Opinion | Las Cruces Bulletin

An image from a campaign ad for New Mexico U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich addressing the issue of abortion.

Senator Martin Heinrich is running a commercial that he knows is false about Nella Domenici’s position on a very personal and private issue: abortion. In every speech Nella has given, in … more

Amy Orlando
Guest columnist | 9/17/24

Improving education not about ‘moonshots’

When new Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham fired her first education secretary, Karen Trujillo, in July, 2019 after just six months on the job, I thought it was a rash decision. But to be fair, I was … more

Walt Rubel
Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/16/24

Amendments this year only offer tweaks

Every two years New Mexico voters get the chance to make changes to our state Constitution. Some years they’re big, fundamental changes, like scrapping the old state Board of Education in favor … more

Walt Rubel
Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/12/24

Don’t let negative emotions hijack your golf game

Considering all the breakthroughs of mental toughness training, emotional regulation is one of the new frontiers in golf and all competitive sports. Emotions rule performance even more than … more

Charlie Blanchard
Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/12/24

Politics has no role in selecting NMSU’s next leader

During my tenure as governor, it was my practice to consult with the presidents of our universities regarding the talent and expertise needed in a regent to assist their institution in reaching its … more

Garrey Carruthers
Guest columnist | 9/9/24

Watch and learn: The sure way to develop a swing

Golf is a challenging game to learn, especially for adults who have never done it before. I’m a proponent of learning by imitation. It’s how children learn. Kids can learn to play musical … more

Charlie Blanchard
Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/9/24

Sunland Park needs new water utility

Residents of Sunland Park and Santa Teresa weren’t informed when arsenic treatment plants for their water were shut down, exposing them to dangerous health risks. Now, those same residents are … more

Walt Rubel
Las Cruces Bulletin | 9/4/24

High marks for Aggie athletics

As New Mexico State Athletics begins another athletic year I would remind our community of some incredible moments during the 2023-24 athletic season. Our student-athletes and coaches continued to … more

Mario Moccia
Guest columnist | 8/28/24

New city crime in search of a victim

There’s an old joke that ends with the punchline, “we’re from the government and we're here to help.” I fear that applies to the city’s new shopping cart ordinance. … more

Walt Rubel
Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/27/24

Golf industry data strong, hopefully sustainable

The Economic Impact Study commissioned by the American Golf Industry Coalition and conducted by the National Golf Foundation in 2023 reveals that the direct impact of golf in the U.S. in 2022 was … more

Charlie Blanchard
Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/26/24

Tell us: What do you want candidates to talk about?

I am once again asking for your participation in a Bulletin survey. For the second time this year, the Las Cruces Bulletin is soliciting your opinion as the keystone of our election … more

Justin Garcia
Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/21/24

Ellins brought professionalism to county

This has been a rough year for elderly politicians. But the contributions of former county clerk and county commission member Lynn Ellins, who died recently at the age of 87, should serve as a … more

Walt Rubel
Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/19/24

A guide to playing subconscious golf

The explanation of “subconscious golf” is somewhat complicated. To get the basic idea, compare it to learning to drive a car. A beginner driver has to think of everything, attend to … more

Charlie Blanchard
Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/16/24

USGA updates golf rules. Here are mine

Within the last eight years, the USGA has updated its Rules of Golf, thereby creating several modernized rule adjustments. For example, there is no longer a penalty for accidentally moving your … more

Charlie Blanchard
Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/12/24

Inspections show need for ombudsmen

The number of New Mexico residents aged 85 and older will double in the next 20 years, according to updated projections by demographers at the University of New Mexico. I turned 66 last month and … more

Walt Rubel
Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/12/24

How to finish the last few holes for a score

Are you having difficulty finishing a round of golf with a score you’re happy about? I’ll just call it “closing round blues.” And it’s an all-too-common lament. You play … more

Charlie Blanchard
Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/6/24

An argument for more arguments

My best friend, Kelly, and I frequently had loud, boisterous arguments over politics that led folks to believe that we disagreed about everything. They were mistaken. His views were influenced … more

Walt Rubel
Las Cruces Bulletin | 8/6/24

Proposed ordinances would help people who need treatment

On Aug. 5, the city council will be voting on new ordinances proposed by LCPD Chief Jeremy Story. These ordinances are aimed at the issues we are all too familiar with on the streets of Las … more

Sarah Smith
Guest columnist | 7/31/24

Shopping cart ordinance is no solution

The Las Cruces City Council will consider an ordinance at the August 5 meeting to make shopping cart possession outside of the normal grocery radius a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine or time in … more

Nicole Martinez
Guest columnist | 7/31/24

Town hall should alert lawmakers

If the town hall meeting on public safety called by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham last week was intended to demonstrate the public’s concern about crime, it was a huge success. They expected … more

Walt Rubel
Las Cruces Bulletin | 7/29/24