SHOTGUN WEDDINGS! – Clergy On Call 24/7 in Luna County

My name is Addison B. Bachman. I was ordained in 2008 and am Pastor of the Promised Land Community Church in Columbus, NM. Following in the tradition set by the infamous horse trainer, Ivan “Cowboy Cupid” Thompson of the award winning documentary “Cowboy del Amor”, I’m bringing back SHOTGUN WEDDINGS’ to the Historic Village of Columbus, NM and the greater Luna …

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New Ambulance in Columbus Expands Emergency Coverage for Southern Luna County

Luna County has purchased a new 2024 Ford F550 4×4 ambulance at a cost of $375,349.86. The vehicle was funded through the county’s Ambulance Gross Receipts Tax fund and will be stationed in the Village of Columbus to support Columbus EMS operations. Source: New Ambulance Expands Emergency Coverage for Southern Luna County  

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Columbus Revives Police Force

Source: Columbus Revives Police Force, Calls for Visionary Chief to Take the Helm Related Topic… Past And Curious – Columbus, New Mexico RAIDED AGAIN! They say history repeats itself, and in the history of Columbus, gun purchases gone bad have twice left a mark in the EXACT SAME PLACE! #Fast&Furious #PanchoVilla #EricHolder

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CONGRATS GDMBR BIKEPACKER! – Did You Get Your Medal?

The Historic Village of Columbus is honored to be the Southern Terminus of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR). We have fully embraced serving our Bikepacking Adventurer Cyclists, including constructing and dedicating a GDMBR Boundary Marker at our 24/7/365 Port of Entry to Palomas, Mexico, and honoring them with a GDMBR Medallion to all …

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Opinion: Project Jupiter can deliver jobs, and hope for Southern New Mexico

  New Mexico lawmakers say Project Jupiter, a proposed Santa Teresa data center, could deliver jobs, water investment and oversight to strengthen families and communities in Doña Ana County. Read full article here: Opinion: Project Jupiter can deliver jobs, clean water and hope for Southern New Mexico

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Concerns Grow Over Water Use In New Mexico’s Pecan Industry

A booming pecan industry is making waves in southern New Mexico, but the water usage is raising eyebrows among locals. What’s really happening out there? Read Full Article Here: Concerns Grow Over Water Use In New Mexico’s Pecan Industry – NewsBreak    

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New Mexico Screwworm Outbreak Hitting State Hard

When imports aren’t banned, Mexican cattle growers ship approximately 300,000 cattle through Columbus and Santa Teresa ports of entry each year. Read Full Article Here: New Mexico border officials say New World screwworm outbreak hitting state hard – NewsBreak See what’s waiting for you in Columbus! Learn why you know the name PANCHO VILLA!

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Austin-based company says it plans to spend $165 billion on New Mexico data center campus near El Paso. Here’s what to know.

JOBS JOBS JOBS FOR COLUMBUS-IANS! While BorderPlex builds in Santa Teresa, Meta is advancing $800 million data center in Northeast El Paso by Diego Mendoza-Moyers August 27, 2025 Source: Austin-based company says it plans to spend $165 billion on New Mexico data center campus near El Paso. Here’s what to know.

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