❤️ Doña Ana Arts Council Shuts Down?

Hello {{First Name|Las Cruces}},

Ready for the 2026 Winter Olympics? Good — they started airing this week!

From an article in the Albuquerque Journal there is news that the Doña Ana Arts Council has shut down. I could find no local mention of this except references to this Albuquerque article.

This is not good news for our community I fear. Not sure what this means for the annual Renaissance Arts Faire. I posted it on Facebook so please comment or reply to this email if you have any info.

Whether you have recently moved here, wish to build local connections, or simply want to greet neighbors. Come to our inaugural Meet & Greet tomorrow Saturday, February 7, 2 - 4 pm at Madelyn’s in Mesilla.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site. Just a fun time meeting new friends. Kindly let us know if you plan to attend. RSVP

Art lovers will be excited to know that artists in Las Cruces are putting on an impressive art tour all month with 30+ studios open for your pleasure.

2026 For The Love Of Art Tour (pdf). And here is the tour map.

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Check our Online Events Calendar for even more events.

Live Music: Check out the latest Live Music issue.

Note: Any updates or corrections will be reflected online.

Whether you are new to town or just want to meet new friends check out our fun new Live Love Las Cruces Dinner Club.

Six people. One table. Next Dinner Club is Thursday, February 26th at 6:00 PM.

How it works: Take our quiz and we'll match you with five people who either mirror your energy or totally flip your perspective (you pick).

The fun: Your restaurant stays under wraps until that morning.

After Dinner: Halfway through dinner, we'll text everyone a spot nearby to keep vibes going if you want. You can decide.

Here's the deal: Just $16 locks in your seat. You handle your own check, while we orchestrate the rest.

Perfect for: New residents or long-time locals looking to have great conversations and meet new friends in Las Cruces.

Our event calendar is heating up! This month, the weekly Live Music Nights at RGW are back, with amazing artists performing on our indoor stage.

Additionally, we’ve got puzzles, sculpture painting, trivia and Valentine's Day Dinner specials, plus.

Indulge in a glass of RGW wine, or a fancy cocktail while enjoying the ambiance of our Crush Pad Event Venue or smaller, cozier corners.

Check out our events calendar for upcoming entertainment and reserve the dates for the events that interest you. We’ve got a variety of activities to cater to your creative and adventurous side!

Rio Grande Winery - Phone: 575-201-3744

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Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.

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The Association's Entrepreneur Essentials | The Association Women's Group | 9 am | With Jennifer Blazer

Fine Art Flea Market 1st Friday Art Walk | Fine Art Flea Market | Plaza de Las Cruces | 4 - 10 pm

ArtForms Member Show Opening | The Hood | 5 pm

FREE FUN FRIDAY Glow Yoga w/ Crystal | downtown desert yoga | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Body Paint and Black Light Yoga.

Noche de Excelencia- Corazónes de Doña Ana 2026 Annual Banquet | Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber | 6 pm

New Exhibit- Sayaka Ganz: Reclaimed Creations | Las Cruces Museum of Art | Opens today and runs through June 6th. Sculptures made from recycled materials

Pickleball Round Robin Tournament | Rio Grande Winery | 9 am - 1 pm

Neighborhood Dumpster Day | Las Cruces Parks & Rec | 8 am - 12 pm | Multiple locations

Guided Bike Ride at Doña Ana Trailhead | Friends of Organ Mountain Desert Peaks | 9 am | No RSVP required - Also on Feb 14th and 28th.

CCC Volunteer Clean Up Day | Cruces Cool Cats | 9 am

Galentine's Beauty Party | 901 E University | 9:30 am

For the Love of Art Studio Tours Weekend 1 | ArtForms Artists Association | 10 am - 4 pm | Sat 7th & Sun 8th

Build Some Love | McCoy's Building Supply | 10 am - 2 pm | Paint L-O-V-E blocks

Trailer Roping | Zia Roping | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | 10 am

6th Annual Mattress Fundraiser | Organ Mountain High School | 10 am - 4 pm

Pals & Gals Valentine Candle Bash | Kandle Karma | 4 pm

2026 Annual Banquet | Mesilla Valley Flyfishers | 5 - 9 pm

First Annual Quail Forever Banquet | Hotel Encanto | 5:30 - 9 pm

Sultry Strings | Las Cruces Symphony | 7 - 9 pm | Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Featuring Guest Artist Luis Cueva, Violin! Tickets

Super 5 Sunday Race 1Mile, 5K, 5 Mile | Centennial High School | 8:30 am | Register

Filmore Canyon Hike | Friends of Organ Mountain Desert Peaks | 9 am - 12 pm | Must RSVP

For the Love of Art Studio Tours Weekend 1 | ArtForms Artists Association | 10 am - 4 pm | Sat 7th & Sun 8th

ArtForms Live Figure Drawing Workshop | ArtForms Artists Association | 1 pm

Super Bowl Watch Party Potluck | Amaro Winery | 3 pm

Sultry Strings | Las Cruces Symphony | 3 - 5 pm | Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Featuring Guest Artist Luis Cueva, Violin! Tickets

Cafe Con Chisme | Casa Lucerito | 5 pm

Understanding Modern Media | Academy of Learning in Retirement | 10:30 am - 12 pm

Galentine's Party | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 8 pm

Valentine Mini Market | Bubba’s 33 | 5 - 9 pm

Trivia by Burrowing Owl | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 9 pm

Stupid Cupid Trivia Night | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 8 pm

CULTURE SERIES: More Than Just Missiles | NM Farm and Ranch Museum | 7 pm

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Paranormal Cirque | Mesilla Valley Mall | February 13th-16th | Tickets

21st Annual Calcutta Casino Night | Dona Ana County Fair | Farm And Ranch Museum | February 13th 6 pm | Supports our county fair youth participants by funding payouts for livestock, indoor exhibits, shooting sports, and horse show contestants

COCKTAILS & CABARET | Rio Grande Theatre | February 13th 8 pm

Las Cruces Home Expo | Las Cruces Convention Center | February 20th – 22nd

Museum Rocks Gem & Mineral Show | NM Farm & Ranch | February 21st – 22nd

Las Cruces Film Festival | NM Farm & Ranch | April 8th - 12th

¡Mira! Las Cruces | Plaza de Las Cruces | April 24th & 25th | Note: Farmers Market will move to Sunday 26th.

2026 Art in the Garden | Artists of Picacho Hills | May 9th

Misery | NSTC - Black Box Theatre | Jan 23-Feb 08

Lucille Fletcher's NIGHT WATCH | Las Cruces Community Theatre | Feb 06-Feb 22

A Trip to the Moon | A Children’s Theatre @ Rio Grande Theatre | Feb 20-28

The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged | NSTC - Black Box Theatre | Mar 13-Mar 29

Frankenstein | NSTC - Black Box Theatre | May 01-May 17

One Flea Spare | NSTC - Black Box Theatre | Jun 12-Jun 28

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar. Also check our online events calendar for more.

Registration is open for the Doña County 2026 Senior Olympics now and the games begin on March 06th. Learn more and sign up now.

Check our Events Calendar for more fun things to do such as Local Sports, NMSU events, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Pickleball, Tennis Scramble, Family Bingo, Teen Splash Nights, Chess Club, and more.

👉 Check this page for the weekly recurring events that happen every week like the Farmers and Crafts Market, Growers Markets, Farm Stands, Bird Walks etc.

Bearto’s Book Den is a cozy used bookstore inside Branigan Library, packed with gently loved books at great prices. Every purchase supports Friends of the Library programs for readers of all ages.

Browse a few shelves, leave with a stack, and feel good knowing you’re helping keep stories and community thriving in Las Cruces.

Catch their Author Talk with Cassie McClure on Feb 18, and also their Spring Book Sale Feb 19-22. Learn More

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