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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 | 7/13/23

Regional residents now have access to affordable internet

A federal program launched during the pandemic helps low-income families pay their monthly internet cost – sometimes covering the whole bill. But many people across Southern New Mexico are … more

By Diana Alba Soular, Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative | 7/13/23

Monsoon rains likely delayed until August

The 2023 monsoon season is “off to a slow start” but likely will have a “gangbuster finish,” said National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Jason Laney, based at NWS’ … more

By Mike Cook | 7/13/23

What is type 1 diabetes?

From the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: “If you have type 1 diabetes (T1D), your pancreas doesn’t make insulin or makes very little. Insulin helps blood sugar … more

7/13/23

Middle schooler in D.C. to advocate for type 1 diabetes

Las Cruces middle school student Lila Sanchez is making her first trip to Washington, D.C., where she and other children from across the country are advocating for more diabetes research and lower … more

By Mike Cook | 7/13/23

Middle school students graduate from automation, manufacturing camp

Eleven students from Las Cruces middle schools are now graduates of a Doña Ana Community College camp aimed at giving hands-on experience in automation and manufacturing. The students … more

Bulletin report | 7/13/23

Community college’s automotive program receives national accreditation

Doña Ana Community College Automotive Program has received full re-accreditation from the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE), DACC said in a news release. The … more

Bulletin report | 7/13/23

Land commissioner visits Chaparral to launch solar array

One of the newest solar power arrays to come on line is in Doña Ana County. It’s the Buena Vista Energy Center on more than 2,700 acres of state land in Chaparral. The project is … more

Bulletin report | 7/13/23

'Vertigo of Risk'

Author and activist Margaret Randall visited Las Cruces to read some of her poetry and visit with locals on Sunday, July 9. The 86-year-old writer still dedicates daily time to her writing and … more

7/13/23

Children's Reading Alliance receives donation check

Children’s Reading Alliance (CRA) Board member Duncan Smith accepted a donation check in June from Nelly Trujillo and Carolyn Flexner, volunteers at Tutti Bambini, the Las Cruces nonprofit that … more

7/13/23

Back 2 School Bash helps kids get ready

Families & Youth Innovations Plus (FYI+) has teamed up with Western Sky Community Care, Glitz School of Cosmetology, and Doña Ana Community College for the seventh annual Back to School … more

Bulletin report | 7/13/23

Coach comes to Cruces [Video]

The Aggies’ new men’s basketball coach, Jason Hooten, sat down with Mike Cook of the Las Cruces Bulletin to talk about his arrival at NMSU, and the job before him. Jason Hooten … more

7/12/23

School starts July 19

Las Cruces Public Schools begins the 2023-24 school year Wednesday, July 19, as the school district continues its year-round school calendar. Kindergarten, sixth- and ninth-grade students return … more

By Mike Cook | 7/11/23

Community college’s automotive program receives national accreditation

Doña Ana Community College Automotive Program has received full re-accreditation from the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE), DACC said in a news release. The … more

Bulletin report | 7/11/23

$300K award to jumpstart internet aid outreach in Doña Ana, Luna Counties

A federal program launched during the pandemic helps low-income families pay their monthly internet cost – sometimes covering the whole bill. But many people across Southern New Mexico are … more

By Diana Alba Soular, Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative | 7/11/23

Las Cruces middle school student shares win in National Spanish Spelling Bee

Mesa Middle School seventh grader Natalia Acosta-Briones earned first place at the 2023 National Spanish Spelling Bee (NSSB) held July 1 in El Paso. After five hours of spelling competition, a tie … more

Bulletin report | 7/11/23

Progress Club 2022-23 donations reach almost $50,000

The Progress Club of Las Cruces made $47,152 in direct donations to about two dozen programs benefitting children and education, veterans and people affected by domestic violence, as well as health … more

By Mike Cook | 7/6/23

Nature park extends summer hours

The Asombro Institute for Science Education (AISE) has extended summer hours for its Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park. With more than three miles of hiking trails, including one ADA-accessible … more

Bulletin report | 7/6/23

Society hosts dual celebration at Fort Selden

As United States Army soldiers – including Buffalo Soldiers, the Black infantry who were among the most decorated soldiers in the American Frontier Wars – abandoned Fort Selden in 1891, … more

By Mike Cook | 7/6/23

Fire station dedicates public art July 13

The City of Las Cruces and the City Art Board will host a dedication ceremony for “Cloud Cover,” the public art sculpture recently installed on the exterior of Fire Station 3, 390 N. … more

Bulletin report | 7/6/23