Las Cruces Bulletin

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

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

Active weekend signals Las Cruces comeback

If March 13-15, 2020, was the weekend Covid shut down Las Cruces, then the past weekend May 6-8, 2022, just might go down as the weekend our city fully re-opened. more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/11/22

Las Crucens urged to park cars, use bikes for shorter trips

May 20 is National Bike to Work Day, when local cyclists join a half-million nationwide as they enjoy a scenic ride to work. While they’ll mostly ride for pleasure, this cycling cadre will avoid rising fuel prices, boost the local economy and build community. more

By Jim Wilcox | 5/11/22

Save debates by making them more boring

As things stand now, there may not be any presidential debates in 2024. And I’m not sure that would be a huge loss. more

By Walt Rubel | 5/11/22

Las Crucens urged to park cars, use bikes for shorter trips

May 20 is National Bike to Work Day, when local cyclists join a half-million nationwide as they enjoy a scenic ride to work. While they’ll mostly ride for pleasure, this cycling cadre will … more

By Jim Wilcox Livable Las Cruces | 5/11/22

Great news on Jackson lawsuit but let’s not celebrate yet

The recent federal court ruling to relieve the state from judicial oversight of its mental health system stemming from the Jackson lawsuit of 1987 is a huge victory for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, … more

By Walt Rubel | 5/4/22

Legislature is transforming state tax structure to better serve residents, businesses

While conversations on tax reform have yet to result in a comprehensive plan that wins the support of a majority of the state’s 112 lawmakers, bit by bit, we are reshaping the state’s … more

By State Rep. Patty Lundstrom, Chair New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee | 5/4/22

A mother works to continue son’s legacy

I recently met a mom who, like so many mothers, doesn’t take enough credit for the job she’s done raising two sons. Lupe Rodriguez Jaramillo, a 1989 graduate of Mayfield High School, grew … more

By Richard Coltharp | 5/3/22

They all live in a chile submarine

For generations upon generations, older folks have bemoaned younger people: “They’re going to be the ruin of us!” Although, if we look back through history, the more disastrous … more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/28/22

They all live in a chile submarine

For generations upon generations, older folks have bemoaned younger people: “They’re going to be the ruin of us!” Although, if we look back through history, the more disastrous … more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/26/22

Support GO-Bond

The American Association of University Women -LC (AAUW-LC) supports an affordable housing obligation from the General Obligation (GO) Bond. As a national network, AAUW has been empowering women since … more

4/26/22

Community of Hope relies on GO-Bond

Dear Editor:Mesilla Valley Community of Hope is a local, non-profit organization that serves the homeless and near-homeless population in our community. Our vision is a world in which … more

4/26/22

Primary elections can sneak up on us

One of the questions in a recent news quiz for the Saturday morning show from the farmer’s market on KTAL-LP FM community radio was, can you name any of the five Republican candidates running … more

By Walt Rubel | 4/21/22

When so many New Mexicans suffered Hell on Earth

If you’ve moved to Las Cruces in the past 20 years, you may be curious why White Sands Missile Range has an annual event commemorating the Bataan Death March, or why U.S. Hwy. 70 is dubbed the … more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/21/22

Working to understand Parkinson’s Disease

Sarah Stegall makes some of the best cookies I’ve ever had. She still makes these chewy, delicious, ginger-molasses delights, but it takes her longer than it used to. more

By Richard Coltharp | 4/13/22

Clearer role needs to be established for crisis triage center

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a private mental health care provider from Arizona wins a government contract for services here by promising more than it is able to deliver. more

By Walt Rubel | 4/13/22

The Equal Rights Amendment is needed now

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) needs to be added to the U.S. Constitution now. Suffragist Alice Paul wrote the amendment in 1923 and got it introduced in Congress. She and others worked behind the scenes to get the amendment reintroduced through the 1940s and 1950s. more

By Kathy Brook and Eileen VanWie Co-presidents of League of Women Voters of Southern New Mexico | 4/13/22

Junior spending bill has important place, but needs transparency

Much has been written lately about the supplemental appropriation bill (SB48) that’s referred to as “House Bill 2 Jr.” in the Legislature. This bill is often the only opportunity for legislators to fund programs, small projects or small purchases in our respective districts. more

By Doreen Gallegos | 4/6/22