Las Cruces Bulletin

USAF Thunderbirds at spaceport for winter training

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” kicked off their first-ever winter training trip at Spaceport America Jan. 10. “Spaceport America is a unique … more

By Staff Sgt. Laurel Richards, Air Force Thunderbirds | 1/18/22

New rules in effect to attend legislative session in person

The New Mexico Legislative Council Service (LCS) announced new vaccination-requirement rules governing in-person attendance at the session of the New Mexico Legislature that began Jan. 18 and will … more

1/18/22

Green Grappler: City releases new 2022 schedule

The City of Las Cruces mailed its 2022 Green Grappler pickup schedule to city residents earlier this month. more

Bulletin report | 1/12/22

Legislature ‘awash in money’ as it convenes Jan. 18 for 2022 regular session

The second session of the 55th New Mexico Legislature will convene at noon Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at the state capitol in Santa Fe. New Mexico’s 42 state senators and 70 state … more

By Mike Cook | 1/10/22

Governor proposes 13 percent state budget increase

The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration released Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s FY23 executive budget recommendation Jan. 6, proposing $8.4 billion in recurring spending, a 13.4 … more

From news release from governor's office | 1/6/22

The most recent and first in-person meeting of the Future President Project cohort, including Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo, third from right, in Puerto Rico in November.

City Councilor Johana Bencomo becomes director of national Future President Project

Las Cruces City Councilor Johana Bencomo has begun a new job with the national Women’s Democracy Lab (WDL). Bencomo became program director of WDL’s Future President Project (FPP) in … more

By Mike Cook | 1/5/22

Vescovo sells on 'high note,' but will stay on as GM with new owners

By Mike Cook Las Cruces Bulletin “I wanted to go out on a high note, and we definitely did,” George Vescovo said after he sold his Toyota dealership to Viva Toyota, which took over … more

By Mike Cook | 1/5/22

Ban on most single-use plastic bags in effect in Las Cruces

The City of Las Cruces’ single-use plastic bag ordinance went into effect Jan. 1, with a goal of abating “the nuisance that has been caused through the rapid and growing increase of … more

1/4/22

NMSU’s patented maple tree glows with Aggie crimson pride

Rolston St. Hilaire must have known he was destined for a place in New Mexico State University history. The maple tree St. Hilaire began developing at New Mexico State University in the late 1990s … more

By Mike Cook | 1/4/22

2021: A lot more than just Covid-19

In Las Cruces, 2021 saw the return of live theater, athletic events and many other public gatherings after a hiatus of about a year and a half. It was also a blockbuster year for filmmaking in Las … more

By Mike Cook | 12/29/21

New city council set to go

Becki Graham and Becky Corran will begin four-year terms on the Las Cruces City Council Jan. 1. Corran, accompanied by two guests, and Graham, joined by her husband, Mike Graham, and her mother, … more

12/28/21

Las Cruces man summits Kilimanjaro in triumphant second climb

“My mind went very calm. I just had a total moment of peace.” That was Ride On Sports of Las Cruces owner David Hill’s experience a couple of weeks ago as he stood atop Mt. … more

By Mike Cook | 12/28/21

Everyone’s awaiting a visit from St. Nick

In this edition of the Bulletin, I continue a tradition carried by one of my mentors, the late Tom Reeves, who published newspapers in California, Colorado and Alamogordo, … more

By Richard Coltharp | 12/23/21

A special Christmas Eve market will be held at the Downtown Plaza Dec. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For last-minute shoppers: Special Christmas Eve market on tap at Downtown plaza

The Farmers and Crafts Market of Las Cruces is holding a special Christmas Eve market from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24, on Main Street in Downtown Las Cruces.Main Street, from Bowman Avenue … more

Bulletin report | 12/22/21

Left to right are Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin, incoming Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education member Bob Wofford, current board members Pamela Cort and Ray Jaramillo and LCPS Superintendent Ralph Ramos.

School board members sworn in for terms beginning Jan. 1

Two incumbents and one new member of the Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education were sworn into office Dec. 15 for four-year terms that begin Jan. 1, 2022. The ceremony was held at the LCPS Dr. … more

By Mike Cook | 12/22/21

Like a good neighbor

Samuel McGillivray, a senior at Mesilla Valley Christian School, helped a Las Cruces neighbor, Karen, put up this tree in her home. Karen recently lost her husband, and Sam wanted to help her keep … more

Photos courtesy of Samuel McGillivray | 12/22/21

Governor signs congressional redistricting bill

New Mexico will have three newly drawn U.S. congressional districts thanks to a bill signed into law Dec. 17 by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Joseph Cervantes of … more

By Mike Cook | 12/21/21

State oil and gas production sets record

A new report from the New Mexico Tax Research Institute (NMTRI) shows the state’s oil and natural gas industry provided $5.3 billion in state and local tax revenue for fiscal year 2021 – … more

By Mike Cook | 12/21/21

Gov. Grisham signs new congressional map approved by Legislature

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed legislation that updates the boundaries of New Mexico’s three Congressional districts based on 2020 Census data. more

From governor's office | 12/17/21

‘Hugs for the Heart’ blends poetry, mental health advocacy, sharing and caring

A Las Cruces art gallery was transformed into a safe and welcoming performance space Dec. 9, as Art Obscura Gallery and owner Deret Roberts welcomed local poets, poetry readers and friends – … more

By Mike Cook | 12/16/21