Category: Comunidád Vital
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The New Mexico Film Office announces FOX series “The Cleaning Lady” returns to New Mexico to film season 4
Season four of “The Cleaning Lady” will continue the emotionally driven character drama about Thony (Élodie Yung), a Cambodian-Filipino former surgeon who is currently living in Las Vegas on an expired visa with her son Luca.
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Tug on Some Heart Strings to Make a Charm at Branigan February 4
Instructors will guide participants in creating their own macramé charm.
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Come Paint By Love at Branigan on February 1
In February we will be painting love; how participants interpret that is entirely up to them.
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“Engaging Masters: Parody Art” Opens February 7 at the Las Cruces Museum of Art
At times humorous, other times contemplative, this engaging exhibit features over thirty contemporary artists who reinterpret the artwork or artistic styles of a wide range of master artists including Johannes Vermeer, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Keith Harring.
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Vazquez Appointed to American Psychological Association Committee
The goal is to ensure that issues of socioeconomic status receive the full attention of the American Psychological Association.
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Dance the World Away at Branigan Movie Marathon February 1
As always, this movie series is free and open to the public. We encourage you join in for the entire marathon or for just one movie.
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“Wildlife of the Mesilla Valley” Opens at Branigan Cultural Center February 7
The Branigan Cultural Center is opening a new exhibit, “Wildlife of the Mesilla Valley,” which will showcase a diverse collection of sculptures and nature journaling pages created by 14 local artists, on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.
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PFAS contamination in New Mexico wildlife is highest ever tested
Holloman Lake near White Sands National Park has recorded the highest levels of toxic PFAS contamination in wildlife and plants worldwide, according to a report released Monday by the New Mexico the Environment Department (NMED).
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Cruces City Hall Hosts Art Open House February 6
Art by various artists will be highlighted including “Evening with Sunset Clouds” by Frank Watson, “Hollyhocks” by Vera Neel, “Worry” by Zoe Zimmerman, “Protected” Shana Levenson and “Desert Forms” by Thomas Tomlinson.
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Bring the Concrete to Life at the 2025 “Chalk Walk”–Application Deadline February 21
The City of Las Cruces Quality of Life Department /Public Art, Las Cruces Museums, and the City Art Board are looking for artists to participate in the 2025 Chalk Walk sidewalk art exhibition.
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NMSU API Program to host Lunar New Year celebration Jan. 29
Lunar New Year is a deeply significant celebration observed by many cultures across Asia.
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New Mexico cities top MovieMaker Magazine’s “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker” list
Las Cruces, New Mexico’s rising star in the film world, made the list for the third year in a row, landing the #8 spot in the “Small Cities and Towns” category.
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Las Cruces Libraries Announces Teen Video Game Club
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites teen residents ages 12-18 to participate in our monthly Video Game Club!
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FDA: Create and Keep a Medication List for Your Health
A medication list is a way to keep your medical information, including allergies and medical conditions, together in one place for safety and as a precaution.
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Mobile Operation Command Steps Out on El Paseo–‘MOC on the Block’ Set for Jan. 28
The MOC is LCPD’s Mobile Operations Command unit. Community Outreach officers will be at the mobile unit to meet residents and listen to concerns they may have about crime and safety in their neighborhood.
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Alcohol-related deaths decline in New Mexico for the second year in a row
Alcohol-related deaths decreased in 2023 for the second consecutive year, marking progress in the state’s efforts to combat alcohol misuse, according to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH).
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“Engaging Masters” Exhibit Opens at Las Cruces Museum of Art Friday, February 7
The exhibit is on display from Friday, February 7 through Saturday, May 3.
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Zoom Into the Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council Meeting (January 23 and 24)
Don’t forget to register and mark your calendars for the upcoming Southern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council meeting on Jan. 23 and 24.
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Now News: Stay Warm at Designated Warming Stations on Wednesday
As temperatures drop, the City of Las Cruces is committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all residents by providing accessible warming stations. The National Weather Service has indicated frigid temperatures continuing through Friday, January 24, 2025.
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Snow Reveals True Color of the Sands at “White” Sands
In direct sunlight, the dunes of White Sands National Park are a sparkling crystal white, but what color is the sand really?
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STATEMENT ON ASSASSINATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, APRIL 4, 1968
Today, it is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities.
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![[UPDATED] Saturday and SUNDAY Morning Photos From Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/474096784_1008248461336782_1443486785538635740_n.jpg)
[UPDATED] Saturday and SUNDAY Morning Photos From Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally
New Mexico State University and the City of Las Cruces posted pictures on their respective Facebook pages. Here they are!
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New Mexico Celebrates Passage of the EXPLORE Act: A Landmark for Outdoor Recreation and Economic Growth
This legislation ushers in a new era for the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy, further bolstering New Mexico’s thriving outdoor industry and communities.
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County Announces Public Meeting to Discuss Shalem Colony Park Project January 16
Doña Ana County Facilities and Services staff, along with their contractor, Wilson & Company, Inc., will host a public meeting on Thursday, January 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Doña Ana County Government Center, 845 N. Motel Blvd. in Las Cruces.
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Doña Ana County Crisis Triage Center Reopening Celebration Scheduled for January 17
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, collaborate, and explore how we can work together to transform lives in our community.
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18 Photos Win Industrial Technologies Contest
To help visualize cutting edge technologies powering the industrial transformation, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) launched the Framing the Future: Industrial Technologies Photo Contest.
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We’re Full of Hot Air–Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally is BACK
The community is invited to watch hot air balloons take to the skies once again. Spectators can gather to grab a peek at the coming weekend and enjoy colorful and captivating sights.
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New Mexico sees fewer cases of self-harm as overdose deaths and suicide rates declined in 2023
New Mexico mortality data show a decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide for the second consecutive year since 2021, and the 2023 suicide death numbers declined significantly from 2022 among women and Indigenous Peoples.
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Las Cruces Police Chief Story Tops in Handgun Championship
LCPD’s Shooting Team competed in the Phoenix Police Department’s Handgun Championship on Friday, Jan. 3, and Chief Jeremy Story took first place in the individual competition.
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Japanese Woodblock Prints Convey the Serenity of Snow
Snowy days like today bring to mind the lovely and peaceful wintry scenes featured in many of these images.
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Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Offers Paint Night Classes Periodically Through April 17 (Registration begins Jan. 13, 2025, until classes are full.)
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting painting classes that offer a fun and interesting format using step-by-step tutorials.
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Latino Poetry Series – Places We Call Home: Exploring Latino Heritage through Poetry and Crafting at Branigan (First Session on January 14–Registration Required)
Las Cruces Public Libraries is holding a series of poetry discussions/crafting sessions called Palabras y Artesanias (Words and Crafts).
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![UPDATED 10 PM: Gadsden Goes Remote, LCPS Announces 2-Hour Delay for Friday, January 10 [Bonus: Photos of Thursday’s Weather from Around the Web]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/472892938_1032513198915632_6199389408488559629_n.jpg)
UPDATED 10 PM: Gadsden Goes Remote, LCPS Announces 2-Hour Delay for Friday, January 10 [Bonus: Photos of Thursday’s Weather from Around the Web]
By Thursday afternoon, notices started ringing from many governmental offices announcing early closings for the day.
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![UPDATED MIDNIGHT: Most Area Schools Announce 2-Hour Delay Thursday, January 9 [Bonus: Photos of Wednesday’s Weather from Around the Web]](https://lascrucesdigest.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/472839389_1016248730541531_1423591697621451947_n.jpg)
UPDATED MIDNIGHT: Most Area Schools Announce 2-Hour Delay Thursday, January 9 [Bonus: Photos of Wednesday’s Weather from Around the Web]
LCPS, GISD, DACC, NMSU, MVCS on two-hour delay. Was Wednesday’s weather just a garnish of snowdust or an Amuse-bouche for Thursday?
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Embrace Dry January and go alcohol-free
Dry January is a global public health initiative encouraging people to take a break from alcohol for the entire month of January.
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City of Las Cruces Invites Residents to Designated Warming Stations Activated to Help Vulnerable Populations During Statewide Cold Weather Warning
As temperatures drop, the City of Las Cruces is committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all residents by providing accessible warming stations.