Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
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🎭 Culture
Director Ulises Cordova's 14-minute short film Tito Ritmo tells a tale of legacy and dance as it follows a zoot suit-wearing pachuco in a 1940s dance contest and his grandson dreaming of a dance school; the film airs Friday, Apr.
10 at the Las Cruces International Film Festival.
Playwrights Wil Kilroy and Monica Mojica present their new one-act comedy 'Second Chances' at Isabel Crouch Readers Theatre on the NMSU campus at 7 p.m. Saturday, Apr.
11 — the free 75-minute reading includes a talk-back with the cast.
🏈 Sports
Las Cruces will host a packed season of spring and summer sports events that include bat-and-ball tournaments, fastpitch, slow pitch softball, basketball contests, and a new high school camp.
National Championship Sports begins on April 11–12 — with more competitions scheduled through early August.
🎉 Las Cruces Events
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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.
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.
Neurodivergent Nights
6-9 p.m. — Museum of Nature & Science — Free entry — Experience a calm and welcoming environment tailored for neurodivergent individuals.
4th Annual Mira! Las Cruces
Time TBD — Plaza De Las Cruces — Free entry — Celebrate culture, art, and community in a vibrant outdoor setting.
La Viña Spring Wine Festival 2026
Noon-7 p.m. — La Viña Winery, Inc. — $30 admission — Sample over 20 exquisite wines at this annual celebration of spring.
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