Las Cruces Bulletin

No matter how many times you see it, the flag-folding ceremony at the funeral of a veteran is powerful and emotional. The most recent one I saw was performed by U.S. Marines in their dress blues, … more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/24/22

Active weekend signals Las Cruces comeback

If March 13-15, 2020, was the weekend Covid shut down Las Cruces, then the past weekend May 6-8, 2022, just might go down as the weekend our city fully re-opened. more

By Richard Coltharp | 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 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

Great news on Jackson lawsuit but let’s not celebrate yet

The recent federal court ruling to relieve the state from judicial oversight of its mental health system stemming from the Jackson lawsuit of 1987 is a huge victory for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, … more

By Walt Rubel | 5/4/22

Legislature is transforming state tax structure to better serve residents, businesses

While conversations on tax reform have yet to result in a comprehensive plan that wins the support of a majority of the state’s 112 lawmakers, bit by bit, we are reshaping the state’s … more

By State Rep. Patty Lundstrom, Chair New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee | 5/4/22

They all live in a chile submarine

For generations upon generations, older folks have bemoaned younger people: “They’re going to be the ruin of us!” Although, if we look back through history, the more disastrous … more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/28/22

When so many New Mexicans suffered Hell on Earth

If you’ve moved to Las Cruces in the past 20 years, you may be curious why White Sands Missile Range has an annual event commemorating the Bataan Death March, or why U.S. Hwy. 70 is dubbed the … more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/21/22

Working to understand Parkinson’s Disease

Sarah Stegall makes some of the best cookies I’ve ever had. She still makes these chewy, delicious, ginger-molasses delights, but it takes her longer than it used to. more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/13/22

Clearer role needs to be established for crisis triage center

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a private mental health care provider from Arizona wins a government contract for services here by promising more than it is able to deliver. more

By Walt Rubel | 4/13/22

The Equal Rights Amendment is needed now

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) needs to be added to the U.S. Constitution now. Suffragist Alice Paul wrote the amendment in 1923 and got it introduced in Congress. She and others worked behind the scenes to get the amendment reintroduced through the 1940s and 1950s. more

By Kathy Brook and Eileen VanWie Co-presidents of League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico | 4/13/22

Junior spending bill has important place, but needs transparency

Much has been written lately about the supplemental appropriation bill (SB48) that’s referred to as “House Bill 2 Jr.” in the Legislature. This bill is often the only opportunity for legislators to fund programs, small projects or small purchases in our respective districts. more

By Doreen Gallegos | 4/6/22

Local businesses don’t get equal chance

The top priority for our state’s leaders, not just this year but for the next several years, must be to diversify our economy and break free from our complete dependence on oil and gas revenue. more

By Walt Rubel | 4/6/22

Why move to Las Cruces?

It happens every year. We think spring has arrived, then we get a snap of cold weather, forcing us to dig out our coats again. more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/6/22

NMSU basketball: An historical appreciation

I’m here to talk about our own New Mexico State University Aggies. more

By Richard Coltharp | 3/16/22

No solutions offered this week, only questions about state of the world

Can the United States avoid war with Russia? Should we avoid war with Russia? Does a nation that spends so much on weaponry that it has built the strongest military force in the history of mankind have a moral obligation to act when lesser armies are slaughtering innocent people in another nation? more

By Walt Rubel | 3/16/22

Funding woes endanger disabled adults

Tresco Inc. has been working with the developmentally disabled in and around Las Cruces for more than 54 years. Tresco’s Community Support Services, a vital part of its mission, will end June 30, 2022. more

By Richard Coltharp | 3/8/22

Drawing inspiration from angry Canadians

On Jan. 29, a convoy of ticked-off truckers rolling across Canada reached its final destination, Parliament Hill in the capital city of Ottawa. They used their trucks to shut down the core of the downtown area to all incoming traffic. more

By Walt Rubel | 3/8/22

Here’s Johnny! McCants bids adieu to Pan Am

To see him lope down the court, with his unruly beard, and his long hair restrained slightly by a headband, brings to mind the rock guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. more

By Richard Coltharp | 3/2/22

Go back to the basics on city spending

The inability of the Las Cruces City Council to allocate federal relief funding in a way that is fair, efficient and transparent is concerning. more

By Walt Rubel | 3/2/22