Local Events

Skating Through Options – Community Participation Welcome   As plans for the rehabilitation of the Las Cruces Skate Park, 151 N. Walnut St., move forward, the community is reminded it can continue to provide input relating to the recommended options outlined in the final assessment report at www.las-cruces.org/LCSkatePark. Comments can be

Applebee’s Partners with Salvation Army for Local Canned Food Drive El Paso, TEXAS & Las Cruces, NEW MEXICO – November 16, 2020 – Applebee’s has teamed up with the Salvation Army to collect canned goods at all El Paso and Las Cruces Applebee’s. To help those in need this holiday season, the locally

Join the virtual fun run/walk to benefit the Dyslexia Institute of Southern New Mexico and The Children’s Reading Alliance. Participants will obtain pledges for every 1/2 mile completed of their chosen distance and route. The event runs through November 29th. Prizes will be awarded in each age category for Most

Beautify Safely – The Mask-Up to Clean-Up Way   “Mask Up to Clean Up,” the COVID-safe variation of “Team Up to Clean Up” City Council district events, begins November 21 with the first in a series of district dates when community members can help clean up neighborhoods or litter-prone areas

Las Cruces Virtual Veterans Day Parade   The City of Las Cruces Veterans Day Parade will be held virtually this year considering the current status of COVID-19 in New Mexico. The City, volunteers, and organizers are exercising caution as to not risk the health and welfare of those who choose

Skate Park Rehabilitation Update Slated for Council Work Session   Interested community members can access the final assessment report for the Las Cruces Skate Park, 151 N. Walnut St., at www.las-cruces.org/LCSkatePark prior to the project update being presented at the next scheduled City Council work session. Comments and questions can be submitted

  ACTion Programs for Animals adoption center moves to new building  Las Cruces, New Mexico – The ACTion Programs for Animals adoption center is moving to a new building, located at 537 N. Solano and is the former Solano Animal Clinic. The adoption center will open at the new location

COVID-19 Testing Surge Across Southern New Mexico Beginning November 5 The City of Las Cruces is proud to be a partner of the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) in sharing information about COVID-19 testing in our area. This testing is separate from that provided by the local Public Health

Aggie Football Classics, presented by Whataburger, wraps up this Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 PM with the rebroadcast of the 2017 Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl. Be sure to tune in to KXPZ Zia Country 99.5FM or at ziacountry.com to hear the action! #AggieUp

A Laser to the Moon: Science that Began with ‘One Small Step’” The Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., hosts Apache Point Observatory astronomer Dr. Russet McMillan and the APOLLO (Apache Point Observatory Lunar Laser-ranging Operation) for a virtual presentation including a live firing of the laser

Lt. Governor Howie Morales called into the Bravo Mic studios with Lyndsey Kalson- he’ll be making rounds in Dona Ana County Friday, October 30th to address the need for more COVID-19 testing site to reduce long lines and wait times, along with the public need for access to Flu shots

NMSU/DACC RECEIVES GRANT TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ORAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN SOUTHERN DOÑA ANA COUNTY  New Mexico State University (NMSU) – Doña Ana Community College (DACC) has announced that the NMSU Foundation-Happy Smiles program, received a $15,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBSNM) through

In a world where Halloween has to be a little different than normal, Las Cruces Today and Bravo Mic Communications want to help your family keep this spooky season fun and safe! We’re producing an informative and entertaining video series with tips, tricks, and ideas, to help adapt your favorite

Spooky Las Cruces: LCPD Drive Thru Trick-or-Treat   The Las Cruces Police Department will host a drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, (or until supplies last) in the parking lot of the Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor. Admission is free.  The event is part of the

This Halloween, a time portal is opening and taking us back in NMSU Aggie Football history! Football may be on official hold this Fall at NMSU. But that doesn’t mean the fans should suffer! Zia Country 99.5 FM, Leirfeild IMG College and New Mexico State University Athletics are teaming up to bring

Burrell College, NM Dept of Health to Host “BOO to the Flu” on Halloween  What: No cost flu shots at “BOO to the Flu” When: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Where: 3501 Arrowhead Dr., Las Cruces, NM, 88001 The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and the New Mexico Department of

At-Home Ideas To Have A Fun and Safe Halloween This Year! written by guest author Hermann Samano When it comes to spooky fun, there’s no holiday quite like Halloween. This year, it’s important to be able to enjoy this fantastic holiday safely as you enjoy some neighborhood contest ideas, host

AM 1450 KOBE and 92.7 FM News Talk Present Sunday Morning Church at 8am You can listen in Las Cruces at AM1450 or on 92.7 FM. You can also stream it live anywhere in the world by clicking the link below. 8 am The FLOT Line Show Produced by Rick

Las Cruces Social Media Support Arrowhead Center, with support from the City of Las Cruces’ Economic Development Department, is offering FREE social media assistance to businesses located in Las Cruces. This assistance is being provided in response to a need for increased online presence for local businesses suffering from the challenges and

US Bank, 101 Gold, Community Action Agency, Comet Cleaners, and D2 Designs sponsor the Coats for Kids program in Las Cruces to help underprivileged children in our area. This is a simple and compassionate project that makes a large impact in our community. We distributed more than 3,000 coats last year,