Arts & Entertainment | Desert Exposure

Endangered Species Act mural unveiled in Doña Ana

A collaboration of artists and partners will unveil the first in a series of murals to commemorate the 50th year of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) at 3 p.m. Friday, May 19, at 135 Joe Gutierrez St. … more

Bulletin report | 5/18/23

Downtown Blues Coffee

There’s a buzz in downtown Las Cruces on the weekends. You can feel it walking down the street. You can see it passing the boutiques and restaurants. Downtown Blues Coffee, located 130 S. Main … more

By Sylvia Quintanilla | 11/1/23

Faith, signs and human nature move Joe Bullock’s pen

When banker Joe Bullock wrote a little book of faith-based fiction, including an angelic twist on his friend and New Mexico State University golf legend, Herb Wimberly, he had no idea the result, … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 3/1/24

Spontaneous compulsion: Improv troupe prepares

What do you think of when you hear the word improv? Chances are, you don’t think of it as spontaneous ensemble theatre, but that’s exactly what it is – a group of dedicated … more

By David Salcido | 1/18/24

Rachel Thomas-Chappell and Cassandra Galban in a scene from No String Theatre Company’s “In the Room” at the Black Box Theatre in Las Cruces.

‘In the Next Room’ offers good vibes at Black Box

Few plays brilliantly tie together multiple thought-provoking themes. Fewer elicit consistent laughter. No Strings Theatre Company’s production of Sarah Ruhl’s “In the Next Room does both. more

Megan McQueen
For the Bulletin | 4/25/24

Duplicate bridge? Learn and play at the club in Las Cruces

Kathy Clark decided to try duplicate bridge to keep her brain challenged. “I did crossword puzzles and read many books, but I wanted to be with people and stimulate my brain,” Clark … more

By Norman Duttweiler for the Bulletin | 5/18/23

It's On!

Can't wait to see the beautiful, thought provoking, strange, human things you send us! Writing contest: Desert Exposure will continue its longstanding writing contest. Winners will be featured in our … more

6/9/23

Painting the Town

David Larcom has been visiting Truth or Consequences since 2019. The first winter he wandered into town he met Sidney Bryan who took him seriously and invited him to paint on the walls of his … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 8/4/23

‘Empty Space’ makes premiere at Rio Grande Theatre

The nonprofit Film Las Cruces and Bayview Entertainment will host the premiere of the film “The Empty Space” at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St. downtown. … more

Bulletin report | 5/18/23

Fiber Extravaganza

The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum (FRHM) will host the third annual Fiber Extravaganza 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 17. Fiber demonstrations will include wool spinning, knitting, … more

6/13/23

Joshua Wheeler reads at Otero Arts

Otero Arts is presenting Joshua Wheeler in the Quarterly Reading Series from 6-8 p.m. July 21 at the Artspace, 1118 Indiana Avenue in Alamogordo. Wheeler is a native of … more

7/21/23

‘Seasons of the Blue Pearl’

“In the time of long ago,” in a land where mountains rise from the surrounding desert like the jaws of a wolf, evil has once again emerged from beneath the arroyos and infected the … more

8/4/23

Arts roundup

"Glass in the Garden” open house fundraiser The Mesquite Street Amigos are holding several community events to celebrate the 175th birthday in the Las Cruces original townsite … more

Elva K. Österreich
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/25/24

Encouraging Meandering

Off the grid at Pitchfork Ranch A. Thomas Cole and his wife, Lucinda, have been putting their lives into the land. Upon retirement, they bought an 11,393-acre cattle ranch in 2003 with plans to … more

Elva K. Österreich | 5/10/24

School of Dance and Music performs ‘Cityscapes’ May 20

The Las Cruces School of Dance and Music (LCSMD) will perform “Cityscapes: A Musical and Choreographic Journey” Saturday, May 20. Borderlands Ballet will present the ballet “Don … more

5/16/23

Young at Heart Chorus has free May 25 concert

The Young at Heart Chorus will present a free concert featuring old, familiar songs at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at the Good Samaritan auditorium, 3011 Buena Vida Circle. There is no charge to … more

Bulletin report | 5/18/23

Latinx writers tour includes June 18 workshop, reading in Las Cruces

Corazón Collective, a group of Texas- and California-based Latinx poets and writers, will tour New Mexico and El Paso June 16-24, including a stop in Las Cruces Sunday, June 18. Las … more

6/13/23

Tiger Alley Performs in Cloudcroft

Austin trio Tiger Alley is returning to Cloudcroft to introduce their new album. They are performing 7-9 p.m., Saturday, July 29 at Shady Pines, 200 Fox facing Wren in Cloudcroft. Bring your own … more

7/21/23

Getting Dotty

The 2023 Red Dot Art Studio Tour returns to Silver City once again during Labor Day weekend. The studio tour begins the 25th anniversary year of the Silver City Art Association. Starting with a … more

By Marcia Tinker | 8/4/23

The Dance Eclectic presents its original evening of dance works, “La Saison de la Faerie,” at the Black Box Theatre in downtown Las Cruces May 18 and 19.

Dance troupe brings faerie season to Black Box

Faeries, came take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the dishevelled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame! — William Butler … more

Bulletin report | 5/8/24