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Julian Assange’s shadow lingers over press
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared in a U.S. courtroom to exercise his part of a plea deal, copping to a felony violation under the Espionage Act.

Open letter to one lucky driver
The clearest detail I remember about your car was the smoke coming off your tires, before we nearly collided on Amador Avenue Sunday night. You were stopped at a red light and decided to peel out, …

Would reform in Santa Fe make budgeting more transparent?
It is a common lament that, in spite of the efforts of our representatives and the local leaders who frequent Santa Fe during legislative sessions, there is a distant relationship between the …

More Desert Sage

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 …

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 …

New city crime in search of a victim
There’s an old joke that ends with the punchline, “we’re from the government and we're here to help.” I fear that applies to the city’s new shopping cart ordinance. …

More The View From Here

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 …

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 …

Golf industry data strong, hopefully sustainable
The Economic Impact Study commissioned by the American Golf Industry Coalition and conducted by the National Golf Foundation in 2023 reveals that the direct impact of golf in the U.S. in 2022 was …

More from the Golf Doctor

Guest Columns
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 …
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 …
I am once again asking for your participation in a Bulletin survey.  For the second time this year, the Las Cruces Bulletin is soliciting your opinion as the keystone of our election …
On Aug. 5, the city council will be voting on new ordinances proposed by LCPD Chief Jeremy Story.  These ordinances are aimed at the issues we are all too familiar with on the streets of Las …

additional columns

The Las Cruces City Council will consider an ordinance at the August 5 meeting to make shopping cart possession outside of the normal grocery radius a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine or time in …
In the heart of downtown Las Cruces, a vibrant and dynamic community is blossoming, driven by the passion and innovation of local entrepreneurs. At the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership, we are …
Apache Christ icon, by Robert Lentz OFM
The Catholic Church stumbled badly. In the dark of night, Father Peter Chudy Sixtus Simeon-Aguinam and his accomplices removed beloved paintings from St. Joseph Apache Mission on the Mescalero …
Louisiana passed a law last week requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom in an act of performative religiosity. It is “performative” in …

Additional Opinion

Letters to the Editor
    • As we sow, so shall we reap

      Don’t call my home a shopping cart, You know damn well it’s not. This cart I push? My life’s parade, My hopes, my dreams, …

    • Righting the ship

      Dear Editor, Let’s talk about one of the most impactful legislative actions in New Mexico in the last decade: the constitutional …

    • Concerned about duck races

      I look forward to reading the Las Cruces Bulletin every week, but was disappointed to see The Great American Duck Race highlighted on the front …

    • Willful ignorance is a choice

      In order to frame this article, I should probably define ignorance as the “lack of knowledge, education or awareness”. For example, I am not …

More Letters to the Editor

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