Branigan Cultural Center is set to unveil its latest exhibition, "The Dinner Party: Multicultural Crossroads in Clay," which will be available for public viewing from November 1, 2024, through January 18, 2025. An opening reception and awards ceremony featuring artists and juror John Rawlings is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on November 1 at the Branigan Cultural Center located at 501 N. Main St.
The pilot who died on Sunday, October 20, during the Las Cruces Air and Space Expo has been identified as Charles Thomas "Chuck" Coleman from California.
Mayor Eric Enriquez will participate as a guest speaker in the upcoming Bridging the Badge livestream organized by the Las Cruces Police Department. The event is scheduled for October 29, 2024.
La Sociedad para Las Artes at New Mexico State University is set to host a public reading event featuring alumna Melanie Sweeney. This event is part of the Nelson-Boswell Reading Series, which brings visiting writers to NMSU to present their work. The series honors writers Antonya Nelson and Robert Boswell, who began their teaching careers at the university.
The Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) is hosting a BBQ competition for high school students, inviting the community to taste dishes prepared by participants from the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) culinary program and Future Farmers of America (FFA). The event will take place on Friday, November 1, at the Field of Dreams from 4-7 p.m. in the gated parking area at the baseball complex.
The Borderlands and Ethnic Studies department at New Mexico State University (NMSU) has launched a new interdisciplinary research-art project titled "Shahadat Theatrical Readings." This initiative is inspired by Manal Hamzeh's 2020 book, "Women Resisting Sexual Violence and the Egyptian Revolution: Arab Feminist Testimonies," which draws from eight years of research conducted in Las Cruces, Amman, Jordan, and Cairo, Egypt.
The City of Las Cruces' Quality of Life Department is inviting artists to propose designs for an outdoor art piece at La Buena Vida Park, located at 3000 Buena Vida Circle. This initiative is part of the Las Cruces Public Art program, which aims to enhance the park in City Council District 2.
The City of Las Cruces is seeking community input as it prepares to update the rules for its dog parks. Residents are encouraged to participate in a survey to provide their opinions and suggestions.
The Las Cruces City Council has approved a new master plan for the city's public libraries, setting goals for the next two decades. This decision was made during a regular session on October 21, 2024. The plan includes recommendations to renovate and expand the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, increase library staffing, and boost city funding. It also suggests forming a library foundation and constructing three branch libraries.
There were two companies in cities associated with Luna County that received two FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Luna County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Otero County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Hidalgo County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents is scheduled to hold a special meeting on Friday, October 25, at 8 a.m. The meeting will be conducted online and can be viewed by the public through a livestream available at https://regents.nmsu.edu/regent-meetings/.
The Las Cruces Fire Department has dispatched a Swift Water Rescue Team and an EMS team to Roswell, New Mexico, following severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall over the weekend. The teams, consisting of five members for swift water rescue and two for emergency medical services, departed at 11 a.m. on Sunday, October 20th, arriving in Roswell by 2 p.m.
The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Board of Regents is set to honor alumnus Gale Allen Harvey with an honorary Doctor of Science degree. This recognition comes as a tribute to Harvey's long-standing support for the university and his contributions to science. The award will be presented by NMSU Interim President Mónica Torres during the commencement ceremonies scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, December 13, at the Pan American Center.
The City of Las Cruces has begun enforcing a new Shopping Cart Ordinance, aimed at addressing the issue of abandoned or off-premises shopping carts. The ordinance, which was adopted by the City Council in August 2024, prohibits the removal, possession, abandonment, or alteration of shopping carts belonging to retail establishments. Violating this ordinance is considered a petty misdemeanor under the Las Cruces Municipal Code.
The Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade, a community event organized by volunteers since 1995, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The parade aims to honor and support local veterans. Residents are encouraged to either participate in the parade or attend as spectators.
New Mexico State University (NMSU) is set to honor first-generation college students, faculty, staff, and families throughout November. Approximately 30% of NMSU's student body comprises first-generation college students.
Las Cruces Public Libraries and AARP are set to host a presentation on fraud prevention this Wednesday, October 23, 2024. The event will take place at 2 p.m. in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, located at 200 E. Picacho Ave on Roadrunner Transit Route 1.