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Vamos Niños - Play to Learn, Mobile Children’s Museum, heads out on the road to communities across Doña Ana County.

Vamos Niños - Play to Learn Mobile Children’s Museum is hitting the road with a focus on serving rural and remote communities. The museum is set to make a lasting impact on childhood … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/17/24

The Branigan Cultural Center is located at 501 N. Main Street in downtown Las Cruces.

Call for community exhibit proposals at Branigan center

The Branigan Cultural Center is accepting proposals for community exhibits on themes of cultural and historical significance for the borderlands and southwestern U.S., the city announced, with a … more

Bulletin report | 4/12/24

Tularosa Basin downwinders pose for photos with a movie poster for the feature documentary, “First We Bombed New Mexico,” during the ninth annual Las Cruces International Film Festival on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Downwinders see themselves in new Trinity documentary

New Mexico-based filmmaker Lois Lipman’s documentary, “First We Bombed New Mexico,” was a recent hit at the ninth annual Las Cruces International Film Festival, telling the stories … more

Leah Romero For the Bulletin | 4/12/24

Every year, the residents of Las Cruces line the banks of the river to celebrate when the river is "turned on.”

Rio Grande plays main character in film fest screenings

Drought has plagued me,” said the Rio Grande. These were just four of the words spoken by the character of the river during the short film, “Echoes of the Rio,” which screened … more

Leah Romero For the Bulletin | 4/12/24

Arts Roundup

Friday, April 12 General Federation of Women’s Club Progress Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., WIA Building 340 N. Reymond, Info: 575-649-4869. Las Cruces Pecan Festival, 3-9 p.m. at Young Park, … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/11/24

Out of the Darkness

New Mexico State University will be hosting its first Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on April 13. The event will be a collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the NMSU … more

By Sylvia Quintanilla | 4/10/24

When bicycles take over the roads

For cycling enthusiasts, Tour of the Gila is an exciting race to watch, and Silver City is always welcoming. This year’s event runs April 24 – 28, 2024. It … more

By Jamie Dickerman | 4/10/24

Dutch Treat

Going Dutch has a special meaning in Glenwood. Every April it’s time for the annual Glenwood Dutch Oven Gathering. This year, it will be held Saturday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at … more

By Cheryl Thornburg | 4/10/24

The Addams Family’ to play at NMSU

The bizarre fictitious family created by cartoonist Charles Addams delighted New Yorker readers over five decades. They also inspired a television series, movies, toys and other merchandise. They are … more

Bulletin report | 4/9/24

From left, Joanne Achen, Heather Pollard, American Southwest Theatre Company Board President Denise Welsh and NMSU Theatre Department Head Wil Kilroy, as Kilroy accepts a check for a seat at the Mark and Stephanie Medoff Theatre in ASTC's Seat of Honor fundraising campaign.

NMSU theater seats for sale to benefit theater company

The American Southwest Theatre Company, in residence at New Mexico State University, is selling seats in the Mark and Stephanie Medoff Theatre as part of ASTC’s 2024-25 Seat of Honor … more

Bulletin report | 4/8/24

Desert Exposure April 2024

4/5/24

NMSU to host NM State Esports Invitational tournament April 6 & 7

The largest esports tournament in New Mexico will kick off this weekend at New Mexico State University. Now in its third year, the NM State Esports Invitational is open to the community … more

Tatiana Favela, New Mexico State University | 4/5/24

Joshua Williams and his family pose with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in 2023, as the fulfillment of a wish via the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Bringing some light to darkness

Christine Woods, Make-A-Wish Southern Ambassadors chair, works every day to bring a moment of joy into the lives of children in the area who have a critical diagnosis. The small group of … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/5/24

NMSU climate change speaker series hosts regional meteorologist

For 14 years, Jason Laney has worked for the National Weather Service in the El Paso/Santa Teresa area as a warning coordination meteorologist. In his role, he does his part to warn and educate the … more

Chloe D. Dunlap, NMSU PUblic Affairs | 4/5/24

Christian Nieves and Jason Wyatt rehearse “The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord” at Las Cruces Community Theatre.

Discord hits all the right notes

An American, an Englishman, and a Russian walk into a room. There is no punch line, and despite what the title suggests, “The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo … more

David Salcido For the Bulletin | 4/4/24

Police Run Out of Autism Awareness Decal Supplies

The response to the Las Cruces Police Department’s autism awareness decal giveaway has been so overwhelming that supplies were depleted in less than two days. The window decals – … more

Bulletin report | 4/4/24

Las Cruces International Film Festival executive director Ross Marks introduces a filmmaker to speak about his film during the 2023 festival.

Film festival guests bring inspiration to Las Cruces

Ross Marks loves bringing experience to the New Mexico State University campus to inspire students. more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/3/24

The ‘clock is ticking’ on RECA; downwinders call on public to pressure House speaker

An effort to extend and expand compensation to people exposed to radiation from federal nuclear testing and uranium mining was not included in the $1.2 trillion funding package signed by President … more

By Danielle Prokop, Source NM | 4/1/24

Upcoming Area Art Happenings: April 2024

OPPORTUNITY Call for Veterans & Military Connected Artists: In Alamogordo, Otero Arts will hold its “Second Annual Otero Veteran Arts Showcase” (OVAS) in June at the Otero … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 3/29/24

What's Going on in April?

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By Elva K. Österreich | 3/29/24