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

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

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

Upcoming Area Art Happenings: April 2024

OPPORTUNITY Call for Veterans & Military Connected Artists: In Alamogordo, Otero Arts will hold its “Second Annual Otero Veteran Arts Showcase” (OVAS) in June at the Otero … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 3/29/24

Film festival about more than its stars

A film festival is a little bit like a film itself, in that the first thing to get our attention is usually the stars. Ron Perlman, who I remember for his role as the crusty but wily leader of … more

By Walt Rubel | 3/29/24

What's Going on in April?

Desert Exposure would like to include your special events, from any southern New Mexico community. Please submit your event title, time, location and contact information to editor@desertexposure.com; Desert Exposure, 1740-A Calle de Mercado, Las Cruces, NM 88005; or call Elva at 575-443-4408. more

By Elva K. Österreich | 3/29/24

French Brothers built the four-bedroom Bedford Avenue home, pictured last September, whose sale yielded $145,000 in donations to community nonprofits for this year’s ‘Casa for a Cause’ event.

‘Casa for a Cause’ distributes $145K to nonprofits

The Las Cruces Home Builders Association’s annual Casa for a Cause event distributed $145,000 to 26 local nonprofit organizations this year. The project, formerly known as the Anniversary House … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/28/24

Margaret Bernstein of Las Cruces reads her haiku, “Puddle” as printed in “The New Mexico Poetry Anthology 2023” during a Saturday event at the Doña Ana Arts Council.

'Looking to the Mountain' event brings anthology poets together

In the summer of 2020, New Mexico Poet Laureate Levi Romero and emerita Albuquerque Poet Laureate Michelle Otero took turns meeting outside at their homes during the pandemic, reading more than 700 … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 3/28/24

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

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

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

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

RaisingDad: I Retired For This?

My wife and I were cleaning our oakwood floors downstairs. Wood floors need a good, old fashioned cleaning and waxing several times a year to keep it rich looking, and all that cleaning and … more

by Jim and Henry Duchene | 3/21/24

Everyday Observations: Grief, obituaries, choosing words to say

I helped a friend write an obituary this week. It was one of those acts of kindness that come after you tell your friend that you are there for them and will do anything, not knowing what anything … more

By Abe Villarreal | 3/21/24

A diagram presented to the Las Cruces City Council on March 18 shows the location of land purchased by the city.

City Council buys land for new park facilities for $1.8 million

On a unanimous vote, the Las Cruces City Council approved the purchase of land near the Field of Dreams sports complex during a meeting on March 18. According to the agreement, the city will … more

Bulletin report | 3/20/24

Issac Misquez, the proprietor of Poop Patrol, cleans a Las Cruces back yard on March 7.

Poop Patrol: Cheerful service for unglamorous need

Issac Misquez hit upon his business idea because of something he did not like to do: Cleaning up his yard after his two large dogs. Figuring many people felt the same way, he spotted a market … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/20/24