Arts

CRUCES: New Acquisitions From NMSU Permanent Art Collection Opening June 5

Justin Favela, Cruces, 2020, Tissue paper with glue on board, 36 x 50 x 2 in. Courtesy/NMSU Permanent Art Collection

NMSU News:

LAS CRUCES — The University Art Museum (UAM) is delighted to announce the opening of CRUCES: New Acquisitions from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection, an exhibition highlighting recent donations and acquisitions to the NMSU Permanent Art Collection. The exhibition will open at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, June 5 in the University Art Museum, and will be open until Aug. 20, 2025.

CRUCES presents a vibrant selection of recent acquisitions to the New Mexico State University Permanent Read More

Dzaki Sukarno Of American Idol Fame Kicks Off 2025 Summer Concert Series Friday Night At Ashley Pond Park

Country music artist Dzaki Sukarno will headline the first Summer Concert of the 2025 season this Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

Summer Concert News:

Country music artist Dzaki Sukarno, of American Idol fame, will headline the Summer Concert this Friday night sponsored by Longenecker & Associates and TechSource Inc., at Ashley Pond Park. 

Sukarno captures the heart of authentic country, seamlessly blending the classic twang of tradition with a fresh, modern twist. With nearly half a million followers across social media, Dzaki draws deeply from his Southern New Mexico Read More

County Art In Public Places Board To Meet May 22

COUNTY News:

The County Art in Public Places next board meeting is at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 22, in the Municipal Building, Room 110 (and via Zoom). Click here for the full agenda and packet.

Please note: For the public or media to comment or attend, the link is listed on the top of the agenda. Board members, staff and presenters will be receiving a separate email with a different link. Read More

Los Alamos Community Foundation Surprises Los Alamos Little Theatre With $1,000 Grant

LACF Executive Director Liz Martineau, left, surprises LALT President Seona Zimmerman with a check on opening night of Copenhagen. Courtesy/ LACF

LACF News:

Opening night of Copenhagen at Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) was infused with extra delight when Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) Executive Director Liz Martineau surprised LALT President Seona Zimmerman with a $1,000 grant as May’s monthly grant winner.

The monthly surprise grants, which highlight local nonprofits, are part of LACF’s 10th anniversary celebration leading up to the organization’s anniversary in November. Read More

Daily Postcard: Northern Waterthrush In Local Canyons

Daily Postcard: A Northern Waterthrush was spotted recently, likely passing through the area from Mexico on its way to Alaska. This rare-for-these-parts Waterthrush has been at the confluence of Pueblo and Acid Cayons for a few days. These birds like wet, swampy woodlands where the light is often poor for photography. Photo by Jonathan Dowell/@SnowyEgretPhotograph Read More