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The Franklin Mountain Industrial Building in Santa Teresa is part of the unincorporated territory’s rapid development adjacent to the Santa Teresa Port of Entry.

Supreme Court puts Santa Teresa annexation on pause

A group of Santa Teresa residents seeking to establish Santa Teresa as a city in its own right won a procedural victory in Santa Fe this week. The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled unanimously that … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 4/11/24

Mesilla Mayor Russell Hernandez, at podium, is flanked by Mesilla Marshals and Dona Ana County Sheriff officers and staff as he introduces a press conference on April 10, 2024. Sheriff Kim Stewart is second from the left.

Accused Mesilla shooter in custody

Oscar Renee Sandoval was apprehended in Mexico and is now in custody in Doña Ana County, where he faces a first-degree murder charge. more

Algernon D'Ammassa | 4/10/24

Out of the Darkness

New Mexico State University will be hosting its first Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on April 13. The event will be a collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the NMSU … more

By Sylvia Quintanilla | 4/10/24

Rose Ann Vasquez, new regional director for the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization.

Big Brothers Big Sisters welcomes new regional director

Big Brothers Big Sisters announced the arrival of Rose Ann Vasquez, the nonprofit’s new regional director for Las Cruces, Silver City and Deming. In a news release, BBBS said the previous … more

Bulletin report | 4/10/24

Parents, students have opportunity to help choose graduation requirements

With the governor’s signing of a new law updating the state’s high school curriculum, New Mexico families now have a prime opportunity to shape local high school course requirements in a … more

Mandi Torrez Guest columnist | 4/10/24

March takes positive step for buyers and sellers.

As the first quarter came to a close, the Las Cruces housing market brought a boost in closed sales and closing prices, giving some great optimism for our spring buyer season. Even with interest … more

Steve Montañez For the Bulletin | 4/10/24

New Chef Brings New Menu

The Lodge of Cloudcroft has gone through a makeover this past year upgraded and remodeled rooms and changes to the culinary department, the Lodge is excited to recognize the excellent brigade of … more

By Chris Edwards, 2nd Life Media, Alamogordo Town News | 4/10/24

When bicycles take over the roads

For cycling enthusiasts, Tour of the Gila is an exciting race to watch, and Silver City is always welcoming. This year’s event runs April 24 – 28, 2024. It … more

By Jamie Dickerman | 4/10/24

Dutch Treat

Going Dutch has a special meaning in Glenwood. Every April it’s time for the annual Glenwood Dutch Oven Gathering. This year, it will be held Saturday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at … more

By Cheryl Thornburg | 4/10/24

Pegs to Hang Ideas On

Recently Merriam-Webster declared that English sentences may end with prepositions – a bit redundant since, there was never an actual rule against ending sentences with prepositions but, much … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/10/24

Judge affirms disqualification of candidate in statehouse race

A judge affirmed a candidate's disqualification Monday after the candidate submitted altered petitions. The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office disqualified Ronnie Sisneros on March 19. … more

By Justin Garcia | 4/9/24

Lobbyist Larry Horan provides legislative updates during a Las Cruces City Council work session on April 4.

Las Cruces in Santa Fe: Lobbyist talks 2024 legislative session

A lobbyist who advocates for the city of Las Cruces discussed trends and a slew of changes coming down from Santa Fe after the 2024 legislative session. Those items include new gun control laws, … more

By Justin Garcia | 4/9/24

The Addams Family’ to play at NMSU

The bizarre fictitious family created by cartoonist Charles Addams delighted New Yorker readers over five decades. They also inspired a television series, movies, toys and other merchandise. They are … more

Bulletin report | 4/9/24

Gayle Radom

Gayle Radom was an ardent advocate for justice, equality, and politics. She came to the Valley in 2000 and brought with her invaluable experience and energy of those lessons learned while … more

4/9/24

A weathered sign and bathroom at La Lorona Park on March 28, 2024.

City sells affordable housing bond a year after vote

One year and four months after Las Cruces voters overwhelmingly approved a $6 million cash infusion to the city’s affordable housing efforts, the city announced on March 25 that it had begun … more

By Justin Garcia | 4/9/24

Funding system leaves billions unspent

The capital outlay bill passed by the Legislature this year provides just under $290 million for 136 projects throughout the state, including $20 million for steam tunnel and electrical … more

By Walt Rubel | 4/9/24

From left, Joanne Achen, Heather Pollard, American Southwest Theatre Company Board President Denise Welsh and NMSU Theatre Department Head Wil Kilroy, as Kilroy accepts a check for a seat at the Mark and Stephanie Medoff Theatre in ASTC's Seat of Honor fundraising campaign.

NMSU theater seats for sale to benefit theater company

The American Southwest Theatre Company, in residence at New Mexico State University, is selling seats in the Mark and Stephanie Medoff Theatre as part of ASTC’s 2024-25 Seat of Honor … more

Bulletin report | 4/8/24

Lourdes Hernandez of the Mesilla Marshals office delivers a press briefing on Saturday, April 6.

Oscar Sandoval charged in Mesilla homicide, remains at large

Mesilla Mayor Russell Hernandez affirmed that town marshals are leading the investigation that has led to a murder charge against Oscar Renee Sandoval, who remains at large. more

Algernon D'Ammassa | 4/6/24

NMSU to host NM State Esports Invitational tournament April 6 & 7

The largest esports tournament in New Mexico will kick off this weekend at New Mexico State University. Now in its third year, the NM State Esports Invitational is open to the community … more

Tatiana Favela, New Mexico State University | 4/5/24

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

I was five years old when I cast my first vote -- and learned a few hard truths about democratic participation. It was the 2000 presidential election. George W. Bush was challenging Vice … more

By Justin Garcia | 4/5/24