Arts & Entertainment | Desert Exposure

New Mexico State University’s College of Arts and Sciences will host a public event for the entire family in April. “The Big Bang Bash: Where Arts and Sciences Collide,” will … more

Scott Hause
For NMSU News | 3/24/25

Added Incentive to Register for Tour of the Gila 2025

Amateur competitive cyclists now have another reason to enter Tour of the Gila 2025. The Silver City-based stage race partnered with Monē Bikes, a bicycle fabrication operation also based in … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/24/25

Arts Roundup

Melena Cadiz & Anna Ash L.A.-based folk artist Cadiz and Rock ‘n Roll rebel Ash are on the road together, spreading the musical word with a mixture of deeply personal songs capturing … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/20/25

Coming Up - March 21 - 27

Friday, March 21 Pop-up Food Distribution, 8 a.m., at Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid, Las Cruces. Info: 505-349-5340 or RRFB.org Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museums, 5-9 p.m., at the Main … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/20/25

Novelist Russ Bradburd to read new work

Russ Bradburd is a funny guy. The fiction writer has a new satirical novel, Big Time, and he will be holding a reading from the new work at 7:30 p.m. on March 21 at Milton Hall on the New Mexico … more

By Susan Morée
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 3/19/25

Choreographing the scene at the Thénardier’s Inn.

Las Cruces high schools unite on stage

There’s something transformative transpiring on stage at Las Cruces High School. In a rare show of solidarity, five high schools – Las Cruces, Mayfield, Organ Mountain, Centennial, and … more

David Salcido
Las Cruces Bulletin | 3/18/25

LCSO explores the final frontier

The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra is preparing a concert of three orchestral works on the theme of “Earth and Space,” and one might say “the Force is strong with this one.” … more

Megan McQueen
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 3/17/25

The volunteer members of the Friends of the Library who have made Bearto’s Book Den possible are, from left to right, Dolores Tellez, chair of events and manager of the bookstore; Jo Banks, board member at large; Bonnie Polner, book donations coordinator; Mona Charney, vice president of the Friends; Beverly Townsend, volunteer cashier; and Lynda St. Clair, president of the Friends.

Bearto’s Book Den entices readers

There’s a new bookstore in Las Cruces, but the location may surprise you. Situated inside the Computer Lab on the first floor of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Bearto’s Book Den is … more

David Salcido
Las Cruces Bulletin | 3/17/25

Poppies don’t ‘pop’ every year but this spring they are in abundance at the base of the Organ Mountains.

There’s No Place Like Home

If Alamogordo was Munchkin land, Dorothy and her band of misfits would travel the White Sands and cross the Organ Mountains to get to the Las Cruces Land of Oz. However, instead of encountering … more

By Sandra Moulton
For the Bulletin | 3/13/25

Left to right are ASTC board members Carolyn Williams and Barb Ross, NMSU Theatre Department Head Wil Kilroy, Boots and Bling volunteers Pam and Ken Lucas, Boots and Bling silent auction donor Sergio Chavez, ASTC Board President Denise Welsh and Boots and Bling volunteer Bonnie Hacke.

Steppin’ out for the students

The American Southwest Theatre Company is doing what Tony Award-winner Mark Medoff and Dr. Bruce Streett created the nonprofit to do more than 40 years ago: Raise money to benefit the students of the … more

Mike Cook
For the Bulletin | 3/13/25

Las Cruces International Film Festival Executive Director Ross Marks reveals the artwork for the design of the festival poster as created by artist Virginia Maria Romero. Romero’s assignment was to embody the spirit of the festival and was revealed by Marks at a special poster reveal party held Friday, March 7, at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.

LCIFF reveals this year’s poster

The Las Cruces International Film Festival held a poster reveal party on Friday, March 7 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. This year’s design was completed by local artist … more

Bulletin report | 3/13/25

Coming Up - March 14 - 20

Friday, March 14 Learning Action Beat Buffet presents Frequencies: Music Production with Beanalog Studios, 4-7 p.m., at DACC Creative Media Arts Bldg, Rm 113, 2400 Film St., Las Cruces. Info: … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/12/25

Arts Roundup

Queen of the Ring The Mesilla Valley Film Society presents the biographical sports drama about female professional wrestler Mildren Burke (Emily Bett Rickards), who challenged the male … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/12/25

Workshoppers show off their creations in 2024.

Do it yourself Art

Are you an artist looking to learn a new technique? Or are you an art lover who would love to try your hand at the creative life? If you’ve been waiting for the opportunity to learn a new craft … more

David Salcido
Las Cruces Bulletin | 3/11/25

Alma Sisneros and Melissa Barrera in “All the World is Sleeping.”

Locally made film screens

For those who love movies they can relate to, by virtue of their setting, the WNMU Film Series presents “All the World is Sleeping,” a raw and riveting New Mexican story that sheds light … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/10/25

Local artist Virginia Romero’s artwork will design the poster for the 2025 Las Cruces International Film Festival.

LCIFF Poster Reveal Party

Every year, the Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF) stages a much-hyped reveal of their “collectible, commemorative poster.” This year’s design was completed by local … more

Bulletin report | 3/7/25

Keeping it Weird

Are you a collector of the offbeat and unusual? Is “weird” a collection criterion? The Oddities & Curiosities Expo may be just the thing for you. The largest international traveling … more

Bulletin report | 3/5/25

Top - Lozen, Rosa Betancourt Hernandez, Sue Lew Lime, Bottom - Matilda R. Koehler, Rosa Borenstein, Anita Scott Coleman

Celebrating Silver City’s Women

As with all pioneer towns, women in Silver City have played notable roles in developing their communities. A few of these women are often well remembered and celebrated for their contributions. … more

by Marcia Tinker | 3/5/25

The Great Gatsby on Stage

One of the great literary masterpieces of the 20 th century is making its way to the Borderlands. Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties, as the World Ballet Company presents the world … more

Bulletin report | 3/5/25

Arts Roundup

NMWS Member Show Reception The New Mexico Watercolor Society Southern Chapter Member Show will have a reception for the artists working in still life, landscape, portrait, flowers, animals, and … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/5/25