City of Las Cruces hosting annual mother-son dance May 16
Registration opens May 5 for the city’s annual Mother-Son Dinner Dance, with food, photos and fun planned for boys ages 5 to 12 and their loved ones.
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Las Cruces Public Schools celebrates School Lunch Hero Day with heartfelt student tributes
LCPS celebrated School Lunch Hero Day on May 2, recognizing the 201 cafeteria staff who prepare meals for students daily and support local summer meal programs across Doña Ana County.
Free computer literacy classes offered in May at Las Cruces libraries
Las Cruces Public Libraries is offering free computer literacy classes throughout May to help adults build skills using smart phones, iPads, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more.
Border Jazz Orchestra to perform free scholarship benefit concert at NMSU
The Border Jazz Orchestra will host a free benefit concert May 10 at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall to raise money for the Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society’s scholarship fund.
Free outdoor movie series returns to downtown Las Cruces this summer
Las Cruces' free outdoor movie series returns June 14 with films scheduled through September. Screenings will take place Saturday evenings at 302 S. Main St.
‘Finding Gobi’ author to speak Saturday at Branigan Library in Las Cruces
Dion Leonard, author of the bestselling memoir Finding Gobi, was scheduled to speak May 3 at Branigan Library in Las Cruces, sharing his story of resilience and connection with a stray dog.
Las Cruces Public Schools names 2026 top educators
Las Cruces Public Schools named its 2026 Teachers and Educational Support Staff of the Year during an April 25 ceremony, recognizing outstanding educators across the district.
Free car seat fitting event in Las Cruces to help parents with safe installation
A free car seat fitting event in Las Cruces will take place May 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Sisbarro Buick-GMC. Certified technicians will inspect child safety seats, offer installation help and provide replacements if needed.
Las Cruces calls for entries for 2025 Electric Light Parade
Registration for the 2025 Electric Light Parade in Las Cruces opens April 28. The parade, themed ‘Las Cruces Unidos,’ is scheduled for July 3.