NEWS Local news and entertainment since 1969 Bottom Line New LCPS super YOUR Business is OUR Business Inside says main thing GREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • JULY 2021 • WWW.LASCRUCES.ORG is serving TABLE OF CONTENTS Education luncheon reminds of From the GLCC President ........2 past struggles, future hopes Our Education Lun- ship is made up of busi- demic was to the process cheon last week helped nesses from different and logistics involved in From the Chair of the further launch us into the industries, and some of education, all those people much needed return to our industries were im- affected have come away the students GLCCC Ambassadors .............3 normal. Seeing and talk- pacted especially hard by with important lessoned ing with people in person the pandemic. Education learned. Topics included was a breath of fresh air is an industry to itself, and persistence, time man- compared to those neces- it was hurt as much as any agement, and technology New and Renewing sary Zoom events we’ve group with the challenges tools. all endured for so many JED of Covid-19. What the au- Superintendent Ralph Members ................................4 months. The lunch event FANNING dience heard and learned Ramos then delivered a page 28 was chocked full of rel- definitely shed some light high energy, inspiring Chairman of the Board evant messages, and it on what was learned over message about his vision FRIDAY, reminded all of us that Greater Las Cruces the last 15 months, plus Chamber of Commerce for the Las Cruces Public attended how important how best to move forward Schools. It was very clear JULY 2, 2021 education is for our com- all the good that Dr. Tru- with public education in that his number one prior- GREATER LAS CRUCES munity. our area. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE jillo brought to our public ity is doing what is right We were honored to The panel made up school system and our for the students. His plan 150 E. LOHMAN AVE. present Karen Trujillo’s of student Adelaide Ol- is practical and based on I Volume 54, Number 27 LAS CRUCES, NM 88001 husband Ben and their community. Karen was berding, teacher Robbi successes he has experi- 575-524-1968 daughter Taralyn with without question a hero in Berry, and parent Brandi enced and been a part of WWW.LASCRUCES.ORG a special Crystal Apple education! Misquez reminded us that I lascrucesbulletin.com Award in recognition for Our Chamber member- as challenging as the pan- See FANNING | 2 Symptoms of a medical emergency need quick treatment. And in some cases, Chest Pain? Severe Abdominal Pain? High Fever? fast care can be life-saving. So don’t delay or be afraid to get help if you need it. We’ve implemented strict safety standards, so you can come to us THEY’RE CALLED confidently – knowing we are providing a safe place with quality care. EMERGENCIES There’s a good reason to get to a hospital fast in NEWS an emergency – your life could depend on it. FOR A REASON. MyMountainViewER.com If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. Purple Heart group gains traction page 4 A & E Historic Rio Grande Theatre ready for in-person crowds page 18 Happy SPORTS birthday, Centennial girls America finish strong at state tourney page 26 The Zia Natural Gas float was a standout during the 2019 Las Cruces Electric Light Parade with its bright patriotic colors going down Hadley Avenue off Solano Drive. The parade is back in full force for 2021 starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 3. For more about the parade, see the story on page 3. BULLETIN FILE PHOTO BY STEVE MCINTYRE 2 | FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021 | 3 Parade, music and fireworksLas Cruces Bulletin - 10/13/2017 Page : A013 Parade entries celebrate LAS CRUCEShighlight BULLETIN July Fourth weekend NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017 | 13 FlagsThe ofCity ofmourning Las Cruces and New Mexico State Uni- America, end of pandemic versity are teaming up to host the city’s annual 4th of July celebration, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4, the city said. By MIKE COOK The city’s annual and much anticipatedEND Electric Las Cruces Bulletin Light Parade will be held Saturday, July 3. A concert SALE! and fireworks will be held Sunday, July 4. The pa- Tile “I think the Electric rade is returning after a year off becauseSUMMER of Covid. from Light Parade signals the Here is a schedule of events: * restart of our city, state • Saturday, July 3. 9 p.m.: Electric Light Parade. 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