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Gila Symposium Begins Feb. 28
The 10th Natural History of the Gila Symposium  takes place Feb. 28-March 1 at the Western New Mexico University Global Resource Center.  more
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One of the animators at NMSU’s Learning Games Lab works on the “skeletal” structure used to animate a character for an educational game under development at the Las Cruces campus.
A visit to NMSU’s Learning Games Lab
New Mexico State University’s Learning Games Lab mostly does its work quietly, with a team of professional illustrators and animators at work over screens in a darkened room on the Las Cruces … more
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A seventh-grader in Lauren Apodaca’s life sciences class dissects a plastic frog produced from a 3D printer, at Vista Middle School in Las Cruces, Feb. 13, 2024.
Classroom hops away from dissecting frogs
New Mexico has been a "dissection choice" state since 2005. The alternatives to dissecting real animals are getting more sophisticated. more
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Poetry Writing Workshop
Author and poet Heather Frankland will present the next workshop in The Write Stuff writing series, a 2-hour talk and generative workshop: Of Love and Heartbreak: Using Poetry as a Tool to Navigate … more
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Christina Villa is serious on the set of “Wanted Man” with her director and costar Dolph Lundgren.
Raised in El Paso, actress returns to film in Las Cruces
Growing up in El Paso didn’t keep actress Christina Villa from her dreams as she landed a leading role in a feature film titled “Wanted Man.” In fact, her connection with the El … more
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'V-Day Monologues' Raises Funds for Rape Crisis Center in Silver City
This Valentine’s Day, Western New Mexico Fine Arts Center Theatre hosts a “one night only” production to raise money and awareness for the mission and vision of Silver Regional … more
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Otero Artspace Features Photos of Rochelle Williams
At Otero Arts the photography of poet and fiction writer Rochelle Williams is on display for the month of February. “A Poet’s Eye: Accidental Beauties” is a retrospective of her … more
Trilogies from Morocco.
Connecting through the earth: Rock, gem and mineral show
Frank Parrish grew up in El Paso. A self-identified rockhound by the age of 7, he scoured the Franklin Mountains for rocks and fossils as he grew up, ultimately picking up degrees at the University … more
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A.J. Tumminaro plays Jim Fingal in “The Lifespan of a Fact,” currently running at the Las Cruces Community Theatre.
REVIEW: 'The Lifespan of a Fact' explores the concept of truth
Facts are something that many might argue are in very short supply in the fabric of today’s society. Between politicians spouting “alternative” facts, and the ease with which the … more
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“Seated nude” by Souheir Rawlings
REVIEW: Annual erotic art exhibit opens Friday
Gustav Klimt once declared, “All art is erotic.” People have been pondering the meaning of that brief statement for over a century. The discussion over what defines erotica has been going … more
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Upcoming Area Art Happenings: February 2024
Call for Veterans & Military Connected Artists: In Alamogordo, Otero Arts will hold its “Second Annual Otero Veteran Arts Showcase” (OVAS) in June at the Otero … more
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What's Going on in FEBRUARY?
Desert Exposure would like to include your special events, from any southern New Mexico community. Please submit your event title, time, location and contact information to editor@desertexposure.com; … more
February 2024
West Fork of the Gila River, Gila Wilderness Area.
Why Wilderness?
Wilderness areas take us back to how the world looked before the advent of cars, roads and the many conveniences of civilization that we enjoy today. They are essential places where we can leave … more
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A Days of Hope, second chance fair in Alamogordo in November offered everything from job services, a hearty meal and clothing bank to haircuts.
Eliminating Childhood Trauma
100% Otero is a grassroots nonprofit eliminating childhood trauma in Otero County by supporting families with 10 vital services: food, housing, medical/dental care, behavioral health care, … more
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Polar Bear Plungers take to the lake in February 2023 during Elephant Butte Damsite Day.
Elephant Butte Damsite Doings
The second annual Damsite Day in Elephant Butte, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 17, begins with the Polar Bear Plunge at noon. Last year saw a record number of jumpers and more are expected this year. … more
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A collage of the paintings selected for display at select bus shelters through 2024 under the pilot “Art Stop” public art exhibit.
‘Art Stop’ winners announced
The winning selections for the city of Las Cruces’ inaugural “Art Stop” rotating art exhibit were announced last week. The program places art along RoadRUNNER Transit routes, with … more
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Magdalena Hinckley, a Utah resident spending the winter in southern New Mexico, visits the Hatch Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, to review yearbooks from the late 1960s. She attended Hatch schools through the seventh grade and says she’s glad the library had the books on hand.
Hatch library among 55 to benefit from state endowment
HATCH – A white building with dark brown trim and a U.S. flag out front stands on the outskirts of this roughly 1,500-person agricultural community. To passersby on N.M. Hwy. 185, an artistic … more
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NMDOT Unveils the First Truck Parking Availability System in the State
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has completed a $2.7 million truck parking initiative, unveiling the state’s first Truck Parking Availability System (TPAS). This is … more
Shoes in the news
A mayoral ball organized by The Association on Jan. 20 brought together members of the business community and civic leadership for a black tie event welcoming new mayors Eric Enriquez (Las Cruces) … more
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