Friday, November 6, 2026
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Memorial Medical Center updates
The Memorial Medical Center Board of Trustees, joined by the MMC Executive Leadership team, invite area residents to Memorial Medical Center’s annual public board meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6-7 p.m. at the hospital Annex in Conference Rooms A and B, located on the west side of campus (2450 S. Telshor Boulevard, Las Cruces, NM 88011).
This meeting will feature a short presentation providing hospital updates followed by a forum for public comment. The hospital’s Board and leadership team truly value and listen to the input and feedback from local residents as MMC strives to best meet the healthcare needs of our community.
The Board welcomes all those interested in learning more about the hospital and providing input as Memorial proudly celebrates more than 75 years of service to Southern New Mexico.
Community Listening Session
The City of Las Cruces invites residents to participate in a Community Listening Session. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas regarding important community issues: homelessness, substance abuse and mental health,
Your input will help guide community discussions and inform future strategies to address these challenges. We encourage all residents to attend, engage in meaningful conversation, and help shape solutions that strengthen our community.
Date: Nov. 17
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Central Elementary, 105 N. Alameda Boulevard
This session will be mediated, and participants must consent to being recorded, as this information will be used to help develop informational studies that will pertain to the areas of discussion
Issues with GO Bonds
The three General Obligation Bond questions approved by the Sunland Park City Council did not appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. City staff confirmed the issue on Oct. 30.
The City Council approved the questions in Resolution 2026-85 on Aug. 18, 2026. City staff filed the resolution with the Doña Ana County Clerk's Office on Aug. 21. The city has asked the county clerk's office for a full review of why the questions were not included.
The city is working with its bond counsel and financial advisor to bring the bond questions to voters at a special election in spring 2027. The date will be announced once it is set.
What this means for voters:
· The Nov. 3 general election goes forward as scheduled. All other races and questions on the ballot are not affected.
· Residents who have already voted do not need to take any action.
· City mailers, posters and other materials listed the bond questions on the November 3 ballot. That information is out of date, and the city is updating it.
· Updates on the special election will be posted at sunlandpark-nm.gov/go-bond.
"Residents were expecting to see these questions on their ballots, and we owe them a clear explanation," said City Manager Mario Juarez-Infante, PE.
"We are working to find out what happened and to give voters the chance to decide on these projects in the spring."
Resolution 2026-85: https://www.sunlandpark-nm.gov/media/xgbigclt/2026-85-general-obligation-bond.pdf
Celebrate one year anniversary of Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site
You’re invited to Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site to commemorate one year of the site being opened and to see a new exhibit “Alebrijes: A Linares Family Tradition.”
Speeches will start at 5:30 p.m. and staff will be around to answer questions about the first year of being open and the exhibit. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be available.
When: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, 4 - 7 p.m.
Who: This event is free and open to everyone.
Where: Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site, 2350 Calle Principal, Mesilla, NM, 88046
Why: Explore this historic property that captures the birth and growth of New Mexico’s borderlands and showcases a stunning collection of folk art. After two decades of work and anticipation, the site opened to the public last November.
On Saturday, Nov. 7 from 2-3 p.m., join Ranger Daniel to learn about the territorial disputes and political debates that shaped the U.S.-Mexico border during the era of the Gadsden Treaty, signed in Mexico City in 1853 and ratified by Congress in 1854. The last Mesilla Plaza Walking Tours of the season will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 and 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Tickets for these events can be purchased at https://my.nmculture.org/events.
Rayenari Light Art Festival
Rayenari Light Art Festival returns Nov. 13–14, 2026, at the Sunland Park Sports Complex, 4700 McNutt Rd, Santa Teresa, inviting residents and visitors to experience art in a new light. Free and open to all ages, the festival will take place from 6-10:30 p.m. both evenings, featuring light-based installations, sculpture, music, educational booths, food, art vendors, and creative experiences that celebrate the culture and artistic spirit of the El Paso borderland. There is no cost to attend.
Rayenari is supported by the City of Sunland Park. Founded in 2024 by artists and UTEP educators Angel Cabrales and Bianca Cabrales, Rayenari was created to expand how and where people experience art. Moving beyond traditional gallery and museum spaces, the festival explores light as an artistic medium, transforming spaces through color, movement, scale, sound, and interaction.
Rooted in the culture and creativity of the U.S.–Mexico border region, Rayenari creates opportunities for artists to share their work while bringing the community together through accessible arts programming. The festival also provides students with hands-on experience exploring installation art and developing creative work in a real-world setting.
Confirmed Artists
The festival’s confirmed artists include Ruben Aguayo, Todd Bassett, Angel Cabrales, Bianca Cabrales, Derek Caulfield, Ricardo Chavarria, David Elias Delgado, Eddy Escobar Lara, Ivan Esparza, Isadora Jackson, Serjik Leon (Serjirism), Diego Sebastian Martinez (Diego Robot), Brock Morrow, Mitsu Overstreet, Tino Ortega, Michael Pino (Quannum Throws), Tim Reardon (Dr. Neon), Deret Roberts, Rufina Ray (Splatter Room), Carlos Rodrigues (Arcane Front), and Martin Zubia (Blast).
Music Artists: Frontera Bugalú, San Charbel, Sultanes del Yonke, Mariachis Los Valientes, Villians Kiss, Rodriga Rockmore, DJ Lit (FM 94.3 DJ), DJ Trifling.
Through their participation, Rayenari brings together creative voices and artistic perspectives in a shared public space, encouraging audiences to experience art beyond conventional formats. Additional festival programming and updates will be shared through the festival’s social media. With free admission and programming for all ages, RAYENARI welcomes families, students, artists, and anyone curious about exploring new creative experiences. The festival aims to strengthen connections between artists and audiences while celebrating the people, culture, and creativity that make the borderland unique.
