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A drawing of the area outlined by the Northrise Blueprint.

City approves plan for potential Northrise development

The Las Cruces City Council approved a planning document Monday that sets the stage for potential development on Northrise Drive. The Northrise Blueprint was approved on a 5-to-1 vote on Feb. 5, … more

By Justin Garcia | 2/8/24

A digital mock up of the new OEM building.

County approves $10 million for new emergency management center

The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved funding for a new emergency management center during a meeting on March 26. The Office of Emergency Management … more

Bulletin report | 4/2/24

NMSU Provost Alan Shoho. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)

Shoho retires as NMSU provost

The interim president of New Mexico State University appointed a new provost last week following the resignation of Provost Alan Shoho. Shoho, who had been provost and chief academic officer … more

Bulletin report | 3/25/24

Another manufacturer comes to Santa Teresa

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Hota Industrial Manufacturing Chairman David Shen announced a final agreement Sept. 20 to expand business for the major auto parts supplier into Santa Teresa, New … more

Bulletin report | 9/28/23

Hettinga named New Mexico Realtor of the Year

The New Mexico Association of Realtors (NMAR) has chosen Connie Hettinga of Las Cruces as its 2023 New Mexico Realtor of the Year, NMAR said in a news release. Hettinga received the award during … more

Bulletin report | 9/28/23

Kevin McGrath, former Burger Time owner and developer of the Elite Family Entertainment Center.

Bowling to return with new entertainment center

The return of a full-size bowling center would be cause for celebration enough in a city still feeling the loss of 10 Pin Alley bowling since it closed in 2018. But a pair of developers have … more

Bulletin report | 2/29/24

Hispanic Chamber’s annual gala set for Friday, June 23

The Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (LCHCC) celebrates its 30 th anniversary with its 2023 Annual Awards Banquet and Gala Friday, June 23. This event will be held at Hotel Encanto, 705 … more

6/20/23

White’s Music Box celebrates 75th anniversary in Las Cruces

A fixture downtown since it opened at the corner of Main and May not long after the end of World War II, White’s Music Box is celebrating its 75 th anniversary in 2023. It is one of the … more

By Mike Cook | 8/9/23

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

Making a medical difference

Second-year students at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) worked individually and in groups to create 21 projects for BCOM’s 2023 Medical Student Research Day, held Saturday, Aug. … more

By Mike Cook | 8/15/23

Taco time!

El Vagón Taco Shop at 1602 S. Solano Drive added a new sign last week. El Vagón was named best caterer in the 2023 Bulletin’s Best of the Mesilla Valley, and cater events such as … more

4/27/23

University Art Museum hosts Aug. 17 nuclear waste discussion

The New Mexico State University Art Museum (UAM) will host “Nuclear New Mexico, What’s Next?” a discussion with New Mexico State Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, and author Alicia … more

8/17/23

Expanded film incentive ‘a huge win for Las Cruces’

"It was a huge win for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County to double the ‘rural uplift’ film incentive to help us continue to grow film production here, and other emerging production … more

Bulletin report | 4/27/23

Hummels populate Emporium

The Emporium, 106 S. Water St., has a large collection of Hummel figurines for sale. A 150-piece collection of Hummels was donated to The Emporium by Ahn and Richard Farr, The Emporium volunteers … more

By Mike Cook | 4/27/23

City’s summer recreation lottery registration continues

The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is accepting summer recreation program lottery registration applications through Saturday, May 6. Registration is available online at … more

Bulletin report | 4/27/23

Community college honors alumni, sets alumni network

Doña Ana Community College’s distinguished alumni class of 2023 incudes Robyn Banegas, Rosario Barela, Daniel Gonzales and Jonathon Sepp, who “were chosen for their contributions … more

Bulletin report | 4/27/23

Issac Misquez, the proprietor of Poop Patrol, cleans a Las Cruces back yard on March 7.

Poop Patrol: Cheerful service for unglamorous need

Issac Misquez hit upon his business idea because of something he did not like to do: Cleaning up his yard after his two large dogs. Figuring many people felt the same way, he spotted a market … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/20/24

NMSU seeks nominees for first-ever Kevin Boberg award

New Mexico State University wants to acknowledge people and organizations working to positively impact economic development in New Mexico with its first Kevin B. Boberg Excellence in Economic … more

By Adriana M. Chávez, NMSU Marketing and Communications | 7/6/23

March takes positive step for buyers and sellers.

As the first quarter came to a close, the Las Cruces housing market brought a boost in closed sales and closing prices, giving some great optimism for our spring buyer season. Even with interest … more

Steve Montañez For the Bulletin | 4/10/24

Las Cruces accounting firm grows with acquisition

Certified public accounting firm Beasley, Mitchell & Co. will acquire well-known Las Cruces CPA firm, Schwalm, Martos, & Co., Jan. 1, 2024, Beasley, Mitchell said in a news release. … more

Bulletin report | 11/8/23