Arts & Entertainment | Las Cruces Bulletin

Queering the Second Act: The Nutcracker Ascends

One of the things I never particularly liked about the ubiquitous holiday affliction known as The Nutcracker is how unabashedly self-aware it is. There is never a point in which the dancers … more

By David Salcido, for the Bulletin | 12/25/23

Las Cruces Beer Festival is Aug. 12 downtown

Las Cruces Beer Festival is 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Aug. 12, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 S. Main St. Advance tickets are $30. Advance VIP tickets are $60. Prices are $5 more at the gate. … more

8/7/23

Get ready for fabulous

The New Mexico State University Theatre Department’s 2023-24 season opens Sept. 22 with a performance of “Carmela Full of Wishes,” a play adapted by New York Times bestselling … more

By Mike Cook | 8/7/23

Every year, the residents of Las Cruces line the banks of the river to celebrate when the river is "turned on.”

Rio Grande plays main character in film fest screenings

Drought has plagued me,” said the Rio Grande. These were just four of the words spoken by the character of the river during the short film, “Echoes of the Rio,” which screened … more

Leah Romero For the Bulletin | 4/12/24

RenFaire is Nov. 4-5 at Young Park

The theme of the 52 nd Doña Ana County (DAAC) Renaissance ArtsFaire is “Reimagining the Renaissance.” It will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. … more

Bulletin report | 11/2/23

Tularosa Basin downwinders pose for photos with a movie poster for the feature documentary, “First We Bombed New Mexico,” during the ninth annual Las Cruces International Film Festival on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Downwinders see themselves in new Trinity documentary

New Mexico-based filmmaker Lois Lipman’s documentary, “First We Bombed New Mexico,” was a recent hit at the ninth annual Las Cruces International Film Festival, telling the stories … more

Leah Romero For the Bulletin | 4/12/24

Aggies, oh Aggies! [Photo gallery]

The City of Las Cruces and New Mexico State University collaborated on a citywide celebration of the Aggies’ Quick Lane Bowl victory. The celebration was Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Plaza de Las … more

1/26/23

Fair and rodeo are bigger and better than ever

Talk about a fair deal! General admission tickets to the Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo (SNMSFR) include all fair exhibits; entertainment, rodeo and concerts. Admission prices are $15 … more

By Mike Cook | 9/21/23

Standup comedy show about science is Nov. 2 at Rio Grande Theatre

Coming to Rio Grande Theatre (RGT), 211 N. Main St., at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, is a multimedia stand-up comedy show about science, featuring New York City-based scientist and comedian Ben … more

10/31/23

Zombie Walk Las Cruces

Saturday's Zombie Walk passed through downtown Saturday, Oct. 28 more

10/31/23

NMSU to commemorate Black History Month with special events

New Mexico State University’s Black Programs and the Black Student Association invite Aggies and community members from all backgrounds to join in a monthlong celebration of Black History Month … more

Carlos Andres López, NMSU Communications | 1/31/24

The Branigan Cultural Center is located at 501 N. Main Street in downtown Las Cruces.

Call for community exhibit proposals at Branigan center

The Branigan Cultural Center is accepting proposals for community exhibits on themes of cultural and historical significance for the borderlands and southwestern U.S., the city announced, with a … more

Bulletin report | 4/12/24

Mesilla honors Day of the Dead

Events somber and celebratory filled the Plaza in Mesilla Friday through Sunday, Oct. 27-29, for Dia de los Muertos, the annual celebration of departed friends and family. Many created ofrendas, … more

10/31/23

City to hold book fair on east mesa

The Las Cruces Public Libraries announced it will “kick off summer” with a book fair on the east mesa early in June. The fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 8, at … more

Bulletin report | 5/17/24

Artisan Market re-scheduled

Bellas Artes y Cultura has re-scheduled its Fourth Annual Multicultural Artisan Market to Oct. 13-15. The change in date is largely due to the sustained oppressive heat for what was originally … more

8/15/23

A self-described "snowbird" who visits Southern New Mexico from Utah during the winter, Alan Hinckley uses a computer on Jan. 25, 2024, at the Hatch Public Library to access a genealogy website.

Rural libraries funding in limbo

Across southern New Mexico, tiny towns like Gila, Lordsburg, Hatch, Columbus, Bayard, Cloudcroft and Eunice dot the map. They may be separated by long distances, but they share a similar struggle. … more

Diana Alba Soular Southern New Mexico Journalism Collaborative | 1/31/24

LC best-selling author is recipient of Governor’s Award for arts excellence

New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Cervantes of Las Cruces is among nine recipients of the 2023 New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. The awards were announced … more

Bulletin report | 8/3/23

Carving pumpkins

A local Halloween pumpkin carving party included Lennie Marie and Brandon Brown as Morticia and Gomez Addams. more

10/31/23

Annual Take Off

This year 100 Kites are expected to fly at the 18 th annual Whitewater Mesa Kite Flying Picnic in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Gila National Wilderness. The event, set for Saturday … more

By Cheryl Thornburg | 3/22/24

Blazin’ Brew Fest at downtown plaza

The eighth annual Blazin’ Brewfest will be 5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 S. Main St. downtown. Tickets are $10-$30 in advance at blazinbrewfest2023.eventbrite.com. … more

Bulletin report | 5/31/23