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Las Cruces City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau is seen at city hall on April 1, 2024.

An interview with Las Cruces' new city manager, Ikani Taumoepeau, and a guide to pronouncing the executive's name. more

Justin Garcia | 4/5/24

NMSU climate change speaker series hosts regional meteorologist

For 14 years, Jason Laney has worked for the National Weather Service in the El Paso/Santa Teresa area as a warning coordination meteorologist. In his role, he does his part to warn and educate the … more

Chloe D. Dunlap, NMSU PUblic Affairs | 4/5/24

Spring/Summer Water Restrictions

The annual restrictions prohibit the watering of outside vegetation between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. A watering schedule allows customers with even-numbered addresses to water outside … more

Bulletin report | 4/5/24

MountainView dedicated to providing the best care in southern New Mexico

MountainView Regional Medical Center is proud to be your community healthcare provider. more

Matthew Conrad Guest columnist | 4/5/24

Christian Nieves and Jason Wyatt rehearse “The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord” at Las Cruces Community Theatre.

Discord hits all the right notes

An American, an Englishman, and a Russian walk into a room. There is no punch line, and despite what the title suggests, “The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo … more

David Salcido For the Bulletin | 4/4/24

AG affirms public’s right to know

The Open Meetings Act is an easy law to break, which means promoting its importance and calling out violations is a responsibility of citizens, journalists, organizations like the New Mexico … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 4/4/24

A police unit is seen near the scene of a crime investigation near Lynn Middle School on Wednesday, April 3.

Details emerge in Lester Avenue shooting that left 24-year-old dead

A Las Cruces man faces murder charges after police said he shot and killed a man on April 3. Bernardo Hernandez Jr., 22, was charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Police … more

By Justin Garcia | 4/4/24

Jardin de los Niños, Blue Cross partner on child services

The nonprofit Jardin de los Niños was awarded a $25,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to provide child care and therapeutic early intervention services to children … more

Bulletin report | 4/4/24

Police Run Out of Autism Awareness Decal Supplies

The response to the Las Cruces Police Department’s autism awareness decal giveaway has been so overwhelming that supplies were depleted in less than two days. The window decals – … more

Bulletin report | 4/4/24

Frederick Frank Lenway, 74

Frederick Frank Lenway (74) died on March 24, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM. Fred was born on June 12, 1949, in Syracuse, NY to Frederick Junior Lenway and Betty De Garmo. He spent his early … more

4/3/24

One arrested as shooting shuts down Lynn Middle School

Lynn Middle School near Young Park went on lockdown Wednesday as police investigated a shooting in the area that injured a man. According to a news release, the incident occurred about 6 a.m. on … more

Bulletin report | 4/3/24

Las Cruces International Film Festival executive director Ross Marks introduces a filmmaker to speak about his film during the 2023 festival.

Film festival guests bring inspiration to Las Cruces

Ross Marks loves bringing experience to the New Mexico State University campus to inspire students. more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/3/24

Daniel Vega-Albela, a professor in the music department, leads a speech on March 29.

NMSU faculty rally for union as deadline draws near

On the same day New Mexico State University announced a new interim president, following a failed search for a permanent appointment, professors pushing for a union expressed optimism about their … more

By Justin Garcia | 4/2/24

Mesilla Marshal Sgt. Tress Diaz holds up a photo of Oscar Renee Sandoval, the person of interest named in the April 1 homicide.

Armed man at large after homicide near Mesilla

A barefoot woman was seen leaving a grey SUV, a voice called out “No!” and was immediately drowned out by multiple gunshots before the car drove off in the direction of Mesilla. That … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 4/2/24

Missouri Tank Shutdown and Warranty Inspection

Missouri tank will be isolated and shut down for its one-year warranty inspection. Missouri Tank was rehabilitated last year and needs to be inspected for quality assurance according to New Mexico … more

Bulletin report | 4/2/24

A digital mock up of the new OEM building.

County approves $10 million for new emergency management center

The Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved funding for a new emergency management center during a meeting on March 26. The Office of Emergency Management … more

Bulletin report | 4/2/24

How the founders linked happiness to virtue

If Benjamin Franklin was right when he said virtue and a trade are a child’s best portion, succeeding generations of Americans have neglected at least part of that birthright. Mass … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 4/2/24

A structure on S. Espina Street that suffered a fire in 2023 sits empty on March 28, 2024.

Las Cruces touts blight abatement efforts

Future generations will never know the sights of the Kilby Motel or the infamous “eyesore” on Main Street – not if the city of Las Cruces has its way. Both buildings were … more

By Justin Garcia | 4/2/24

Multiple generations of women came together for the second annual Girls Leveling Up conference in Las Cruces on March 28.

‘Leveling up’ conference elevates young women

The Association Women’s Group, a local organization of women in business, hosted its second annual Girls Leveling Up conference last week, bringing 250 young women in the Las Cruces Public … more

Bulletin report | 4/2/24

Las Cruces councilors approve contract for new city manager

One city council member voted no on the contract citing concerns about communications. more

Justin Garcia | 4/1/24