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Tour of the Gila invites competitive bicyclists to challenge themselves on scenic mountain roads throughout southwest New Mexico.

Tour of the Gila Registration is Now Open

For the 38th year, Tour of the Gila invites competitive bicyclists to challenge themselves on scenic mountain roads throughout southwest New Mexico. The five-day stage race is set for Wednesday, …

A detail from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC.

What once was, will hopefully never be repeated

History tends to repeat itself, but we can avoid that by never forgetting one of the darkest chapters in human history. To make sure that never happens, the El Paso Community Foundation and El Paso …

Blank Conversations brings a daring, yet uncontroversial, production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” to downtown Las Cruces.

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is a shining star

An impressive team of collaborators at the Rio Grande Theater offer us a polished, sometimes breathtaking production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and …

Coming Up November 15 - 21

Friday, November 15 Mesilla Valley Contra Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle de Santiago, Mesilla. Info: 575-932-8222 2024 Holly Day House, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., at …

Something spooky this way comes

It’s that time of year again: When ghoulies and ghosties rise up to interact with the living, and the fear of diabetes hangs like a pall over every family household. Whether you like your …

Something to Wine About

It’s never too late in the season for a wine festival, or so it would seem. While most viniculture events tend to fall between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the village of Tularosa waits to …

Coming Up October 25 - 31

Friday, October 25 Austin Stambaugh & Third Seven, 7 p.m. at Whiskey Creek Zócalo, 11786 Hwy 180 East, Arenas Valley. Info: 575-388-1266 or WhiskeyCreekZocalo.com Oso Productions …

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Arts Roundup

Cuarenta y Cinco to Perform at Summer Community Concert One of New Mexico’s top groups since 1991, Cuarenta y Cinco will be featured, along with Angelica Padilla and Illusion Band, during …

Coming Up This Week Aug. 16 - Aug. 23

Friday, August 16 Daniel Sanchez, 7 p.m., De La Vegas Pecan Grill and Brewery, 500 S. Telshor Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-521-1099 Montopolis: Two Silent Classics, Two Live Scores, 7:30 …

Coming Up January 24 - 30

Friday, January 24 Rhythm Mystic, 8 – 11 p.m. at Little Toad Creek, 200 N Bullard St, Silver City. Info: 575-956-6144 January 24-25 El Paso Symphony Orchestra presents …

Arts Roundup

Beethoven – Love in the Age of War The El Paso Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Bohuslav Rattay, accompanied by Awadagin Pratt on piano, team up with El Paso Pro-Musica to …

The Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally is emerging from a hiatus, with support from the city of Las Cruces, to fill the skies with balloons in flight Jan. 18 and 19, with a kickoff event downtown on Jan. 17.

Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally rises again

When was the last time the morning skies over Las Cruces were festooned with gayly colored balloons, suspended like bubbles across the valley? You’d be right if you said 14 years: That’s …

Coming Up January 17 - 23

Friday, January 17 Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care presents the 3 rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor Blvd., Las …

Arts Roundup

Twin Flames The Canadian husband and wife folk music duo, comprised of Inuk and Mohawk artist Jaaji, and Algonquin, Metis, and Cree artist Chelsey June, blend their heritages to create …

Abigail Soulsby, a senior at Las Cruces High School, recently won the Las Cruces Symphony Youth Orchestra’s first concerto competition.

Local High School Student to Perform with Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra

The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra will welcome audiences back in 2025 with its third concert of the season. Under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Ming Luke, The Classics 2 – …

Coming Up January 10 - 16

Saturday, January 11 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 Messy Church, 2-4:30 …

Arts Roundup

Chilly Willy Marathon Embrace the chill and hit the trails of Las Cruces for a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, with nine races, chip timing, and awards given across various categories, …

Artist Abel Garcia, right, with UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) three-time heavyweight champion Randy Couture at an event during which Garcia painted for a Dallas Cowboys’ event bringing veterans and players together.

Abel Garcia joins ‘Bras for a Cause’

Talk about a big draw! Renowned artist, Las Cruces native and NMSU graduate Abel Garcia will return to his home town Oct. 17 to paint a special picture for Bras for a Cause, one of the signature …

Coming Up October 11 - 17

Friday, October 11 Carbon/Element Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m. at Light Art Space, 209 W. Broadway, Silver City. Info: LightArtSpace.com S.R. Mattoose Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m. at Seedboat …

Arts Roundup

The Ballard Phot Studio opens at Branigan Cultural Center The Branigan Cultural Center hosts a new exhibit, The Ballard Photo Studio: A Portrait of Community featuring more than 200 photographic …

Coming Up Sept. 27 - Oct. 3

Friday, September 27 Border Destroyer Opening Reception, 5:30 p.m. at The New Mexico State University Art Museum, 1308 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. Info: UAM.NMSU.edu Night Vision …

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