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DACC to host free concert featuring world premiere of new works

Doña Ana Community College will present a free concert featuring the world premiere of two newly commissioned musical works on Dec. 5.

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Public Safety

Free car seat fitting station offered Thursday in Las Cruces

A free car seat fitting station will be held Thursday at Sisbarro Buick-GMC in Las Cruces with certified technicians offering inspections, safety guidance and limited replacement seats.

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Community

Doña Ana County ice skating rink now open for winter season

Doña Ana County’s new indoor ice skating rink is now open at the County Fairgrounds and will remain in operation through Feb. 19, with varying hours and an online schedule.

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Events

NMSU Art Museum to host 'A Day With(out) Art event' focused on HIV and harm reduction

NMSU’s Art Museum and Gender and Sexuality Studies program will host free screenings and presentations for A Day With(out) Art on Dec. 1, highlighting global artists whose work explores HIV, harm reduction and community health.

Community

Casa de Peregrinos, Nusenda to distribute 6,500 Thanksgiving meals in Las Cruces on Monday

Casa de Peregrinos and Nusenda Credit Union will distribute 6,500 Thanksgiving meal boxes Nov. 24 in Las Cruces as part of the annual Hope for the Holidays turkey giveaway.

Gallery view of the Branigan Cultural Center’s All-City High School Senior Art Show, featuring student artwork on display and a colorful sign promoting the 2025 exhibition.

Art

Branigan Cultural Center invites Las Cruces teens to enter 2026 All-City High School Art Show

Las Cruces high school juniors and seniors can apply now for the 2026 All-City High School Art Show at Branigan Cultural Center, featuring cash awards, a new format and a free framing workshop.

Exterior of the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center on East Hadley Avenue, showing its orange and glass facade under a clear blue sky with desert landscaping in front.

Community

Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center sets weeklong pool closure for inspections

The Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center will close its pools November 16 to 23, 2025, for annual maintenance and inspections, with extended hours at the Las Cruces Natatorium and adjusted fitness center operations.

Four people stand together at the New Mexico Emergency Management Symposium, holding the 2025 Special Recognition Award and a certificate during the presentation.

Community

Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico recognized for disaster relief leadership

The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico received a 2025 Special Recognition Award for leading collaborative disaster relief through its Greatest Needs Impact Fund.

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Community

Las Cruces firefighters offering free glow necklaces for Halloween safety

The Las Cruces Fire Department will hand out free glow necklaces Oct. 31 to help trick-or-treaters stay visible after dark. One per child, available 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at seven city stations.