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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Good morning, Las Cruces. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Las Cruces and Doña Ana County are urging residents to complete a national community survey (33 questions taking less than 20 minutes) that will help guide local government decisions; the online survey remains available anonymously until Thursday, May 8. The Las Cruces Bulletin
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A wind-driven fire destroyed a mobile home in the 2800 block of Glass Road on Sunday, April 27 and Las Cruces and Doña Ana County firefighters responded at about 3:45 p.m. to control the blaze which spread flames over 300 yards and exposed hazards from a propane tank, live power lines and a nearby home; the fire was under control in about 30 minutes with no reported injuries. The Las Cruces Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Crossing Borderlines exhibition will open on May 2 with a reception from 5–9 p.m.—and it will run throughout May at Nopalitos Galeria on 326 S. Mesquite St. in Las Cruces, showcasing nearly 150 art pieces by local and regional Chicano artists who share unique cultural views. The Las Cruces Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ammu Devasthali, a native of India who moved to Las Cruces in 1987, was appointed by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in 2019 to the NMSU board of regents and now serves as its chair+ she was reappointed in 2022 to a full six‑year term. She earned art degrees, opened an art studio and jewelry business, and led campaigns to raise funds for the ASNMSU Center for the Arts and Devasthali Hall+ her work supports higher education. The Las Cruces Bulletin
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Alma d' Arte Spanish Market
May 2-4 — Alma d' Arte Charter High School — Free entry — Discover the vibrant cultural art from Spanish New Mexico at this world-class Spanish Colonial Art Market.
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El Camino Market Show
6:30-10 p.m. — El Camino — Tickets nonrefundable — Enjoy a night of live performances featuring Ask the Past, Honey & Virosa, and St. Anthony's Fire.
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2025 Las Cruces UkeFest
All day — Corbett Center Student Union — Pre-registration required — Celebrate the annual ukulele festival with music and good vibes in Las Cruces.
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Memorial Day Weekend New Mexico Wine Festival
Noon-6 p.m. — Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds — General admission required — Celebrate local wines with tastings, food trucks, and live music during this festive weekend.
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