Las Cruces Bulletin

New Mexico film production breaks record, ramping up in Las Cruces

The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announced that in fiscal year 2021, despite the global shutdown of production due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has recorded an estimated $623 million in direct spend by film and television productions in New Mexico, breaking all previous state records. more

By Mike Cook | 7/30/21

Oil and gas accounted for 18 percent of state’s economy in 2019

A report issued in mid-July by the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) shows that New Mexico’s oil and natural gas industry added almost $19 billion to the state’s gross domestic product in 2019, NMOGA said in a news release. more

By Mike Cook | 7/30/21

Community Foundation’s 100 Who Give event is July 29

The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico’s (CFSNM) 100 Who Give Founders Circle will host an outdoor fundraiser from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at CFSNM, 2600 El Paseo Road. more

Bulletin report | 7/23/21

DACC student takes 2nd at national workforce event

Doña Ana Community College (DACC) student and Sunland Park resident Ta’Juana Williams won a silver medal at a recent national competition. more

Bulletin Report | 7/23/21

The Fed to the rescue

The rapid economic recovery from the Covid recession is remarkable. Just a year ago, many feared that economic recovery from the pandemic might take a five years or more. In June last year, Fed Chair Jay Powell was predicting that full recovery would take 30 months. more

By Chris Erickson | 7/23/21

Nusenda Credit Union opens first Las Cruces branch

Nusenda Credit Union opened its first Las Cruces branch at 1715 E. University Ave., located in Pan Am Plaza across from New Mexico State University. more

Bulletin report | 7/23/21

Greater Chamber CEO Debbi Moore: ‘Covid broke our hearts, brought out a new part of our hearts’

Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Debbi Moore participated in 671 Zoom meetings during the year following state public health orders closed businesses because of Covid. She still remembers the very first one. more

By Mike Cook | 7/23/21

The pandemic that 'broke our hearts'

Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Debbi Moore participated in 671 Zoom meetings during the year following state public health orders closed businesses because of Covid. ... more

By Mike Cook | 7/22/21

Recovery from pandemic depends on jobs, jobs and more jobs

New Mexico’s economic recovery from the pandemic is wholly dependent on how well we can build an “ecosystem of opportunity” between New Mexicans looking for work and our businesses and employers who desperately need them. more

By Tracey Bryan | 7/15/21

Former Sitel director returns to Las Cruces with WNM Communications

WNM Communications has named John P. Muñoz as sales and engagement director for New Mexico. more

Bulletin report | 7/15/21

I-25/University Avenue construction project likely to be complete in August

Construction on the Interstate 25/University Avenue Project is expected to be completed in late summer, officials from the New Mexico Department of Transportation said in a project summary. more

By Mike Cook | 7/15/21

El Paso Electric gives $20K grant to Bridge to promote website

Helping people get back to work in living-wage jobs is vital to the economic recovery of individuals, families and communities of New Mexico. Thanks to the El Paso Electric’s Community Partner Program, a new campaign will help build awareness for some of the best career opportunities in Doña Ana County. more

By Tracey Bryan | 7/8/21

Rio Grande Winery a ‘dream’ for new owners

After Randy McMillan and his wife, Carol, purchased the defunct subdivision now known as Mesilla Vineyard Estates south of Las Cruces in 2012, the longtime Las Cruces real estate broker “planted 10 acres of vineyard to bring ambience and life back to the property,” he said. more

By Mike Cook | 7/7/21

Cattle Growers group launch essay contest across all NM counties

The New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) has created the “NMCGA Heritage Buckle” essay contest in all 33 counties of New Mexico. more

By Mike Cook | 6/30/21

3M Hair Studio: Same great style at a new location

Manda Nevarez learned a lot about styling and about how (and how not) to run a business while working for a large styling-salon chain in Las Cruces for nearly 10 years. more

By Mike Cook | 6/30/21

Construction firm awards STEM scholarship to Doña Ana Community College student

Savannah Chavarria is a 26-year-old single parent attending Doña Ana Community College. Thanks to a $6,000 Hakes Brothers STEM scholarship, her full tuition is pad for the 2021-22 academic year. more

Bulletin report | 6/23/21

Plutocrats don’t pay taxes – why this is inefficient and unfair

Who isn’t fascinated with the machinations of our plutocratic overlords? That is why the recent ProPublica publication of the tax returns of our country’s 25 richest multibillionaires has generated such buzz. It turns out to the surprise of no one, the super-rich do not pay income taxes. more

By Chris Erickson | 6/23/21

Catering still on the menu as local restaurants pivot to survive pandemic

“It was like flipping a switch,” Corner Deli owner Mark Stephens said about the collapse of his catering business when Covid-19 hit in March 2020. more

By Mike Cook | 6/23/21

Las Cruces company receives state start-up grant

EVUS Inc., a Las Cruces-based sustainable and green energy company, is among five New Mexico companies that have received $25,000 each in science and technology business start-up grants awarded by the New Mexico Economic Development Department. more

Bulletin report | 6/16/21

Workforce development is a team sport for Dona Aña County

Long before Covid, Doña Ana County set out on a comprehensive workforce development effort to ensure our people had access to everything they’d need to be a part of amazing careers right here in our community. more

By Tracey Bryan | 6/16/21