Op-Ed | Las Cruces Bulletin

Tiny Gestures

It seemed like a tiny gesture, my wife, Sherry’s insistence on taking these Walmart 4 X 6-inch photos of women patients at the mental asylum, Vision in Action in Juárez and putting them … more

By Morgan Smith | 6/14/24

Celebration in Mexico?

"Todos son corruptos, todos son malos,” says Juan Carlos, the cab driver who is taking us from the Mexico City airport to our hotel near the Zócalo or central plaza. This was the first … more

6/7/24

Journalism is not a crime

On May 15, New Mexico State Police and campus officers at the University of New Mexico tore down an encampment that had been established by protesters calling for a cease-fire in Israel’s … more

Algernon D'Ammassa
Las Cruces Bulletin | 5/23/24

Antisemitism bill stigmatizes legitimate speech

A bill that passed the House of Representatives last week overreaches by branding legitimate speech and debate about Israel as antisemitic. more

Algernon D'Ammassa
Las Cruces Bulletin | 5/10/24

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

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

How the founders linked happiness to virtue

If Benjamin Franklin was right when he said virtue and a trade are a child’s best portion, succeeding generations of Americans have neglected at least part of that birthright. Mass … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 4/2/24

A life seen through offices

In my first career, my only “office” was a dressing room, usually shared with several other actors. At other occupations, I’ve worked on factory floors, in warehouses, cubicles, … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/26/24

Celebrating a tax win for New Mexico’s kids and families

As mamas, we know that having kids changes how you see the world. Figuring out how to keep your little ones safe and healthy, so they can grow up to thrive, is a worry that doesn’t go away. more

Angela Garcia and State Rep. Micaela Lara Cadena | 3/13/24

A whiff of a rolling quorum

Las Cruces has periodically learned expensive lessons about New Mexico’s Open Meetings Act. Except for certain carefully designed exceptions, governing bodies are required to meet and … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/8/24

Maybe that is who we are, after all

“That’s not who we are” is the pleading cry we so often hear in the wake of extremist political violence in the U.S. The gallows brought to the steps of the U.S. Capitol on … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 3/7/24

What’s missing from the presidential age debate

The two presumptive nominees for president are 81 and 77 years old. They would be the oldest major party nominees for the office in history, just as they were in 2020. It is reasonable to consider … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 2/19/24

Driving off the cliff

I am by nature an optimist, however, my optimism is being tested. Bill Maher, when being interviewed and asked about climate change recently, made the comment that we are like Thelma and Louise, … more

Dan Lere | 1/25/24

Remembering DeSantis in New Mexico

Remembering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during 2022, at one of the weirder political events of my news career. more

Algernon D'Ammassa | 1/24/24

Commission will deliver for Southern New Mexico

Southern New Mexico is home to vibrant and resilient communities with proud histories, striving to build even stronger futures. For years, I have fought to deliver federal investments to support … more

By U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich | 12/29/23

The Value of Opinion Pages

My childhood was unusual in that I spent a great deal of time around a diverse crew of adults, many of whom were argumentative. My parents entertained large gatherings of friends at least twice … more

Desert Sage | 12/29/23

Chile Drop a New Year’s Eve spectacle

As president of the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership, I am thrilled to share the excitement surrounding our upcoming New Year's Eve event, the renowned Chile Drop. This free family celebration has … more

By John Muñoz | 12/28/23

'Twas a wireless Christmas [Video]

“A Modern-Day Visit from St. Nick,” verse by Algernon D’Ammassa/Las Cruces Bulletin. more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 12/22/23

A modern-day visit from St. Nick

For 13 years, former editor and publisher Richard Coltharp devoted space in each Bulletin before Christmas to reprinting Clement Clarke Moore’s classic Christmas poem, “A Visit from St. … more

By Algernon D'Ammassa | 12/21/23

The joy of their spirits remain with us

My Thursday started with this comment: “There is more time behind us than in front of us.” Around noonday, a friend quoted a favorite movie, “The Shawshank Redemption”: … more

By Richard Coltharp | 12/14/23