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After more than two years of design and refurbishing work, the White Sands Missile Range Museum has reopened with a flourish. On Thursday, May 4, the doors of the completely renovated facility opened … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 5/9/23

Hispanic Chamber celebrates 30th with awards gala

At the Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber of Commerce gala and awards banquet, June 23, Jamila Gilbert of Virgin Galactic talked about the many things she saw from suborbital space on the recent Unity 25 … more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/29/23

Police Department urges caution as school begins

Local public schools are back in session for the fall semester and the Las Cruces Police Department (LDPD) is encouraging motorists to use caution when driving near school zones and bus stops. … more

Bulletin report | 7/20/23

Final flight delayed

A moment of silence Monday, May 1, was unintentional as family members watched a space-bound rocket take off only to fizzle in a fiery flash and return to ground almost immediately at the Spaceport … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 5/9/23

Asombro Institute pulling for Heinrich’s Living Schoolyards Act

The Asombro Institute for Science Education (AISE) is excited about a bill introduced in May by U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, the Living Schoolyards Act, which would authorize federal … more

6/29/23

Applications now open for Family Prosperity Cash Support

Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico (CAASNM), Families and Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+), Jardin de los Niños and NMSU Crimson Research are partnering to bring a program called … more

Bulletin report | 7/20/23

A rendering by artist Sergey Krasovkiy of Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, a newly discovered relative of T. rex in southern New Mexico. A partial skull on view at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science was a key part of the discovery.

New dinosaur named, found 40 years ago near Elephant Butte

In front of a gaggle of school children and various officials, paleontologists gathered Thursday, Jan. 11 to unveil a dinosaur jawbone discovered almost 40 years ago. more

By Elva K. Österreich | 1/12/24

COAS Bookstore hosts Typewriter revival May 13

Billed as a chance to “exit for a while from the digital highway,” COAS Books, 317 N. Main St. downtown, will host Las Cruces Typewriter Revival, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 13. … more

5/9/23

Renovation of 120-year-old Mesilla home nears completion

Joe and Elaine Foster sold their 4,200-square-foot house in Talavera last fall and bought a 900-square-foot home in Mesilla which they have spent the last nine months renovating. Built about … more

By Mike Cook | 6/29/23

LCPD: ‘Slow down!’

The Las Cruces Police Department is increasing the number of traffic enforcement projects that target speeding and other driving infractions, LCPD said in a news release. Las Cruces police … more

Bulletin report | 5/9/23

Las Cruces pharmacy students accepted to UNM College of Pharmacy

Three Las Cruces pharmacy students have been approved for admission to the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy next August, the director of the UNM/NMSU Cooperative Pharmacy Program said in … more

Bulletin report | 6/29/23

LCPS Board of Education names new superintendent

The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted July 1 to approve the selection of Ignacio Ruíz as the next Las Cruces Public Schools superintendent. … more

Bulletin report | 7/3/23

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

Justin Garcia joins Bulletin as news reporter

The Las Cruces Bulletin welcomed experienced reporter Justin Garcia to its news staff last week. Garcia had previously covered local police, public safety and local government for the Las Cruces … more

Bulletin report | 12/28/23

District Attorney Gerald Byers takes the mic during a two-hour debate on April 16.

Challengers rebuke incumbent as DA race begins

Bulletin coverage of the first candidate debate in the Doña Ana County election for District Attorney. more

Justin Garcia
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/18/24

New state laws now in effect

A number of bills passed by the 2023 New Mexico Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham went into effect June 16, the governor’s office said in a news release. … more

Bulletin report | 6/29/23

City tabs Story as interim LCPD chief

Las Cruces City Manager Ifo Pili announced June 30 Deputy Las Cruces Police Department Chief Jeremy Story will serve as interim chief of the department as of July 1, the city stated in a news … more

Bulletin report | 7/3/23

TRIBUTE: Storydancer Terry Alvarez

Several years ago a radio interviewer asked Terry Alvarez, the one-of-a-kind, force-of-nature “Storydancer” who passed away on Dec. 8 after a long illness, about a life changing decision … more

By Douglas Jackson | 12/24/23

Photojournalist Jesse Walden, a graduate of New Mexico State University, is seen in a professional portrait for Spectrum News 13 in Orlando. Fla.

Jesse Walden speaks of healing one year after shooting

In 2023, NMSU grad Jesse Walden was behind his camera in Orlando reporting from the scene of a homicide when he and his colleague were shot. A year later, Walden reflects on a year of healing. more

Leah Romero | 2/23/24

Feral cows on the Gila River. (Courtesy of Center for Biological Diversity) jaustria@abqjournal.com Thu Feb 16 16:58:52 -0700 2023 1676591932 FILENAME: 1952151.jpg

Feral Cattle in Gila Likely Spared – For Now

The U.S. Forest Service determined it will not be using helicopters and guns to cull cattle loose in the Gila National Forest next year. Federal officials said aerial operations were … more

12/24/23