COVID-19 Statistics (Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 updates) New Mexico 21,965 cases, 612,854 tests (3.585% pos), 675 died, 9,166 recovered, 132 hospitalized. Aug 6: 21,773 cases, 604,382 tests (3.6%), 669 died, 8,950 recovered, 138 hospitalized. Doña Ana County 2,398 cases, 56,089 tests (4.275% pos), 30 died, 1,048 recovered. Aug 6: 2,348 cases, 55,185 tests (4.256%), 27 died, 1,009 recovered. more

The Board of County Commissioners voted to approve Doña Ana County’s application to the CARES Act Relief Fund in a special meeting held on August 4, 2020. more

New Mexico households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will again receive the maximum amount for their household size for the month of August, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced today. more

When new technology meets ancient and revered culinary traditions, even classic handmade foods can be improved upon and made more efficiently. more

Sisbarro Dealerships in Las Cruces and Deming will offer a $25 Visa gift card with every new or pre-owned test drive, in an effort to help families and support local restaurants and businesses. more

COVID-19 Statistics (Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 updates) New Mexico 21,773 cases, 604,382 tests (3.6% pos), 669 died, 8,950 recovered, 138 hospitalized. Aug 5: 21,566 cases, 597,408 tests (3.61%), 667 … more

Debbi Moore, president & CEO of the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce (LCCC), has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to study economic recovery and resilience strategies with 41 other chamber of commerce professionals from communities throughout the United States. more

Except for food vendors, the Farmers and Crafts Market of Las Cruces (FCMLC) was closed March 14-June 6 because of state public health orders in response to COVID-19. more

“This really is a day to celebrate,” Doña Ana County Health and Human Services Director Jamie Michael said Tuesday morning, Aug. 4., after the county commission voted to approve a contract to license and operate the county’s Crisis Triage Center (CTC). more

This year’s New Mexico U.S. Senate race pits a Democrat with extensive government service against a Republican who is running for office for the first time. There’s also a Libertarian in the race. more

July 31 was Andrew J. Wright’s 67th birthday. It’s also the day he retired after 16 years as Mesilla postmaster. more

We are excited about our programs and events being held and all the new opportunities coming from our virtual world. COVID-19 has brought many hardships for members of our communities, created solitude for others and fear. more

Seeds are popping up at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library at the new Tierra Sagrada Seed Library (named after the mural in the Library’s amphitheater). more

As of Aug. 7, there are 88 days until the Tuesday, Nov. 3, General Election. Yard signs and billboards are allowed 90 days before an election, and they have already begun to appear. more

Ready to nominate all of your Mesilla Valley favorites as the Bulletin’s Best, and potentially walk away with a prize? Get ready, the countdown for this year’s contest has officially begun. more

Election officials are being sought for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election. To be an election official interested individuals must: Be registered to vote in Doña Ana County. Take an oath … more

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday issued a revised executive order requiring quarantine for individuals arriving into the state of New Mexico, incorporating adjustments for those leaving the … more

Every August, we are treated to the largest and most active meteor shower of the year: the Perseid Meteor Shower. White Sands National Park invites you to join us as … more

COVID-19 Statistics (Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 updates) New Mexico 21,566 cases, 597,408 tests (3.61% pos), 667 died, 8,828 recovered, 138 hospitalized. Aug 4: 21,340 cases, 590,825 tests (3.612%), 658 died, 8,685 recovered, 133 hospitalized. Doña Ana County 2,315 cases, 54,561 tests (4.244% pos), 27 died, 996 recovered. Aug 4: 2,272 cases, 53,919 tests (4.215%), 24 died, 963 recovered. more

The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously at its Aug. 4 meeting to rename Oñate High School Organ Mountain High School. The name change will be effective with the beginning of the 2021-22 school year. more