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Children wearing swim goggles sit at the edge of an indoor pool with an instructor during a swim lesson at a Las Cruces aquatic facility.

City to offer spring swim lessons at Las Cruces aquatic facilities

The City of Las Cruces will offer spring swim lessons March 23 through April 2 at the Regional Aquatic Center and Natatorium. Registration is March 14.

Student artwork depicts a mother cradling a newborn as musical notes flow between them.

Art

All-City High School Art Show to open March 6 at Branigan Cultural Center

The All-City High School Art Show opens March 6 at the Branigan Cultural Center, featuring artwork from 66 Las Cruces-area students and running through April 18.

Split image shows the She Dances film poster with two dancers and a portrait of actor Steve Zahn, star of the Las Cruces International Film Festival opening-night film.

Events

Film festival opening night film 'She Dances' stars acclaimed actor Steve Zahn

The 11th Las Cruces International Film Festival opens with She Dances, starring Steve Zahn, with an April 8 screening and Q&A to launch the event.

Rod Pior, Karen Padilla, Jim Young and Dr. Michael Mapp stand together in the NMSU band room, smiling in front of music stands and percussion instruments.

Events

Mesilla Valley Concert Band to present ‘Spring Potpourri’ concert March 8 at NMSU

The Mesilla Valley Concert Band will present its free “Spring Potpourri” concert March 8 at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall, featuring guest conductors and horn soloist Nancy Joy.

Events

KOOL 104.5 to broadcast live from Skate Doña Ana on Jan. 24

KOOL 104.5 will broadcast live from Skate Doña Ana on Jan. 24, with skating, music and ticket giveaways during a two-hour evening event.

Events

Las Cruces Chile Drop receives $10,000 state grant ahead of New Year’s Eve celebration

The Las Cruces Chile Drop received a $10,000 state tourism grant ahead of New Year’s Eve, with a new sponsor and redesigned chile sculpture planned for the downtown event.

A participant jumps into cold water during a polar bear plunge event, with other swimmers and a park ranger visible in the background.

Outdoor Recreation

New Mexico will kick off 2026 with polar plunges and more

New Mexico state parks will kick off 2026 with polar plunges and other winter events, inviting visitors to start the new year outdoors at parks across the state.

A blurred view of a Christmas tree and strands of holiday lights glowing against the night sky.

Events

Things to do in Las Cruces this weekend

Here are things to do in Las Cruces this weekend, including concerts, art exhibits, wellness programs and standout holiday light displays, with dates, times and locations.

A close-up of a trumpet being played during a live performance, with the musician’s hands on the valves and warm stage lighting reflecting off the brass instrument.

Events

Jazz and blues group lines up three holiday events in Las Cruces

The Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society is hosting three jazz and blues events in Las Cruces this month, including free holiday performances and a community jazz jam.