Money Matters | Las Cruces Bulletin

Housing report brings a halt, closings down 20%

As we approach the summer's end, we also approach what's been a typical slowdown in real estate as fall begins and we start to prepare for the holiday months. August's real estate report shows a heavy shift toward a possible fall and... more

Steve Montanez | 9/10/25

The novelty of vintage machines

Bob Diven loves typewriters. And he’s betting you do, too. Diven, who is an artist of various media, is holding a vintage manual typewriter sale during the Farmer and Craft Market from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on September 20 in front of Coas Books,... more

Susan Morée
Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/9/25

Las Cruces ranks in top 10

Las Cruces was ranked as 9th among small cities for overall economic growth according to a new study put out by the CoworkingCafe. The study looked at 11 different factors including new business applications, GDP growth, median earnings,... more

Noah Raess
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/2/25

Las Cruces receives state money for housing projects

The State of New Mexico announced that it will be giving $120 million dollars to local governments and organizations across the state to help expand affordable housing. The City of Las Cruces … more

Noah Raess
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/25/25

Lt. Gov. Howie Morales (right) and NM Rep. Nathan Small, D-Las Cruces, along with others cut the ribbon on an improved $20 million project to upgrade the Jetport runway in Santa Teresa.

Improved runway expected to bring more commerce

Lt. Governor Howie Morales joined by the Legislative Finance Committee and officials from Doña Ana County held a ribbon cutting ceremony for upgrades to the Doña Ana County … more

Noah Raess
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/21/25

New grief center looking for a location

A new grief center is forming to provide grief support for youth and families. And for Melissa Murphy, the founder and executive director, grief is a journey she already knows herself firsthand. … more

Susan Morée
Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/14/25

A local resident at Mad Hatter Gallery downtown Las Cruces.

The city supports shopping local

The City of Las Cruces supports shopping local by investing in infrastructure for local businesses. Celina Morales, deputy director of Economic Development, said the city is “deeply … more

Susan Morée
Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/12/25

Tiktok influencer impacts local businesses

A local social media influencer has been helping local restaurants get more customers thanks to his unique videos. Leo Sanchez, better known as thepovfoodie online, visits local restaurants, … more

Noah Raess
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 7/31/25

Curtis and Tiffany Bristol, co-owners of Mas Art, get to know their customers. They offer a 10% discount for students.

Tax-free back to school weekend

With back to school comes the annual tax-free weekend in New Mexico. Some retailers are also offering discounts to help parents navigate the financial burden of getting kids ready for the school … more

Susan Morée
Las Cruces Bulletin | 7/24/25

Alpha Teaching Tools is helping teachers get ready for the new school year, which starts July 25.

How teachers get ready for new school year

Las Cruces is home to one of the last locally owned and operated educational supply stores in New Mexico. For 30 years Alpha Teaching Tools, 1114 E Lohman Ave., has supplied Las Cruces educators … more

Allison Rae Brady
Las Cruces Bulletin | 7/17/25

Schumacher Veterinary Clinic named Rotary Club Business of Quarter

Schumacher Veterinary Clinic of Las Cruces has been named the Rio Grande Rotary Club’s Business of the Quarter. The Rio Grande Rotary Club’s Business of the Quarter acknowledges a … more

Bulletin report | 7/3/25

Comcast Business brings higher internet speed to Las Cruces

Comcast Business has announced that it has reached a “major infrastructure milestone” as the company has finished a fiber network expansion in Las Cruces. Comcast Business claims that it can now … more

Noah Raess
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 6/30/25

Brian Bailey, his wife, Michelle Bailey, and Anthony Fish, Domino’s store executive vice president

New Mexico local and Domino’s largest franchisee receives high honor

Thin crust Ultimate Pepperoni Feast, with added sausage, mushrooms and green chile. This is the go-to order of Domino’s largest franchisee owner in the nation, Brian Bailey. From his … more

Serena Johnson
Las Cruces Bulletin | 6/19/25

View inside VSS Unity as those on board look out the windows in astonishment as they float around the cabin.

Virgin Galactic Unity takes final flight

Virgin Galactic's pioneering space plane, the VSS Unity, looks its final flight before making way for a new line of spacecraft. more

Elva K. Österreich
Las Cruces Bulletin | 6/12/24

In Las Cruces, Vexus crews have begun building a new fiber optic network to deliver high-speed internet service direct to premises.

Vexus investing $50 million for fiber network in Las Cruces

Fiber optic internet provider Vexus Fiber recently completed phase one of a $250 million new fiber network in Albuquerque, projected for completion in 2028. Last week, the company said it broke … more

Bulletin report | 2/14/24

The entrance to La Posta de Mesilla is seen on Jan. 16.

America’s Best Restaurants to feature La Posta

La Posta de Mesilla is approaching its 85 th anniversary of operations, with plans underway to celebrate the occasion in September; but first, the restaurant is to be featured on an episode of the … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 1/16/24