Hatch Daily Digest Friday, July 17, 2026
Ty's Take
We lost a few good ones this week—Carol Ann, Clare, Shannyn, and Timothy—and the valley feels a little smaller when the names start stacking up like that. But what strikes me reading through the notices is how many of these folks spent their whole lives here, roots deep as the chile plants that line our fields, and how many left behind kids and grandkids still working this same dirt. Meanwhile the younger generation's out there making plushies and prints, finding their own way to build something, and maybe that's what matters most—that the work keeps changing shape but the people keep showing up. Summer's moving fast. Make time to check in on your neighbors.
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Las Cruces Bulletin
Carol Ann Knapp Foreman, a Las Cruces resident who co-founded Valley Transit Mix and Valley Leasing & Development with her husband, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at age 88. A devoted wife, mother, and community supporter, Foreman was known for her dedication to family, her talent for...
Clarence Villemez, a retired biochemistry professor who spent 30 years at the University of Wyoming, died peacefully on January 9, 2026, at age 87. Villemez relocated to Las Cruces in 2003 upon his retirement and is survived by his wife Barbara, two adult children, and four grandchildren.
Shannyn Caldwell, a pioneering radio personality and author who broke barriers for women in broadcasting, died on January 8, 2026, following a battle with stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer. Despite her illness, Caldwell remained on the air and is remembered by her brother and two children for her...
Timothy Joseph Hourigan, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and management consultant who was passionate about athletics, music, and the outdoors, passed away on April 9, 2026, after battling cancer. Hourigan, who served 26 years in military intelligence and earned degrees from UT El Paso and...
Payton Gambordella, a 14-year-old Arrowhead Park Early College High School student, has launched a thriving crochet business called Payton's Crafts, selling colorful plushies and handmade accessories at local farmers markets and pop-up events. The ninth-grader sources her own patterns and materials...
Three sisters from Las Cruces—Shannon, Lilly, and Rose—have built Happy Prints, a 3D-printing business that creates articulated toys and keychains ranging from quick five-minute prints to elaborate 24-hour designs. The young entrepreneurs, aged 12 to 14, are honing skills that align with their...
07/17/2026 TV-ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE WEEKLY
This week's TV and entertainment guide for the Las Cruces area is available as a downloadable PDF document for readers seeking programming information and listings.
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