Las Cruces Bulletin

Healing Howling

First came an eerie noise. Then, came a voice, about 100 yards away: “Did you hear the coyote?” Then, came many other noises, obviously not from coyotes. These were humans. … more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/30/22

Road Trip USA: An American journey

I love America. I love the concept of America. I love the diversity of its physical beauty and its people. I love the amazing things we have created. Our ingenuity is boundless. more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/30/22

Neither safe nor sane each Fourth of July

I doubt if there is any law on the books more flagrantly and routinely violated every year by otherwise law-abiding residents of our community than the city’s restrictions on fireworks. more

By Walt Rubel | 6/30/22

Has Zoom really changed the workplace?

“Zoom, I’d like to fly far away from here, where my mind can see fresh and clear …” From the song “Zoom,” by the Commodores, 1977 When Ronald LaPread and … more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/21/22

We haven’t heard the last about election conspiracy theories

Otero County Commissioner Gerald Matherly smells something fishy with the results of the recent primary election. Matherly didn’t come right out and accuse the winners of cheating, but said … more

By Walt Rubel | 6/20/22

Let’s stop using the word ‘tragedy’ to refer to mass shootings

Time to stop talking about what happened in Uvalde and, before that, Sandy Hook and Columbine and the Sutherland Springs Baptist Church and on and on as “tragedies.” We use that word to … more

By Father Gabriel Rochelle | 6/13/22

What is the ‘Success Sequence’ and how it can help you long-term

One of the statistics that has always fueled my passion for, and urgency in, the work in Doña Ana County is our poverty rate. One in every four people in our county live in poverty (26 … more

By Tracey Bryan | 6/13/22

Reading options are popping up all over the place thanks to community involvement

A walk around your block may reveal a new construction the size of a small cupboard in your neighbor’s front yard. On closer inspection, you’ll see books and magazines inside. The beauty … more

By Rorie Measure | 6/13/22

Looking for some great summer reading? Here’s a suggestion

Summer is for playing golf. And for reading about golf. Be they instruction manuals, novels or biographies, I love reading golf books. I confess I have a selection of over 1,000 golf books in my home … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 6/7/22

Senior Olympics spotlight benefits of staying active

Most of us men over 50 are self-conscious about our receding hairlines and expanding waistlines. Al Berryman, however, is concerned about different measurements. Things like split times on … more

By Richard Coltharp | 6/6/22

There is no shame in accepting help

I understand criticism of the Biden Administration for not acting sooner to address the baby formula shortage before it became a crisis.That’s justified. What I don’t understand is the … more

By Walt Rubel | 6/6/22

Growing crime issues frustrating, frightening for business owners

Marci Dickerson is making a stand, both literally and figuratively. The literal stand is a modified deer stand, positioned in the parking lot of the Game Sports Bar and Grill on Espina Street near … more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/31/22

City should end relationship with gun show

On Oct. 23 and 24, the taxpayer-funded Las Cruces Convention Center will be used once again to pump more guns onto the streets of Las Cruces and southern New Mexico. Those are the dates of the … more

By Walt Rubel | 5/31/22

Your negative behavior can be a real downer to others

While playing a casual round of golf recently, I noticed a couple of other players becoming surly and extremely upset, throwing what amounted to temper tantrums (and clubs) when the slightest thing … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 5/31/22

Budget increases may be hard to sustain

Between them, the Las Cruces School Board and the Last Cruces City Council have approved combined budget increases of more than $50 million for the upcoming fiscal year. The School Board approved … more

By Walt Rubel | 5/24/22

Recognizing the ultimate sacrifice

No matter how many times you see it, the flag-folding ceremony at the funeral of a veteran is powerful and emotional. The most recent one I saw was performed by U.S. Marines in their dress blues, … more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/24/22

Good news: There is plenty of help, resources available to those who struggle with mental health

In America today, approximately 1 out of 5 Americans is suffering with a mental health issue, and approximately 1 in 25 adults is experiencing a serious mental illness that substantially interferes … more

By Anna Laliotis CEO/managing director Mesilla Valley Hospital | 5/18/22

Showcase of Homes puts American Dream on display

Las Cruces’ annual Showcase of Homes, in many ways, is the American Dream on display. If you missed the tour last weekend, you can catch it again this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May … more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/18/22

The importance of voting in primary elections

Primary election voting is now underway in New Mexico. Unfortunately, voter turnout in primaries is often relatively low compared with general elections. Nationally in 2018, the last non-presidential … more

By Eileen VanWie and Kathy Brook Co-Presidents League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico | 5/18/22

You can learn a lot to improve your golf game just by observing

On Friday, January 12, 2007, at the height of the morning rush hour in Washington D.C., one of the most famous social experiments was conducted. Near the entrance to the L’Enfant Plaza Metro … more

By Charlie Blanchard | 5/18/22