Las Cruces Bulletin

State budget fix is put off until next year

The New Mexico Legislature passed a number of useful bills in the recently completed special session dealing with police reform, racial equality and elections. more

By Walt Rubel | 7/10/20

Where is your line? Why do you stand where you stand?

It’s all about lines. Where is your line? It varies from topic to topic. Lately everyone, it seems, is expressing their line on almost every topic. more

By Richard Coltharp | 7/10/20

What do you Mean?

I have watched and know many law enforcements officers who have behaved in extraordinarily kind and compassionate ways. They have responded with care to dangerous situations and shown compassion to … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 7/2/20

Legal help available for those in need during COVID

Here in New Mexico, as across the nation, the economic effects of COVID-19 are making a significant impact on the people of our state, and the results could be particularly damaging for vulnerable New Mexicans. more

By Hon. Shannon Bacon | 7/2/20

New cabinet department puts children into sharp focus

On July 1, New Mexico launched the Early Childhood Education and Care Department, becoming one of just four states across the country with a cabinet-level early childhood agency. more

By Howie Morales | 7/2/20

Insurance coverage during a pandemic can be complex

Recent events in the United States can be aptly described as being anything but “routine occurrences.” It is prudent at times like these to review our personal insurance policies. more

By Dr. Tim Query | 7/2/20

Third strike should spell doom for Gila River diversion

The decision 16 years ago to choose diversion of the Gila River over water conservation and restoration projects resulted in a promise that was always going to remain out of reach: new water. more

By Walt Rubel | 7/2/20

Happy Interdependence Day!

No, that’s not a typo in the headline. Yes, we Americans love our independence, both as individuals and as a nation, and we’re right to celebrate it on July 4 and every other day. more

By Richard Coltharp | 7/2/20

City needs to let public back into the process

The New Mexico Open Meetings Act requires the Las Cruces City council and other government entities to provide notice before each meeting and access to see and hear what is happening during each meeting. more

By Walt Rubel | 6/26/20

Local radio host wraps up his ‘Dry River’ run

As a kid growing up in Deming, Trevor Hodgkins found a magic box in his grandparents’ Winnebago. It was an 8-track tape player. more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/26/20

Our community must find its own solutions

In October, a representative for Public Safety Strategies Group, a private firm based out of Maryland that had been hired by the city to conduct regular police audits, presented an update to the city council. It did not go well. more

By Walt Rubel | 6/19/20

Fathers: Some personal perspectives

Here at the Las Cruces Bulletin, as many workplaces do, we view our colleagues as family. We’ve got a pretty small staff, but three of us have worked here 10 years or more and four others have worked here between five and 10 years. more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/19/20

We Stand United with You!

The Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber of Commerce stands in solidarity with Black Americans and people of all ethnicities, cultures, religions, genders, and orientations to oppose all forms of racism, persecution and discrimination. more

By Lorenzo Alba, Jr., Chair | 6/12/20

Supporting southern New Mexico in times of crisis

When the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM)decided to close our office one Friday afternoon in March and work from home, we weren’t sure what to expect. more

By Jordan Allen | 6/12/20

Quiet, passive protests won't change anything

Do government officials get to tell the people protesting against them how, when and where they can protest? more

By Walt Rubel | 6/12/20

How ‘Black Lives Matter’ differs from ‘All Lives Matter’

When someone proclaims “Black Lives Matter,” a common response is, “All Lives Matter.” And that is certainly true. more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/12/20

Both laws and attitudes on policing need to change

Fans of horror movies know there are always early scenes that tip you off to the terrible things that will come later. I had that feeling last week as I watched the press conference held by prosecutors in Minnesota. more

By Walt Rubel | 6/5/20

Las Cruces Public Schools statement

We send our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. George Floyd. His life should not have been taken under the knee of one who took the oath to serve and … more

6/3/20

Recovery or Revival? New Mexico's future is uncertain

Without question, COVID-19 has plunged us into far more than a health crisis. more

By Tracey Bryan | 6/2/20

An election campaign without human contact

How do candidates running for office for the first time introduce themselves to the public at a time when public introductions can be deadly? more

By Walt Rubel | 5/15/20