Las Cruces Bulletin

The League of Women Voters supports election procedures that protect the right of every citizen to vote and that are verifiable. New Mexico is fortunate to have a well-functioning voting system and has been rated in the top half of the states by the MIT Election Performance Lab. more

By Kathy Brook and Eileen VanWie, Co-Presidents League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico | 7/14/22

Gila cattle slaughter lawsuit settled

The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association and others announced today that they have settled the lawsuit filed to prevent the United States Forest Service from shooting cattle from a helicopter … more

Taylor Riggins, NMCGA | 7/11/22

Cracks in bidding process for city projects

The conversion of unused tennis courts at Apodaca Park to new pickleball courts that get played on every day is an example of city leaders listening to residents and making better use of existing facilities. more

By Walt Rubel | 7/8/22

Neither safe nor sane each Fourth of July

I doubt if there is any law on the books more flagrantly and routinely violated every year by otherwise law-abiding residents of our community than the city’s restrictions on fireworks. more

By Walt Rubel | 6/30/22

We haven’t heard the last about election conspiracy theories

Otero County Commissioner Gerald Matherly smells something fishy with the results of the recent primary election. Matherly didn’t come right out and accuse the winners of cheating, but said … more

By Walt Rubel | 6/20/22

Let’s stop using the word ‘tragedy’ to refer to mass shootings

Time to stop talking about what happened in Uvalde and, before that, Sandy Hook and Columbine and the Sutherland Springs Baptist Church and on and on as “tragedies.” We use that word to … more

By Father Gabriel Rochelle | 6/13/22

What is the ‘Success Sequence’ and how it can help you long-term

One of the statistics that has always fueled my passion for, and urgency in, the work in Doña Ana County is our poverty rate. One in every four people in our county live in poverty (26 … more

By Tracey Bryan | 6/13/22

Reading options are popping up all over the place thanks to community involvement

A walk around your block may reveal a new construction the size of a small cupboard in your neighbor’s front yard. On closer inspection, you’ll see books and magazines inside. The beauty … more

By Rorie Measure | 6/13/22

Looking for some great summer reading? Here’s a suggestion

Summer is for playing golf. And for reading about golf. Be they instruction manuals, novels or biographies, I love reading golf books. I confess I have a selection of over 1,000 golf books in my home … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 6/7/22

There is no shame in accepting help

I understand criticism of the Biden Administration for not acting sooner to address the baby formula shortage before it became a crisis.That’s justified. What I don’t understand is the … more

By Walt Rubel | 6/6/22

City should end relationship with gun show

On Oct. 23 and 24, the taxpayer-funded Las Cruces Convention Center will be used once again to pump more guns onto the streets of Las Cruces and southern New Mexico. Those are the dates of the … more

By Walt Rubel | 5/31/22

Your negative behavior can be a real downer to others

While playing a casual round of golf recently, I noticed a couple of other players becoming surly and extremely upset, throwing what amounted to temper tantrums (and clubs) when the slightest thing … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 5/31/22

Budget increases may be hard to sustain

Between them, the Las Cruces School Board and the Last Cruces City Council have approved combined budget increases of more than $50 million for the upcoming fiscal year. The School Board approved … more

By Walt Rubel | 5/24/22

Good news: There is plenty of help, resources available to those who struggle with mental health

In America today, approximately 1 out of 5 Americans is suffering with a mental health issue, and approximately 1 in 25 adults is experiencing a serious mental illness that substantially interferes … more

By Anna Laliotis CEO/managing director Mesilla Valley Hospital | 5/18/22

The importance of voting in primary elections

Primary election voting is now underway in New Mexico. Unfortunately, voter turnout in primaries is often relatively low compared with general elections. Nationally in 2018, the last non-presidential … more

By Eileen VanWie and Kathy Brook Co-Presidents League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico | 5/18/22

You can learn a lot to improve your golf game just by observing

On Friday, January 12, 2007, at the height of the morning rush hour in Washington D.C., one of the most famous social experiments was conducted. Near the entrance to the L’Enfant Plaza Metro … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 5/18/22

Honoring those who care for our community

Each May, it is my honor to take a moment to pause and reflect on the tireless work and dedication that our local healthcare teams exhibit every day of the year as they care for our community. … more

By John Harris, Chief Executive Officer, Memorial Medical Center | 5/18/22

Las Crucens urged to park cars, use bikes for shorter trips

May 20 is National Bike to Work Day, when local cyclists join a half-million nationwide as they enjoy a scenic ride to work. While they’ll mostly ride for pleasure, this cycling cadre will avoid rising fuel prices, boost the local economy and build community. more

By Jim Wilcox | 5/11/22

Save debates by making them more boring

As things stand now, there may not be any presidential debates in 2024. And I’m not sure that would be a huge loss. more

By Walt Rubel | 5/11/22

Las Crucens urged to park cars, use bikes for shorter trips

May 20 is National Bike to Work Day, when local cyclists join a half-million nationwide as they enjoy a scenic ride to work. While they’ll mostly ride for pleasure, this cycling cadre will … more

By Jim Wilcox Livable Las Cruces | 5/11/22