Las Cruces Bulletin

There are lots of reasons Life is Good in Las Cruces. The weather is great, for the most part. The food is great, especially when you add some local green chile. And the mountain views and … more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/7/23

Nuggets finally win with brown ball

I was working at a trendy Denver restaurant called the Colorado Mine Company in 1975 when the Denver Nuggets brought North Carolina State phenom David Thompson in for dinner during his recruiting … more

By Walt Rubel | 6/7/23

Amador Hotel something for Las Cruces to be proud of

Since joining the State Historic Preservation Office as Director in 2012, there’s been a handful of projects in New Mexico that continue to shine for their impact and value to a community. The … more

6/7/23

Reflecting on the supreme sacrifice

For safety reasons, they were battery-powered candles, placed into clear plastic cups. Physically, it was not the same as, say, a live candle in a crafted tin holder in St. Patrick’s … more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/1/23

Is civilian review board best solution?

The effort to create a civilian review board for the Police Department threatens to create a rift between the City Council and some progressive voters during a municipal election year when police and … more

By Walt Rubel | 6/1/23

Alma d'arte Charter High School: Nurturing Creative Minds and Inspiring Excellence

Whether a student dreams of becoming a professional artist, an engineer, a chef, a doctor or a filmmaker, Alma d'arte Charter High School, with its commitment to nurturing creative minds and … more

By Alma d’arte Governing Board | 6/1/23

Delightful ride

Several months ago I broke my knee cap. I am 75 years old and active. I cannot ever recall not being able to drive myself since I was 16. I needed to get to doctor appointments, physical … more

By Karena Oberman | 6/1/23

Looking for a pathway to simplicity

There are 20 self-storage facilities in Las Cruces. My garage is full and most of the wall space is used up in the house. It’s a serious problem, and not only for me. Many of us have more … more

By Father Gabriel Rochelle | 6/1/23

When the ordinary become extraordinary

Is war inevitable? So far, in human history, the answer is yes. Almost always, the people who die in war are not the ones who decided to go to war. While political leaders make their … more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/25/23

What’s the real state aroma?

Now that New Mexico has an official state aroma, I’m already having second thoughts about its accuracy. The state legislature passed the measure in its 2023 session naming the smell of … more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/19/23

State, feds to lock horns on waste site

The United States government has a nuclear waste storage problem, and sees its solution in southeast New Mexico. Earlier this month, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the application by … more

By Walt Rubel | 5/19/23

Border: Consider humanity as well as politics

“Where are all the migrants?” we asked as we toured Juárez, Anapra, El Paso and Sunland Park on May 10 and 11. Our first stop was the Sacred Heart Church on Oregon Street in … more

By Morgan Smith | 5/19/23

Buffer or not?

As early as June 5th, the Las Cruces City Council will be voting on whether to remove the requirement for a 300-foot buffer between cannabis dispensaries and residential neighborhoods. Meanwhile, … more

5/18/23

What was your best work trip?

Back in the 1990s, I was fortunate enough to be assigned not one, but two weeklong business trips to Hawaii. And another to Lake Tahoe. There was plenty of work to do, but time for activities … more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/11/23

Grads: Move slow and fix things

My unsolicited advice for this year’s graduates is simple: Move slow and fix things. In 2014, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg coined the phrase, “move fast and break things” … more

By Walt Rubel | 5/11/23

New Mexico Will See Big Progress for Afterschool and Summer Learning

The New Mexico Legislature and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham delivered major victories for children and families during its 2023 meeting. We are reversing trends that pushed New Mexico towards the … more

By Lt. Governor Howie Morales and May Sagbakke | 5/11/23

Fighting cancer one small step at a time

Cancer is hell. We’ve all lost loved ones to this dreaded disease. Making a small donation to organizations fighting cancer and its collateral damage can’t possibly help. Or can … more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/4/23

Governor can’t change human nature

I doubt there are many people over the age of 50 who grew up in this country and have not experienced some form of hazing, including the governor. I still remember sprinting home following the … more

By Walt Rubel | 5/4/23

Honor Flight takes off

Honor Flight No. 15 of Southern New Mexico and El Paso made another trip to Washington, D.C., April 27-29. This nonprofit organization, which was founded by a retired Air Force pilot in 2004, … more

By Mannie Morales | 5/4/23

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