Las Cruces Daily Digest Monday, September 21, 2026
Ty's Take
Bernie Carrillo made it to 92 in a town that's changed plenty since he was young, and the obituary pages don't usually stop us cold, but his life here mattered in the quiet way that most lives do. Meanwhile, a young woman in Las Cruces decided her mother needed help and turned that into a business, which is the same calculation Bernie's generation made about family and work, just with different tools and a different world. These stories sit next to each other today because they remind us that whatever else is happening in the Valley, whatever we're arguing about at the county commission or worrying about at the water board, the real news is still people deciding what they owe each other and what they're willing to build.
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Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 11:18PM MDT until September 23 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Much of south-central New Mexico and Far West Texas, including El Paso, Las Cruces, and the Mesilla Valley. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of arroy...
Las Cruces Bulletin
Bernie Carrillo, a 92-year-old Doña Ana, New Mexico native, passed away on August 7, 2026, leaving behind five children, 19 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Known for his strong faith, love of family, and competitive spirit at the senior center, Carrillo retired from New Mexico State...
Fifth grader Nadia Herring, a student at Desert Hills, started Nadia's Creations with a simple goal of helping her mother. The young entrepreneur's thoughtful business idea has since grown into something much bigger than its original purpose.
The young entrepreneur behind Threaded Joy
Homeschooled fifth grader Eleanor Alkire, 11, turned a Christmas gift idea into Threaded Joy, her embroidered gift business. The young entrepreneur combines creativity and craftsmanship to create meaningful handmade items for customers.
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