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The ‘clock is ticking’ on RECA; downwinders call on public to pressure House speaker

An effort to extend and expand compensation to people exposed to radiation from federal nuclear testing and uranium mining was not included in the $1.2 trillion funding package signed by President … more

By Danielle Prokop, Source NM | 4/1/24

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

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

What's Going on in April?

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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

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

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

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

Bowman named “Hometown Hero” by film fest

A well-known business owner and philanthropist in Las Cruces with many awards to her credit soon will receive another prestigious award from the Las Cruces International Film Festival. Wanda … more

Chloe Dunlap New Mexico State University | 3/19/24

The Santa Teresa Port of Entry in southern Doña Ana County.

Study outlines major expansion of Santa Teresa Port of Entry

The Santa Teresa Port of Entry could see a major expansion if findings of a federal feasibility study, released last week, are realized. The General Services Administration and the Customs and … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/18/24

A communications tower – one way that residents of southern New Mexico connect to the internet – stands tall in the distance on Dec. 11, 2022, as a cotton field is ready for harvesting just west of the southern Doña Ana County community of San Miguel. Accessing the internet using wireless hot spots or cell phones can be problematic for students in rural communities because the internet signal weakens the farther a user’s device is from the emitting tower.

Internet subsidy for southern NM winding down

A federal initiative helping more than 68,000 low-income homes in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District pay for the internet has begun winding down. That’s because Congress has not … more

Diana Alba Soular Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative | 3/18/24

Cinthia Mullen of Las Cruces is a 2024 recipient of a Live Your Dream Education and Training award from Soroptimist International of Las Cruces.

Las Cruces woman honored with Live Your Dream award

Soroptimist International’s Las Cruces chapter announced more than $10,000 in Live Your Dream Education and Training awards to 10 women from New Mexico and west Texas. Cinthia Mullen of … more

Bulletin report | 3/18/24

Members of the NMSU ROTC cadet teams participate in the 2023 Bataan Death March Memorial event at White Sands Missile Range.

Bataan memorial event this weekend

White Sands Missile Range is revving up for the 35th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March on Saturday, March 16. More than 5,000 people are signed up to participate in the memorial march conducted … more

Bulletin report | 3/15/24

Mission Academy seen from Calle de Mercado on March 12.

ACE scholarships flow to Mission Academy

Private education recently became a bit more accessible at one Las Cruces school through a partnership with a national organization’s partial tuition scholarship program. Early this year, … more

Leah Romero For the Bulletin | 3/15/24

Carolyn O’Bagy Davis speaks at archeology event

On Wednesday, March 20, the Grant County Archaeological Society transforms its regular monthly meeting into a special … more

3/15/24

Third Judicial District court in Las Cruces.

Mother acquitted in child’s dog-mauling death

A jury voted not to convict a Mesilla Park woman whose son was mauled to death by foster dogs in 2021. Danika Jackson, 35, was found not guilty by a jury on one count of abandonment of a child … more

Bulletin report | 3/15/24

Children explore a fire truck at the newly opened Fire Station 2 in Anthony, N.M. during the station’s ribbon-cutting and party on March 13.

County welcomes new fire station in Anthony

Doña Ana County welcomed the opening of a new fire station in Anthony, N.M. this week, saying it will serve as a training hub while providing service to the southern part of the county. … more

Bulletin report | 3/15/24

Officers from Homeland Security Investigations arrive seconds after New Mexico State Police officer Darian Jarrott was shot by suspect Omar Cueva after a traffic stop on Interstate 10 east of Deming on Feb. 4, 2021.

State Police: Fed plan was flawed ahead of fatal stop

The plan to arrest a suspected drug smuggler was flawed and failed to adequately value the life of a New Mexico State Police officer who was shot to death by that suspect, according to a report … more

Justin Garcia | 3/14/24

The entrance to Alma d’Arte Charter High School in Las Cruces.

Alma d’Arte charter school again under scrutiny

During spring break, Alma d’Arte Charter High School principal Adam Amador worked through the week assembling documents addressing a number of financial and academic concerns raised by the New … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/14/24

Marci Dickerson is seen at The Game Billiards at 245 E. Lohman Avenue, which officially opens on March 19.

Dickerson set to open billiard parlor downtown

An era ended in downtown Las Cruces when My Brother’s Place, the popular restaurant and billiard hall that had been in operation on Main Street for over 40 years, closed in 2016. more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/14/24