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‘Toys in the Attic’ exhibit opens Oct. 18 at Branigan Cultural Center

‘Toys in the Attic’ at Branigan Cultural Center shows toys, books and games from 1900 to the 1970s. On view Oct. 18–Jan. 24, 2026.

A colorful portrait artwork displayed on a teal bus shelter in Las Cruces for the Art Stop program. The piece shows a woman surrounded by hearts, flowers and vivid patterns along Route 2.

Community

Las Cruces seeks artists for 2026 Art Stop bus-shelter exhibit

Artists in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County and nearby areas can apply by Nov. 2, 2025, to have their work featured on bus-shelter panels citywide.

Graphic promoting Bold Futures’ “In My Shoes” mini film festival with yellow background and drawings of brown work boots and blue cowboy boots.

Events

Mini film festival explores reproductive justice through New Mexican stories

Bold Futures’ “In My Shoes” mini film festival will showcase short films on reproductive justice issues — from fibroids to doula care — Oct. 11 at the Las Cruces Convention Center.

Two armored performers stage a combat scene at a Renaissance fair, with one holding a flaming shield while the other strikes it with a weapon.

Las Cruces Events

Doña Ana Arts Council sets Nov. 8–9 dates for Renaissance Arts Faire at Young Park

Renaissance Arts Faire moves to Nov. 8–9 at Young Park in Las Cruces, with tickets on sale and additional fall programs at the arts council.

A large pile of books stacked haphazardly on a table, many with clearance price stickers, including titles across fiction and nonfiction.

DACC

DACC hosting Banned Books Week Carnival at two campuses

Doña Ana Community College will host a Banned Books Week Carnival Oct. 7 at the Espina campus and Oct. 9 at the Sunland Park center, featuring games, prizes and information on challenged books.

Two glowing jack-o’-lanterns with menacing carved faces sit side by side, flanked by two smaller pumpkins, against a dark background.

DACC

DACC collecting costumes for Chaparral students in annual Halloween drive

Doña Ana Community College is holding its 3rd annual Halloween Costume Drive for Chaparral Elementary students, with donations accepted through Oct. 22.

Crowd gathers in downtown Las Cruces as the illuminated chile pepper is raised before the annual Chile Drop on New Year’s Eve, with the stage lit in holiday colors.

Local

Chile Drop gets $10,000 boost from New Mexico Tourism

Las Cruces’ Chile Drop has received a $10,000 New Mexico Tourism grant to expand the city’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration, which draws thousands each year.

NMSU

NMSU to kick off Latinx Heritage Month events

NMSU will celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with music, lectures and cultural events beginning Sept. 16 on campus. Carlos Carrillo López, New Mexico State University LAS CRUCES - New Mexico State University will kick off its celebrations for Latin Heritage Month later this month. Latinx Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15

Watercolor of four men in Old West attire, three holding pistols and one with a rifle.

Art

Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery spotlights Patricia Black and John Glass in September

The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery has named Patricia Black and John Glass as its featured artists for September. Black works with decorated gourds, while Glass is an award-winning watercolorist.