Casa de Peregrinos receives $50K Thornburg Foundation challenge grant
Casa de Peregrinos has received a $50,000 challenge grant from the Thornburg Foundation and is urging the community to match it as food assistance needs continue to grow.
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NMSU professor publishes sixth novel, 'The Devil is a Southpaw'
New Mexico State University creative-writing professor Brandon Hobson has released his sixth novel, The Devil Is a Southpaw. Set in a 1988 Oklahoma juvenile detention center, the “novel within a novel” examines trauma, art, envy and redemption through the eyes of an unreliable narrator.
What our Christmas ornaments remember for us
A guest column reflecting on the history and personal meaning behind holiday ornaments and the memories they carry across generation. Gabriella Brillante Organ Mountain News publishes guest columns from community members as a way to highlight personal stories and perspectives that help shape life in southern New Mexico. This essay
Project Jupiter donates $50K to Casa de Peregrinos during Sunland Park pop-up pantry
Project Jupiter donated $50,000 to Casa de Peregrinos, supporting a Dec. 5 pop-up pantry in Sunland Park as food insecurity increases across Doña Ana County
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
