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Las Cruces mayor's race draws seven candidates

A total of 63 candidates filed Tuesday, Aug. 29, to run in nearly 40 local races across Doña Ana County, including the mayors, city and town councilors and trustees, school board members and … more

By Mike Cook | 8/31/23

Former New Mexico governor nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. more

8/29/23

Candidates to file Aug. 29

There will be nearly 40 races on the Tuesday, Nov. 7, local election ballot in five Doña Ana County municipalities, three school districts and five conservation districts. Candidates must … more

Nov. 7 ballot will include municipal, school board, soil and water conservation district races, municipal and school bond questions | 8/28/23

Housing boom continues in Santa Teresa as new quadruplex community starts

A new private community of quadruplexes has just broken ground in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, “providing a unique opportunity for buyers to invest in the growing local real estate,” AMAR … more

8/28/23

Community of Hope begins Tents to Rents fundraiser: Jennifer’s story

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series about residents of the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope’s Camp Hope tent city and the 2023 Tents to Rents fundraising campaign, which began … more

Community of Hope begins Tents to Rents fundraiser: Jennifer’s story | 8/28/23

Downtown group seeks local input

The Downtown Las Cruces Partnership (DLCP) has launched a comprehensive community survey “aimed at gathering valuable feedback and insights from all residents, visitors and stakeholders,” … more

8/28/23

Missile Range Hall of Fame adds new members

White Sands Missile Range has elected Ms. Jean Simpkins and Mr. William Rice to its Hall of Fame for 2023. After a review of nominations by a committee of personnel from White Sands and the White … more

By Jim Eckles, White Sands Missile Range | 8/28/23

Blue moon, supermoon coming up

If you’ve expecting something that only happens “once in a blue moon,” get ready, ‘cause there’s a blue moon a’comin’. And this one is real special – … more

By Mike Cook | 8/28/23

NMSU retiree lunch is Sept. 28; provost, athletic director among guests; topics will include retiree reorganization

New Mexico State University retirees (faculty and staff) are invited to a lunch just for university retirees, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the NMSU Golf Course Clubhouse, 3000 Herb … more

8/28/23

New school superintendent to host public meetings in August, September

Parents, students and educators are invited to attend a series of meet-and-greet events to hear from Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) Superintendent Ignacio Ruíz, LCPS said in a news release, … more

8/28/23

New LCPS superintendent pledges to teach business skills

New Las Cruces Public Schools superintendent, Ignacio Ruíz, spoke to members of the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon Thursday, Aug. 17. Ruíz said the … more

New LCPS superintendent pledges to teach business skills | 8/28/23

Documentary about the life of NMSU's Clara Belle Williams to premiere Aug. 24

The life story of Clara Belle Williams, the first African American graduate of New Mexico State University, will be featured in a special program on public television this month. The documentary … more

8/24/23

State Historic Sites hosts Aug. 26 birthday party for J. Paul Taylor

Earlier this year, we said goodbye to J. Paul Taylor, one of the most stalwart advocates for art, culture, and education in New Mexico’s history. He would have been 103 on Aug. 24. To celebrate … more

Brandon Brown, New Mexico Historic Sites | 8/24/23

Mesilla mayor will not seek reelection

Nora Lucero Barraza will not seek a fourth term as mayor of Mesilla. Barraza, who was first elected mayor in 2010 and re-elected in 2014 and 2018, announced her decision in an Aug. 23 news … more

Bulletin Report | 8/24/23

Canines to make splash in Las Cruces

More than 180 dogs, and their owners, will descend upon Las Cruces Aug. 25-27 for the North America Diving Dogs (NADD) Southwest Regionals. Visit Las Cruces helped coordinate bringing this event … more

Bulletin report | 8/24/23

Postcards from Las Cruces’ German sister city [Photo gallery]

Mayor Ken Miyagishima and a contingent from Las Cruces recently visited Nienburg, Germany, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Sister City partnership. Delegation members included Mayor … more

Bulletin report | 8/23/23

Abandoned property on Main Street to be demolished

At its Monday, Aug. 21, regular meeting, the Las Cruces City Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring an abandoned property at 430 S. Main St. as “so ruined, damaged and dilapidated … more

Bulletin report | 8/22/23

BLM seeks public comments on proposed adjustments to Foothill Dolomite Mine Project

The Bureau of Land Management began a 30-day public comment period on proposed adjustments to the Foothill Dolomite Mine Project. In 2021, the BLM approved American Magnesium, LLC’s request to … more

8/18/23

University Art Museum hosts Aug. 17 nuclear waste discussion

The New Mexico State University Art Museum (UAM) will host “Nuclear New Mexico, What’s Next?” a discussion with New Mexico State Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, and author Alicia … more

8/17/23

The Double Eagle celebrates 50th anniversary, almost 175 years of Mesilla history, lore

When C.W. “Buddy” Ritter bought the Double Eagle in 1983, the restaurant manager asked him, “Did the ghost come with the sale?” “What ghost?” Ritter asked. … more

By Mike Cook | 8/17/23