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N.M. Sen. Crystal Brantley, R-Elephant Butte

Sen. Brantley in Santa Fe ahead of 30-day session

The week before New Mexico’s legislative session opened on Tuesday, state Sen. Crystal Brantley (known as Crystal Diamond before her recent marriage) was already in Santa Fe meeting with the … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 1/16/24

County unveils new sign

Doña Ana County unveiled a new sign welcoming visitors to the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds west of Las Cruces Thursday morning, July 13. The art piece was designed and stained by … more

7/20/23

Trinity Site Open House is Saturday, Oct. 21

White Sands Missile Range will conduct the Trinity Site Open House, Oct. 21. Trinity Site is where the world’s first atomic bomb was tested at 5:29:45 a.m. Mountain War Time July 16, 1945. … more

10/18/23

City’s Great Pumpkin Candy Drop is Oct. 29

From high in the sky, a Great Pumpkin will drop free candy, the City of Las Cruces said in a news release. The city Parks and Recreation Department, Weaver’s Welding and Friends of the … more

10/26/23

Can you ask questions like a fifth grader?

“What is the hardest rocket to build?” “When was NASA made?" “What happens if the rocket is not built right?” “Has anything caught on fire while … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 12/14/23

Chris Faivre, the city of Las Cruces deputy director for business development and 828 Productions’ operations and public affairs manager Jonathan Sepp appear before the Las Cruces City Council on Dec. 18, seen on the city’s livestream.

City more than doubles financial support for 828 Productions

The Las Cruces City Council sent an additional $2.8 million in subsidies to 828 Productions during a council meeting on Dec. 18, more than doubling their financial support as the studio looks to grow … more

By Justin Garcia | 12/28/23

Las Cruces City Hall is seen on Dec. 29.

Minimum wage increase takes effect Las Cruces

Workers on a minimum wage salary will see a modest increase in pay beginning this week. Workers making $12 per hour will see their hourly wage increase to $12.36. Workers on tipped wages will … more

Bulletin report | 1/3/24

Ross Marks, director of the Las Cruces International Film Festival, on the set of his short film, “Fowl,” which debuted on the film festival circuit in 2021.

Visit Las Cruces video contest returns

The “Visit Las Cruces stories” video contest is back, and the call for entries is open until Feb. 28. The second annual contest invites entrants to draw from the “rich folklore … more

Bulletin report | 1/16/24

Major grant to fund renovations at Gospel Rescue Mission

A $162,000 grant from the Mabee Foundation will allow Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission (LCGRM) to build a new facility, the Compassion in Action (CIA) building, at its campus at 1050 W. Amador Ave. … more

Bulletin report | 7/20/23

Peaceful demonstration of Trinity Test, Oct. 21

The Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium (TBDC) a volunteer advocacy organization that has been working with local communities, congressional representatives and state legislators to bring attention … more

10/18/23

Nov. 7 is election day; early voting through Nov. 4

Las Cruces voters will choose a new mayor in the Tuesday, Nov. 7, local election. Voters in districts one, two and four will choose city councilors, and the city will elect a new presiding municipal … more

Bulletin report | 10/26/23

Winter holiday traditions come from around the world

Both history and folklore surround America’s many holiday traditions. Here are some of the facts and fancies. Santa Claus comes from Holland. Father Christmas is based on a real … more

By Mike Cook | 12/14/23

Happy 108th, Airman

Christmas Day in Las Cruces included a celebration of the 108 th birthday of Lt. James Clayton Flowers, a retired Tuskegee Airman and Las Cruces resident pictured here with former Doña Ana … more

Bulletin report | 12/28/23

Las Cruces gets almost $30 million for low-income housing

The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (NMMFA) has awarded almost $30 million for more than 125 low-income housing units in Las Cruces. The awards are part of more than $88 million in 4 … more

Bulletin report | 7/20/23

Former county commissioner is candidate for mayor

Former Doña Ana County Commissioner Isabella Solis is a candidate for mayor of Las Cruces. “With a vision for a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future for the city, … more

Bulletin report | 10/26/23

Utility knew of water issue days before announcement

Some residents in Santa Teresa and Sunland Park said communication from Camino Real Regional Utility Authority about recent water quality issues was too little and too late. Doña Ana … more

By Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico | 12/14/23

Department of Ag cuts ribbon on new labs, breaks ground on renovations

New laboratories officially opened this morning (Thursday, July 13) are “a key component of services” offered by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture going forward, New Mexico Lt. … more

By Mike Cook | 7/20/23

Community college has $16 million bond on Nov. 7 ballot

Doña Ana Community College will have a $16 million general obligation (GO) bond on the Nov. 7 local election ballot. If passed by voters, bond funds will provide upgrades and improvements … more

Bulletin report | 10/26/23

Dean took long road to NMSU

The journey from serving on a nuclear Naval ship to becoming dean of a university’s business college is an unusual one, but not as circuitous as you might think. Bryan Ashenbaum, New … more

By Richard Coltharp | 12/14/23

LCPS moves graduation to Pan Am

The Las Cruces Public Schools announced last Friday that its graduation ceremonies will return to the Pan American Center on the New Mexico State University campus next spring, saying the decision … more

Bulletin report | 12/18/23