NMSU to host public reading by award-winning poet March 27
Award-winning poet Saúl Hernández will give a free public reading at NMSU on March 27, featuring work from his Lambda Literary Award-winning debut collection.
Saúl Hernández will read from his Lambda Literary Award-winning debut collection during a free public event at NMSU’s Milton Hall
Sarah Kimmerly, New Mexico State University
LAS CRUCES - Saúl Hernández shares his exploration of grief, loss and identity in an upcoming public reading at New Mexico State University. Hernandez will read from his Lambda Award-winning poetry collection “How to Kill a Goat and Other Monsters,” which begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27 at NMSU’s CMI Theater in Milton Hall, Room 171.
The reading is free and open the public and copies of the collection will be available for purchase.
Hernández’ presentation is part of the Nelson-Boswell Reading Series hosted by La Sociedad para las Artes.
Hernández, a queer writer, was raised by former undocumented parents in San Antonio, Texas. In “How to Kill a Goat & Other Monsters.” In addition to grief, loss and identity, he also explores the concepts of lineage and belonging. He is a recipient of a 2025 Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and was nominated for Poet Laureate of San Antonio in 2024. His debut poem collection is a Lamba Literary Award Winner in Gay Poetry and a 2025 Writers’ League of Texas Discovery Award Winner.
The Nelson-Boswell Reading Series invites visiting writers to NMSU to share their work with the community. La Sociedad para las Artes is seeking to establish a permanent endowed fund through the NMSU Foundation whose earnings will support creative writing programs, including visiting writers and reading series as well as creative writing workshops for children in Las Cruces Public Schools.
Sarah Kimmerly writes for New Mexico State University. She can be reached at kimmerly@nmsu.edu.
Inmate accused of stabbing another inmate eight times at southern New Mexico prison — Authorities say the victim was stabbed repeatedly during an incident at a prison near Las Cruces, prompting an ongoing investigation into the attack.
Las Cruces woman accused of fleeing police while driving drunk, nearly hitting pedestrians twice — Police say a woman led officers on a pursuit while intoxicated and nearly struck pedestrians during the incident.
LCPS to discuss possible name change for Cesar Chavez Elementary — School board members are set to consider renaming the campus following recent allegations tied to the labor leader’s legacy.
