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Police seek information in Jose Antonio Juarez killing, offer reward

The Las Cruces Police Department asked the public for assistance finding a person of interest in an unsolved murder as Crime Stoppers of Las Cruces-Doña Ana County offered a $1,000 reward for … more

Bulletin report | 4/5/24

Foothills Clean Landfill closed indefinitely

The Foothills Clean Landfill, 555 Sonoma Ranch Boulevard, has closed to temporarily due to “unforeseen operational issues,” per the city. valued commercial customers of the … more

Bulletin report | 4/5/24

Joshua Williams and his family pose with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in 2023, as the fulfillment of a wish via the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Bringing some light to darkness

Christine Woods, Make-A-Wish Southern Ambassadors chair, works every day to bring a moment of joy into the lives of children in the area who have a critical diagnosis. The small group of … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/5/24

Public restrooms near parking lot #7 in downtown Las Cruces will have their entrances rebuilt the week of April 8-12.

Downtown restroom closure

Construction work will require about a five-day closure of public restrooms in a parking lot behind the Rio Grande Theatre, the city announced. The facilities are located in parking lot #7 on … more

Bulletin report | 4/5/24

Las Cruces police chief Jeremy Story stands next to Mayor Eric Enriquez during a news conference on Feb. 13

Competency reform efforts stall amid century-old question

Amid concerns about public safety in Las Cruces, the Bulletin is planning an occasional series of in-depth reporting about criminal justice and behavioral health in New Mexico. This article about … more

By Justin Garcia | 4/5/24

Photography for a feature film takes place in Mesilla in 2021.

New film studios could affect housing prices, study shows

Efforts to boost movie infrastructure in Las Cruces could have unforeseen consequences on the housing market, particularly in neighborhoods abutting film studios. more

Justin Garcia | 4/5/24

Local candidates disqualified from 2024 primaries

Three candidates were disqualified from running in the 2024 elections, causing some races to become uncompetitive in the process. more

Justin Garcia | 4/5/24

NMSU settles two lawsuits with women alleging discrimination for $500k

New Mexico State University settled two lawsuits with two former administrators totaling about $500,000. more

Bulletin report | 4/5/24

Las Cruces City Manager Ikani Taumoepeau is seen at city hall on April 1, 2024.

Las Cruces' new city manager settles in

An interview with Las Cruces' new city manager, Ikani Taumoepeau, and a guide to pronouncing the executive's name. more

Justin Garcia | 4/5/24

NMSU climate change speaker series hosts regional meteorologist

For 14 years, Jason Laney has worked for the National Weather Service in the El Paso/Santa Teresa area as a warning coordination meteorologist. In his role, he does his part to warn and educate the … more

Chloe D. Dunlap, NMSU PUblic Affairs | 4/5/24

Spring/Summer Water Restrictions

The annual restrictions prohibit the watering of outside vegetation between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. A watering schedule allows customers with even-numbered addresses to water outside … more

Bulletin report | 4/5/24

MountainView dedicated to providing the best care in southern New Mexico

MountainView Regional Medical Center is proud to be your community healthcare provider. more

Matthew Conrad Guest columnist | 4/5/24

Christian Nieves and Jason Wyatt rehearse “The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord” at Las Cruces Community Theatre.

Discord hits all the right notes

An American, an Englishman, and a Russian walk into a room. There is no punch line, and despite what the title suggests, “The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo … more

David Salcido For the Bulletin | 4/4/24

AG affirms public’s right to know

The Open Meetings Act is an easy law to break, which means promoting its importance and calling out violations is a responsibility of citizens, journalists, organizations like the New Mexico … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 4/4/24

A police unit is seen near the scene of a crime investigation near Lynn Middle School on Wednesday, April 3.

Details emerge in Lester Avenue shooting that left 24-year-old dead

A Las Cruces man faces murder charges after police said he shot and killed a man on April 3. Bernardo Hernandez Jr., 22, was charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Police … more

By Justin Garcia | 4/4/24

Jardin de los Niños, Blue Cross partner on child services

The nonprofit Jardin de los Niños was awarded a $25,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico to provide child care and therapeutic early intervention services to children … more

Bulletin report | 4/4/24

Police Run Out of Autism Awareness Decal Supplies

The response to the Las Cruces Police Department’s autism awareness decal giveaway has been so overwhelming that supplies were depleted in less than two days. The window decals – … more

Bulletin report | 4/4/24

Frederick Frank Lenway, 74

Frederick Frank Lenway (74) died on March 24, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM. Fred was born on June 12, 1949, in Syracuse, NY to Frederick Junior Lenway and Betty De Garmo. He spent his early … more

4/3/24

One arrested as shooting shuts down Lynn Middle School

Lynn Middle School near Young Park went on lockdown Wednesday as police investigated a shooting in the area that injured a man. According to a news release, the incident occurred about 6 a.m. on … more

Bulletin report | 4/3/24

Las Cruces International Film Festival executive director Ross Marks introduces a filmmaker to speak about his film during the 2023 festival.

Film festival guests bring inspiration to Las Cruces

Ross Marks loves bringing experience to the New Mexico State University campus to inspire students. more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/3/24