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Winners Kristen Court and Shaylee Wescott pose with members of the General Federation of Women’s Club of Las Cruces President Chayo Garcia and member Linda Gibbons on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Shaylee Wescott wins contest
Shaylee Wescott, a freshman from Mayfield High School, took home first place for a short-story contest last week. more
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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
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Bataan Memorial Death March Honors World War II Heroes
The 36 th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March returns to White Sands Missile Range on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The base will host about 5,000 marchers, both military and civilian, who will take on … more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A worker distributes peanut butter.
Fight hunger
Mountainview Regional Medical Center is holding its annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive to benefit Casa de Peregrinos Emergency Food Pantry to fight hunger in Las Cruces. Peanut butter is a … more
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress nominees for the Best Picture nominee “Wicked.”
Film Society to host Oscar watch party
It’s Oscar time again, as the 97 th Annual Academy Awards honors the best and brightest in the film world with the coveted golden statuette. Who will win? Nobody can be sure, but if you want to … more
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Girls Can! provides motivation to sixth grade girls
Is there anything girls can’t do? The American Association of University Women-Las Cruces (AAUW-LC) and Doña Ana Community College (DACC) have the answer for you. Girls Can! is the … more
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Saddle up for Hope
Country western star and Las Cruces native Bri Bagwell will perform live during “For the Love of Girls and Horses Gala,” a fundraiser benefitting Bridle Up Hope (BUH) Las Cruces that will … more
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Helen Hunt will be honored at the 2025 Las Cruces International Film Festival.
LCIFF Announces Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment Award Recipient
Celebrating its tenth year as the premiere film festival in southern New Mexico, the Las Cruces International Film Festival has announced that it will this year honor Academy Award and Emmy … more
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The Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally is emerging from a hiatus, with support from the city of Las Cruces, to fill the skies with balloons in flight Jan. 18 and 19, with a kickoff event downtown on Jan. 17.
Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally rises again
When was the last time the morning skies over Las Cruces were festooned with gayly colored balloons, suspended like bubbles across the valley? You’d be right if you said 14 years: That’s … more
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Celebrate Traditional Holiday Values at Farm La-La
Many people lament the loss of tradition and good old-fashioned family values during the 21 st century holiday season. As technology becomes a more present influence in our lives, going back to a … more
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Seizin’ the season
Like an out-of-control sleigh, careening through the porcelain Christmas village that is the last month of the year, the blitzkrieg of holiday happenings continues to assail us with holiday cheer. more
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The Snow Pas de Deux, as seen in Borderlands Ballet Company’s production of “The Nutcracker,” playing at New Mexico State University later this month.
‘Nutcracker’ coming to NMSU with live orchestra
The ballet with a household name, thanks to its association with Christmas, will come to Las Cruces when the Borderlands Ballet Company, directed by Monique Foster, presents six performances of … more
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The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery entrance at 2470 Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, Nov. 23, 2024.
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
MESILLA – Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery has had a lot to celebrate. Earlier this month, the galley celebrated its 30th anniversary, making them one of the longest operating co-op galleries … more
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A child talks to Santa at the Mesilla Valley Mall in 2016. An event hosted by NMSU’s autism diagnostic center will provide children with autism alternative ways to meet jolly Saint Nick.
Sensitive Santa is a Santa for all
For many families, the holiday season can have a list of must-dos. Welcome the season with the tree lightning in downtown Las Cruces, check. Drive around and look at Christmas lights, check. Book a … more
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Cirque Italia emphasizes human artistry and storytelling through its animal-free circus.
Cirque Italia brings tradition into 21st century
The circus concept has come a long way in the last couple of decades. Gone are the captive animals forced to entertain, while more present are the acrobats and trapeze artists happy to do so. With … more
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