Las Cruces Daily Digest Monday, September 14, 2026
Ty's Take
Bernie Carrillo made it to ninety-two, which in this valley means he saw the whole arc of it, watched Interstate 10 cut through farmland that used to belong to somebody's family, watched the university grow and the air base stay put and the border stay complicated. The Bulletin's obit doesn't say much beyond the facts, but that's how it goes, and that's enough. Meanwhile, a young entrepreneur is building something called Threaded Joy, which is the kind of name that makes you think maybe the next generation's not just watching the changes roll past like tumbleweeds. It's staying, it's making something, it's trying. In a town that's always balancing between what was and what's coming, that matters more than most people know.
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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 who remember him for his faith, family devotion, and generous spirit. A retired New Mexico State University employee, Carrillo was an active senior...
The young entrepreneur behind Threaded Joy
Eleven-year-old Eleanor Alkire, a homeschooled fifth grader, has turned a Christmas gift into a thriving small business called Threaded Joy, where she creates custom embroidered gifts that showcase her artistic talent and craftsmanship. The young entrepreneur combines creativity with quality work...
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