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Las Cruces High's Denton Walter (8) exchanges a handshake with assistant coach Gino Satriana on the sideline. Walter scored four touchdowns and blocked an overtime extra-point attempt in the Bulldawgs' 29-28 victory over Centennial on Oct. 30.
Playoff football takes shape
Denton Walter had already scored four touchdowns against Centennial when Las Cruces High needed one more play from him.  The senior and University of New Mexico commit delivered, blocking Centennial’s extra-point attempt in overtime to...
DJ Dudley powers Aggies past WNMU
The NM State men’s basketball team opened its 2026-27 season on Tuesday night, welcoming in the Western New Mexico Mustangs to begin year four of the Jason Hooten era. Newcomer DJ Dudley led all scorers with 22 points, while fellow first-year...
Another trophy for the Royal Knight Regiment
In its third major competition in the past three weekends, the Organ Mountain High School marching band, the Royal Knight Regiment, won the 49th annual Tournament of Bands, hosted by New Mexico State University on Saturday, Oct. 31. The...
    • Food donation brings story of generosity full circle

      There were times during Samuel Hernandez's childhood when his parents worked long hours, made sacrifices and still struggled to put enough food …

    • The final pour

      After nearly 17 years in Las Cruces, Pecan Grill & Brewery is preparing to close its doors, ending a chapter that owners Tom and Jeanine …

    • The legacy of Fire Station 3

      For more than half a century, firefighters rushed out of a station on Valley Drive to answer emergencies across Las Cruces. They fought fires, …

    • Halloween takes over the mall

      Halloween festivities are coming a day early to Mesilla Valley Mall, where families can trade door-to-door trick-or-treating for an evening of …

    • The sister she never had

      Growing up with four older brothers, Analia Cruz knew plenty about being someone's little sister. What she didn't know was what it would be like …

SUPER SECTIONS
Inside the Kitchen

The light in the window

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...

Classroom Connection

NMSU receives nearly $2.85 million state funding for geothermal energy project

Eric Ferré, NMSU geological sciences department head, professor and principal investigator for a $2.85 million geothermal research grant from the New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management Division, holds up a sample of a mantle xenolith. It

Think of the Earth as a giant, natural slow cooker. Deep underground, the Earth’s mantle and crust generate about 47 Terawatts of energy – an immense amount of heat. Geothermal energy can be tapped from the upper layers of the Earth and converted...

Hometown Heroes

Las Cruces sailor supports U.S. Navy fighter jet mission

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...

Community Impact

Thank you for Falling Into Community

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...

Desert Expressions

Renaissance tradition takes a new turn

Members of the Crimson Bear Court pose in historical costumes outside a Renaissance-style tent. The group, part of Enchantment Historical Productions, has participated in Las Cruces

Las Cruces' longtime Renaissance fair tradition is taking a different shape this year, with familiar performers and historical activities finding a home at an event where families won't have to pay to get through the gate.  Renaissance Gone...

Living Spaces

Prep your garden for winter

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...

Destination Las Cruces

Dangerbird hits its stride

Cyclists gather with their bicycles ahead of a previous Dangerbird ride in Las Cruces. The annual bikepacking event returns Nov. 6 for its 10th year, with 200 riders registered to explore the Monumental Loop.

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...

Echoes of the Past

Ghosts and haunted houses

The second floor at the old Amador Hotel.

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...

Inside
OPINION
Serving our country in the armed forces is one of the greatest acts of community service there is in America. Men and women give so much in order to keep our country safe. They serve in various capacities including Reserve forces, active duty, and...
Today (as I write this) is Election Day. Regardless of your political leanings, I can’t help but view today as a day of hope for New Mexico and our country. Today is a day of change, at least in part. Today, we turn over a new leaf. At least...
I typically write my column on Sunday and send it first thing Monday morning. There are times when the lag between when I write it and you read it can cause a problem. If Democrats didn’t win the House or Senate on Tuesday, this column won’t make...

 

Memorial Medical Center updates The Memorial Medical Center Board of Trustees, joined by the MMC Executive Leadership team, invite area residents to Memorial Medical Center’s annual public board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6-7 p.m. at the...
City offers Halloween safety tips The Las Cruces police and fire departments are reminding parents to take the necessary steps to make Halloween safe for all involved. Possibly the most important safeguard – especially for parents of young...
MONEY MATTERS
Financial Focus

How to make the most of open enrollment this year

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...

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Kids Can Youth Business Spotlight

A business with beads

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....

 

Living Well
On the front lines of care
A few days ago, while attending a Basic Life Support CPR recertification course, the instructor checked my credentials and paused. “Why are you taking the BLS course? This is usually for medical professionals.” I smiled, because I am a medical...
A Comfort Keepers caregiver talks with an older woman on a porch swing. Companionship is among the services in-home caregivers provide to help older adults remain in familiar surroundings.
The distance between care and home
Growing older doesn't always mean leaving home. But for seniors in rural southern New Mexico, getting the help they need to stay there can be difficult.  Long distances, transportation costs and limited staffing can complicate in-home...
A painful path to a promising dental career
Tyler Parsons had no intention of becoming a dentist. In fact, after a couple of painful experiences with dentists while serving as a missionary in Peru, he wasn't particularly fond of the profession. He had always planned to become a physician....
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