Opinion | Las Cruces Bulletin

Get Involved in your Neighborhood! (Part 2)

We see it all the time on social media – citizens lamenting about the actions or inactions of law enforcement: “I called the cops and no one showed up” or “why do the cops … more

Shawna Pfeiffer
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 3/24/25

Get Involved in your Neighborhood! (Part 1)

I get it, we are all busy. Between work, kids, baseball games, groceries, school, gas and other daily tasks, there is little time for much else. I leave for work in the dark and oftentimes come home … more

Shawna Pfeiffer
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 3/21/25

Golf doctor’s unanswered questions

I answer readers’ questions from time to time, but today I’m asking the questions. The first one concerns the media firestorm created by two-time major champion Colin Morikawa, with his … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 3/21/25

New Mexico Schools Need to Make it Easier for Parents to Get Involved

New Mexico is ranked 50 th in the Nation for education. Academic proficiencies for New Mexico schools are shocking. According to US News , only 11% of Las Cruces High School students are proficient … more

Sarah Smith
New Mexico Freedoms Alliance | 3/10/25

High risk to state in taking a stand

The Legislature’s Finance Committee does a thorough analysis of every bill, including their best estimate as to how much money it will cost or save the state. But some bills are hard to put a … more

Walt Rubel
For the Bulletin | 3/10/25

The World is Upside Down

I cannot imagine the mental fortitude, the bravery, the patience and the sacrifice it takes to kiss your babies goodbye everyday, put on the uniform and go out into the often-savage world we live to … more

Shawna Pfeiffer
For the Bulletin | 3/10/25

Rent Control Isn’t the Solution

The persistent housing shortage is a recurring issue in legislative discussions, with demand consistently outpacing supply. One proposed solution is rent control, aimed at making housing more … more

Clay Azar, CCIM | 3/7/25

Serving Patients, Supporting Our Community at MountainView Regional Medical Center

When patients come through our doors at MountainView Regional Medical Center and our outpatient clinical care sites, it is our privilege to provide quality, compassionate medical care to help them … more

By Matthew Conrad
CEO, MountainView Regional Medical Center | 3/7/25

PGA TOUR AND PIF/LIV GOLF SEEK PRESIDENT TRUMP’S INTERVENTION

During the month of February there were two meetings at the White House between the PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, (with Tour representatives) and President Trump. One without Tiger Woods … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Bulletin | 3/6/25

Dismantling US Foreign Assistance

United States foreign assistance programs, notably the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), are being annihilated as its activities are put on hold and its foreign service officers and … more

By Mark Lusk | 2/24/25

More oversight of regents needed

It’s no secret that America’s colleges and universities are big spenders. The highest-paid state official in 43 states is a college coach. And it’s not just in athletics, as … more

Walt Rubel
For the Bulletin | 2/24/25

More on the Omnibus

Last week I wrote about the potential Omnibus bill rumored to be planned for crime legislation in Sante Fe. In summary, I was concerned about other legislation being lumped with the critical public … more

Shawna Pfeiffer
For the Bulletin | 2/24/25

Public Lands Deja Vu

Attacks on our public lands are at an all-time high, but all these assaults to dismantle protected landscapes have been kept on the down low. From a lawsuit that attempted to transfer federal lands … more

By Patrick Nolan | 2/24/25

Everyday golf stats you can relate to

Statistics are a wonderful thing. As for statistics being valid and meaningful numbers, some wise man once said, “the thing about statistics is that they can be used to prove anything, even the … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Bulletin | 1/30/25

Our hope for a beloved community

Last week, on the same day we honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and witnessed the swearing in of our new president, Donald Trump. Their visions for what America can be could … more

Stevie Paz
Guest columnist | 1/28/25

City looks to legislature to further strategic plan

As we welcome the new year, I would like to extend a heartfelt greeting to the 70 state representatives and 42 state senators joining the 57th Legislature of the State of New Mexico. I am truly … more

Ken Miyagishima
Guest columnist | 1/27/25

Will Amador Crossing do more harm than good?

Recently, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham stood alongside Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez and Councilor Johana Bencomo to break ground on the new Amador Crossing homeless housing project. At a cost of … more

Sarah Smith
Guest columnist | 1/27/25

Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it

For those that didn’t attend or watch the Las Cruces Police Department’s town hall on Jan. 23, I highly recommend you search it on YouTube and watch it. Without the public comment, the … more

Shawna Pfeiffer
For the Bulletin | 1/27/25

You may be a self-handicapper and not know it

“I didn’t have a chance to warm up.” “My left elbow is giving me trouble.” “I never play this hole well.” “I can’t putt on slow greens.” … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Bulletin | 1/27/25

Do recent incidents show a pattern?

It is possible for two conflicting facts to both be true. It is a fact that crime is increasing in Las Cruces. We need to help Police Chief Jeremy Story recruit more officers and then do a … more

Walt Rubel
For the Bulletin | 1/23/25