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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

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

Spaceport discrimination suit settled

The New Mexico Spaceport Authority settled a lawsuit by a former employee who alleged discrimination and retaliation, just before a trial was scheduled to begin July 31, according to court documents. … more

By Danielle Prokop, Source New Mexico | 7/31/23

National Night Out is Aug. 1, downtown Las Cruces

National Night Out – the annual event that promotes drug and crime prevention, strengthens community relations and encourages neighborhood camaraderie – is 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, in … more

7/31/23

British test successful at Spaceport America

British engineers from BAE Systems and its partner, U.S. Army White Sands Missile Range, recently released results of a June test at Spaceport America, adding to the spaceport’s growing list of … more

Bulletin report | 7/27/23

Albuquerque software engineer ‘Love Song for Las Cruces’ contest

Tassos Bareiss was chosen as the winner of the Love Song for Las Cruces contest by Visit Las Cruces (VLC) and NMCO Creative Studio, the City of Las Cruces said in a news release. The official … more

Bulletin report | 7/27/23

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