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5/3/24

Upcoming Area Art Happenings: May 2024

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

By Elva K. Österreich | 5/3/24

Scenes from the inaugural New Mexico Tamale Festival

Tamale Festival returns downtown

The beloved tamale, a traditional dish of corn-based dough steamed in corn husks or sometimes banana leaves, will be celebrated in Las Cruces on Cinco de Mayo at the second annual New Mexico Tamale … more

Bulletin report | 5/2/24

Bill Oliver, environmental activist musician

Environmental activist comes to town playing his tunes

When Bill Oliver was a kid, he couldn’t decide between Smokey Bear and Chuck Berry so instead of trying to choose, he just did a little of both. “They were my heroes early on,” … more

Elva K. Österreich
Las Cruces Bulletin | 5/2/24

Raising voices, bringing classical style to the borderlands

When Jorge Martinez-Rios started with music as a child, he had no use for opera. But then, as a musician, he started hearing it. “As soon as I started listening – one aria and … more

Elva K. Österreich
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/26/24

Grupo Control headlines ¡Mira! Las Cruces

Visit Las Cruces’ annual ¡Mira! Las Cruces fest kicks-off its second year with an expanded presence in the heart of downtown and an all-new live performance lineup. The event is designed … more

Bulletin report | 4/25/24

Arts roundup

"Glass in the Garden” open house fundraiser The Mesquite Street Amigos are holding several community events to celebrate the 175th birthday in the Las Cruces original townsite … more

Elva K. Österreich
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/25/24

Rachel Thomas-Chappell and Cassandra Galban in a scene from No String Theatre Company’s “In the Room” at the Black Box Theatre in Las Cruces.

‘In the Next Room’ offers good vibes at Black Box

Few plays brilliantly tie together multiple thought-provoking themes. Fewer elicit consistent laughter. No Strings Theatre Company’s production of Sarah Ruhl’s “In the Next Room does both. more

Megan McQueen
For the Bulletin | 4/25/24

‘Addams Family’ a creepy, kooky crowd-pleaser

Something spooktacular is brewing at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts, but only for a limited time. The latest production by the American Southwest Theatre Company and the New Mexico State University … more

David Salcido
For the Bulletin | 4/24/24

Celeste and Jim Shearer appear in a publicity photo.

At NMSU, trio debuts new musical works

Modern music with a local vibe will once again fill NMSU's music halls this weekend. As middle and high school students from all across the country gather for a weekend of high intensity … more

David Salcido
For the Bulletin | 4/19/24

NMDOT prepares for annual Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race

The Annual Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race begins Wednesday, April 24, 2024, running through Sunday, Apr. 28. Law enforcement agencies will provide traffic control as racers travel through various … more

Bulletin report | 4/19/24

William Harrold and Lisa Taylor are among the cast of ‘In the Next Room,” opening at the Black Box Theatre on Friday.

‘In the Next Room’ opens at the Black Box

This weekend, the No Strings Theatre Company opens its production of the Tony-nominated play, “In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play” by Sarah Ruhl. According to the producers, the … more

Bulletin report | 4/18/24

Vamos Niños - Play to Learn, Mobile Children’s Museum, heads out on the road to communities across Doña Ana County.

Mobile children’s museum hits the road

Vamos Niños - Play to Learn Mobile Children’s Museum is hitting the road with a focus on serving rural and remote communities. The museum is set to make a lasting impact on childhood … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/17/24

The 2023 Upcycle Recycle Remade Runway Sustainable Fashion Show was held at the Aggie Lounge featuring clothing made of recycled materials and was hosted by the Aggie Fashion Club. Thursday April 13, 2023. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)

NMSU Aggie Fashion Club hosts 2024 Sustainable Fashion Show

Students with New Mexico State University’s Aggie Fashion Club are ready to book it to the runway and show off their unique fashion skills once again at their annual Sustainable Fashion Show. … more

Tatiana Favela
New Mexico State University | 4/16/24

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

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

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

Arts Roundup

Friday, April 12 General Federation of Women’s Club Progress Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., WIA Building 340 N. Reymond, Info: 575-649-4869. Las Cruces Pecan Festival, 3-9 p.m. at Young Park, … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/11/24

New Chef Brings New Menu

The Lodge of Cloudcroft has gone through a makeover this past year upgraded and remodeled rooms and changes to the culinary department, the Lodge is excited to recognize the excellent brigade of … more

By Chris Edwards, 2nd Life Media, Alamogordo Town News | 4/10/24

Dutch Treat

Going Dutch has a special meaning in Glenwood. Every April it’s time for the annual Glenwood Dutch Oven Gathering. This year, it will be held Saturday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at … more

By Cheryl Thornburg | 4/10/24