Events

The Taste of Las Cruces is returning to the Las Cruces Convention Center on June 10, 2026, featuring the local chefs and restaurants, as well as the local community, all of whom join together to celebrate the local flavor of Las Cruces. In addition to being an annual event in the Las Cruces community for 16 years, this event is also a collaborative effort of the Rotary Clubs of Las Cruces and Casa de Peregrinos, who have worked together for years to bring culinary magic and community philanthropy to Las Cruces.

Music and art are celebrated in Ruidoso, New Mexico with concerts, festivals and other creative activities that highlight the town’s unique culture and artistic identity. The Ruidoso arts scene is key to Ruidoso’s reputation as both a beautiful place to visit and as an active creative community.

Located in Silver City, New Mexico, Light Art Space is a multidisciplinary art space that hosts exhibitions and workshops and provides opportunities for cultural exchange and creative collaboration. By providing a space for artists to showcase their work and residents to experience a wide range of different types of art, this headline strengthens the cultural identity of the city of Silver City.

As school cafeterias close for summer, New Mexico is expanding SUN Bucks, providing eligible families $120 per child for groceries during the break.

As Albuquerque’s Rail Yards Market opens for the season, local farmers say soaring fuel costs and worsening drought conditions are threatening their livelihoods. Some growers are raising prices to survive, while others absorb losses to keep produce affordable. Community-supported programs at the market are helping small farms weather mounting economic and climate pressures.