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Friday, April 24, 2026
4th Annual Mira! A Real Southern New Mexico Experience in the Heart of Las Cruces! April 24, 2026 - April 25, 2026! Get ready for Visit Las Cruces' vibrant, FREE family-friendly celebration at the fourth annual MIRA! Las Cruces—spotlighting the art, culture, cuisine, outdoor fun, and creative spirit that make Las Cruces and its surrounding communities truly one of a kind. Live performances by a curated lineup of local bands from 6 to 9 p.m. Food trucks on site. At the Downtown Plaza, 100 N. Main Street.
Arts/Crafts & Farmers Market at the Old Mesilla Plaza from 11-4 p.m. 2231 Avenida de Mesilla.
Follow NMSU Theatre Arts INTO THE WOODS! All performances are held at the NMSU Center for the Arts, 1000 E University Ave, Las Cruces
Preview performance on 4/23 at 5:30pm
*All tickets ½ price - high school students with ID are free!
Opening night 4/24 at 7:00pm
*Reception to follow
Performances: 4/25, 5/1, 5/2 at 7pm and 5/3 at 2pm
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Get ready for Visit Las Cruces' vibrant, FREE family-friendly celebration at the fourth annual MIRA! Las Cruces—spotlighting the art, culture, cuisine, outdoor fun, and creative spirit that make Las Cruces and its surrounding communities truly one of a kind. The main Mira Las Cruces event continues as usual on Saturday, April 25, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. At the Downtown Plaza, 100 N. Main Street, Las Cruces.
Visit us at our table at the iMira! Las Cruces festival to learn about your public lands, meet OMDP’s Spring Artist-in-Residence, Anna Moore, and take part in a community art project! Starting at 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Plaza Las Cruces.
Sip & Paint w/ Mar at 506 S. Main Street, Suite 201 (Second Floor) from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Join us for a Sip & Paint — slowing down, creating, and vibing with community. We’ll get into expression, color, and the freedom to try something new — no pressure, just good energy. Bring a friend and RSVP— we’ve got the drinks, supplies, and space ready for you.
The Las Cruces AARP Chapter and the state office is hosting a free shredding event on April 25, 10:00-noon, at Walmart on Walton., on the SE corner of the parking lot- follow the signs. To celebrate Fraud Prevention month, bring your documents to shred. Documents with paper clips OK, please no large spring clips. No waiting is needed unless you want to see your documents shredded. We want to beat our previous 150 car event!!
Sunday, April 26, 2026
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra will be holding auditions on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall at the University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W University Ave M243, El Paso, TX 79968, for the following positions: Principal 2nd Violin, Section Violin, Section Viola, Section Cello, Principal Oboe, 3rd/Bass Clarinet, Principal Horn, Utility Horn, Bass Trombone. Audition application and requirements/music can be downloaded at: https://bit.ly/4jR1qdp. For further information, contact El Paso Symphony Personnel Manager Leann Isaac at (915) 637-8144. Applications are due by April 20, 2026.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Join us for a guided mountain bike ride and learn about your monument lands along the way! Riders must bring their own trail-ready mountain bike and helmet. (3-6 miles, depending on attendees’ interests and abilities) Every Tuesday in April! From 6 p.m.-sunset at the Dona Ana Mtn parking area.
