Las Cruces Daily Digest Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Ty's Take
We lost some good ones this week—men who'd put down roots here and stayed, which means something in a town that's grown as fast as this one has. George Jackson, Paul Lawrence, James Creek—names that show up in the community record if you know where to look, the kind of people who didn't make headlines but made the place work. Meanwhile, the young folks coming up through NMSU are getting real experience through internships, learning what it takes to build something that lasts in the Mesilla Valley. That's the trade that keeps a town moving forward, even when we're saying goodbye to the ones who showed us how.
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Radio pioneer Shannyn Caldwell, who broke barriers for women in broadcasting during her 50-year career at WJNR, died January 8 at age 55 following a battle with stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer. Despite her diagnosis, Caldwell continued working and inspiring others until her passing, surrounded...
Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Joseph Hourigan, a 26-year Army veteran and former management consultant, passed away April 9 after a prolonged cancer battle. The Pampa, Texas native was known for his athletic achievements in marathons and Ironman competitions, his passion for Irish music as a member of...
George Douglas Jackson, a nationally recognized educator of the deaf who spent over 40 years transforming lives in Florida and Texas, died December 21 at age 70. Jackson was celebrated for creating innovative mock trials in real courtrooms and leading Kids Voting programs that instilled civic...
Paul Anthony Lawrence, a celebrated wilderness photographer and author of the popular Hiking the Teton Backcountry guide, died peacefully December 6 at age 84. Lawrence spent his life documenting and preserving wild landscapes across the American West while serving as a guide and real estate agent...
Colonel James Dennis Creek, a decorated Army intelligence officer and veteran of the Vietnam War who later served in key diplomatic and domestic security roles across three decades, passed away January 19 at age 78 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Creek, who earned degrees from...
Internships give students a clearer path
The Doña Ana County Summer Internship Program, which has placed more than 10,000 students with local employers since its 2021 launch, is helping young people discover career paths and develop workplace skills beyond the classroom. Former intern Jacquelyn Bernal credits her experience assisting at...
Buffalo Wild Wings GO opens in Las Cruces
Buffalo Wild Wings GO, a new takeout-focused restaurant concept, opened April 7 at 3310 Rinconada Boulevard with a popular promotion offering the first 50 customers free wings for a year. The streamlined location, operated by the Merritt Group franchise, prioritizes convenience through delivery...
04/24/2026 TV-ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE WEEKLY
This week's TV entertainment guide provides viewing listings and programming information for the Las Cruces area. The full guide is available as a downloadable PDF for readers seeking detailed television schedules.
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