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Sen. Mary Jane Garcia posted with New Mexico State University professor Jeff Brown at the grand opening of restored De la O Saloon, part of a new community center in Doña Ana, on Jan. 15, 2011.

Retired Sen. Mary Jane Garcia remembered

Mary Jane Garcia, a retired state senator, business owner and community advocate born in the village of Doña Ana and served in the legislature from 1988 to 2012 representing the county, passed … more

Bulletin report | 1/5/24

February 2024

2/1/24

A selection of books that have been challenged or banned in the U.S. at Loma Colorado Library in Rio Rancho.

Bill would stop New Mexico libraries from banning books

A bill in the state legislature proposes preventing public libraries from banning books based on political or religious views from what one of the bill’s sponsors calls “hate … more

By Nicole Maxwell NM Political Report | 1/18/24

Faith, signs and human nature move Joe Bullock’s pen

When banker Joe Bullock wrote a little book of faith-based fiction, including an angelic twist on his friend and New Mexico State University golf legend, Herb Wimberly, he had no idea the result, … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 3/1/24

Rachel Thomas-Chappell and Cassandra Galban in a scene from No String Theatre Company’s “In the Room” at the Black Box Theatre in Las Cruces.

‘In the Next Room’ offers good vibes at Black Box

Few plays brilliantly tie together multiple thought-provoking themes. Fewer elicit consistent laughter. No Strings Theatre Company’s production of Sarah Ruhl’s “In the Next Room does both. more

Megan McQueen
For the Bulletin | 4/25/24

It's On!

Can't wait to see the beautiful, thought provoking, strange, human things you send us! Writing contest: Desert Exposure will continue its longstanding writing contest. Winners will be featured in our … more

6/9/23

Painting the Town

David Larcom has been visiting Truth or Consequences since 2019. The first winter he wandered into town he met Sidney Bryan who took him seriously and invited him to paint on the walls of his … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 8/4/23

Fiber Extravaganza

The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum (FRHM) will host the third annual Fiber Extravaganza 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Fiber demonstrations will include wool spinning, knitting, … more

6/13/23

Joshua Wheeler reads at Otero Arts

Otero Arts is presenting Joshua Wheeler in the Quarterly Reading Series from 6-8 p.m. July 21 at the Artspace, 1118 Indiana Avenue in Alamogordo. Wheeler is a native of … more

7/21/23

‘Seasons of the Blue Pearl’

“In the time of long ago,” in a land where mountains rise from the surrounding desert like the jaws of a wolf, evil has once again emerged from beneath the arroyos and infected the … more

8/4/23

Arts roundup

"Glass in the Garden” open house fundraiser The Mesquite Street Amigos are holding several community events to celebrate the 175th birthday in the Las Cruces original townsite … more

Elva K. Österreich
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/25/24

Encouraging Meandering

Off the grid at Pitchfork Ranch A. Thomas Cole and his wife, Lucinda, have been putting their lives into the land. Upon retirement, they bought an 11,393-acre cattle ranch in 2003 with plans to … more

Elva K. Österreich | 5/10/24

Latinx writers tour includes June 18 workshop, reading in Las Cruces

Corazón Collective, a group of Texas- and California-based Latinx poets and writers, will tour New Mexico and El Paso June 16-24, including a stop in Las Cruces Sunday, June 18. Las … more

6/13/23

Getting Dotty

The 2023 Red Dot Art Studio Tour returns to Silver City once again during Labor Day weekend. The studio tour begins the 25th anniversary year of the Silver City Art Association. Starting with a … more

By Marcia Tinker | 8/4/23

Sen. Katy Duhigg, D-Albuquerque Senate District 10

‘The greatest honor of my life’

In Albuquerque, first-term state Sen. Katy Duhigg, a Democrat elected in 2020, has been preparing for a “short session” sure to be packed with proposals going beyond budgetary matters and … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 1/15/24

The Dance Eclectic presents its original evening of dance works, “La Saison de la Faerie,” at the Black Box Theatre in downtown Las Cruces May 18 and 19.

Dance troupe brings faerie season to Black Box

Faeries, came take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the dishevelled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame! — William Butler … more

Bulletin report | 5/8/24

Everything is just Ducky in Deming

The 44th Annual Great American Duck Race will be held in the southwestern New Mexico town of Deming on Aug 24-27. Albuquerque has hot air balloons, Santa Fe burns Old Man Gloom and Deming has … more

Story and photos by Elva K. Österreich | 8/4/23

Former New Mexico governor nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. more

8/29/23

Celeste and Jim Shearer appear in a publicity photo.

At NMSU, trio debuts new musical works

Modern music with a local vibe will once again fill NMSU's music halls this weekend. As middle and high school students from all across the country gather for a weekend of high intensity … more

David Salcido
For the Bulletin | 4/19/24

NMSU legal counsel connects Juneteenth from Galveston to Las Cruces and beyond

New Mexico State University General Counsel Roy Collins III has a special connection to Juneteenth, the holiday that will be celebrated in Las Cruces June 16-19. Collins is a native of … more

By Mike Cook | 6/13/23