NEWS Local news and entertainment since 1969 Bottom Line YOUR Business is OUR Business! Inside GREATER LAS CRUCES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • JANUARY 2021 • WWW.LASCRUCES.ORG TABLE OF CONTENTS Listening to the echoes From the Chair ............ 2 By DEBBI MOORE the impact of this pandemic to donate funds, to help our GLCCC CEO/President includes grief, loss and pro- children…over and over dur- found sadness. My heart ing this year we have created Contemplating my article aches for those who have the echoes of community, Chair of the GLCCC for this, the very first Bottom lost loved ones this year, as our giving, wonderful com- Line of 2021, I remembered I know all too well this grief munity. It was a wild year! an article written many years journey. We salute, and con- My echoes…my echoes…I Ambassadors ............. 3 ago. I believe it was January tinue to do so, our healthcare hope my echoes will be ones 2009 and I in Santa Fe during workers and first responders of servant leadership, of the session. Walking from who have been there for our inspiration in the darkest of one hotel to another for an community from the very be- times and of a listening ear. event, surrounded by snow ginning of this pandemic. I trust my echoes will give New/rewewing on the ground with snow And yet, in the middle of so confidence that no matter softly coming down, in the COURTESY PHOTO much sadness, we witnessed Debbi Moore how dire, how impossible, the quietness of the moment, I our community rise to the situation seems to be, there page 14 members .................... 4 listened to the echoes of my ally, I pondered the question, challenge. We are a phoenix is always hope. Echoes of “What are my echoes that footsteps on the cobblestone rising in the midst of it all the simple power of working future generations will build FRIDAY, sidewalk. At that time I spoke to create those echoes of together as a team can move upon or history will remem- to the importance of listen- resilience, of hope, of gentle- mountains and make our ing to the echoes of those ber and value?” GREATER LAS CRUCES ness and genuine kindness community stronger than JANUARY who have gone before us and Both collectively and in- CHAMBER OF COMMERCE creating the ultimate echo of ever. Echoes our future gen- dividually, we have, and will building on their foundations love that will long transcend erations will look back and 150 E. LOHMAN AVE. continue to navigate this 1, 2021 in our communities. this pandemic. We’ve talked say those are echoes, those Remembering that speech, uncharted journey. As often LAS CRUCES, NM 88001 in previous articles about foundations, are ones we can I realized that over this year when a new year arrives, the giving nature of our 575-524-1968 build upon. I Volume 53, Number 1 we have been creating echoes reflection of the past year community to help those in WWW.LASCRUCES.ORG I wish I could say that this of our own in so many ways. always comes to the forefront need, to promote shopping Taking this quite person- of our minds. Reflection on among our local businesses, See MOORE | 2 I lascrucesbulletin.com RELIEF FROM JOINT PAIN STARTS HERE. If joint pain or stiffness is keeping you from doing the things you love, we can help you get back to your active life. MountainView Regional Medical Center is the only hospital in Las Cruces to offer a full range of services for joint pain relief, including advanced robotic-assisted knee and hip replacements. To find out more about treatment options A&E that may be right for you, attend one of our free joint pain seminars. Learn more about joint pain treatment options at bit.ly/MountainViewOrthopedics. Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks and benefits of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation. Patient results may vary. Consult your physician about the benefits and risks of any surgical procedure or treatment. New theatrical group plans bold 2021 page 21 WELLBEING COVID home testing available free page 27 BUSINESS Unhungry New Year Dino Cervantes recognized Some 800 cars flowed through the parking lot at Telshor 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 22, for a Revolution-120 food distribution event. Organization chair Marci Dickerson said food was provided through a $30,000 donation from the Albertson’s Foundation. The local Pepsi distributers threw in 2,000 liters of Pepsi to add to the page 32 bounty. Volunteers from multiple local businesses were on hand to hand out the food and wish folks happy holidays. After the Las Cruces distribution, the crew headed to southern Doña Ana County towns for the afternoon to distribute some more. BULLETIN PHOTO BY ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH 2 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 | 3 Bixby praises Biden’sLas Cruces choice Bulletin - 10/13/2017 Page : A013 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017 | 13 Biden’s challenge is Trump’s wall for Interior secretary By MIKE COOK dors “will be at the top of Republicans in Congress. Southwest Environmental Center of Las Cruces Las Cruces Bulletin the list,” Bixby said. “It’s not going to beFlags Executive of Director mourning Kevin Bixby said President-elect He said SWEC and easy to take down any Joe Biden’s selection of U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, “It’s just really impor- other groups supporting part of the wall,” he D-N.M. as the next secretary of the U.S. Department tant that we not just stop the removal of the wall said. Biden will “have of the Interior is “going to be a great choiceEND for a lot wall construction but that are encouraged because to make the case that of reasons. SALE! Tile we take it down wherever Biden has nominated KEVIN BIXBY DEB HAALAND taking down the wall “is “She really gets it,” Bixby said of Haaland, who we can,” Southwest Envi- U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, not going to compromise has represented New Mexico’s first congressionalSUMMER from ronmental Center (SWEC) D-N.M., to be the new nation, he said, although security,” Bixby said. district since January 2019 and was just re-elected to * Truckloads Executive Director Kevin secretary of the U.S. De- Organ Mountain Desert Bixby said reports have her second term in the U.S. House. in stock Bixby said. partment of the Interior. Peaks National Monu- dismissed the significance Haaland will bring “a Native American perspec- Cash and Carry. No holding. Bixby said President- Haaland is an outspoken ment does come close to of 400 miles of wall as tive” to the job of Interior secretary, Bixby said. 59per sq. ft. ¢ elect Joe Biden has opponent of the wall. the U.S./Mexico border. “just replacing existing And, he said, she understands the urgency of Carpet Laminate pledged to stop construc- “One of the worst “I’m hoping the (Biden) barriers.” But, he said, climate-change and biodiversity, and the environ- tion of the border wall things Trump did in administration will un- those were mostly vehicle mental issues that threaten human life and all life from from “on Day One” of his ad- building the wall is he derstand the impact of barriers, four feet tall on earth. * * ministration, and has said desecrated tribal lands, the wall on wildlife ev- with gaps where animalsLAS CRUCES“I BULLETIN think she’s going to be great,” he said. OPINION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16,$ 2018 | 9 79 he will rescind the emer- in Arizona,” Bixby said. erywhere and put in gaps can get through. They LETTERS amnesty for 18 million per sq. ft. undocumented immi- Thousands gency declaration that has Haaland is a member of everywhere,” Bixby said. were replaced with 30-footCONTINUED FROMHe 8said the U.S.grants. Army So, if 18 million20 — the day Biden is in- 99 per sq. ft. ¢ 1of feet in stock immigrants receive allowed President Donald Laguna Pueblo and a na- “You can make an eco- barred walls that have SocialismCorps hasn’t of worked Engineersamnesty, what areaugurated. her Bixby said that Trump to take money tive of Winslow, Arizona. logical case for doing that. very small gaps betweenanywhere recently else, but estimated what plans the for the next moneyfive could be used to Luxury Vinyl Tile the hell, now that we are million immigrants in from the U.S. Department “I think we’ll see the Mountain lions, mule their uprights that are in the twilightfederal zone government let’s six years? could Bottom create line, green jobs taking give it one more try. I’m from impossible for any wildlife save more than there$2 billion is no end to downthis the wall and restor- of Defense budget to pay wall come down in places, deer, coyotes, javelina, sure if we only spend situation. * for wall construction. particularly in Arizona badgers and other ani- larger than a rabbit to getenough if money. it cancelled additionalCriminals do noting try landsto that have been Dennis Stone enter the USA through LAS CRUCES BULLETIN $ FRIDAY,79 NOVEMBER 16, 2018 | But “whether [he] actu- and the Bootheel of New mals of the Chihuahuan through, Bixby said. wall constructionLas Cruces the onborder Jan. checkpoint, damaged by it. OPINION 9 they come across the per sq. ft. ally takes down the wall Mexico,” Bixby said. “I Desert that aren’t on the Get out the riveramnesty or through for any 18 million El Dorado JUSTwelcome LETTERSLIKE HOMEsigns meansgatherings available.