Opinion | Las Cruces Bulletin

Abandoned buildings need solutions

Every day, as I drive through my district heading to work, I come across a sight that is all too familiar in New Mexico: a burned out, abandoned building. These delinquent properties dot the … more

State Rep. Doreen Gallegos | 6/12/25

Impossible task for new committee

State Sen. Bill Soules, a Democrat representing a Las Cruces district, is co-chairman of the newest and most important interim legislative committee, the Federal Stabilization Subcommittee. … more

Walt Rubel
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 6/12/25

Constituency, decorum and compromise

What is a constituent? A lot of people believe that it is a group of people who voted for a particular politician, but that’s not correct. A politician’s constituency is defined as the … more

Shawna Pfeiffer
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 6/12/25

If you struggle with fear and doubt, try letting it go

Twenty years ago, when I was helping coach the NMSU men’s golf team, I prepared an “Aggie Golf Team Playbook.” It was about 25 pages, covering dozens of topics related to enhancing … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 6/12/25

At odds with oath of office

The right to petition is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution, N.M. State Constitution, and Las Cruces City Charter. As part of the Bill of Rights, petitioning is one of the most basic … more

Sarah Smith | 6/6/25

A short trip from pariah to profits

In the 1990s, sportscaster Al Michaels used to slyly sneak references to the point spread into his NFL broadcasts. “That extra point will be significant to some of our viewers,” … more

Walt Rubel
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 6/6/25

Welcoming needed change

Despite the inherent toxicity and common misinformation present on social media, I do consume a number of local pages to obtain information on our city. This is especially necessary because of the … more

Shawna Pfeiffer
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 6/6/25

Summer reading: “Playing from the Rough”

As American as apple pie Summer Reading has been a staple pastime for ages, where folks relish the fair-weather hours in a hammock or at the beach with a good book in hand. I have been recommending … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 6/6/25

Support New Mexico’s kids, not billionaires

New Mexico’s kids - not billionaires - should be the beneficiaries of the natural resources that belong to us all. Yet, under Congressional Republicans' current budget proposal, oil companies … more

Paige Knight | 5/22/25

A future worth working for: clean air, good jobs, and climate justice

New Mexico just accelerated our path forward to build a cleaner, more sustainable future for everyone. With the passage of the Community Benefit Fund (Senate Bill 48) and the Innovation in State … more

Senate Pro Tem Mimi Stewart and NM House Rep. Kristina Ortez | 5/22/25

Nothing ‘Beautiful’ about Medicaid cuts

Whether it is international trade, immigration enforcement or health care, New Mexico has much more to lose from the policies of the new administration than most states. Then-Gov. Susana … more

Walt Rubel
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 5/22/25

Golf is a gentleman’s game but it’s not free of cheaters

Popular PGA Tour player Justin Thomas hit his drive into a “waste” bunker on a long par 5 in the third round at the RSM Classic tournament on Harbour Town golf links in South … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 5/22/25

Women’s golf day celebrates its 10th year

This email I received in early April announcing Women’s Golf Day for 2025, with dateline West Palm Beach, Florida and London, England: Women’ Golf Day (WGD) is celebrating its 10 th … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 5/19/25

A future worth working for: clean air, good jobs, and climate justice

New Mexico just accelerated our path forward to build a cleaner, more sustainable future for everyone. With the passage of the Community Benefit Fund (Senate Bill 48) and the Innovation in State … more

Mimi Stewart and Kristina Ortez | 5/19/25

The benefits of homeschooling

New Mexico is ranked last in the nation for education. According to US News & World Report, the 2024 test results for Mayfield High School (where my two teens would attend if we weren’t … more

Sarah Smith | 5/19/25

Let’s go bowling and ice skating

Bowling and ice skating are both coming to Las Cruces. During a State of the County Address last week, County Manager Scott Andrews announced that the county intends to add a seasonal ice … more

Walt Rubel
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 5/19/25

Public lands are a national treasure and must not be sold

Public lands are one of our country’s great equalizers. It doesn’t matter how much money you have—a billionaire and a bus driver both get the same access to our parks, deserts, … more

By Tracy Stone-Manning | 5/9/25

Minimize your mistakes for better golf scores

From my point of view, playing golf the way you would like to play means minimizing your mistakes. A “mistake” on the golf course can mean many things to many people. But, fundamentally a … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 5/8/25

Honoring our nurses: the heart of healthcare

Each year, from May 6 to May 12, we celebrate National Nurses Week, a time to recognize and celebrate the differentiator in our healthcare system, our nurses. The Bureau of Health Workforce estimates … more

Dr. AJ Stephens | 5/8/25

Solving the border issue

New Mexican borderlands recently transferred from the Bureau of Land Management to the U.S. Army hold many treasures. I became familiar with parts of these spectacularly lonely reaches of … more

James Rickman | 5/7/25