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Careful what you sign!

Four years ago, the City of Las Cruces began the process of creating a new development code. It hired a consulting firm, established a technical advisory committee, conducted numerous community … more

By Beth Bardwell | 4/24/25

The heavy burden of jury duty

Serving on juries for two recent trials was one of the most difficult and least satisfying things I’ve ever done. As a journalist working at newspapers in small communities, I was exempt … more

Walt Rubel
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/24/25

Macro- vs. micro-politics

I stumbled into a number of politically charged events this week, without originally planning to. Trying to get an understanding of all the angles and all the research and all the opinions, I … more

Shawna Pfeiffer
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/24/25

Arts Roundup - April 25 - May 2

Nelson Boswell Reading Series The series closes out its 2024-25 season with a reading by poet Sylvia Chan, a disabled writer, educator, and activist who works with foster and crossover youth, … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/23/25

Coming Up

Friday, April 25 Great Race Pit Stop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at Old James Stadium, 1000 W, College Ave., Silver City. Info: 575-538-6353 Deming Free Legal Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Mimbres … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/23/25

The 157th Annual St. Francis de Paula Fiesta

Celebrating history at the St. Francis de Paula Fiesta

When you hear the word fiesta in New Mexico, you know you’re going to get some sort of history lesson. Whether it be the celebration of a patron saint, an ethnic tradition going back … more

David Salcido
Desert Exposure | 4/23/25

Get ready to ride!

For the 38th year, Tour of the Gila invites visitors to southwest New Mexico for the opportunity to watch top bicycling talent compete on the roads in and around Silver City. Set for Wednesday, April … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/18/25

Don’t touch the ducklings!

If you’re thinking it’s time the Easter Bunny dropped off a baby chick or the cutest quacking duckling for your little ones at home, think again. The New Mexico Department of Health … more

Susan Morée
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/16/25

Arts Roundup - April 18 - 24

Jason Dea West and Juniper Djinn Two bands for the price of one, featuring American troubadour West who blends poignant lyrics with vintage country, folk and blues, alongside the early American … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/16/25

Coming Up

Through April 29 DitchSpeare, 6 p.m., Big Ditch Park, south of Main Street Plaza, Silver City. Info: TheActrix.studio/DitchSpeare Friday, April 18 City of Las Cruces Parks & … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/16/25

Film fest wraps up with inspiration

Las Cruces International Film Festival founder and Executive Director Ross Marks could often be heard exclaiming through the five days of the festival that LCIFF is the largest student-run film … more

By Elva K. Österreich
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/14/25

Local students win state filmmaking prize

Student filmmakers, teachers and parents packed the Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque on Sunday, April 6, for the awards ceremony for Film Prize Junior, New Mexico’s 4th annual student short film … more

David Salcido
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/14/25

VFX veteran joins 828 Productions

300 Post, the dynamic post-production division of 828 Productions in Las Cruces, recently announced the appointment of esteemed visual effects professional Andy Chen as its new Head of … more

DEX Report | 4/14/25

Short game guru Dave Pelz passes at 85

In late March the golf world lost one of the most revered and influential golf innovators and instructors of all time with the passing of Dave Pelz. He was 85. Pelz became famous for his … more

Charlie Blanchard
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/10/25

Albuquerque or Las Cruces?

Albuquerque has the ignominious distinction of being home to what has become known as the “war zone,” an area on the east side of the city that straddles Central Avenue, so named because … more

Shawna Pfeiffer
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/10/25

Arts Roundup - April 11-17

Arts Roundup for week of April 11 - 17 more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/9/25

Coming Up

Events Coming Up this week April 10 - 17. more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/9/25

LCSO presents The Big 5s finale

The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season is coming to a close this weekend with performances of two major symphonies by Ludwig van Beethoven and Dmitri Shostakovich, written over … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/9/25

Las Cruces International Film Festival Executive Director Ross Marks kicks off the festival during a party revealing the artwork selected as the official poster art for this year’s event. The 10th annual LCIFF, runs from April 9-13. More information can be found at www.lascrucesfilmfest.com.

LCIFF still expanding

In its 10 th year, the Las Cruces International Film Festival, held April 9-13. has grown from 2,000 to 10,000 attendees and participants according to Executive Director Ross Marks. The city of … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/8/25

Kai (played by Caleb Ruminer) and Mia (Anna Grace Barlow) are the two main characters developing a budding relationship in the Las Cruces shot movie "3."

Bringing “3” to the town it was created in

Peter Ney is a New York to Hollywood success story who discovered southern New Mexico is the perfect setting for his feature film dream. The movie, “3”, was created entirely in the area … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/8/25