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Generations represented at Mesilla café

From left, Irma Chavez-May, Kent Davies and Amanda Davies are seen at Madelyns in Mesilla, N.M.

MESILLA – Two-year-old Madelyn Davies is not only part of a seven-generation Las Cruces family, she also has a restaurant named in her honor. Madelyn’s opened its doors last October …

Doña Ana County Commission appoints new leadership in contested vote

Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez was reelected as chairperson of the Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners during a meeting on Jan. 14, while Commissioner Susana Chaparro was elected as …

Vasquez announces road grants for Las Cruces, Permian Basin

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez at a briefing at the federal High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area office in Las Cruces on Aug. 12, 2024.

Over $61 million in federal dollars is set to hit the Las Cruces area for road infrastructure development.  U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., announced the money in a news release on Jan. 10, …

New commissioner aims to reconnect southern Doña Ana County

Gloria Gameros, newly-sworn Doña Ana County Commissioner, is seen at Adams Ball Park in Anthony, N.M. on Jan. 6, 2025.

Gloria Gameros has as much stake in southern New Mexico as anyone could.  She grew up in Chamberino, attended Gadsden High School, owned a business in Las Cruces and served as an elected …

First babies of the New Year 2025

Baby Maydelin was born at Memorial Medical Center at 1:26 p.m. on New Year’s Day, the hospital reported.

The opening hours of 2025 welcomed several newborns in Las Cruces, as reported by MountainView Regional Medical Center and Memorial Medical Center. The first of six babies born at MountainView …

Las Cruces retiree losing home sparks call for more tenant protections

Sandy BarMcQ, a retired schoolteacher and longtime community organizer in Las Cruces, addresses supporters at a small rally outside her apartment on Dec. 21, 2024. BarMcQ was recently given a no-cause notice that her apartment lease will not be renewed, forcing her to find a new place to live in a tough housing market.

A group of about 50 people gathered in front of a quiet, single-story apartment building on a quiet Las Cruces street Saturday morning. Many of them held signs bearing messages written by hand: …

Santa plans Christmas Eve shave for charity

Greg Scarboro, aka Santa Claus, takes his seat at the Mesilla Valley Mall on Dec. 19, 2024. Scarboro has adopted an Christmas Eve practice of having his beard shaved to promote a local charity. This year, the event will benefit Jardin de los Niños of Las Cruces. Donations are being accepted now through Dec. 24.

Santa will receive a clean shave on Christmas Eve capping a fundraising driving to benefit Jardin de Los Niños

‘Joy for the Holidays’ comes to Luna County

The Deming nonprofit Play Sharity hosted holiday events with gifts for children up to age 18 in Deming and Columbus Saturday, cosponsored by Molina Healthcare and local agencies.

Budget process kicks off early with city council input

Las Cruces City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau addresses a budget retreat at New Mexico State University’s Stan Fulton Center on Dec. 17, 2024.

A new police training facility, greater investment in the library system, road improvements and preparation for a Trump presidency: There was no unifying theme among the seven presentations from the …

O Christmas tree

The city of Las Cruces’ giant Christmas tree once more takes its place at Plaza de Las Cruces downtown. And no, no one took a bite out of the gingerbread man: The figures are headless to …

Library hosts readers’ theater

The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library in downtown Las Cruces, 200 E. Picacho Avenue.

A readers’ theater program at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library in Las Cruces offers children a fun and engaging practice of reading, oral expression and overall fluency. In …

The giving season

Visitors gather during the 2023 opening ceremony of Casa de Peregrino’s new facility at 999 W. Amador Avenue, Las Cruces.

Every year, the Las Cruces Bulletin publicizes ways to help those in need in Las Cruces and Doña Ana County. In this issue, we highlight local food banks offering food for those in need and …

Previous Birthdays

 

On July 28, Christian turns 24! Christian is known for his kindness, humor, and unwavering support for those he loves. Everyone that knows him is incredibly grateful to have him in their lives. …
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