Daily Digest

Hatch Daily Digest Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Ty's Take

Bernie Carrillo made it to 92, which down here means you saw the valley change from irrigation ditches to modern farming, watched chile become a commodity instead of just what you grew to eat, and probably knew half the families in Doña Ana County by their first names. The other story, about someone starting a business to help their mom, is the kind of thing that doesn't make the front page but it's the real news of a small agricultural town. When your parents get older and you're still here instead of gone to the cities, you figure out what needs doing and you do it. That's how communities hold together.

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Weather Alerts

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued September 29 at 5:38AM MDT until September 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Southwest New Mexico including Dona Ana, Otero, Luna, Sierra, Grant, and Hidalgo Counties. Far West Texas, including El Paso and Hudspeth Counties. * WHEN...Through 6AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may r...

Las Cruces Bulletin

Bernie Carrillo, 92

Bernie Carrillo, a longtime New Mexico State University retiree born in Doña Ana, New Mexico, passed away on August 7, 2026, at age 92. Known for his faith, family devotion, and competitive spirit in Senior Olympics events, he is survived by five children, 19 grandchildren, and 18...

A business to help her mom

Fifth grader Nadia Herring, a student at Desert Hills school, launched Nadia's Creations with a mission to help support her mother. The young entrepreneur's venture shows how big ideas can come from determined young business owners in the community.

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