Frank.”
Young actor captivates as Anne Frank at LCCT
People sometimes attend performances of “The Diary of Anne Frank” and do not realize that it is a true story. The Las Cruces Community Theatre’s current production, directed by …
LOCAL SPORTS

Cancer Warriors tailgate for Aggies Tuesday

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Aggies will take on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Aggie Memorial Stadium, and the Cancer Warriors will celebrate with a tailgate party raising pom poms – and awareness …
The late Tyler Hilinski is seen playing football for Washington State prior to his death in 2018.

Aggie athletes join in mental health awareness week

New Mexico State University is among more than 250 schools and organizations taking part in the fifth annual student athlete mental health week, promoting the mental wellbeing of athletes and …
High School Sports

Las Cruces student-athletes receive Gatorade’s Players of the Year nods

Two student-athletes from Las Cruces High School and Organ Mountain High were selected as Gatorade Players of the Year

Centennial girls’ softball recognized by county

The student-athletes of the Centennial High School girls’ softball team were honored with a proclamation during a meeting of the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners this month. …
BUSINESS

Pending home sales flat in September

Nationwide, home sales for the first time since January did not decline, showing consistency in the housing sector of our economy. In Las Cruces, we felt a bit of a slowdown that has been …
A terminal is seen at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. in downtown Las Cruces.

Free computer literacy classes at library

For beginners on up, the Las Cruces Public Libraries is offering a variety of computer literacy classes during October, according to a city news release. “The classes range from basic …
A piñata in the shape of a cannabis leaf is part of the decor in the showroom of Nubes Dispensary in Las Cruces, on Sept. 19, 2024.

Dispensary upholds yerbera tradition

Brandi Gutierrez has a tattoo of an oil can with a drop of oil coming out of it pointing down to her elbow. It’s a reminder that hard work, measured in elbow grease, is essential for success. …
A mock-up for the new food pantry in Chaparral as presented to Doña Ana County commissioners at their meeting on Sept. 10, 2024.

Casa de Peregrinos hopes to expand rural reach with new food pantries

Casa de Peregrinos, the largest food pantry in Doña Ana County , is set to expand its reach to the county’s rural areas.  According to a presentation to the Doña Ana …
Health & WELL BEING
New Mexico State University’s College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences reports that the state’s grape and wine industry has grown about 10 percent annually over two decades.
NMSU offers winemaking, marketing class
New Mexico State University’s Departments of Agriculture Economics and Agricultural Business and Extension Plant Sciences are offering a beginners’ course in winemaking suited for …
The reason BOA Holistic smells so good.
CannaCopia
When you walk into the BOA Holistic Pot Lounge, 2140 Highway 180 E. in Silver City, it takes a few minutes for your eyes to adjust. The low light cavernous space could be the depths of a medieval …
Attendees and performers at Las Cruces’ first Grief Party gather for a photo at the late February 2024 event, which took place at Woody’s Gift Gallery in the Mesquite Historic District.
Las Cruces ‘grief party’ lightens the load of heavy emotions
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OPINION
As a serious golfer, how you respond to adversity goes a long way to define how you play the game. Among the many stats amassed on the PGA Tour, there is one that stands out as unique: “Bounce …
Of all the reforms passed during the administration of former Gov. Bill Richardson, and it was a busy eight years, perhaps none has had the same lasting positive impact as the election reform bill of …
Every resident has a need to access health care, regardless of income, regardless of color, being brown, black, white, regardless of insurance, etc. I am reflecting on the past few years of …
News organizations across the nation are observing National Newspaper Week Oct. 6-12, which is one reason you will find quotations about newspapers sprinkled throughout this week’s edition of …
UP COMING EVENTS
Southern New Mexico Psychedelic Medicine Film Festival addresses mental health
As the mental health crisis continues to surge in the United States, the question of how best to address it has become a hot button topic. With the release in July of Mental Health America’s …
The Southwest Print Fiesta Celebrates the Art of Printmaking
If you’ve been thinking about sprucing up your walls with fresh art, or just want to add to your collection of woodcuts, etchings, engravings or lithographs, the opportunity to get the freshest …
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