Hatch Daily Digest Saturday, August 15, 2026
Ty's Take
Bernie Carrillo made it to 92 in a valley where that kind of longevity means you've seen the whole arc of modern agriculture, water politics, and what happens when a town decides what it's good at and sticks with it. The obits in the Bulletin this week remind us that the people who built the infrastructure around here, who understood the Rio Grande and the seasons and how to move chile to market when it mattered, they're the ones who made it possible for younger folks like the entrepreneur behind Threaded Joy to think about what comes next. You can grow something in this soil because somebody before you figured out how to make it work. That's not sentiment. That's just how it goes.
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Las Cruces Bulletin
Bernie Carrillo, a longtime New Mexico State University retiree from Doña Ana, passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Known for his strong faith, devotion to family, and competitive spirit in senior sports, Carrillo is survived by five children, 19 grandchildren, and 18...
The young entrepreneur behind Threaded Joy
Eleven-year-old Eleanor Alkire, a homeschooled fifth grader, has turned a Christmas gift into Threaded Joy, a small embroidered goods business. The young entrepreneur combines creativity and craftsmanship to make personalized gifts for her growing customer base.
Twin passions: jewelry and golf
Thirteen-year-old Johanna Jo Contreras, an eighth grader at Mesilla Valley Christian School, launched her entrepreneurial path after learning about money management through Sonoma Elementary's Kids Can Program. The young businesswoman pursues dual passions in jewelry making and golf.
08/14/2026 TV-ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE WEEKLY
The Las Cruces Bulletin's weekly television and entertainment guide for the week of August 14, 2026, is available in PDF format on the publication's website.
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