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November 14
Live Theatre: The Lost Boys Shadow Cast. The Lost Boys shadow cast invites you to an electrifying night of rock and roll, blood, and a whole lot of mischief. This isn’t just a movie screening; it’s an experience. Our cast of diehard fans will be performing every scene live in front of the screen, acting out the most iconic moments with passion, glitter, and maybe a little fake blood. Leave your crucifixes at home, but bring your best leather jackets, big hair, and a sense of adventure. Nov 14th & 15th at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street, Las Cruces. $15 admission. Info: 575-541-2290
NMSU Volleyball vs Kennesaw State. 6 p.m. at NMSU 1810 E. University Ave.
November 15
Flights & Sites, 8-11 a.m., at the War Eagles Air Museum, 8012 Airport Rd., Santa Teresa. Info: WarEaglesAirMuseum.com
Weaving for Justice will sell Maya textiles, 10am to 3pm in the Atrium of the First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo Rd. Proceeds go to Maya weaving collectives in Chiapas, Mexico. Information: www.weaving-for-justice.org
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853
Free Pancake Brunch for female Veteran’s Hosted by: Girst Scouts of the Desert Southwest’s Desert Diamonds Service Unit. November 16, 2025 from 11:00am-1:00pm at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge, 980 N. Seventeenth St., Las Cruces, NM
Train Dreams Directed by Clint Bentley | 102 min | Drama Showing Noverber 14th-20th, & November 23rd-25th at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle De Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: 575-524-8287
The Mesilla Vall202y Fine Arts Gallery located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, New Mexico, across from the Fountain Theatre, will host a Birthday Celebration for Artist Georgia O’Keefe November 15, 2025, from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Refreshments will be provided, and our members will display artwork in the likeness of her art. The movie “The Brightness of Light will be showing at the Fountain Theater through November 15-17. It is about her life and her art.
The 2nd Annual Dash for Diabetes Awareness 5 K & Wellness Fair is happening on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in the Old Mesilla Plaza. This event aims to raise funds to support Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach’s education programs and annual kid’s camp. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Old Mesilla Plaza, 2355 Calle De Guadalupe, Las Cruces, NM 88005
November 16
NMSU Women’s basketball vs UNM at 2 p.m. at the Pan American Center 1810 E. University Ave.
November 17
Film Las Cruces presents The Wrap, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-805-3456
November 19
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853
A coalition group of public land users and sportsmen and sportswomen organizations has scheduled a public nonpartisan New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands candidate forum. There are four candidates who will be attending. New Mexico State Representative Matthew McQueen, Mr. Jonas Moya, Mr. Juan Sanchez, and Chavez County Commissioner Michael Perry. The forum is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Las Cruces Centennial High School auditorium, 1950 Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Ongoing Events
Las Colcheras Quilt Guild meets in the winter at 5 p.m. on the third Monday every month at the American Legion Post 10, 1185 Madrid Ave. Info: 575-639-4327
Southern NM N Scalers Model Railroad Club meets at the Southern NM Fairground and are open to the public the 3rd Saturday of every month from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM. Enter through the far west gate. Contact Mike Fifer, 575 993 7078 for more information
Grief Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursdays at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Open to all and free of charge. Hosted by High Desert Hospice. Info:575-201-3636.
Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Peace Lutheran Church, 1701 Missouri Ave. Hybrid meeting, available by Zoom. Info: Bob at 610-762-3779.
Saturday Morning Breakfast for Veterans, 8-10 a.m. every Saturday at Deming American Legion Bataan Post 4, 619 W. Spruce St., Deming. Info: 575-546-8385
Coffee & Donuts for Veterans, 8-11 a.m. every Monday & Wednesday at Deming American Legion Bataan Post 4, 619 W. Spruce St., Deming. Info: 575-546-8385
Overeaters Anonymous, noon Wednesdays at St. James Episcopal Church, 102 St. James St. Hybrid meeting, available by Zoom. Info: Bob at 610-762-3779.
Unity of Las Cruces Prayer & Meditation Circle, 7 p.m. each Wednesday via Zoom. ID 817 3441 31190. Passcode WEDSVC. Info: 575-936-3019.
Las Cruces Ukes meets for a Strum for Fun play-along, 5:30 p.m. every Thursday at Las Cruces Village, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, in the Creative Arts Room. Info: lascrucesukes@gmail.com.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weekly weight loss support group, meets at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday, at the Center for Spiritual Healing, 575 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-522-6760
Tai Chi in the Park free introductory classes every Thursday. 9-10 a.m. at the Mesilla Park Recreation Center in the Park. Ongoing class in the traditional Yan Family Tai Chi Long Form. Information: 915-584-4730.
Coalition of Conservatives in Action, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at Kitchen Kraft Home, 980 N. Telshor Blvd. Info: 816-510-1105.
Friday Nite Trivia for Veterans and guests, 6-10 p.m. at Deming American Legion Bataan Post 4, 619 W. Spruce St., Deming. Info: 575-546-8385
Los Leones de Mesilla Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesday at La Posta Restaurant, 2410 Calle de San Albino, Mesilla. Info: 915-613-6315
Model A Ford Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of the Month at Rudy’s Barbeque 1020 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces. Info: 541-499-1356.
Hope & Healing Ambercare Grief Group meets at 12:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, at Ambercare Home Health, 3870 Foothills Rd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-556-8409
DIY Mental Boost is a free dine and learn mini workshop at 11:45 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Location varies. Text ‘workshop’ to 575-201-3769 for reservation link.
Federation of Democratic Women of Doña Ana County, at 6 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 702 Parker Road, every second Tuesday. Info: Sherri Nolan at 575-644-8207.
The Climate Info: walknbeauty@countermail.comEmergency Legislative Action Committee meets , 6 p.m., every second Thursday at the Unitarian Universalist Church activities room, 3845 N. Swan St., Silver City.
Las Colcheras Quilt Guild meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of every month, at American Legion Post 10, 1185 E. Madrid Ave., Las Cruces. Info: Linnea at 575-521-0521
The Minnesota Club meets at 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month, at various restaurants around Las Cruces. Info: Call Dee – 575-642-5789 or Kris at 575-323-3624 or Kmaierrn@msn.com
Dona Ana Doll Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at different eating establishments around town. Info: Annalie Rollins at 915-479-3537.
Epilepsy Support & Education Services, Inc. meetings. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of every month at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Info: 575-636-4500 or EpilepsySupportNM.org.
The Mutual UFO Network presents Coffee Cups & Flying Saucers, 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at Otero Artspace, 1118 Indiana Ave., Alamogordo. Info: 860-324-7614
Desert SW Cancer Support Group, 10 a.m.-noon on the fourth Saturday of the month, at Memorial Medical Center Annex meeting room (entrance on the west side of the hospital). Info: Maricela at 505-453-1789.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers free training sessions in genealogy, 11 a.m.-noon on the last Wednesday of the month, and 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month, at 2915 E. Idaho Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-496-5277
Explore Fort Selden Historic Site with ranger-guided tours on Wednesday mornings from June to August. 9 - 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Fort Selden Historic Site, 1280 Fort Selden Rd, Radium Springs, NM, 88054.
On the second Tuesday and Thursday monthly AARP Driver Safety courses are presented at First Light Credit Union (3791 E Lohman). 11:00am-3:00pm. Good for discount on auto insurance. $20 AARP members, $25 Non-AARP. Call 760-505-4757 to register and for information.