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Friday, August 14, 2026
Special Meeting of the Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners to be held on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the Doña Ana County Commission Chambers, 1st Floor, Doña Ana County Government Center, 845 North Motel Boulevard, Las Cruces,
Las Cruces Community Theatre presents, COME FROM AWAY. Presented By: Las Cruces Community Theatre. Dates: August 7, 2026 - August 23, 2026, Price: $12 Bargain Night (all seats on Thursday) $12 Child (age 3-17) Children 2 and under are not permitted) $18 Students/Seniors/Military $22 Regular Adult Admission Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday. Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main Street, Las Cruces. www.lcctnm.org/contact-us
A Children’s Theatre of the Mesilla Valley Presents: Mean Girls JR. Get ready, Las Cruces—it’s time to bring the drama, the laughs, and a whole lot of pink! A Children’s Theatre of the Mesilla Valley (ACT) proudly presents the hit musical comedy Mean Girls JR. live on stage at the Historic Rio Grande Theatre! Price: $15 Time: 7:00 PM. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street, Las Cruces. 575-541-2290
Patio Chats: "El Camino Real Trail" with Oona. Presented By: Bureau of Land Management. Price: All programs are free to attend except $5/vehicle day-use for the site. Time: 6:00 PM. 15000 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces. Patio chats at the A.B. Cox Visitor Center & Native Plant Garden at Dripping Springs Natural Area. Come support our CCNM Interns as they deliver their first patio chats this month!
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Patio Chats: "Leave No Trace" with Natalie! Patio chats at the A.B. Cox Visitor Center & Native Plant Garden at Dripping Springs Natural Area. Come support our CCNM Interns as they deliver their first patio chats this month! All programs are free to attend except $5/vehicle day-use for the site. Seating is limited. Please consider bringing a camp chair if you know you will need to sit. 15000 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces. Time: 11 a.m.
Learn more fascinating factoids about insects when you join us at the Museum of Nature & Science for our Seventh Annual "Bug Fest!" Join us on, Saturday, August 15, from 10am to 1pm MDT. This FREE special event is fun for ALL ages! Get an up-close look at bugs from all over the world, join in some fun hands-on activates, and discover what a bug tastes like! Ages: All Ages. 411 N. Main Street.
Southwest Expeditions is holding the following, at Caballo Lake State Park, on August 15th, 9:30 am-12:30 pm! https://swexpeditions.com/events-2026. Guided Morning Kayaking & Pilates stretching on Caballo Lake Come join us for a fun morning to paddle on peaceful Caballo Lake! Enjoy the beautiful lake and weather! Meet us at the dock for a brief safety talk, grab your paddles, life jacket and kayak or canoe and follow our guides out on the water. Our lead interpretive guide will have you paddle along the banks of the lake, paddling into small coves along the way to stop and talk about the wildlife, the amazing bird watching in the area, the lake and history of the local area. Booking cutoff is 48 hours before event date!
Call 877-808-6877 for questions/ more information.
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
Las Cruces, NM Monster Truck WARS 2026. BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER! America's Wildest Monster Truck Show is coming to LAS CRUCES! We're excited to be bringing you a GREAT SUPERSTAR lineup of Monster Trucks and Thrill Show! For this event on AUGUST 15th, 2026, there will be TWO GIANT SHOWS. This is the only appearance in the region to see our giant superstars compete in non-stop action! Avoid the lines & purchase your discounted tickets early online & save! Enjoy all the fun and high energy excitement of this perfect family-friendly event! https://monstertrucks.fun/. Price: $81-86 Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
A Children’s Theatre of the Mesilla Valley Presents: Mean Girls JR. Get ready, Las Cruces—it’s time to bring the drama, the laughs, and a whole lot of pink! A Children’s Theatre of the Mesilla Valley (ACT) proudly presents the hit musical comedy Mean Girls JR. live on stage at the Historic Rio Grande Theatre! Price: $15 Time: 2:00 PM. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street, Las Cruces. 575-541-2290
Night School Film Series! August 15: Anguish (1987) – A mind-bending psychological horror experience that blurs the line between audience and screen. General admission is $8.00. There will also be a Tuition Discount Card available for $50.00, giving access to all eight films in the Summer Semester. Time: 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle De Guadalupe, Las Cruces.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Patio Chats: "The Organ Mountains and How the Landscape Shaped History with Javier. Patio chats at the A.B. Cox Visitor Center & Native Plant Garden at Dripping Springs Natural Area. Come support our CCNM Interns as they deliver their first patio chats this month! All programs are free to attend except $5/vehicle day-use for the site. Seating is limited. Please consider bringing a camp chair if you know you will need to sit. 15000 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces. 11 a.m. start time.
Head over to Alma d’Arte Charter High School on Sunday, Aug. 16 for an evening of Latin jazz standards. Join MVJBS members at 6:30 p.m. for a social with live music following at 7 p.m. Remember to bring a dessert or appetizer to share with fellow attendees! Tickets are $5 for MVJBS members, $10 for non-members and $2 for students. Purchase tickets at the door or ahead of time at www.mvjazzblues.net/monthly-gatherings. 402 W. Court Ave.
Music in the Park - Old Time Pharmaceuticals and Flashback Band 1905 E. Nevada Avenue. Free! Music starts at 7 p.m. Bring your own chairs and blankets.
Hallapalooza | Aug. 116 | 9 p.m. to midnight | Corbett Center Student Union outdoor stage | NMSU Housing and Residential Life invites you to kick off the semester at Hallapalooza. Join us for a foam party featuring DJ Aros, Kona Ice, games and free food while supplies last. For more information, contact Yhair Ochoa at 575-646-1749 or yhair.ochoacamargo@sodexo.com.
Monday, August 17, 2026
NMSU Library to host open house Aug. 17-18 Students, faculty and staff are invited to an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at Zuhl Library and from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Branson Library. Join the NMSU Library faculty and staff and explore all the resources and services available to support your research, educational and professional roles. There will be games, prizes and plenty of ice cream to stay cool. For more information, contact Angie Garcia-Hughes at aghughes@nmsu.edu
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Fountain Theatre Cult Classic movie night! Stalker (1979) — Tuesday, August 18 @ 7:30 PM — Dir: Andrei Tarkovsky. NR. 163 min. Sci-Fi / Adventure. Russian w/ subtitles. A metaphorical fable on religion, a guide takes a writer and a professor through a post-apocalyptic wilderness left behind by aliens, known only as The Zone. “At Fountain Theatre 2469 Calle De Guadalupe, Mesilla, NM
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Jazz fans! Come to Boba Café on Espina Street every third Thursday of the month for MVJBS’ monthly jazz jam. Audiences enjoy a mix of seasoned and advancing musicians playing and singing with the house band. All are welcome to join the jam or sit back with the audience. Interested musicians are encouraged to sign up by emailing MVJBSjazzjam@gmail.com. 6p.m. – 8 p.m. at 1900 S. Espina St.
