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NEWS Local news and entertainment since 1969 Bottom Line YOUR Business is OUR Business! Inside Virgin Galactic GREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • APRIL 2021 • WWW.LASCRUCES.ORG TABLE OF CONTENTS Inching forward together By DEBBI MOORE currently care of those in your charge.” We continue to navigate The calendar says it’s taping We have seen so many of our uncharted waters and our unveils new From the Chair ............ 2 spring, but as we watch the for our business leaders throughout “new norm” has not quite weather go back and forth upcoming our region demonstrate this been found. I never thought between warm and cool days, April 10 care in extraordinary ways. the phrase, “I am fully vac- trying to get from winter to virtual Through increased partner- cinated,” would have such Chair of the GLCCC spring, I’m reminded of this Chamber ships with other businesses, a strong comfort to me and past year. In so many ways Gala & these businesses truly have my interaction with others. we all can relate to this piv- Awards made a tremendous differ- We encourage all to con- Ambassadors ............. 3 Debbi Moore spaceship oting, this action of trying show. A ence in our community. tinue wearing masks, wash to move forward, but often portion Someone asked me re- our hands, get tested and of our event will be to show cently what has been most going backwards before we - get vaccinated. These steps can move forward. Yes, we case a few businesses on that impactful to me on this new New/rewewing are essential and critical to all recognize the past year have navigated the waters of journey and what will I take continue to move forward. has been like no other. the unknown with creativity, forward. I truly believe the To register for the vaccine, members .................... 4 Having been in this indus- innovation and nothing less most powerful and impact- please go to vaccinenm.org. try for many years, I have than “true grit.” These sto- ful piece of this journey has The Chamber will continue page 9 observed the struggles of ries are what motivate me to been seeing partnerships businesses as they have faced keep moving forward. being cultivated at much to provide tools to include FRIDAY, seminars, virtual zooms and diversity and challenges, but These stories of safe prac- stronger levels than “pre- training to assist our busi- GREATER LAS CRUCES never like this. More than tices, redevelopment of their COVID.” While partnerships APRIL ever, 2020 gave me a wonder- business plan and giving and collaborations were ac- nesses moving forward. To CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ful look into the true heart of back to their community tive in our community, these find out more about these 2, 2021 and future events of the 150 E. LOHMAN AVE. business. The depth of their exhibits exceptional leader- were strengthened with the LAS CRUCES, NM 88001 compassion, love and genu- ship. Simon Sinek, world- knowledge that working to- Chamber, please go to lascru- I Volume 53, Number 14 ine care for their employees, renown author of leadership gether, delivering the same, ces.org. No matter the chal- 575-524-1968 customers and community books, says, “Leadership is and consistent messaging we lenges which may come our WWW.LASCRUCES.ORG became the bright light in the not about being in charge. would be more impactful and way, we know we are truly, I lascrucesbulletin.com middle of a dark time. We are Leadership is about taking effective. #LASCRUCESSTRONG. 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. With limited entry points, screening for everyone, frequent deep cleaning THEY’RE CALLED and social distancing, we are taking extra precautions to keep you safe. 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. BULLETIN PHOTO BY RICHARD COLTHARP Members of the Christian faith in Las Cruces and around the world recognize Good Friday today and will celebrate Happy Easter this Sunday, albeit still in a limited way, due to the Sunday Supper pandemic. Below is the Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla. continues amid pandemic page 14 A&E Easter Local photographer plans gallery opening page 22 A&E ‘Walking with Herb’ set for release page 25 2 | FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 | 3 COVID recovery initiatives underway City COVID-19 on the report. have work to do, but we cludes the dates, times and The report also details Funds come from the are committed to investing locations of our vaccine how the city’s Small Busi- spending reaches city’s Telshor Fund, a resources and time into registration events, as we ness Continuity grant pro- $3.3 million reserve account made up building back stronger," understand some of our gram has distributed $5.4 of the city's share of lease Pili said. community members find million to local nonprofits payments made by Memo- The 30-page report is the registration process and small businesses. BULLETIN REPORT rial Medical Center, which divided into six sections: complicated,” said city Contact Rickman at 575- the city and Doña Ana background, Las Cruces Community Engagement 541-2192 or jrickman@las- The City of Las Cruces County jointly own, as takes action, use of funds, Manager Jamey Rickman. cruces.org. has distributed $3.3 mil- well as from the city’s gen- COVID-19 vaccine plan, lion to support local non- eral fund, the city said. small business continuity profits, small businesses The city’s COVID-19 re- The “Together We Can” grant and “Las Cruces and programs serving sponse report, “Together report is "a tool for the Safe Promise.” WelcomingNew Patients! those most in need, includ- We Can,” which details community to understand It includes information ing the homeless, elderly how COVID-19 support how diverse the city's about COVID-19 vaccina- Nicole OswaltGarcia, NP and food insecure, during funds were distributed, response has been,” City tions, the city task force Pediatrics the health pandemic, the is available at www.las- Manager Ifo Pili said. "We created to promote them city said in a news release. cruces.org/2450/COVID- have been able to help and the city’s bilingual FAMILY CARE ANDPEDIATRICS The city council also 19-Response-Reportdetails. community members with “Sleeve Up Las Cruces”/ 2405 STelshor Blvd. allocated $500,000 to offer Or visit www.las-cruces. mortgages, rent, utility Súbete la Manga Cruces” 575-532-1001 front-line city workers org and go to the City bills, food, masks, but also vaccination program. hazard pay for continuing Manager’s page and click small businesses. We still “The report also in- V45095 to serve the public during We accept Medicare, Medicaid, LC1-L the pandemic, the release Tricare, CentennialCare and said. Visit us at www.lascrucesbulletin.com most privateinsurances. ¡Deseamos saber su opinión! ¡Deseamos saber su opinión! El Sistema del Museo de Las Cruces ha preparado We want your input! un borrador sobre un Plan a Corto Plazo y un estudio para un Plan Maestro. Estos documentos nos darán un camino a seguir para los próximos 5 a 10 años, y la The Las Cruces Museum System has drafted a Short Range Plan and Master opinión de la comunidad es vital para alcanzar este objetivo. Con su opinión Plan study to lay a path for the next 5-10 years. Community input is vital to podremos finalizar el desarrollo e implementación de metas, prioridades y the development and implementation of Museum goals, priorities, estrategias para los Museos. and strategies. Los planes propuestos se encuentran en el sitio Web: https://museums.las-cruces. View the proposed plans at https://museums.las-cruces.org/2436/Museum- org/2436/Museum-Masterplan-Study Léalos y luego acompáñenos, ya sea el miércoles 7 de abril, o el sábado 10 de abril, por medio de Zoom, en el sitio Web: Masterplan-Study and then join the conversation on Zoom on Wednesday, https://rebrand.ly/LCMSMasterPlan, y dénos su opinión. April 7 and/or Saturday, April 10 via https://rebrand.ly/LCMSMasterPlan. Si no puede acompañarnos en ninguna de estas sesiones, aún puede darnos sus Can’t attend the Zoom session? You can also provide comments or comentarios o dudas enviando un correo electrónico concerns by email to [email protected]. a: [email protected]. For additional information, visit the website at: http://las-cruces.org/ Si desea obtener más información, visítenos en el sitio Web: http://las-cruces.org/ museums or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LCMuseums museums, o síganos en Facebook e Instagram @LCMuseums. Las Cruces Museums Las Cruces Museums 575.522.3120 575.522.3120 las-cruces.org/museums @LCMuseums las-cruces.org/museums @LCMuseums 4 | FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 2021 NEWS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Delano Lewis named NMSU visiting senior fellow for Global Affairs By MIKE COOK and advance the mission Left Right Forward Foun- sage of Washington, D.C.’s Las Cruces Bulletin of expanding and enhanc- dation, which includes Home Rule Act through ing the knowledge and a wide-ranging series of Congress in 1973. He ran New Mexico State skills of all students in podcasts, in 2018. He is for D.C. city council, los- University is welcoming preparation for success in also working on a project ing to future D.C.