Opinion | Las Cruces Bulletin

Small increase in GRT will make a huge impact on our community

Since being elected to the Las Cruces City Council, I have prioritized poverty reduction and improved quality of life. By championing projects and policies that uplift people most directly impacted, … more

Johana Bencomo
Guest columnist | 10/18/24

How do you bounce back from adversity?

As a serious golfer, how you respond to adversity goes a long way to define how you play the game. Among the many stats amassed on the PGA Tour, there is one that stands out as unique: “Bounce … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Bulletin | 10/10/24

NM elections No. 1 in MIT ranking

Of all the reforms passed during the administration of former Gov. Bill Richardson, and it was a busy eight years, perhaps none has had the same lasting positive impact as the election reform bill of … more

Walt Rubel
For the Bulletin | 10/10/24

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, N.M. is seen on Aug. 30, 2024.

Time for accountability over indigent care

Every resident has a need to access health care, regardless of income, regardless of color, being brown, black, white, regardless of insurance, etc. I am reflecting on the past few years of … more

Yolanda R. Diaz
Guest columnist | 10/10/24

The golf doctor answers your questions

QUESTION: Please explain to me what a “ press” is in a game of golf. I play with a few guys for a little bit of cash, but it always ends up to be for more than we started out … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Bulletin | 10/7/24

Online stupidity never goes away

Is there a statute of limitations on horribly offensive racist and homophobic comments posted online? Every situation is unique. If you are running to be the governor of North Carolina and … more

Walt Rubel
For the Bulletin | 9/30/24

On stirring a hornet’s nest, part 2

Bees are an extremely valuable part of our ecosystem. Our crops rely on them for pollination such that, if they disappeared, it would plunge our agriculture system into irreversible chaos and … more

Shawna Pfeiffer
For the Bulletin | 9/30/24

On stirring a hornet’s nest, part 1

Growing up, we had a hive of bees that elected to take up residence in the eave of our house. They would come and go as they pleased, never causing any harm. A few times, they would swarm and we … more

Shawna Pfeiffer
For the Bulletin | 9/30/24

Golf books we wish had been written

I have a substantial golf library at home. I’m not a hoarder, but the books have just accumulated over the past 40 years. I sometimes loan them out and hope I get them back. It should go … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Bulletin | 9/27/24

Readers tell us they want solutions

We asked you, “What do you want candidates to be talking about as they compete for your vote?” And among those answers, there were many differences. “Women’s … more

Justin Garcia
Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/23/24

On Patriotism

On September 11, 2001, I watched with the rest of the country as our nation’s supreme sense of security came to an abrupt end. Assuming first a terrible accident, the country was collectively … more

Shawna Pfeiffer
For the Bulletin | 9/20/24

Fed rate cut brings relief to Las Cruces Homebuyers

“I'm waiting for rates to come down.” The highly anticipated rate cut from the Federal Reserve is finally here. At their Sept. 18 meeting, the fed cut their interest rates … more

Steve Montanez
For the Bulletin | 9/20/24

An image from a campaign ad for New Mexico U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich addressing the issue of abortion.

Heinrich misrepresents opponent

Senator Martin Heinrich is running a commercial that he knows is false about Nella Domenici’s position on a very personal and private issue: abortion. In every speech Nella has given, in … more

Amy Orlando
Guest columnist | 9/17/24

Improving education not about ‘moonshots’

When new Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham fired her first education secretary, Karen Trujillo, in July, 2019 after just six months on the job, I thought it was a rash decision. But to be fair, I was … more

Walt Rubel
Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/16/24

Amendments this year only offer tweaks

Every two years New Mexico voters get the chance to make changes to our state Constitution. Some years they’re big, fundamental changes, like scrapping the old state Board of Education in favor … more

Walt Rubel
Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/12/24

Don’t let negative emotions hijack your golf game

Considering all the breakthroughs of mental toughness training, emotional regulation is one of the new frontiers in golf and all competitive sports. Emotions rule performance even more than … more

Charlie Blanchard
Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/12/24

Politics has no role in selecting NMSU’s next leader

During my tenure as governor, it was my practice to consult with the presidents of our universities regarding the talent and expertise needed in a regent to assist their institution in reaching its … more

Garrey Carruthers
Guest columnist | 9/9/24

Watch and learn: The sure way to develop a swing

Golf is a challenging game to learn, especially for adults who have never done it before. I’m a proponent of learning by imitation. It’s how children learn. Kids can learn to play musical … more

Charlie Blanchard
Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/9/24

Sunland Park needs new water utility

Residents of Sunland Park and Santa Teresa weren’t informed when arsenic treatment plants for their water were shut down, exposing them to dangerous health risks. Now, those same residents are … more

Walt Rubel
Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/4/24

High marks for Aggie athletics

As New Mexico State Athletics begins another athletic year I would remind our community of some incredible moments during the 2023-24 athletic season. Our student-athletes and coaches continued to … more

Mario Moccia
Guest columnist | 8/28/24