Opinion | Las Cruces Bulletin

Congressional district in hands of judge

District Judge Fred Van Soelen of Clovis has until Oct. 1 to decide if the redistricting map that allowed Democrats to wrest control of the Second Congressional District will still be in place for … more

By Walt Rubel | 7/14/23

Election reforms will help NM voters

In last week’s column I explained why I think the secretary of state should not interfere in an effort to force a referendum on six bills passed this year by the state Legislature. This week … more

By Walt Rubel | 6/22/23

Aggies take it over the hump

In an old “Seinfeld” episode, Kramer and Newman are talking about whether days have a “feel.” “Tuesday has no feel,” Newman says. “Monday has a feel. … more

By Richard Coltharp | 10/3/23

20 colorful ways to spend your money

Did you get your $500 rebate-refund-tax-kickback from the state of New Mexico? I’ll probably spend mine on something practical, a couple of needed home repairs. Five hundred dollars is a … more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/22/23

Moccia leads Aggies to brighter future

The timing may seem odd, given the recent turmoil in the men’s basketball program, but New Mexico State University was wise to give Athletic Director Mario Moccia a five-year contract … more

By Walt Rubel | 4/27/23

Memory is a funny thing

Bulletin reporter Mike Cook has a small, intriguing story in the Business section this week about some collectible Hummel figurines for sale at the Emporium store downtown. The photo of some of … more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/27/23

Parents, students have opportunity to help choose graduation requirements

With the governor’s signing of a new law updating the state’s high school curriculum, New Mexico families now have a prime opportunity to shape local high school course requirements in a … more

Mandi Torrez Guest columnist | 4/10/24

Quality of Life at the End of Life

In June 2021, the Elizabeth Whitefield End-of-Life Options Act went into effect authorizing medical aid in dying (MAID) in New Mexico. On this second anniversary it seems timely to provide a brief … more

Barak Wolff, Chair, End of Life Options New Mexico | 7/6/23

Now is the time to speak on OMDP plan

More than nine years after its designation as a national monument, the federal government has started the process to develop a resource management plan for the Organ Mountains/Desert Peaks National … more

By Walt Rubel | 7/6/23

Aggies reverse decades of futility

They said it couldn’t be done … and by “they” I mean me and just about everyone else who has followed the New Mexico State University football team over the years. In … more

By Walt Rubel | 12/5/23

Long time tradition to end with 'roast'

Remember the fable of stone soup? The innkeeper tells the travelers he can make a delicious soup from just a stone. And, by the way, he tells the travelers, if you could get some carrots and onions … more

By Richard Coltharp | 10/5/23

Garcia was passionate booster for state

The New Mexico Legislature is different from anything else I’ve ever covered. Part of that is structural, with arcane rules limiting sessions to 30 or 60 days and calling for legislators to … more

By Walt Rubel | 1/8/24

A whiff of a rolling quorum

Las Cruces has periodically learned expensive lessons about New Mexico’s Open Meetings Act. Except for certain carefully designed exceptions, governing bodies are required to meet and … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/8/24

Sweeping changes for local leaders

With the recent announcement that City Manager Ifo Pili will be returning to his home state of Utah, we are now in a situation where the city, county and New Mexico State University are all searching … more

By Walt Rubel | 3/8/24

CYFD needs reform during this session

When I decided to run for office, I had no idea what a gut-wrenching experience it would be to learn the extent of the failures plaguing our Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD). … more

Sen. Crystal Diamond Brantley | 1/8/24

'Twas a wireless Christmas [Video]

“A Modern-Day Visit from St. Nick,” verse by Algernon D’Ammassa/Las Cruces Bulletin. more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 12/22/23

Lawmakers rebuff governor on bail reform

In 2016, New Mexico voters passed a constitutional amendment to end the unfair practice of cash bonds after an arrest. A bond is different from a fine, which is a form of punishment imposed … more

Walt Rubel | 2/6/24

MountainView dedicated to providing the best care in southern New Mexico

MountainView Regional Medical Center is proud to be your community healthcare provider. more

Matthew Conrad Guest columnist | 4/5/24

Maybe I was wrong about Holtec

The risk of talking to people who are much more knowledgeable on a particular topic is it may require a re-evaluation of long-held beliefs. Dr. James Conca accurately describes himself as one of … more

By Walt Rubel | 11/30/23

Moving on to new directions

In my 13-plus years with the Las Cruces Bulletin, I’ve written more than 600 columns. Some have been serious, some have been light-hearted, some have been educational (I hope), and a lot have … more

By Richard Coltharp | 11/30/23