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Kites of all shapes and sizes show up for this annual kitefest in Glenwood.

Mark your calendars! Colorful kites will be filling the wide-open sky at the 19th annual Whitewater Mesa Kite Flying Picnic on Saturday April 6 on the mesa just north of Glenwood. Kite enthusiasts … more

By Cheryl Thornburg | 4/3/25

Harry Domin (Aaron Setliff) tries to explain the intricacies of human-robot relations to Helena Glory (Mariana Tablon) in LCCT’s production of Rossum’s Universal Robots.

Rossum’s Universal Robots boldly aspires

There’s a lot to unpack in Karel Capek’s 1921 stageplay, Rossum’s Universal Robots, now trundling the stage at Las Cruces Community Theatre. As a longtime proponent of this play, I … more

David Salcido
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/3/25

ComingUp - April 4 - 10

Through April 6 Blank Conversations Theatre Company presents “The Play That Goes Wrong,” 7 & 1 p.m., at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/3/25

Arts Roundup

Jarabe Mexicano A family fiesta including music and personal stories that highlight what it's like to grow up on the US-Mexico border, from romantic ballads fit for a serenade to exuberant dance … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/3/25

During opening ceremonies participants salute in honor of those who lost their lives during the 1942 Bataan Death March in the Philippines.

2025 Bataan Memorial Death March in photos

Photos by Elva K. Österreich | 4/1/25

Call for Artists – Latino Cultural exhibit

The May 2025 exhibit at the Deming Art Center will feature the Latino artists in our community. If you would like to participate, please bring your pieces (1-3 pieces allowed per artist, any medium), … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/31/25

New Mexico State University art students Citlali Delgado (left) and Yalet Yanar stand next posters of their artwork that will adorn Las Cruces bus stops as part of a public art project called Art Stop 2025 sponsored by the City of Las Cruces.

NMSU students’ art selected for public spaces

Two New Mexico State University student artists, Yalet Yanar and Citlali Delgado, have been selected to showcase their work for Art Stop 2025. Their pieces, each with unique and powerful themes, will … more

Bulletin report | 3/28/25

Director Alex Carig and Director of Photography Sherwin Lau line up a shot on the set of The Long Road to Tao.

“A Long Road to Tao” screens at the Fountain Theatre

The Mesilla Valley Film Society will present the award-winning tale of love, loss, and enlightenment, “A Long Road to Tao,” March 28 - April 3 at the historic Fountain Theatre in … more

Bulletin report | 3/27/25

Left to Right: Melis Derya White, Kate Conrad, Greta Greenblatt, Karlten Friedrich, Alex Brabo

Take me to The Prom!

The NMSU Theatre Arts and American Southwest Theatre Company 2024-25 season concludes with the uplifting musical, The Prom, a fictional story inspired by true events, running April 11-27 at the NMSU … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/27/25

Hot coals and open fires are the secret to perfect outdoor cooking.

Great Grub in the Great Outdoors

Head to Glenwood for good, old-fashioned family fun at the annual Dutch Oven Gathering from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, April 12, where teams of cooks prepare meals the age-old way – in large … more

by Cheryl Thornburg | 3/27/25

Fashionistas assemble for the Tapestry of Talent Fashion Show

The Tapestry of Talent Fiber Art Fashion show, a fundraiser for the SW Women's Fiber Arts Collective (SWFAC), features wearable fiber art and accessories, at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 5, at the … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/27/25

Celebration of Clay: Of Mind & Matter

Clay in all its many forms will be at the forefront of a new exhibition exploring the relationship between inspiration, process and material. The New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists (NMPCA) will … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/26/25

Arts Roundup - March 28 - April 3

Haunted Canna Crawl Southwest Expeditions presents a unique tour which begins with a shuttle to Monster Cannabis Lounge, then continues with a return to the haunted courthouse for a candle-lit … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/26/25

Coming Up

Through March 29 LCPS United presents Les Misérables, 7 p.m., at Las Cruces High School’s Robert L. Gaines Theater, 1750 El Paseo Rd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3077 Friday, … more

Desert Exposure Report | 3/26/25

Teddy Apen-Sanchez, left, rehearses with David Martin, center left, Joy Lightfoot, center right, and Chad Gonzalez, right, in a scene from “Rossum’s Universal Robots,” running March 28 through April 13 at Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St.

Sci-fi’s first ‘robot’ army takes over LCCT

A robot uprising more than a century in the making opens this Friday at Las Cruces Community Theatre. “Rossum’s Universal Robots (R.U.R.),” written in 1920 by Czech playwright … more

Bulletin report | 3/26/25

Unknown Artist, La Sagrada Familia, The Holy Family, Oil on tin, 19th Century. Courtesy of the NMSU Permanent Art Collection and Gift of Dr. Andrew M. Babey

Ecclesiastical exhibition opens at NMSU

The University Art Museum (UAM), 1308 East University Avenue, Las Cruces, has announced the opening of its next exhibition “Trinities of Heaven and Earth,” which explores two central … more

Bulletin report | 3/25/25

Proposals Sought for Cultural Center's 2026 Exhibits

Branigan Cultural Center is accepting proposals for exhibits, with themes of cultural and historical significance relating to the Borderlands and the U.S. Southwest, to be presented in 2026. The … more

Bulletin report | 3/25/25

Spring/Summer Water Restrictions

Citywide spring and summer water restrictions begin on April 1. The annual restrictions prohibit the watering of outside vegetation from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The watering schedule allows … more

Bulletin report | 3/24/25

Lead actor Austin M. Lucero works out the blocking of a scene with sound mixer/boom operator Juan Ramirez practicing a boom move and prop master Mariana Tablon looking on.

Film crew class excels

The Film Crew Training class at Doña Ana Community College filmed their spring class project during the weekend of February 22-23. The short film, titled “Stranger In The … more

Bulletin report | 3/24/25

NMSU throws a Big Bang Bash

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