Las Cruces Bulletin

“Zoom, I’d like to fly far away from here, where my mind can see fresh and clear …” From the song “Zoom,” by the Commodores, 1977 When Ronald LaPread and … more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/21/22

Senior Olympics spotlight benefits of staying active

Most of us men over 50 are self-conscious about our receding hairlines and expanding waistlines. Al Berryman, however, is concerned about different measurements. Things like split times on … more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/6/22

There is no shame in accepting help

I understand criticism of the Biden Administration for not acting sooner to address the baby formula shortage before it became a crisis.That’s justified. What I don’t understand is the … more

By Walt Rubel | 6/6/22

Growing crime issues frustrating, frightening for business owners

Marci Dickerson is making a stand, both literally and figuratively. The literal stand is a modified deer stand, positioned in the parking lot of the Game Sports Bar and Grill on Espina Street near … more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/31/22

City should end relationship with gun show

On Oct. 23 and 24, the taxpayer-funded Las Cruces Convention Center will be used once again to pump more guns onto the streets of Las Cruces and southern New Mexico. Those are the dates of the … more

By Walt Rubel | 5/31/22

Budget increases may be hard to sustain

Between them, the Las Cruces School Board and the Last Cruces City Council have approved combined budget increases of more than $50 million for the upcoming fiscal year. The School Board approved … more

By Walt Rubel | 5/24/22

Recognizing the ultimate sacrifice

No matter how many times you see it, the flag-folding ceremony at the funeral of a veteran is powerful and emotional. The most recent one I saw was performed by U.S. Marines in their dress blues, … more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/24/22

The importance of voting in primary elections

Primary election voting is now underway in New Mexico. Unfortunately, voter turnout in primaries is often relatively low compared with general elections. Nationally in 2018, the last non-presidential … more

By Eileen VanWie and Kathy Brook Co-Presidents League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico | 5/18/22

Active weekend signals Las Cruces comeback

If March 13-15, 2020, was the weekend Covid shut down Las Cruces, then the past weekend May 6-8, 2022, just might go down as the weekend our city fully re-opened. more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/11/22

Las Crucens urged to park cars, use bikes for shorter trips

May 20 is National Bike to Work Day, when local cyclists join a half-million nationwide as they enjoy a scenic ride to work. While they’ll mostly ride for pleasure, this cycling cadre will avoid rising fuel prices, boost the local economy and build community. more

By Jim Wilcox | 5/11/22

Save debates by making them more boring

As things stand now, there may not be any presidential debates in 2024. And I’m not sure that would be a huge loss. more

By Walt Rubel | 5/11/22

Great news on Jackson lawsuit but let’s not celebrate yet

The recent federal court ruling to relieve the state from judicial oversight of its mental health system stemming from the Jackson lawsuit of 1987 is a huge victory for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, … more

By Walt Rubel | 5/4/22

Support GO-Bond

The American Association of University Women -LC (AAUW-LC) supports an affordable housing obligation from the General Obligation (GO) Bond. As a national network, AAUW has been empowering women since … more

4/26/22

Community of Hope relies on GO-Bond

Dear Editor:Mesilla Valley Community of Hope is a local, non-profit organization that serves the homeless and near-homeless population in our community. Our vision is a world in which … more

4/26/22

Working to understand Parkinson’s Disease

Sarah Stegall makes some of the best cookies I’ve ever had. She still makes these chewy, delicious, ginger-molasses delights, but it takes her longer than it used to. more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/13/22

Clearer role needs to be established for crisis triage center

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a private mental health care provider from Arizona wins a government contract for services here by promising more than it is able to deliver. more

By Walt Rubel | 4/13/22

The Equal Rights Amendment is needed now

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) needs to be added to the U.S. Constitution now. Suffragist Alice Paul wrote the amendment in 1923 and got it introduced in Congress. She and others worked behind the scenes to get the amendment reintroduced through the 1940s and 1950s. more

By Kathy Brook and Eileen VanWie Co-presidents of League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico | 4/13/22

Junior spending bill has important place, but needs transparency

Much has been written lately about the supplemental appropriation bill (SB48) that’s referred to as “House Bill 2 Jr.” in the Legislature. This bill is often the only opportunity for legislators to fund programs, small projects or small purchases in our respective districts. more

By Doreen Gallegos | 4/6/22

Local businesses don’t get equal chance

The top priority for our state’s leaders, not just this year but for the next several years, must be to diversify our economy and break free from our complete dependence on oil and gas revenue. more

By Walt Rubel | 4/6/22

Why move to Las Cruces?

It happens every year. We think spring has arrived, then we get a snap of cold weather, forcing us to dig out our coats again. more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/6/22