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New Mexico State University’s College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences reports that the state’s grape and wine industry has grown about 10 percent annually over two decades.
NMSU offers winemaking, marketing class
New Mexico State University’s Departments of Agriculture Economics and Agricultural Business and Extension Plant Sciences are offering a beginners’ course in winemaking suited for … more
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Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez speaks during a news conference at the opening of New Mexico’s special legislative session in Santa Fe on July 18, 2024.
Las Cruces mayor stands with governor as special session begins
It’s a long drive from Las Cruces to Santa Fe. Long enough that Mayor Eric Enriquez noted it as he added his voice to those of other municipal officials declaring the start of the 2024 … more
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks with a child evacuated from the South Fork and Salt fires at a shelter at the New Mexico Military Institute on June 19, 2024.
Governor calls Legislature into special session
It’s on.  Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called New Mexico legislative leaders’ bluff, signing a proclamation Wednesday afternoon to demand state lawmakers return to Santa Fe for a … more
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Be a good partner: Tips for member-guest events
Member-guest and member-member events are special and memorable tournaments with fine competition, great fun and good times. If you have never played in these types of events, there is some … 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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Secret Service failed Trump
Dear editor, As a result of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pa. on July 13th, several thoughts have come to mind. In April, Mississippi congressman Bennie … more
Democracy is participatory
“We need to save our democracy” is a rallying cry heard increasingly often in these times – from both sides of the political fence. The harsh reality though, is that our society … more
Taylor-Mesilla site welcomes new conservator
New Mexico Historic Sites announced the arrival of Yasmine Jahangiri as the new museum technician and conservator of the Taylor-Mesilla and Fort Selden historic sites. Yahangiri is responsible for … more
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Kind Bread specializes in sourdough bread and baked goods. The business is seen in 2020, its first year of operation, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kind Bread Company to close this month
Kind Bread Company, a four-year-old bakery off S. Solano Drive, recently announced it would close July 27.  Owner and baker Samantha Kindred delivered the news in a video posted to … more
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Arts Roundup
Terrifying Tomes! Horror Book Club meets at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library The Las Cruces Public Library’s Terrifying Tomes! Horror Book Group continues at 1 p.m., Saturday, July 20, in … more
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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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