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Alma d’Arte Charter High School board president Richelle Peugh-Swafford and principal Adam Amador are seen at a New Mexico Public Education Commission meeting livestream on April 19.

State issues notice of breach to Alma d'Arte

On Friday, the state body that authorizes charter schools delivered a notice that Alma d'Arte is in breach of its charter, initiating an intervention process. more

Algernon D'Ammassa
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/19/24

NMSU prepares graduate students to be global citizens

New Mexico State University provides a wide range of opportunities for students to enhance their disciplinary knowledge and transferable skills in graduate education through graduate certificates, … more

Ranjit T. Koodali
Guest columnist | 4/19/24

Celeste and Jim Shearer appear in a publicity photo.

At NMSU, trio debuts new musical works

Modern music with a local vibe will once again fill NMSU's music halls this weekend. As middle and high school students from all across the country gather for a weekend of high intensity … more

David Salcido
For the Bulletin | 4/19/24

A wind turbine stands outside the Las Cruces museums downtown on April 16

City receives federal dollars for clean energy plans

A new sustainability effort from the city of Las Cruces was recently awarded an over $400,000 federal grant to support a clean energy workforce, mitigate future extreme heat events and promote … more

Leah Romero
For the Bulletin | 4/19/24

NMDOT prepares for annual Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race

The Annual Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race begins Wednesday, April 24, 2024, running through Sunday, Apr. 28. Law enforcement agencies will provide traffic control as racers travel through various … more

Bulletin report | 4/19/24

LCPD Police Chief Jeremy Story speaks to a crowd at the Roborto V. Estrada Pavillion on Jan. 15, 2024.

LCPD to host town hall on reducing property and violent crime

Las Cruces police Chief Jeremy Story will host a town hall on April 25 in the city council chambers at Las Cruces City Hall. The town hall starts at 6 p.m. It ’ s expected to last an hour. … more

Bulletin report | 4/18/24

William Harrold and Lisa Taylor are among the cast of ‘In the Next Room,” opening at the Black Box Theatre on Friday.

‘In the Next Room’ opens at the Black Box

This weekend, the No Strings Theatre Company opens its production of the Tony-nominated play, “In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play” by Sarah Ruhl. According to the producers, the … more

Bulletin report | 4/18/24

CRRUA town hall on Friday

Sunland Park and water utility officials are hosting a town hall this Friday as scrutiny over water quality issues from Camino Real Regional Utility Authority have increased. more

Danielle Prokop
Source New Mexico | 4/18/24

Change can do you good — if you want to change

On my first day working at a psychiatric hospital, the head doctor compulsively laid this cutie on me: “Do you know how many California shrinks it takes to change a light bulb?” … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 4/18/24

District Attorney Gerald Byers takes the mic during a two-hour debate on April 16.

Challengers rebuke incumbent as DA race begins

Bulletin coverage of the first candidate debate in the Doña Ana County election for District Attorney. more

Justin Garcia
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/18/24

The Rio Grande, seen near La Llorona park in Las Cruces.

New Mexico rivers top endangered list

The American Rivers conservation group placed all of New Mexico’s rivers, collectively, on its annual list of America’s most endangered rivers, released Monday . All streams and … more

Algernon D'Ammassa
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/18/24

Mary Agnes Wilcox, 73

Mary Agnes Wilcox, 73, of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2024 in the city she loved. Mary was born July 3, 1950 to Merlin (PeeWee) and Emma (Sis) Warnke in Boonville, MO … more

Bulletin report | 4/18/24

Vamos Niños - Play to Learn, Mobile Children’s Museum, heads out on the road to communities across Doña Ana County.

Mobile children’s museum hits the road

Vamos Niños - Play to Learn Mobile Children’s Museum is hitting the road with a focus on serving rural and remote communities. The museum is set to make a lasting impact on childhood … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/17/24

The 2023 Upcycle Recycle Remade Runway Sustainable Fashion Show was held at the Aggie Lounge featuring clothing made of recycled materials and was hosted by the Aggie Fashion Club. Thursday April 13, 2023. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)

NMSU Aggie Fashion Club hosts 2024 Sustainable Fashion Show

Students with New Mexico State University’s Aggie Fashion Club are ready to book it to the runway and show off their unique fashion skills once again at their annual Sustainable Fashion Show. … more

Tatiana Favela
New Mexico State University | 4/16/24

LCPS tech officer finalist in EdTech awards

The Las Cruces Public Schools announced that the district’s chief technology officer, an educator at the district for more than 21 years, received national recognition this month for his work … more

Bulletin report | 4/15/24

At film festival, art of conversation makes a cameo

During the Las Cruces International Film Festival, I missed out on shaking Ron Perlman’s hand because I was carried away in conversation. It is rare to encounter a capable … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 4/15/24

Photo illustration by Las Cruces Bulletin

Public officials grapple with threats, raising questions about local democracy 

A voicemail ends with a death threat. Racist hate spewed in a phone call. An unknown car parked outside the house. Social media posts calling for summary execution. Threats of violence like … more

By Justin Garcia | 4/15/24

A Texas Department of Transportation El Paso image depicts the traffic jam following a crash that killed a Las Cruces man on April 13, 2024.

Las Cruces man killed in El Paso-area crash

El Paso police identified a Las Cruces man as the victim of a crash on Interstate 10 on April 13. Michael Prendergast, 39, was killed when a semi truck hit his pickup truck. The crash occurred … more

Bulletin report | 4/15/24

An abandoned commercial building on S. Espina Street burns early Saturday morning, April 13.

Abandoned commercial building set ablaze Saturday

Las Cruces firefighters responded early Saturday morning to a multiple-alarm commercial building fire that had initially been reported as a tree fire, according to the Las Cruces Fire Department. … more

Bulletin report | 4/15/24

The Branigan Cultural Center is located at 501 N. Main Street in downtown Las Cruces.

Call for community exhibit proposals at Branigan center

The Branigan Cultural Center is accepting proposals for community exhibits on themes of cultural and historical significance for the borderlands and southwestern U.S., the city announced, with a … more

Bulletin report | 4/12/24