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A masked wrestler delivers a kick during a lucha libre match at ¡Mira! Las Cruces in Las Cruces, N.M. The free, family-friendly event featured live wrestling as part of its cultural celebration.

Lucha Libre takes center stage at ¡mira! Las Cruces

The mask goes on, and everything changes. Inside the ring, the noise builds quickly. Kids press closer to the barricade, adults lean forward in their seats, and the moment the first body hits the mat, the crowd finds its... more

Elijah Rey Reyes
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/21/26

The official flyer for the Thrive Beyond Event that is taking place April 25, at Mayfield High School.

Thrive Beyond connects students to college, career support

For many high school students, figuring out what comes after graduation can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to financial aid and college planning. A community event this month aims to bring those answers into one place. The... more

Elijah Rey Reyes
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/20/26

Juan Sosa and Keith Gatalo pose for their picture at DACC's (Espina) DATS building.

A direct path to the trades

For years, students entering the workforce often faced a choice: pursue a college degree or go straight into the trades. For Juan Sosa, a Doña Ana Community College student studying HVAC, that divide is starting to fade. “It used to be... more

Elijah Rey Reyes
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/18/26

Jacquelyn Gomez, receiving her degree during her high school graduation for Mayfield High School.

Internships give students a clearer path

When Jacquelyn Bernal signed up for a summer internship in high school, she was mostly looking for something to do — and a paycheck. What she found instead was direction. “Honestly, you’re for sure coming out of it with a different... more

Elijah Rey Reyes
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/18/26

Weight management is a lifelong journey

Losing weight and keeping it off requires proper nutrition, lifestyle interventions, exercise, and in some cases, medication or surgical management. Weight loss is often framed as a short-term goal. However, we know this is a chronic, relapsing... more

Ashley Childs
DNP, FNP-BC, MountainView Medical Group | 4/16/26

Breathe better this spring

When spring arrives, many of us start sneezing and sniffling. But did you know that spring allergies can also change how you breathe while you sleep? What are spring allergies? Spring allergies happen when your body reacts to pollen from trees,... more

Joshua Levinger, MD
Otolaryngologist (ENT), Memorial Ear, Nose & Throat Institute | 4/16/26

Anne Nauman with her husband, Chuck, at last year's Dona Ana Senior Olympics powerwalking competition.

Still climbing mountains

Some people are just built differently. Mt. Charleston is a 12,000-foot peak in southern Nevada, a challenge Anne Nauman just couldn’t resist. That kind of determination did not appear overnight. Nauman grew up in an era when competitive sports... more

Kurt Johnson
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/16/26

Jordyn taking one of the illegally dumped tires to be properly disposed.

Young ambassador leads cleanup effort in Las Cruces

At just 17, Jordyn Campion has already taken on a problem many adults overlook. The Las Cruces native and Centennial High School junior has removed more than 200 illegally dumped tires from the desert — a hands-on effort that now extends... more

Elijah Rey Reyes
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/15/26

DACC earns Carnegie recognition for access, outcomes

Santiago Diaz’s days at Doña Ana Community College start early and often stretch past midnight as he balances coursework with his role as student government president. For Diaz, that pace reflects more than a demanding schedule. It points to a... more

Elijah Rey Reyes
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/15/26

Janel and Manny Carnero speak during a press conference on Monday, April 13, at Las Cruces City Hall, following the fatal shooting of their son.

Community demands change after teen’s death

A grieving Las Cruces family joined local leaders Monday, April 13, at Las Cruces City Hall, urging stronger action after the fatal shooting of a local teen. The gathering, organized by community members including Marci Dickerson, brought... more

Elijah Rey Reyes
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/14/26

Four stages of raising confident, money-smart kids

Good financial habits are a little like brushing your teeth. When you learn them early, they become second nature, and you carry them with you for life. And while money can feel complicated, especially today, the foundation starts... more

Contributed by Edward Jones | 4/13/26

Partners in peering into the past

The Bulletin has new partners to make the past come alive. This issue launches a new partnership to highlight local history about the Mesilla Valley. Members of the Doña Ana County Historical Society will share stories about the rich heritage of... more

Jon Hunner
Doña Ana County Historical Society | 4/10/26

Anelise Elmquist with her Kids Can collection.

The creativity of Anelise Elmquist

Anelise Elmquist began her Kids Can journey with a suggestion from her mother about making cards as gifts and her business grew from there. The Las Cruces High School senior has been participating in Kids Can for eight years. Anelise loves math,... more

Bulletin Report | 4/9/26

From first pedal to open trails

They wobble at first. A foot searching for the pedal. Hands gripping the handlebars just a little too tight. A glance down, then forward again. Then something clicks. The bike steadies. The line straightens. The hesitation fades. Suddenly,... more

Kurt Johnson
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/9/26

The wonder of the world around us

At first glance, the desert doesn’t look like much. It stretches out in muted colors—dust, rock and scrub—quiet and still, easy to pass by without a second thought. But for thousands of southern New Mexico students each year, that changes the... more

Kurt Johnson
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/8/26

Susan Jezinski, LaJune Smith (LCAER members), Rebecca Alvarado-Alcontar, Principal of Santa Teresa, Corina Medrano, School Board member (former student) and Peter Salas, librarian at Santa Teresa High School.

A lasting lesson

Retired teachers in Las Cruces are continuing their impact in classrooms long after they are gone, one book at a time. Through the Las Cruces Association of Educational Retirees, books are donated to local schools in memory of educators who have... more

Elijah Rey Reyes
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/8/26

Students conducting hands-on chemistry demonstrations during NMSU's Physics Fun Day outside Gardiner Hall, March 27.

Physics comes to life at NMSU event

Students moved from room to room inside Gardiner Hall, stopping to test experiments, ask questions, and watch demonstrations during New Mexico State University’s Physics Fun Day. Held Friday, March 27, at Gardiner Hall, the event... more

Elijah Rey Reyes
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/8/26

Trading the bar for the board

There was a time when he measured competition in inches, launching himself into the air and clearing the bar as a high jumper. These days, the runway is shorter. The bar is gone. And the competition looks a little different. Now, he stands at... more

Kurt Johnson
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/8/26

Q&A with Kimberly Beck

Kimberly Beck is an American former actress and model, best known as a "scream queen" for her role as Trish Jarvis in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) and her appearance in Independence Day (1996). Starting as a... more

Kurt Johnson
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/8/26

More than a trophy

The awards handed out at a film festival are meant to recognize great work. At the Las Cruces International Film Festival, they’re also meant to be works of art themselves. That distinction is by design. From the beginning, founder Ross Marks... more

Kurt Johnson
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/7/26