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City names new Parks and Recreation Department director

The City of Las Cruces has named Steven Bingham as the new Parks and Recreation Department director. Bingham, who was chosen after a national search, will begin his new job Monday, Aug. 7, the … more

Bulletin report | 8/9/23

NMSU to drain Alumni Pond for repairs

Alumni Pond, a popular fishing and recreation spot near the center of New Mexico State University’s Las Cruces campus, will be closed for the next several months as a repair and refurbishment … more

By Amanda Bradford, NMSU News Team | 8/9/23

NMSU class to study plant disorders that ‘change our way of life’

New Mexico State University fungal plant pathology professor Soum Sanogo will begin the 2023 fall semester of his course “Diagnosing Plant Disorders” with a kick-off presentation at 1:30 … more

By Mike Cook | 8/9/23

Higher power, greater community said ‘yes’ to CdP

As he was driving past Casa de Peregrinos (CdP) emergency food program’s new building on Amador Avenue one evening recently, Executive Director Lorenzo Alba stopped to admire progress. The … more

By Mike Cook | 8/9/23

A visit to Pat Garrett’s death site

In the desert east of Organ Mountain High School lies a road, once known as Mail-Scott Road, where Pat Garrett was killed on Feb. 29, 1908, by Wayne Brazel. In that lonely place under a creosote bush … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 8/9/23

Single-vehicle crash proves fatal

A single-vehicle crash that occurred early Tuesday morning on Lohman Avenue has resulted in the death of the driver. Shortly after 4 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, Las Cruces police were called to the … more

8/9/23

Solano shooting puts one in hospital

UPDATE, Wednesday, Aug. 9 - Las Cruces Police Department officers responded to a shooting near the 1500 block of South Solano Ave., between Missouri and Idaho avenues, Tuesday morning around 8 a.m. One person was shot and … more

Bulletin report | 8/8/23

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

City restaurant week offers digital signup for discounts

Visit Las Cruces’ (VLC) annual Restaurant Week is Friday-Sunday, Aug. 4-13. “It's a week of delicious fare, discounts and rewards aimed at bringing business to restaurants throughout … more

Bulletin report | 8/3/23

County commission approves voting locations for local elections

All voting locations have been finalized for the 2023 regular local election that will take place Tuesday, Nov. 7, in Las Cruces, Mesilla, Sunland Park, Anthony and Hatch, Doña Ana County … more

Bulletin report | 8/3/23

County reaches 10th year of same-sex marriage

Aug. 21, 2023, marks the 10 th anniversary of the day Doña Ana County became the first county in the state to issue same-sex marriage licenses. “I am among those privileged to … more

By Mike Cook | 8/3/23

LCFD mental health crisis team could get $3 million

An appropriation sponsored by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., would allocate $3 million to the Las Cruces Fire Department to build and furnish a “response station” to house the Las … more

By Mike Cook | 8/3/23

Gadsden school district receives national award

Gadsden Independent School District’s (GISD) commitment to boosting student achievement led to an honor from an organization dedicated to elevating education across the country, the New Mexico … more

Bulletin report | 8/3/23

State seeks proposals, public input on creative industries

The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) is seeking proposals from people and organizations across the state to help develop a five-year plan for its new Creative Industries Division … more

By Mike Cook | 8/3/23

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

City recognizes technical rescue squad

The City of Las Cruces recently recognized members of the Organ Mountain Technical Rescue Squad, Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue, the Las Cruces Fire Department, New Mexico State Police Department … more

8/2/23

New director at city Quality of Life Department

“It doesn’t seem like it’s been 23 years,” Carol Brey said about her return to Las Cruces in late 2022 to become director of the city’s Quality of Life Department (QLD). … more

By Mike Cook | 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

Animal Companions of Las Cruces has Aug. 26 fundraiser

The nonprofit Animal Companions of Las Cruces will host a fundraiser noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Blue Moon Bar and Grill, 13060 N. Valley Drive. The fundraiser will include a cornhole … more

8/1/23