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Leaders behind southern New Mexico’s Family Prosperity GBI pilot reflect on national recognition at the 2025 BIG Conference and how local guaranteed income efforts are shaping federal policy conversations.
Organ Mountain News marks its 500th story with a reflection on community impact, investigative wins and the road ahead for local, independent journalism in southern New Mexico.
Families & Youth Innovations Plus will host a free Back 2 School Block Party and Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at its new Family Success Center on East Amador in Las Cruces.
A two-day yard sale at Pharmtrue Market on South Main will raise money for Rebel Angel All Breed Animal Rescue, a Las Cruces nonprofit that provides care and placement for abandoned, abused and at-risk animals.
ACTion Programs for Animals will host a June 21 sale at its Second Chance Thrift Store with 40% off, adoptable dogs from its prison program, and a community bake sale.
Las Cruces police and fire officials are urging caution around water this summer, offering safety tips for pools, rivers and lakes to help prevent drowning and injuries.
Las Cruces Public Libraries will screen Orville Wanzer’s 1966 film The Devil’s Mistress on June 21 and preview a new documentary on the Acid Western genre, hosted by filmmaker Julia Smith.
Las Cruces will host free teen dances June 20, July 18 and Aug. 1 at 302 S. Main St., with live DJs, interactive entertainment and on-site supervision.
Las Cruces favorite Benjy Rivas performs June 14 at the Doña Ana Arts Council Gallery. Tickets are $15 and include snacks, drinks and five decades of Americana storytelling.
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