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The power of microloans for downtown
In the heart of downtown Las Cruces, a vibrant and dynamic community is blossoming, driven by the passion and innovation of local entrepreneurs. At the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership, we are … more
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Special sessions show flaws in system
A recent town hall meeting in Las Cruces hosted by the Foundation for Open Government focused on the need for greater transparency at the Legislature during the budget-making process. There is, … more
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Apache Christ icon, by Robert Lentz OFM
Priest miscalculates in removing “Apache Christ”
The Catholic Church stumbled badly. In the dark of night, Father Peter Chudy Sixtus Simeon-Aguinam and his accomplices removed beloved paintings from St. Joseph Apache Mission on the Mescalero … more
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Actors record a passage from the audio book, “Roamers,” by Constance Hasapopoulos in Las Cruces.
Bringing the world of ‘Roamers’ to life
Creating imaginative worlds is nothing new to Constance Hasapopoulos. An award-winning screenwriter and actress who makes her home in Las Cruces, Hasapopoulos has made a career of bringing projects … more
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Las Cruces Symphony ready for 66th season
The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for its 66th season, which begins in September and continues through spring 2025 with live performances in Las Cruces of beloved popular and classical … more
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Youth cheer registration opens July 18
Las Cruces’ parks and recreation department announced that open registration for the fall youth cheer program opens July 18. The program is open to all genders between the ages of 5 and … more
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Aggies named to WGCA All-American Scholars
New Mexico State University reported that five Aggies were recognized by the Women's Golf Coaches Association for their accomplishments in the classroom. Emma Bunch , Kaylee Chen , Angela Garvin , … more
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Coming Up This Month
Saturday, July 13 Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Main St. Info: 575-201-3853 ArtVenturous – Sculpture, 10 a.m. at at the Museum of Nature & … more
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Arts Roundup
Summer Concert Series to Feature the Million Dollar McGraw Show The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Vegas McGraw and the Million Dollar McGraw Show on July 14 as … more
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Departing Desert Exposure editor reflects on two decades of news
It’s going to be hard, acknowledged long-time reporter, photographer and editor Elva Österreich, to simply move on from journalism after more than two decades in the craft. But she … more
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Elva Österreich and David Salcido look over Desert Exposure at the Las Cruces Bulletin’s downtown office on July 3.
Desert Exposure changes editors
Elva K. Österreich is leaving the Las Cruces Bulletin after 10 years at the helm of Desert Exposure, the arts and culture monthly also published by the Bulletin. Elva also reported for the … more
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Festival Focus on Craft
Leading the efforts for putting together the Silver City 2024 CLAY Festival Market Susan Mach is no stranger to sharing her wares in market settings. The festival is July 22-28. Going to college … more
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‘From the Earth’
Jared Tso, a fourth generation Diné potter, is the visiting artist for this year’s CLAY Festival, July 22-28.  The festival includes several workshops, a juried show and the CLAY … more
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Following ‘Dangerous Dan’
When “Dangerous Dan” Tucker appeared in Southern New Mexico, he played many roles including deputy sheriff, town marshal, deputy United States marshal, train agent and livestock … more
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Western New Mexico University Museum is in the process of bringing its collections into compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The museum is home to the world’s largest and most complete Mimbres pottery and artifact collection.
Healing Historical Wounds
Across the country, museums are covering up their display cases and removing objects from exhibition. New York’s American Museum of Natural History has shut down two entire wings, and closer to … more
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Arts Roundup
“ It Came from Beyond the Border” opens at Branigan Cultural Center “It Came from Beyond the Border,” an exhibit featuring work by El Paso artist Angel Cabrales that … more
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As they leave the church Sunday, June 30, Catholic parishioners at St. Joseph’s Mission Church line up to sign a letter to the Las Cruces Diocese calling for the return of their items and the removal of their current priest.
Mescalero Apache items removed from parish, then returned
UPDATE – The removed icons have been returned as posted on the Mescalero Apache Tribe Facebook Page: "It is with profound joy that we announce that the paintings taken from St. Joseph’s Apache Mission have been returned to the tribe and the paintings will be returned to their locations in the church." more
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Memorial Medical Center is pictured on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Las Cruces.
Lawmakers, industry plan fresh look at hospital bill
On May 1, a law took effect in New Mexico giving an appointed state executive oversight powers over mergers, acquisitions or any change of ownership of hospitals in the state. Senate Bill 15 , … more
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Las Cruces student-athletes receive Gatorade’s Players of the Year nods
Two student-athletes from Las Cruces High School and Organ Mountain High were selected as Gatorade Players of the Year more
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Posting commandments in classrooms is a performative act
Louisiana passed a law last week requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom in an act of performative religiosity. It is “performative” in … more
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