News Flash

Posted on: June 1, 2023

Mahjong at Branigan Memorial Library

Branigan Library

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., will host tables of mahjong from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. every Friday in the Children’s Craft Room, on the first floor of the library. This adult-oriented group is open to beginners, exp...

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Library News
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Summer Reading Program Carnival at Branigan Library

Branigan Library

Join Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., in kicking off our Summer Reading Program, “All Together Now,” with a carnival in the Roadrunner Room from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023.  Attendees can register for the summe...

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Library News
Posted on: May 22, 2023

"All Together Now" at Branigan Library

Branigan Library

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites readers of all ages to join “All Together Now,” the Summer Reading Program.  Registration opened Saturday, May 20 on the Beanstack app at https://braniganlibrary.beanstack.org/ or on Branigan Library's web...

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Library News

News Flash

Posted on: May 24, 2023

"Origami in the Garden" at the Museum of Art

Metal sculpture of squirrel and a nut

Join us for a unique exhibition at the Las Cruces Museum of Art, “ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN: Transforming Paper to Sculpture. The exhibition will be on view at the Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., from Friday, June 2, 2023, to Saturday, Sept. 23, 202...

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Museum Exhibits
Posted on: April 20, 2023

"Trinity" to Open at Branigan Cultural Center

Trinity

Join us at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., for the opening of our newest exhibition, “Trinity,” which features artwork by Sarah Nguyen. This exhibit will be on view from May 5, 2023, to July 1, 2023. An opening reception will be fr...

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Museum Exhibits
Posted on: April 5, 2023

"Small Village New Mexico Project" to Open at Branigan Cultural Center

Downtown Las Cruces

Join us for a new exhibition at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., "Small Village New Mexico,” featuring photographs from New Mexico State University photojournalism students.  The exhibition presents images of the peopl...

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Museum Exhibits
Posted on: December 27, 2022

"Rise, Explore, Persevere: Women In STEM" Opens at the Museum of Nature and Science

Museums

The Las Cruces Museum System is proud to announce the Museum of Nature & Science has been awarded a grant from the Association of Science and Technology Centers, with support from Lyda Hill Philanthropies and the IF/THEN® Initiative, to produce an exh...

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Museum Exhibits

News Flash

Posted on: May 31, 2023

Las Cruces Museums Celebrate the Third Annual New Mexico Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival

Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival

Branigan Cultural Center and New Mexico Music Commissioner Derrick Lee present the third annual “New Mexico Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival,” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St.  There al...

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Museum News
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Las Cruces Museums Celebrate the History of Juneteenth with Guest Speaker Roy Collins, III

Roy Collins

Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., will host a presentation at noon Thursday, June 15, 2023, on the history of Juneteenth by Roy Collins III, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer of New Mexico State University.  Part of the Ce...

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Museum News
Posted on: May 24, 2023

June STEM Programs at the Museum of Nature and Science

Museum of Nature and Science

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this June. Admission to the museum and programs are free.  “Nature & Science Discovery PreK” 10 a.m. every ThursdayNurt...

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Museum News
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Desert Safety Workshop at the Museum of Nature and Science

Hiker and Mountains

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will conduct a workshop on desert safety, “Hiking Safety and Awareness,” featuring guest speakers from the Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue Team, at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023.

Thi...

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Museum News
Posted on: December 27, 2022

"Rise, Explore, Persevere: Women In STEM" Opens at the Museum of Nature and Science

Museums

The Las Cruces Museum System is proud to announce the Museum of Nature & Science has been awarded a grant from the Association of Science and Technology Centers, with support from Lyda Hill Philanthropies and the IF/THEN® Initiative, to produce an exh...

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Museum News

News Flash

News Flash

Posted on: December 27, 2022

"Rise, Explore, Persevere: Women In STEM" Opens at the Museum of Nature and Science

Museums

The Las Cruces Museum System is proud to announce the Museum of Nature & Science has been awarded a grant from the Association of Science and Technology Centers, with support from Lyda Hill Philanthropies and the IF/THEN® Initiative, to produce an exh...

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Quality of Life

News Flash

Posted on: May 15, 2023

AMENDED: Elder Abuse Awareness Month Health Fair

Munson Senior Center

The City of Las Cruces Senior Programs will host a health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023, at Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite St. Organized in partnership with the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department Office o...

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Senior Programs
Posted on: May 12, 2023

New Mexico Senior Olympics Summer Games Billiards Competition

Pool Table

Munson Senior Center, 975 S. Mesquite St. will be the host site for the New Mexico Senior Olympics Billiards Competition on Thursday, June 8, 2023. To facilitate this event, operations in the Munson Senior Center Billiards Room will be suspended ...

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Senior Programs
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Elder Abuse Awareness Month Health Fair

Munson Center

In recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Month in June, the City of Las Cruces Senior Programs will host a health fair in partnership with the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department Office of Adult Protective Services. A wide variety o...

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Senior Programs