Las Cruces Daily Digest Friday, July 10, 2026
Ty's Take
The obits page today carries names that mean something in this valley—Knapp, Villemez, Hourigan—people who were here when the orchards still stretched wider and the water fights were mostly about farming. Meanwhile down at the other end of the paper, you've got young folks making plushies and prints, building something from nothing the way people always do here. That's Las Cruces in one fold: the generations passing through, and the ones just starting out, both betting their futures on this hard, beautiful stretch of the Mesilla. It's the rhythm of a real place.
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Carol Ann Knapp Foreman, a longtime Las Cruces resident and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at age 88. She and her husband Harold built Valley Transit Mix and Valley Leasing & Development after settling in Las Cruces in 1968, and were known for their...
Clarence Villemez, a biochemistry professor who spent 30 years at the University of Wyoming, died peacefully on January 9, 2026, at age 87. After retiring in 2003, he moved to Las Cruces with his wife Barbara and is survived by two children and three grandchildren.
Shannyn Caldwell, a pioneering radio personality and author who began her career at WJNR at age 16, died on January 8, 2026, following a battle with stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer. Despite her diagnosis, she continued broadcasting and remained surrounded by family and loved ones until her...
Timothy Joseph Hourigan, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and accomplished musician, passed away on April 9, 2026, after a long cancer battle. Known for his passion for marathons, Ironman competitions, and Irish music, he leaves behind his wife Donna, two sons, and a grandson.
At just 14 years old, ninth-grader Payton Gambordella is running a thriving crochet business called Payton's Crafts, selling handmade plushies and accessories at the Farmer's Market and through the Kids Can Jr. Vendors Program. Each piece, priced between $5 and $40, reflects her meticulous...
Three sisters—Shannon, Lilly, and Rose—launched Happy Prints, a 3D-printing business creating articulated toys and keychains that range from quick prints to detailed 24-hour designs. The young entrepreneurs are combining their creative talents while building skills that support their future dreams...
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