Las Cruces Bulletin

LCPS superintendent: The time is now for balanced calendar

“If we’re going to do something different for our kids, let’s do it right. Let’s do it now.” That’s what Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent Ralph Ramos … more

By Mike Cook | 4/25/22

Apprentice electricians compete in 'wire-off' in Las Cruces

More than 130 electrician apprentices competed in Las Cruces April 23 in a regional “wire-off” between the Southern New Mexico Independent Electrical Contractors and the El Paso … more

Story and photo by Richard Coltharp | 4/25/22

Derby day party to raise funds for Junior League, book giveaway

The Junior League of Las Cruces (JLLC) will host its second annual Kentucky Derby Party fundraiser, 3-6 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Game II Sports Grill, 4131 Northrise Drive. The event will … more

Bulletin Report | 4/25/22

Comcast lift zones designed to improve Internet access

Comcast has created nearly 50 lift zone locations across New Mexico, including 11 in Las Cruces, The Garrity Group Public Relations of Albuquerque said in an April 18 news release. Comcast New Mexico … more

Bulletin Report | 4/25/22

Private company to assist NMDOT with litter pickup

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One with ATA Services will begin roadside litter cleanup efforts in Dona Ana County. more

City of Las Cruces Release | 4/24/22

Community Development Department expands customer hours

The City of Las Cruces Community Development Department will begin extended hours for residents and customers on Monday, April 25, 2022. more

City of Las Cruces Release | 4/24/22

Picacho Hills neighborhood group cleans things up

Rita and Mike Bureman help with Picacho Hills Property Owners Association’s (PHPOA) during the April 9 Picacho Hills spring cleanup that was part of the Great American Cleanup. Twenty-two … more

Bulletin Report | 4/24/22

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 30 in Las Cruces

The National Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 30 in Las Cruces and across the United States. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. that day, local law enforcement will have … more

Bulletin Report | 4/24/22

City water restrictions for spring/summer have resumed

Citywide spring/summer water restrictions, which began April 1, prohibit the watering of outside vegetation 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the City of Las Cruces said in a news release. A watering schedule … more

Bulletin Report | 4/24/22

Heiar names new director of basketball operations

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The process of filling out his staff for 2022-23 continued Friday for NM State head men's basketball coach Greg Heiar. In an announcement made by Heiar, the Aggies' … more

From NMSU Athletics | 4/22/22

Streeter sworn in as new Las Cruces district judge

Las Cruces attorney Jessica Streeter was sworn in as the Division II judge in Third Judicial District Court in Las Cruces April 18. The swearing in took place in Streeter’s new … more

Bulletin Report | 4/22/22

Branigan Library offers free computer literacy classes in May

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library (TBML), 200 E. Picacho Ave., offers a variety of free computer literacy classes designed to help adults develop confidence and skills, helping them to be more comfortable in today's digital world. more

Bulletin report | 4/22/22

Arts district seeks applicants for open positions on panel

The Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District (ACD) is seeking applicants to fill open positions on the committee. The council, a standing committee under Downtown Las Cruces Partnership (DLCP) is the … more

From Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District news release | 4/21/22

Competitors ‘wired’ for Battle of I-10

You’re familiar with the sports Battle of I-10, when NMSU competes with UTEP. This weekend, a similar battle is taking place between Independent Electrical Contractor apprentices from Las … more

4/21/22

Rio Grande Rotary Club, Las Cruces Public Schools partner again to deliver 1,800 dictionaries to third graders

Las Cruces Public Schools warehouse staff recently delivered 73 boxes of dictionaries to 1,766 third-grade students in 26 elementary schools through the district. The dictionaries were donated by … more

By Mike Cook | 4/20/22

Santa Teresa high school student receives Amazon scholarship

Ethan Garcia of Santa Teresa High School in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, is one of 250 high-school seniors from “underserved communities across the country” who have been awarded an Amazon … more

Bulletin Report | 4/20/22

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine names new senior associate dean of academic affairs

Eduardo Velasco, MD, Ph.D., has been named the senior associate dean of Academic Affairs for the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces following a thorough national … more

Bulletin Report | 4/20/22

City deputy economic development director: ‘Las Cruces is where people want to be’

“Las Cruces is a place where people want to be. It’s a place where they see themselves and their families growing,” said Francisco Pallares, Ph.D., deputy director of the city … more

By Mike Cook | 4/20/22

Soroptimists help eight determined women achieve lifelong dreams

Eight determined women from New Mexico and far West Texas moved a step closer to realizing lifelong dreams thanks to recently announced Soroptimist International of Las Cruces Live Your Dream … more

Bulletin Report | 4/20/22

Herb Wimberly, former New Mexico State University Golf Coach,center, was honored at the College of Business Hall of Fame lucheon and was told the college has renamed the Golf Management Program after him. It will be known as the Herb Wimberly Golf Management Program. April 1, 2022. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)

NMSU College of Business honors NMSU golfing greats, bank

More than 50 years after Bobby Lutz came to New Mexico State University to play golf for Herb Wimberly, the two former Aggies were inducted into the College of Business Hall of Fame. Lutz and … more

By Carlos Andres López, Senior Communications Specialist NMSU News Center | 4/20/22