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Mireya Ramos and Shae Fiol form the core of the all-female mariachi group Flor de Toloache.

Flor de Toloache push the spirit of mariachi into the future

Think you know everything there is to know about mariachi? Chances are, you’ve only scratched the surface. more

3/28/24

‘Little Brother’ kicks off the Las Cruces International Film Festival.

‘Little Brother’ rings true to sibling dynamics

What is a road trip movie? It might be about camaraderie, growth, changes and some unfolding insight. The New Mexico-made film, “Little Brother,” becomes the epitome of road trip … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 3/27/24

Linda Lee Garrett Tharp, 83

Linda Lee Garrett Tharp of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday October 21, 2023 at Desert Peak assisted living. She was 83 years of age. Linda was born May 9, 1940, in Ardmore, … more

3/26/24

Jose (Joe, Joseph) Raymond Avila III, 59

Jose (Joe, Joseph) Raymond Avila III, age 59, passed away on March 16, 2024, surrounded by his sisters. Joseph was born in Springer, NM on March 12, 1965. Joseph last resided in Las Cruces, New … more

3/26/24

Nevada Avenue Water Outage

Residences and any businesses on and near Nevada Avenue will experience a water outage from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024. Affected streets include: Lees Drive : Between … more

Bulletin report | 3/26/24

The U.S. District Court building in downtown Las Cruces.

Federal courthouse to get EV charging ports

The federal courthouse in downtown Las Cruces is among the federal buildings slated to receive electric vehicle charging ports across the United States, the General Services Administration announced … more

Bulletin report | 3/26/24

A life seen through offices

In my first career, my only “office” was a dressing room, usually shared with several other actors. At other occupations, I’ve worked on factory floors, in warehouses, cubicles, … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/26/24

A Las Cruces police officer talks with spectators at a public meeting of Alma d’Arte Charter High School’s governing board on March 18.

Principal’s spouse called police to charter school meeting

A 17-year-old high school student who spoke harshly in public comments at a meeting of Alma d’Arte Charter High School’s governing board found himself in an encounter with Las Cruces … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/26/24

State Board tables suspension of two Las Cruces police officers charged with murder

A decision to revoke the police credentials of two Las Cruces officers charged with murder was tabled during a meeting of the state’s top policing board last week. The New Mexico Law … more

Bulletin report | 3/25/24

Las Cruces man sentenced to five decades in prison

A Las Cruces man who shot at police officers after a car chase in 2023 was sentenced to 54 years in prison on Friday. Bobby Charles Crawford, 47, was convicted by a jury of two counts of … more

Bulletin report | 3/25/24

NMSU Provost Alan Shoho. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)

Shoho retires as NMSU provost

The interim president of New Mexico State University appointed a new provost last week following the resignation of Provost Alan Shoho. Shoho, who had been provost and chief academic officer … more

Bulletin report | 3/25/24

The Electronic Caregiver Building, 506 S. Main Street in downtown Las Cruces.

Las Cruces Bulletin moves back downtown

The Las Cruces Bulletin has moved its offices to the Electronic Caregiver building in downtown Las Cruces. more

Bulletin report | 3/24/24

Cool Rocks, Hot Springs

The second annual Truth or Consequences Rock & Gem Show will be held March 23 and 24, 2024 at the Sierra County Fairgrounds at 2953 S Broadway St in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Hours are … more

Bulletin report | 3/22/24

Annual Take Off

This year 100 Kites are expected to fly at the 18 th annual Whitewater Mesa Kite Flying Picnic in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Gila National Wilderness. The event, set for Saturday … more

By Cheryl Thornburg | 3/22/24

Avenida de Mesilla Road Closure

Date: March 21, 2024 Contact: Fernando Ortiz, Project Manager, Utilities/Technical Support Phone: (575) 528-3533 Avenida de Mesilla Road Closure Avenida de Mesilla will be closed to … more

Bulletin report | 3/22/24

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

Patricia (Pat) Lilley, 95

Well-known Roswell jeweler Patricia (Pat) Lilley died March 11 at age 95. While she never lived in Las Cruces, Lilley and her late husband James (Jim) had many connections to Las … more

3/21/24

High school students celebrate graduation in a large ceremony at New Mexico State University’s Pan-Am Center in 2016.

Sen. Bill Soules talks about New Mexico's updated graduation requirements

Last month, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 171, updating graduation requirements for secondary school students across New Mexico. It was the first update since 2007. more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/21/24

LCPS students showcase films at Cineport 10

Student filmmakers in the Las Cruces Public Schools are presenting their movies and seeing them projected onto a big screen in the second annual Tell the Story LCPS Film Showcase, the district … more

Bulletin report | 3/21/24

Adrian Campos celebrates with his son, Abram Campos, during Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Match Day event on March 15, 2024.

Burrell medical students matched with residencies

Each year, on the third Friday in March, medical students preparing to graduate join tens of thousands of others across the country in finding out where they will be placed for their residency … more

Leah Romero Las Cruces Bulletin | 3/21/24