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William Harrold and Lisa Taylor are among the cast of ‘In the Next Room,” opening at the Black Box Theatre on Friday.

‘In the Next Room’ opens at the Black Box

This weekend, the No Strings Theatre Company opens its production of the Tony-nominated play, “In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play” by Sarah Ruhl. According to the producers, the … more

Bulletin report | 4/18/24

Vamos Niños - Play to Learn, Mobile Children’s Museum, heads out on the road to communities across Doña Ana County.

Mobile children’s museum hits the road

Vamos Niños - Play to Learn Mobile Children’s Museum is hitting the road with a focus on serving rural and remote communities. The museum is set to make a lasting impact on childhood … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/17/24

The 2023 Upcycle Recycle Remade Runway Sustainable Fashion Show was held at the Aggie Lounge featuring clothing made of recycled materials and was hosted by the Aggie Fashion Club. Thursday April 13, 2023. (NMSU photo by Josh Bachman)

NMSU Aggie Fashion Club hosts 2024 Sustainable Fashion Show

Students with New Mexico State University’s Aggie Fashion Club are ready to book it to the runway and show off their unique fashion skills once again at their annual Sustainable Fashion Show. … more

Tatiana Favela New Mexico State University | 4/16/24

The Branigan Cultural Center is located at 501 N. Main Street in downtown Las Cruces.

Call for community exhibit proposals at Branigan center

The Branigan Cultural Center is accepting proposals for community exhibits on themes of cultural and historical significance for the borderlands and southwestern U.S., the city announced, with a … more

Bulletin report | 4/12/24

Tularosa Basin downwinders pose for photos with a movie poster for the feature documentary, “First We Bombed New Mexico,” during the ninth annual Las Cruces International Film Festival on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Downwinders see themselves in new Trinity documentary

New Mexico-based filmmaker Lois Lipman’s documentary, “First We Bombed New Mexico,” was a recent hit at the ninth annual Las Cruces International Film Festival, telling the stories … more

Leah Romero For the Bulletin | 4/12/24

Every year, the residents of Las Cruces line the banks of the river to celebrate when the river is "turned on.”

Rio Grande plays main character in film fest screenings

Drought has plagued me,” said the Rio Grande. These were just four of the words spoken by the character of the river during the short film, “Echoes of the Rio,” which screened … more

Leah Romero For the Bulletin | 4/12/24

Arts Roundup

Friday, April 12 General Federation of Women’s Club Progress Club, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., WIA Building 340 N. Reymond, Info: 575-649-4869. Las Cruces Pecan Festival, 3-9 p.m. at Young Park, … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/11/24

New Chef Brings New Menu

The Lodge of Cloudcroft has gone through a makeover this past year upgraded and remodeled rooms and changes to the culinary department, the Lodge is excited to recognize the excellent brigade of … more

By Chris Edwards, 2nd Life Media, Alamogordo Town News | 4/10/24

Dutch Treat

Going Dutch has a special meaning in Glenwood. Every April it’s time for the annual Glenwood Dutch Oven Gathering. This year, it will be held Saturday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at … more

By Cheryl Thornburg | 4/10/24

The Addams Family’ to play at NMSU

The bizarre fictitious family created by cartoonist Charles Addams delighted New Yorker readers over five decades. They also inspired a television series, movies, toys and other merchandise. They are … more

Bulletin report | 4/9/24

From left, Joanne Achen, Heather Pollard, American Southwest Theatre Company Board President Denise Welsh and NMSU Theatre Department Head Wil Kilroy, as Kilroy accepts a check for a seat at the Mark and Stephanie Medoff Theatre in ASTC's Seat of Honor fundraising campaign.

NMSU theater seats for sale to benefit theater company

The American Southwest Theatre Company, in residence at New Mexico State University, is selling seats in the Mark and Stephanie Medoff Theatre as part of ASTC’s 2024-25 Seat of Honor … more

Bulletin report | 4/8/24

NMSU to host NM State Esports Invitational tournament April 6 & 7

The largest esports tournament in New Mexico will kick off this weekend at New Mexico State University. Now in its third year, the NM State Esports Invitational is open to the community … more

Tatiana Favela, New Mexico State University | 4/5/24

NMSU climate change speaker series hosts regional meteorologist

For 14 years, Jason Laney has worked for the National Weather Service in the El Paso/Santa Teresa area as a warning coordination meteorologist. In his role, he does his part to warn and educate the … more

Chloe D. Dunlap, NMSU PUblic Affairs | 4/5/24

Christian Nieves and Jason Wyatt rehearse “The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord” at Las Cruces Community Theatre.

Discord hits all the right notes

An American, an Englishman, and a Russian walk into a room. There is no punch line, and despite what the title suggests, “The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo … more

David Salcido For the Bulletin | 4/4/24

Las Cruces International Film Festival executive director Ross Marks introduces a filmmaker to speak about his film during the 2023 festival.

Film festival guests bring inspiration to Las Cruces

Ross Marks loves bringing experience to the New Mexico State University campus to inspire students. more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/3/24

Margaret Bernstein of Las Cruces reads her haiku, “Puddle” as printed in “The New Mexico Poetry Anthology 2023” during a Saturday event at the Doña Ana Arts Council.

'Looking to the Mountain' event brings anthology poets together

In the summer of 2020, New Mexico Poet Laureate Levi Romero and emerita Albuquerque Poet Laureate Michelle Otero took turns meeting outside at their homes during the pandemic, reading more than 700 … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 3/28/24

Mireya Ramos and Shae Fiol form the core of the all-female mariachi group Flor de Toloache.

Flor de Toloache push the spirit of mariachi into the future

Think you know everything there is to know about mariachi? Chances are, you’ve only scratched the surface. more

3/28/24

‘Little Brother’ kicks off the Las Cruces International Film Festival.

‘Little Brother’ rings true to sibling dynamics

What is a road trip movie? It might be about camaraderie, growth, changes and some unfolding insight. The New Mexico-made film, “Little Brother,” becomes the epitome of road trip … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 3/27/24

Cool Rocks, Hot Springs

The second annual Truth or Consequences Rock & Gem Show will be held March 23 and 24, 2024 at the Sierra County Fairgrounds at 2953 S Broadway St in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Hours are … more

Bulletin report | 3/22/24

Annual Take Off

This year 100 Kites are expected to fly at the 18 th annual Whitewater Mesa Kite Flying Picnic in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Gila National Wilderness. The event, set for Saturday … more

By Cheryl Thornburg | 3/22/24