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These traffic updates are all from City of Las cruces news releases. For more information, call the city Public Works Department/Construction Management at 575-528-3098. Northrise Drive Lane … more

8/18/23

Do’s and don’t’s to help be the best golfer you can be

I like articles that are straight forward, easy to read and provide helpful hints which are short and sweet. Items that have a “do’s and don’ts” style are nice. Reader’s … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 8/31/23

District judge rules on redistricting; Republicans will appeal

After a two-day bench trial in Lovington, New Mexico Fifth Judicial District Court Judge Fred T. Van Soelen of Clovis ruled Oct. 6 that while Democrats succeeded in “substantially diluting … more

By Mike Cook | 10/12/23

Bad hair – “Bad Hair Day,” sculpture by Heather Murphy

‘For the Love of Art’ Returns in February

The ArtForms Artists Association of New Mexico announced that its 25 th annual “For the Love of Art” celebration will open on Feb. 2 and run through the month. The events include … more

Bulletin report | 1/3/24

Highest death rate from alcohol

New Mexico has the highest death rate from alcohol of any state. It is a public health crisis of major proportion. All of us in New Mexico should be concerned. Lives lost to alcohol … more

2/23/24

Ikani Taumoepeau chosen as Las Cruces city manager

Las Cruces announced it had made a tentative offer to the assistant city manager to succeed Ifo Pili. more

Bulletin report | 3/21/24

On youth athletics

Dear editor, Western New Mexico University students were asked to participate in service learning. The group they volunteered for was the SWAG organization, a group that helps adolescents stay … more

3/29/24

Animal Control encourages microchipping of pets

City of Las Cruces Animal Control reminds dog and cat owners of the importance of microchipping their pets and updating registration information when changes are made. When dispatched to a found … more

Bulletin report | 6/15/23

July 1: Historical society celebrates 60th anniversary as Fort Selden celebrates 50th

The Doña Ana County Historical Society (DACHS) was formed in 1963 to help preserve historic Fort Selden north of Las Cruces. That preservation effort consumed the first 10 years of … more

By Mike Cook | 6/27/23

‘From Mesilla to the Mountains’ art show at Mas Art Gallery

“From Mesilla to the Mountains” is an exhibit of local scenes painted outdoors by local watercolorist Arlene J. Tugel. The show runs Friday, July 7-Monday, Aug. 7 at Mas Art Gallery, … more

Bulletin report | 6/29/23

Restaurant closing a dark Day for Las Cruces

Since people heard about the today’s closing of Day’s Hamburgers everyone, it seems, has a story about the restaurant that’s been a fixture in Las Cruces since 1932. … more

By Richard Coltharp | 8/31/23

Local graduate serves country in a big way

Selina Carr-McEwen is a 2000 graduate of Alamogordo High School with a BA (2005) and an MBA (2008) from New Mexico State University. Today, Carr-McEwen is a senior budget analyst for the U.S. Defense … more

By Mike Cook | 10/12/23

Crews taking down building downtown

After more than a decade of sitting vacant, demolition was in full swing Monday, Oct. 16, on this building at North Main Street and East Amador Avenue. The Las Cruces City Council passed a … more

10/16/23

Food trucks and refreshment stands lined the east side of Plaza de Las Cruces during the New Year’s Eve Chile Drop on Dec. 31.

10th Annual Chile Drop — The First to Draw CNN’s Cameras

As the midnight hour approached, New Year’s Eve revelers poured into Plaza de Las Cruces downtown by the thousands, taking part in the city’s 10 th annual chile drop — the first to … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 1/3/24

New Mexico takes stand against deep fakes

In the days leading up to the primary election in New Hampshire, several voters received phone calls from a voice that sounded like and claimed to be President Joe Biden encouraging them to stay home … more

By Walt Rubel | 2/23/24

Christopher Schaljo-Hernandez unveils the new county seal during a news conference on March 25, 2024.

County unveils new logo and seal

It’s a new year and a new look for Doña Ana County. On March 25, Doña Ana County unveiled a new logo and seal after the Board of County Commissioners approved the designs on … more

Bulletin report | 3/29/24

A look at May’s real estate picture

May’s Market report is bringing signs of stability to Las Cruces, with values similar to last month and even May of 2022. More listings came on the market, bringing more … more

By Steve Montanez | 6/15/23

New Las Cruces Film Office Director

Amorette Jones, a longtime film industry executive, is the new director of the Las Cruces Film Office, the nonprofit Film Las Cruces (FLC) announced June 26. She replaces Jon Sepp, who was hired by … more

Bulletin report | 6/29/23

Waiting on the rains

As I write this, on Monday, July 10, the accumulated rainfall total for the calendar-year 2023 is 1.4 inches. I don’t have to tell you that’s not a lot of rain. We live in the … more

By Richard Coltharp | 7/13/23

'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