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Senate Bill 15, passed by the state Legislature during the 2024 session, temporarily authorizes the state Office of the Superintendent of Insurance to oversee changes in hospitals’ ownership, including mergers. Meanwhile, legislators, the superintendent’s office and healthcare representatives plan to craft a permanent measure for next year’s session.

Lawmakers, industry plan fresh look at hospital bill - Las Cruces Bulletin On May 1, a law took effect in New Mexico giving an appointed state executive oversight powers over mergers, acquisitions or any change of ownership of hospitals in the state. Senate Bill 15 , …

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Removal of paintings shocks Mescalero Catholics - Las Cruces Bulletin MESCALERO — On Sunday, June 30, parishioners and guests walked into St. Joseph’s Apache Mission in Mescalero for the 10:30 a.m. mass as they have done for close to 100 years. The stately, …

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"Golf Doctor" Charlie Blanchard writes about some of the challenges golfers face in scorching heat and merciless sun.

Scorching summer sun poses problems for golfers - Las Cruces Bulletin As I write this column on this early June day, I notice that the daytime high temperatures here in Las Cruces are going to be over or hovering around 100 degrees for the next two weeks. Playing golf …

Bonds issued by the city of Las Cruces and approved by voters to support park improvements, a new fire station and affordable housing efforts are well underway, according to a recent report to the Las Cruces City Council.

Affordable housing, other bond projects well underway - Las Cruces Bulletin Bonds issued by the city of Las Cruces and approved by voters to support park improvements, a new fire stationa nd affordable housing efforts are well underway, according to a recent report to the …

In opinion: Columnist Walt Rubel on wildfires and fireworks in an era of hotter, drier summers.

Careless errors can lead to tragedy - Las Cruces Bulletin Several years ago, when I was covering state government from Santa Fe, I attended the annual briefing given to reporters prior to the upcoming wildfire season. After going over the current …

A man from Ohio accused of threatening Doña Ana County District Attorney Gerald Byers with racist attacks pleaded guilty.

Ohio man pleads guilty to sending racist threats to DA - Las Cruces Bulletin A man accused of threatening Doña Ana County District Attorney Gerald Byers with racist attacks pleaded guilty, according to a Department of Justice news release. Court records show …

New Mexico Energy Secretary James Kenney joined Lt. Governor Howie Morales Thursday morning in welcoming industry, government and higher education officials, including leadership of New Mexico pueblos, to Las Cruces.

Symposium examines research in industrial water supply - Las Cruces Bulletin New Mexico Energy Secretary James Kenney joined Lt. Governor Howie Morales Thursday morning in welcoming industry, government and higher education officials, including leadership of New Mexico …

Happening now: A symposium on science and technology pertinent to water resiliency and New Mexico’s strategic water supply gets underway, hosted by NMSU at the Las Cruces Convention Center.

Pictured are Lt. Governor Howie Morales and state Environment Secretary James Kenney.

The July Desert Exposure is here and it looks great!

A massive overhaul of Las Cruces’ development codes received a mixed reaction during a council meeting on June 24.

Overhaul of development rules sparks mixed reaction in Las Cruces Council - Las Cruces Bulletin A massive overhaul of Las Cruces’ development codes received a mixed reaction during a council meeting on June 24. Several groups lauded the proposed changes for creating safer streets and …

In opinion: Congressional candidate Yvette Herrell addresses her position on abortion.

On abortion and where I stand - Las Cruces Bulletin We’re getting close to election season, which for me means again preparing to see and hear millions of dollars in advertising from liberal special interest groups smearing me and misleading New …

Spaceport America Cup soars again - Las Cruces Bulletin Once more, the Spaceport America Cup competition drew thousands of people from around the world to Las Cruces and Sierra County for a week of research presentations, professional networking and …

Three minors arrested in gun shop burglary - Las Cruces Bulletin Three juveniles are facing charges in a break-in and theft at a Las Cruces gun shop, with city and federal law enforcement agencies involved. Miller Guns and Ammo, located on N. Telshor …

After a year on the job in Las Cruces, LCPS' new superintendent was approved for a new contract as he presented plans for the next school year, which begins in July.

LCPS approves new contract for Superintendent Ruiz - Las Cruces Bulletin Superintendent Ignacio Ruiz was awarded a new contract with a higher salary after his first year at the Las Cruces Public Schools.

From our editor, an open letter to a fellow driver after a near collision.

Open letter to one lucky driver - Las Cruces Bulletin The clearest detail I remember about your car was the smoke coming off your tires, before we nearly collided on Amador Avenue Sunday night. You were stopped at a red light and decided to peel out, …

Despite the havoc it caused this week, the huge rainstorm that fell Wednesday over Ruidoso has ushered in a short period of “minimal fire activity” on the Salt and South Fork fires.

Ruidoso rains lead to ‘minimal fire activity' - Las Cruces Bulletin Despite the havoc it caused this week, the huge rainstorm that fell Wednesday over Ruidoso has ushered in a short period of “minimal fire activity” on the Salt and South Fork fires, …

A man killed by a Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy had called 911 before the shooting and suggested he was in a mental health crisis before firing a gun at a deputy, according to information provided in a news conference this week.

DASO: Man killed by deputy was in mental health crisis - Las Cruces Bulletin This article contains descriptions of su***de. Immediate help is available by calling the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

Dark Circles Contemporary Dance is offering a special screening of “Ten-Gallon,” a groundbreaking q***r western romance, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, at the Fountain Theatre in Mesilla.

Dance film premiers at Fountain Theatre - Las Cruces Bulletin Dark Circles Contemporary Dance is offering a special screening of “Ten-Gallon,” a groundbreaking q***r western romance, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, at the Fountain Theatre in …

Columnist Walt Rubel sees hope among the thousands of young rocketeers at Spaceport America this week, and argues the spaceport should keep thinking about partners beyond Virgin Galactic.

Spaceport needs reliable partners - Las Cruces Bulletin Expectations were sky high in 2005 when British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson inked a 20-year lease on a new spaceport that had yet to be built in southern New Mexico. The lease called for …

"I would still crawl across the desert on glass in 120-degree heat if it meant a gig."

Local musician brings home NM Music Award - Las Cruces Bulletin One day in 1993, Sage Gentlewing was driving through California on Highway 46 between Highway 101 to Highway 5 and stopped at Jack’s Ranch Café. A tree with a monument sculpture, …

President Joe Biden approved Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request for an expedited Major Disaster Declaration in response to the South Fork and Salt fires, a White House official said Thursday.

President approves major disaster declaration for New Mexico wildfires - Las Cruces Bulletin President Joe Biden approved Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s request for an expedited Major Disaster Declaration in response to the South Fork and Salt fires, a White House official said …

Hundreds gathered at the Las Cruces Convention Center on June 15 for an evening of dinner, music and celebration ahead of Juneteenth. The federal holiday was observed Wednesday.

Juneteenth banquet pays tribute to Blackdom - Las Cruces Bulletin Diners set down their forks and stood as the Billy Townes Group shifted from a set list of jazz standards to accompany a choir performing “Life Every Voice and Sing,” the hymn giving …

DASO: One killed in shootout with deputy near Shalem Colony - Las Cruces Bulletin A deputy with the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Department killed a man during a shootout near Shalem Colony on June 19, according to a news release. DASO did not identify the man …

South Fork Fire forces Ruidoso residents to evacuate - Las Cruces Bulletin Two fires burning just east and south of Ruidoso forced the evacuation of about 8,000 people on June 17 as fire crews from around the state battle the blazes. The South Fork Fire, burning …

White Sands National Park will hold its first Full Moon Night event of the year at 8:15 p.m. on Friday, June 21.

White Sands National Park to Host Mariachi Band at First Full Moon Night Event of 2024 - Las Cruces Bulletin White Sands National Park will hold its first Full Moon Night event of the year at 8:15 p.m. on Friday, June 21., in the park’s natural outdoor amphitheater. In partnership with …