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New Mexico State University will welcome students back with Crimson Kickoff, a series of events from Aug. 15-30 including move-in, athletic matchups, concerts, block parties and the First-Year Walk.
The City of Las Cruces will close portions of Solano Drive and University Avenue on Sept. 21 for Ruedas Unidas/Wheels United, an open streets event welcoming all ages and abilities for a day of biking, skating, walking and celebration.
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.
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.
Las Cruces Public Libraries’ 2025 Summer Reading Program begins June 1 with a “Color Our World” theme, prizes for readers of all ages, and a community kickoff party June 7.
Branigan Library’s Punk DIY series returns this summer with creative workshops for teens and adults, featuring book cover bling, iron-ons, plush monsters and more.
Las Cruces will host a free Mother’s Day concert featuring Darren Cordova y Calor on May 11 at Plaza de Las Cruces — the first of many live music events this summer.
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