Welcome to our new web site!

To give our readers a chance to experience all that our new website has to offer, we have made all content freely avaiable, through October 1, 2018.

During this time, print and digital subscribers will not need to log in to view our stories or e-editions.

Las Cruces, NM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Clear, 61°
Wind: mph,
Las Cruces Bulletin logo
lascruces logo
Maria Lupe Hernandez-Muniz

Still bringing people together

Piñatas, goodie bags, and cake. Getting the kids organized and making sure everything was where it was supposed to be. Maria Lupe Hernandez-Muñiz might use those simple terms to explain what became a career in event strategy, marketing and...

Faces & Places of Doña Ana County 2026
If you've just started managing your own finances, recommitted to doing it well or noticed your spending isn't making you as happy as you'd hoped, a budget might be exactly what you need. When you know where your money is going, you're likely to...
Big ideas can come from young entrepreneurs, and fifth grader Nadia Herring is a great example. A student at Desert Hills, Nadia started Nadia's Creations with one simple goal—to help her mom. What began as a thoughtful idea has grown into a fun...
If you've just started managing your own finances, recommitted to doing it well or noticed your spending isn't making you as happy as you'd hoped, a budget might be exactly what you need. When you know where your money is going, you're likely to...
What began as a Christmas gift has grown into a meaningful small business for 11-year-old Eleanor Alkire. The homeschooled fifth grader is the creator of Threaded Joy, where she combines creativity and craftsmanship to make embroidered gifts and...
This month's market report continues to show consistency in both the number of closed sales and final closing prices in southern New Mexico.  Despite the headlines you have seen regarding interest rates, inflation, and Middle East tension,...
Lately it feels like the headlines are giving a doom and gloom outlook on our housing market. This month's report shows a much better story.    Many people I talk to still want to talk about 2020-2021. Record low mortgage rates,...
The hidden danger of investing too cautiously
One of the most significant risks investors face isn’t losing money in a market dip; it’s failing to reach their long-term financial goals. Many people focus heavily on short-term losses in the stock market and try to protect their savings by...
Twin passions: jewelry and golf
Johanna Jo Contreras first learned about earning and managing money through the Sonoma Elementary Kids Can Program, an experience that inspired her entrepreneurial journey. The 13-year-old eighth grader at Mesilla Valley Christian School is...
Dr. Miguel Serrano
Four new Gadsden ISD campus leaders
The Gadsden Independent School District announces the selection of four educators who will serve in new campus leadership roles for the 2026–2027 school year. Together, these leaders bring decades of experience in instructional leadership, school...
The hidden danger of investing too cautiously
One of the most significant risks investors face isn’t losing money in a market dip; it’s failing to reach their long-term financial goals. Many people focus heavily on short-term losses in the stock market and try to protect their savings by...
Creativity from the Noble Spear
Sixteen-year-old Emma Alkire is combining creativity, faith, and entrepreneurship through her business, Noble Spear. Her business name was inspired by the meaning of her last name, Alkire. With a lifelong love of art, Emma was inspired to start...
Success built on balance
For Lesley Doyle, the world has always made the most sense when things balance. Not just ledgers and budgets, although those certainly do. The City of Las Cruces finance director laughs when she admits she actually enjoys accounting, a profession...
Creating colorful plushies
Inspired by seeing crochet products online and while walking through the Farmer's Market, Payton Gambordella decided to share her own creations with others. Payton's entrepreneurial journey began when she first learned how to crochet. “When I...
Inflation is on the rise
The latest inflation data is in, and prices continue to move higher. While the headlines may sound alarming, the broader story is more nuanced. Understanding what is driving inflation, and how it affects mortgage rates and housing affordability,...
Turn your savings into paychecks in retirement
Margaret had saved diligently for decades. Every paycheck, a portion went toward her retirement account. Then, the day finally came: she retired. Suddenly, the hardest part wasn’t the saving. It was learning to spend. If that sounds familiar,...
Five questions that could change how you see retirement
Saving for retirement is important, but it's only part of the picture. If you're within five to 10 years of your target retirement date, it's time to start thinking about what you actually want your retirement to look like. After all, getting to...
Sisters create happy prints
Shannon, a freshman at Arrowhead Park Early College High School, first discovered her entrepreneurial spark through a school program three years ago. She and her sisters, who attend Virtual Learning Academy, combined their shared love of...
Help your graduate use credit and debit cards wisely
As your new graduate prepares to step into the next chapter of life – whether that's more education or starting a career – one of the best things you can do is help them understand how to use credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards wisely....
Creating with Serenity
Inspired by watching her cousin make jewelry, Serenity Cerros-Robb began experimenting on her own, and quickly discovered a passion for creating. After attending a summer entrepreneur camp with Kids Can, she gained the confidence, experience, and...
The Space Between Care
On most mornings, it starts small. A missed pill. A skipped meal. A moment of hesitation before standing up, just to make sure balance holds. In another room, someone notices. A spouse. A son. A daughter. They don’t say much, not at first. They...
Four estate planning myths that could cost your family
Consider this scenario: A teacher of 30 years and mother of three passes away at age 58. She leaves behind a modest home, a retirement account and cherished family heirlooms – but no estate plan. Her children, still grieving, find themselves...

More business news

October is the stock market's most volatile month. Here's what 95 years of data shows
Plus500 reports October is the most volatile month for the stock market, historically showing an average positive return, despite significant past crashes.
Rocket Lawyer reports on managing political discussions at work, urging employers to set clear conduct policies that don't suppress viewpoints but address disruptions and potential harassment.
Finder reports that customer service and onboarding are key in choosing a bank, while J.D. Power's 2026 survey highlights Chase and Capital One as top banks.
Manufacturers are modernizing fast. Their supply chains may not be ready.
WSI reports that manufacturers are modernizing rapidly, but their supply chains may struggle to keep pace, revealing a significant mismatch in modernization efforts.
ZoomInfo reports sales teams are quickly adopting AI but struggle to prove its ROI. Measurement discipline is key to effective investment and attribution.
5 Insurance Company Tactics That Could Shrink Your Injury Claim
(NewsUSA) - After a car crash, dealing with injuries, medical appointments and vehicle repairs can be overwhelming enough. Then comes another challenge: dealing with insurance companies.While …
RevOps job postings are outpacing hires so fast that one company is running the same search on two continents
ZoomInfo reports a surge in RevOps job postings outpacing hires, prompting companies to conduct simultaneous global searches due to a talent shortage.
Rocket Lawyer reports that small business owners often sacrifice time and income for flexibility and control, but these sacrifices can become permanent if not reassessed.
Xero reports that U.S. small businesses wait an average of 29.3 days for payment. These reminder email templates can help collect late invoices while preserving client relationships.
Small Business Features

How to reduce finance tool sprawl in an early-stage company

Mercury reports that early-stage companies struggle with finance tool sprawl, which adds complexity and costs, and recommends consolidating financial workflows to streamline operations.

How to manage the accounts receivable process step by step

Ramp reports that the accounts receivable (AR) process is crucial for tracking customer payments and ensuring steady cash flow, enabling timely operations and growth.

7 common bills you can negotiate right now and how much you could save in 2026

Achieve reports you can negotiate common bills like credit card fees, insurance, gym memberships, and rent, potentially saving you hundreds yearly.

7 credit card habits that make your debt worse, ranked by damage level

Accredited Debt Relief reports seven harmful credit card habits that worsen debt, including taking cash advances, paying only minimums, and ignoring balances.

Consumer credit score trends and debt behavior in 2026: What borrowers should know to strengthen financial health

BHG Financial reports that the average FICO score has stabilized at 715 in 2026, reflecting shifts in consumer credit management amidst rising debt and utilization rates.

The minimum payment trap: Why your balance barely moves

Beyond Finance reports that the minimum payment trap keeps credit card holders in debt longer, as most payments go toward interest rather than the principal, prolonging repayment times.

More money matters
© Copyright 2026 Las Cruces Bulletin | Copyright/Terms of Use
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions
X