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Las Cruces police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday afternoon between a train and a pedestrian near Lohman Avenue and Amador Avenue.

UPDATE: Police investigate train vs. pedestrian crash

UPDATE, Thursday, Aug. 10 - The man struck and killed Sunday in Las Cruces by a northbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe train has been identified as 42-year-old Ryan Carl Hill. Hill carried a … more

8/6/23

Las Cruces loses another icon: Former ambassador Delano Lewis has died

(Editor’s note: The Las Cruces Bulletin has received word that former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Delano Lewis has died. According to reports the Bulletin received, Lewis had been in care … more

8/2/23

Bridge to remain closed until $1 million repair job is done

The crossover bridge from Interstate 10 East to Interstate 25 North will be closed indefinitely, New Mexico Department of Transportation spokesperson Ami Evans told the Bulletin earlier this week, … more

8/1/23

Clearing the shelter

ACTion Programs for Animals (APA) has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2023 Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign, Tuesday, Aug. 1-Thursday, Aug. 31. This is the ninth … more

8/1/23

Landfill fire extinguished

The Las Cruces Fire Department has taken additional measures to address a pesky fire at the City of Las Cruces Foothills Landfill off Sonoma Ranch Boulevard between Dripping Springs Road and Lohman … more

Bulletin report | 7/27/23

LCPS addresses bus delays, excessive heat at start of school

The start of the 2023-2024 school year was met with familiar challenges – bus delays, driver shortages and uncontrollable weather patterns. more

Bulletin Report | 7/25/23

Las Cruces octogenarian takes second in national Senior Games road race

Al Berryman runs three days a week, including a Saturday morning run that often covers six miles or more; he does strength training at Planet Fitness on El Paseo Road two mornings a week; rides a … more

By Mike Cook | 7/25/23

Humming Along [Video]

A black-chinned hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), a small hummer with a long beak, visits a feeder in Las Cruces that is also frequently visited by two other blackchins. more

Video by Mike Cook | 7/25/23

'La Equis' lights up for Fragile X

You’ve surely seen the big red “X” south of the border in Juarez, as you’re driving along Interstate 10 near downtown El Paso. At 8 p.m. July 22, the red “X,” … more

7/18/23

I-10 east back open after temporary closure

The 1-25 crossover bridge, which carries traffic from eastbound Interstate 10 to northbound Interstate 25 remains closed following a tanker truck crash July 11. Only one vehicle was involved, … more

Bulletin report | 7/17/23

Next Virgin Galactic flight for private astronauts

Virgin Galactic has announced the first private astronaut mission, “Galactic 02,” has a launch window set on Aug. 10. It will be crewed by Jon Goodwin, an 80-year-old, Olympian and early … more

7/17/23

Alamogordo Police Department announces the passing of Officer Anthony Ferguson

July 16th 10:35 statement from the Alamogordo Police Department… “It is with profound sadness that the Alamogordo Police Department announces the passing of Officer Anthony Ferguson … more

Provided by Chris Edwards, editor Alamogordo Town News | 7/17/23

Monsoon rains likely delayed until August

The 2023 monsoon season is “off to a slow start” but likely will have a “gangbuster finish,” said National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Jason Laney, based at NWS’ … more

By Mike Cook | 7/13/23

Coach comes to Cruces [Video]

The Aggies’ new men’s basketball coach, Jason Hooten, sat down with Mike Cook of the Las Cruces Bulletin to talk about his arrival at NMSU, and the job before him. Jason Hooten … more

7/12/23

School starts July 19

Las Cruces Public Schools begins the 2023-24 school year Wednesday, July 19, as the school district continues its year-round school calendar. Kindergarten, sixth- and ninth-grade students return … more

By Mike Cook | 7/11/23

Community college’s automotive program receives national accreditation

Doña Ana Community College Automotive Program has received full re-accreditation from the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE), DACC said in a news release. The … more

Bulletin report | 7/11/23

$300K award to jumpstart internet aid outreach in Doña Ana, Luna Counties

A federal program launched during the pandemic helps low-income families pay their monthly internet cost – sometimes covering the whole bill. But many people across Southern New Mexico are … more

By Diana Alba Soular, Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative | 7/11/23

Las Cruces middle school student shares win in National Spanish Spelling Bee

Mesa Middle School seventh grader Natalia Acosta-Briones earned first place at the 2023 National Spanish Spelling Bee (NSSB) held July 1 in El Paso. After five hours of spelling competition, a tie … more

Bulletin report | 7/11/23

Society hosts dual celebration at Fort Selden

As United States Army soldiers – including Buffalo Soldiers, the Black infantry who were among the most decorated soldiers in the American Frontier Wars – abandoned Fort Selden in 1891, … more

By Mike Cook | 7/6/23

City’s July 4 celebration includes Electric Light Parade, race, concert … and fireworks

The schedule is set for the annual City of Las Cruces 4th of July Celebration, the city said in a news release. All events are free and open to the public. Monday, July 3 7:30 p.m.: … more

Bulletin report | 6/29/23