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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rebel Creek Radio, a Las Cruces-based country band, is gaining a loyal following by reimagining 90s country hits — the band chose its name on a spur-of-the-moment suggestion and now delights fans with its unique sound. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ The Mesilla Valley Music Festival will debut in Las Cruces from May 8 to 10, featuring orchestral + recital + jazz performances that aim to increase access to classical music and engage regional talent. K–12 students will attend free as organizers plan to expand the event annually. The Las Cruces Bulletin
- ➤ Las Cruces native Dzaki Sukarno began his music career on the FFA stage at Centennial High School and later won a state talent show — he studied at NMSU and built his traditional country sound in Nashville before returning home to tour nationally with a local band. The Las Cruces Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An American Lung Association report released on Earth Day shows the El Paso-Las Cruces area ranks No. 16 among 226 metro areas for ozone pollution, averaging 16.7 high ozone days between 2022 and 2024. The ranking ties the region with Sacramento-Roseville and underscores ongoing air quality concerns in the Paso del Norte airshed. Las Cruces Sun News
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4th Annual Mira! Las Cruces
Time TBD — Plaza De Las Cruces — Free entry — Celebrate culture, art, and community in a vibrant outdoor setting.
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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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Blessing of the Fields - 26th Anniversary
10-11 a.m. — New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum — Free entry — Celebrate tradition with a vibrant procession at the annual Blessing of the Fields.
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2026 Memorial Day Weekend New Mexico Wine Festival
Noon-6 p.m. — Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo — Cost varies — Celebrate Memorial Day with local wines, food trucks, and live music.
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