Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sixty-six student artists show their work at the All-City High School Art Show at the Branigan Cultural Center (501 N. Main St.) which opened on March 6 and runs through April 18. The juried exhibition displays various mediums from local schools and honors award winners. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ Las Cruces International Film Festival will honor filmmaker Shane Black on April 10 by awarding him the Outstanding Filmmaker Award at Allen Theaters Cineport at 6:30 p.m.—after screening The Nice Guys, he will answer audience questions in a Q&A session. The Las Cruces Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Las Cruces residents can now rent electric vehicles by the hour at 307 S. Main St. through a new car-sharing pilot program developed in partnership with the City, El Paso Electric, and Forth Mobility aimed at expanding sustainable transportation and reducing local emissions. The Las Cruces Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ New Mexico State University has hired Adeniyi Amadou as the head coach for its women’s basketball program in Las Cruces. Amadou, who brings over 15 years of Division I experience plus successes at Rhode Island, will build a winning culture that develops student-athletes on and off the court. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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Elevate the Stage Gymnastics
12-4 a.m. — Pan American Center — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable gymnastics event in Las Cruces.
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Elevate Gymnastics
12-4 a.m. — Pan American Center — Ticket details available — Elevate Gymnastics promises an unforgettable experience in Las Cruces.
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Optional and Xcel State Championships
8-11 a.m. — Pan American Center — Tickets start at $75 — Experience the excitement of the Optional and Xcel State Championships in Las Cruces.
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Springfest 2026
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Young Park — Free entry — Celebrate spring with family-friendly activities and community fun at this vibrant festival.
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ASTC Boots & Bling Fundraiser
6 p.m. — New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum — Ticketed event — Enjoy dinner, dancing, and line dance lessons at this annual theatre fundraiser for NMSU Theatre Students.
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