Las Cruces Daily Digest Sunday, August 23, 2026
Ty's Take
Bernie Carrillo made it to 92, which around here means he saw Las Cruces go from a crossroads town to a city that keeps spreading across land his generation knew by name. The Bulletin's notice doesn't say much, the way those pieces rarely do, but that's the thing about losing someone with nine decades of memories in one place. He was part of the fabric, part of what this valley looked like before the subdivisions and the chain stores. Meanwhile, a young entrepreneur is building something with Threaded Joy, and that's the Las Cruces we're becoming. Both are real. Both matter. That's how a town changes, one generation handing off to the next, and sometimes you don't feel the weight of it until you're reading the names side by side.
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Las Cruces Bulletin
Bernie Carrillo, 92, of Doña Ana, New Mexico, passed away on August 7, 2026, leaving behind five children, 19 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Known for his devotion to family, strong faith, and competitive spirit in Senior Olympics competitions after retiring from New Mexico State...
The young entrepreneur behind Threaded Joy
Eleven-year-old Eleanor Alkire, a homeschooled fifth grader, has turned a Christmas gift idea into a thriving small business called Threaded Joy. The young entrepreneur creates embroidered gifts that showcase her creativity and craftsmanship. Alkire's venture demonstrates how passion and skill can...
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