Las Cruces Bulletin

Anybody who wants the Covid-19 vaccine can now walk into any Walmart in the country without an appointment, an insurance card or a dime in their pocket and get a free shot. more

By Walt Rubel | 5/13/21

A cow on the loose causes quite a stir

“It’s for you,” his darlin’ told him as he lay back in the chair. For a well-deserved siesta. Ugh, it wasn’t really fair. more

By Baxter Black | 5/13/21

What the heck is a mortar board anyway?

Though ceremonies will still not take on pre-pandemic levels of normalcy, there will be forms of in-person graduations this year. more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/13/21

Symbolism, not security, reason for border wall

For the past four years, our nation’s immigration policy was the equivalent of a “Keep Out” sign on the front yard. That didn’t stop desperate migrants from seeking refuge. more

By Walt Rubel | 5/7/21

Farmer finds out just how ‘easy’ the profession truly is

For those of you who forgot how easy it was to get started in farming, let me tell you about my friend Con. more

By Baxter Black | 5/7/21

Playing Batman in the “atomic” car

Thanks to Sisbarro Volkswagen and El Paso Electric, I got to be Batman for a weekend. more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/7/21

Hindsight still blurry when it comes to virus

I’m scheduled to get my second COVID-19 shot Friday, meaning I’ll be fully vaccinated in a couple of weeks. The pandemic, for me, is almost over, and I’m incredibly grateful to the brilliant men and women who developed these safe and effective vaccines. But this doesn’t feel like victory. more

By Walt Rubel | 4/28/21

Hangin’ on, hopin’ and prayin’ for rain

There’s a fingernail moon hangin’ low in the sky. The crickets make small talk as he passes by. As the gentlest breeze stirs what’s left of his hair. He spits and he sniffs it, but no moisture there. more

By Baxter Black | 4/28/21

Outpouring of support overwhelms Beck’s owners

The first week of April, Arianna Parsons and Tyrell Thacker were marveling at the beautiful interior restoration progress of Willow & Blaine, their latest entrepreneurial business … more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/27/21

Guest column: Let’s rethink education now

Concerning our district's efforts to move on from this pandemic-induced situation, the insights I share come from 20 years of teaching in three states -- middle school, high school, college, Title 1 schools and gifted programs -- and years of professional development in art education. more

By Christopher Bardey | 4/22/21

Voter and democracy suppression on the rise

During the pandemic, access to voting increased and contributed to higher voter participation in 2020. Since the election, there have been efforts to reduce voter rights based on disinformation about voter fraud. more

By the League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico | 4/22/21

Here, By The Owl

A while back I was asked who has had the greatest influence on my life. I hadn’t ever given it much thought, like most folks, I guess. After considerin’ for a while I came up with five people that I could say actually affected the direction of my thinkin’. My dad, Doc Brimhall, John Basabe, Red Steagall, Patrick Gottsch and Rupert Mansell. more

By Baxter Black | 4/22/21

Homelessness: not just a New Mexico issue

Earlier this month, as is the custom, the governor signed approval on many capital outlay projects across the state. Many of them are predictable infrastructure allotments, for roads, bridge improvements, public safety, utility upgrades and repairs to school buildings. Another category found in multiple regions of the state are projects to assist the homeless. more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/22/21

Prejudice

Years ago in Kansas City, I set out one night to find one of them ‘down home’ guitar blues pickers I had read about in the Sunday paper. I was drivin’ around Saturday night lookin’ for Walter’s Crescendo Lounge. more

By Baxter Black | 4/14/21

Breaking ground on Casa for a Cause

You may know it as the Las Cruces Home Builders Association Anniversary House. Its new name is Casa for a Cause. more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/14/21

Getting back to … well, something

Tuesday, April 6, while driving the long way to work, I found myself going through four different elementary school zones, flashing yellow lights, crossing guards, kids in backpacks, parent drop-offs, the whole deal. more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/8/21

Marijuana law falls short of responsible usage

The government has no right to tell me what I can eat, drink, smoke, snort or inject. It can prevent me from doing those things in public. And it can hold me responsible for any crimes I commit after having done those things, including while driving. But that’s all. more

By Walt Rubel | 4/8/21

Illinois Cowboy

"Where were you born?" The reporter asked one of my Colorado cowboy friends. "Iowa," he answered. "Iowa!" she said. "Why did you move?" "Because it's hard to be a cowboy in Iowa." more

By Baxter Black | 4/8/21

To quote Buffett, ‘If the phone doesn’t ring, it’s me’

My favorite song is “Come Monday,” by Jimmy Buffett. It’s a love song, but it’s also a personal mantra that a new day is always coming, and if you’re down today, the new day will likely be better: “Come Monday, it’ll be all right.” more

By Jess Williams | 4/1/21

New laws checking NCAA a nod to reality

Rodeo may be the only college sport that isn’t knee-deep in hypocrisy. That’s because rodeo is not part of the NCAA and has never held romanticized notions about the purity of amateur athletics. The sport has always been about prize money. more

By Walt Rubel | 4/1/21