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Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez unveils the new county seal during a news conference on March 25, 2024.

It’s a new year and a new look for Doña Ana County. On March 25, Doña Ana County unveiled a new logo and seal after the Board of County Commissioners approved the designs on … more

Bulletin report | 3/29/24

Doña Ana Magistrate Court in Las Cruces, Jan. 30, 2024.

Mondragón appointed Doña Ana magistrate judge

Attorney Jannette Mondragón was appointed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to fill a vacant seat on the Doña Ana County Magistrate bench, the governor’s office announced Friday. … more

Bulletin report | 3/29/24

City denies violating open meetings law

The city of Las Cruces maintains it did not violate the Open Meetings Act in deciding, outside of an official meeting, how to proceed with a city manager search. more

Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/28/24

French Brothers built the four-bedroom Bedford Avenue home, pictured last September, whose sale yielded $145,000 in donations to community nonprofits for this year’s ‘Casa for a Cause’ event.

‘Casa for a Cause’ distributes $145K to nonprofits

The Las Cruces Home Builders Association’s annual Casa for a Cause event distributed $145,000 to 26 local nonprofit organizations this year. The project, formerly known as the Anniversary House … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/28/24

Monica Torres named interim president of NMSU

New Mexico State University regents tapped Monica Torres, chancellor of the university’s community colleges, as its second consecutive interim president Thursday, with the prospect of leading … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/28/24

The U.S. District Court building in downtown Las Cruces.

Federal courthouse to get EV charging ports

The federal courthouse in downtown Las Cruces is among the federal buildings slated to receive electric vehicle charging ports across the United States, the General Services Administration announced … more

Bulletin report | 3/26/24

A Las Cruces police officer talks with spectators at a public meeting of Alma d’Arte Charter High School’s governing board on March 18.

Principal’s spouse called police to charter school meeting

A 17-year-old high school student who spoke harshly in public comments at a meeting of Alma d’Arte Charter High School’s governing board found himself in an encounter with Las Cruces … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/26/24

State Board tables suspension of two Las Cruces police officers charged with murder

A decision to revoke the police credentials of two Las Cruces officers charged with murder was tabled during a meeting of the state’s top policing board last week. The New Mexico Law … more

Bulletin report | 3/25/24

Las Cruces man sentenced to five decades in prison

A Las Cruces man who shot at police officers after a car chase in 2023 was sentenced to 54 years in prison on Friday. Bobby Charles Crawford, 47, was convicted by a jury of two counts of … more

Bulletin report | 3/25/24

NMSU Provost Alan Shoho. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)

Shoho retires as NMSU provost

The interim president of New Mexico State University appointed a new provost last week following the resignation of Provost Alan Shoho. Shoho, who had been provost and chief academic officer … more

Bulletin report | 3/25/24

The Electronic Caregiver Building, 506 S. Main Street in downtown Las Cruces.

Las Cruces Bulletin moves back downtown

The Las Cruces Bulletin has moved its offices to the Electronic Caregiver building in downtown Las Cruces. more

Bulletin report | 3/24/24

Ikani Taumoepeau chosen as Las Cruces city manager

Las Cruces announced it had made a tentative offer to the assistant city manager to succeed Ifo Pili. more

Bulletin report | 3/21/24

High school students celebrate graduation in a large ceremony at New Mexico State University’s Pan-Am Center in 2016.

Sen. Bill Soules talks about New Mexico's updated graduation requirements

Last month, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 171, updating graduation requirements for secondary school students across New Mexico. It was the first update since 2007. more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/21/24

Adrian Campos celebrates with his son, Abram Campos, during Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Match Day event on March 15, 2024.

Burrell medical students matched with residencies

Each year, on the third Friday in March, medical students preparing to graduate join tens of thousands of others across the country in finding out where they will be placed for their residency … more

Leah Romero Las Cruces Bulletin | 3/21/24

A diagram presented to the Las Cruces City Council on March 18 shows the location of land purchased by the city.

City Council buys land for new park facilities for $1.8 million

On a unanimous vote, the Las Cruces City Council approved the purchase of land near the Field of Dreams sports complex during a meeting on March 18. According to the agreement, the city will … more

Bulletin report | 3/20/24

Council narrows city manager selection to three finalists

Las Cruces narrowed its search for its next city manager to three internal candidates Tuesday. more

Justin Garcia | 3/19/24

Bowman named “Hometown Hero” by film fest

A well-known business owner and philanthropist in Las Cruces with many awards to her credit soon will receive another prestigious award from the Las Cruces International Film Festival. Wanda … more

Chloe Dunlap New Mexico State University | 3/19/24

A Las Cruces police officer said he had a report of “disorderly conduct” to investigate during a governing board meeting at the Alma d’Arte Charter High School on March 18.

Charter school calls police over rude comment

Las Cruces police responded Monday evening to a complaint of disorderly conduct at the Alma d’Arte Charter High School. A lone officer walked into a public meeting of the governing board, where … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/19/24

NM ambassadors travel east to advocate for Gila River

New Mexico has one of the nation's last "wild" rivers, free of human-made structures and community representatives will be back in the nation's Capitol this week to advocate for its protection. A … more

Roz Brown, New Mexico News Connection | 3/18/24

A communications tower – one way that residents of southern New Mexico connect to the internet – stands tall in the distance on Dec. 11, 2022, as a cotton field is ready for harvesting just west of the southern Doña Ana County community of San Miguel. Accessing the internet using wireless hot spots or cell phones can be problematic for students in rural communities because the internet signal weakens the farther a user’s device is from the emitting tower.

Internet subsidy for southern NM winding down

A federal initiative helping more than 68,000 low-income homes in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District pay for the internet has begun winding down. That’s because Congress has not … more

Diana Alba Soular Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative | 3/18/24