Las Cruces Daily Digest Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Ty's Take
Obituaries in a town like this read like chapters from the place itself. Coralie Bailey Carrier and Bernie Carrillo, ninety-two, both belonged to the kind of Las Cruces that built this valley before the subdivisions came pushing north from the border and the university started sprawling across the mesa. They knew the Rio Grande when it ran different, knew neighbors by their first names for fifty years, raised kids who stayed or came back. Meanwhile, a daughter's starting a business to help her mom, which says something about what matters when your own people need you. That's the actual news some days, not what made the wire services.
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Coralie Bailey Carrier, a Las Cruces resident since 1972 and pioneering advocate for women in firearms ownership and outdoor sports, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, surrounded by family. Known for founding the Southwestern Academy of Firearms Education and serving as president of both...
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, love of people, and competitive spirit. After retiring from New Mexico State University, Carrillo remained active...
Fifth grader Nadia Herring, a student at Desert Hills, launched Nadia's Creations with a mission to help her mom while exploring her entrepreneurial ambitions. The young business owner's initial idea has since grown into a thriving venture that showcases what big dreams young entrepreneurs can...
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