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The Las Cruces Fire Department has taken additional measures to address a pesky fire at the City of Las Cruces Foothills Landfill off Sonoma Ranch Boulevard between Dripping Springs Road and Lohman … more

Bulletin report | 7/27/23

LCPS addresses bus delays, excessive heat at start of school

The start of the 2023-2024 school year was met with familiar challenges – bus delays, driver shortages and uncontrollable weather patterns. more

Bulletin Report | 7/25/23

PBS documentary includes music written by Las Cruces musician/songwriter Randy Granger

“His contribution was very valuable to the film,” the editor of PBS’ upcoming film “American Buffalo” said about Las Cruces musician Randy Granger. … more

By Mike Cook | 7/25/23

Las Cruces octogenarian takes second in national Senior Games road race

Al Berryman runs three days a week, including a Saturday morning run that often covers six miles or more; he does strength training at Planet Fitness on El Paseo Road two mornings a week; rides a … more

By Mike Cook | 7/25/23

Review: Go see ‘Oppenheimer’

Thank you Christopher Nolan for creating a movie that will encourage people to understand, to explore the truth and find history, looking to connect the past with the future. more

By Elva K. Österreich | 7/21/23

'La Equis' lights up for Fragile X

You’ve surely seen the big red “X” south of the border in Juarez, as you’re driving along Interstate 10 near downtown El Paso. At 8 p.m. July 22, the red “X,” … more

7/18/23

I-10 east back open after temporary closure

The 1-25 crossover bridge, which carries traffic from eastbound Interstate 10 to northbound Interstate 25 remains closed following a tanker truck crash July 11. Only one vehicle was involved, … more

Bulletin report | 7/17/23

Next Virgin Galactic flight for private astronauts

Virgin Galactic has announced the first private astronaut mission, “Galactic 02,” has a launch window set on Aug. 10. It will be crewed by Jon Goodwin, an 80-year-old, Olympian and early … more

7/17/23

Alamogordo Police Department announces the passing of Officer Anthony Ferguson

July 16th 10:35 statement from the Alamogordo Police Department… “It is with profound sadness that the Alamogordo Police Department announces the passing of Officer Anthony Ferguson … more

Provided by Chris Edwards, editor Alamogordo Town News | 7/17/23

Monsoon rains likely delayed until August

The 2023 monsoon season is “off to a slow start” but likely will have a “gangbuster finish,” said National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Jason Laney, based at NWS’ … more

By Mike Cook | 7/13/23

'Acequias: The Legacy Lives On'

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library (TBML) will screen a new documentary film about New Mexico’s agricultural history, “Acequias: The Legacy Lives On,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at … more

7/11/23

School starts July 19

Las Cruces Public Schools begins the 2023-24 school year Wednesday, July 19, as the school district continues its year-round school calendar. Kindergarten, sixth- and ninth-grade students return … more

By Mike Cook | 7/11/23

Community college’s automotive program receives national accreditation

Doña Ana Community College Automotive Program has received full re-accreditation from the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE), DACC said in a news release. The … more

Bulletin report | 7/11/23

$300K award to jumpstart internet aid outreach in Doña Ana, Luna Counties

A federal program launched during the pandemic helps low-income families pay their monthly internet cost – sometimes covering the whole bill. But many people across Southern New Mexico are … more

By Diana Alba Soular, Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative | 7/11/23

Las Cruces middle school student shares win in National Spanish Spelling Bee

Mesa Middle School seventh grader Natalia Acosta-Briones earned first place at the 2023 National Spanish Spelling Bee (NSSB) held July 1 in El Paso. After five hours of spelling competition, a tie … more

Bulletin report | 7/11/23

Society hosts dual celebration at Fort Selden

As United States Army soldiers – including Buffalo Soldiers, the Black infantry who were among the most decorated soldiers in the American Frontier Wars – abandoned Fort Selden in 1891, … more

By Mike Cook | 7/6/23

Hernandez Plumbing takes top honors in Electric Light Parade float competition

The entry from Hernandez Plumbing was named best overall float in the City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department’s contest for participants in the city’s 2023 Electric Light … more

7/5/23

Booknanza is back

Bulletin report The Las Cruces Writers is holding a Booknanza Signing and Sale noon-3 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor Blvd., the group said in a news release. … more

7/4/23

‘Vertigo of Risk’

Author, photographer, translator and award-winning poet Margaret Randall, author, will read from her new collection of poetry, “Vertigo of Risk,” at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at Casa Camino … more

6/29/23

Review: Falling out of the box with ‘RAW’ exhibit

At the Doña Ana Arts Council Gallery, international artist and Las Cruces resident Sonya Fe has literally put her whole self into her paintings in a daring exhibit of art she has never shown … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 6/29/23