Arts & Entertainment | Desert Exposure

Nelson Boswell Reading Series The series closes out its 2024-25 season with a reading by poet Sylvia Chan, a disabled writer, educator, and activist who works with foster and crossover youth, … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/23/25

Coming Up

Friday, April 25 Great Race Pit Stop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at Old James Stadium, 1000 W, College Ave., Silver City. Info: 575-538-6353 Deming Free Legal Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Mimbres … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/23/25

The 157th Annual St. Francis de Paula Fiesta

Celebrating history at the St. Francis de Paula Fiesta

When you hear the word fiesta in New Mexico, you know you’re going to get some sort of history lesson. Whether it be the celebration of a patron saint, an ethnic tradition going back … more

David Salcido
Desert Exposure | 4/23/25

Get ready to ride!

For the 38th year, Tour of the Gila invites visitors to southwest New Mexico for the opportunity to watch top bicycling talent compete on the roads in and around Silver City. Set for Wednesday, April … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/18/25

Arts Roundup - April 18 - 24

Jason Dea West and Juniper Djinn Two bands for the price of one, featuring American troubadour West who blends poignant lyrics with vintage country, folk and blues, alongside the early American … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/16/25

Coming Up

Through April 29 DitchSpeare, 6 p.m., Big Ditch Park, south of Main Street Plaza, Silver City. Info: TheActrix.studio/DitchSpeare Friday, April 18 City of Las Cruces Parks & … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/16/25

Film fest wraps up with inspiration

Las Cruces International Film Festival founder and Executive Director Ross Marks could often be heard exclaiming through the five days of the festival that LCIFF is the largest student-run film … more

By Elva K. Österreich
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/14/25

Local students win state filmmaking prize

Student filmmakers, teachers and parents packed the Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque on Sunday, April 6, for the awards ceremony for Film Prize Junior, New Mexico’s 4th annual student short film … more

David Salcido
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/14/25

VFX veteran joins 828 Productions

300 Post, the dynamic post-production division of 828 Productions in Las Cruces, recently announced the appointment of esteemed visual effects professional Andy Chen as its new Head of … more

DEX Report | 4/14/25

Arts Roundup - April 11-17

Arts Roundup for week of April 11 - 17 more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/9/25

Coming Up

Events Coming Up this week April 10 - 17. more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/9/25

LCSO presents The Big 5s finale

The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season is coming to a close this weekend with performances of two major symphonies by Ludwig van Beethoven and Dmitri Shostakovich, written over … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/9/25

Las Cruces International Film Festival Executive Director Ross Marks kicks off the festival during a party revealing the artwork selected as the official poster art for this year’s event. The 10th annual LCIFF, runs from April 9-13. More information can be found at www.lascrucesfilmfest.com.

LCIFF still expanding

In its 10 th year, the Las Cruces International Film Festival, held April 9-13. has grown from 2,000 to 10,000 attendees and participants according to Executive Director Ross Marks. The city of … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/8/25

Kai (played by Caleb Ruminer) and Mia (Anna Grace Barlow) are the two main characters developing a budding relationship in the Las Cruces shot movie "3."

Bringing “3” to the town it was created in

Peter Ney is a New York to Hollywood success story who discovered southern New Mexico is the perfect setting for his feature film dream. The movie, “3”, was created entirely in the area … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/8/25

Go behind the scenes of Star Trek at LCIFF

The Las Cruces International Film Festival is in full swing, with cinefiles from across the state and beyond taking part in the event which began Wednesday, April 9 and continues through Sunday, … more

David Salcido
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/7/25

EPSO offers up a Fabulous Finale

The El Paso Symphony Orchestra concludes its 94th anniversary season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Plaza Theatre, 125 W. Mills Ave, El Paso. Led by conductor … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/7/25

“Hadestown” refreshes myth into Broadway legend

“Hadestown,” the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is coming to the Plaza Theatre, 125 W Mills Ave, El … more

Bulletin report | 4/5/25

Hallie Harris performs a speech from Lope De Vega’s classic play, Fuenteovejuna during last year’s production of DitchSpeare.

DitchSpeare offers timeless appeal

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” So declared Jaques in Act II, Scene VII of William Shakespeare’s oft-produced play “As You Like … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/4/25

El Paso Comic Con swings into action

The annual El Paso Comic Con returns to the El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, on April 11 – 13, promising an action-packed weekend for all ages. This year's event … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/4/25

Camerata Del Sol free concerts

Camerata Del Sol (CDS), a Southwest chamber music ensemble, continues its 2024-2025 season with a concert showcasing one of the chamber music masterpiece — Felix Mendelssohn’s … more

Bulletin report | 4/4/25