Good morning, Las Cruces.

Las Cruces offers sunny outdoor adventures for everyone, from the Saturday morning Farmers and Crafts Market downtown, where you can sip coffee and browse local arts (pet friendly) to scenic walks in Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park and art hunts around town.

Two New Mexico veterinarians were honored Tuesday for decades of work building a livestock emergency response system that protects local farms and food supply.

New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte gave Dr. Tim Hanosh and Dr. John Wenzel the Agriculture Legacy Award at the NM-ALIRT conference in Socorro.

Local artist Greta Burger will showcase her layered glass and metal works at Art in the Garden on May 9 (beginning at 1338 Picacho Hills Drive) as part of a local exhibition featuring diverse art in private gardens across Picacho Hills.

Organ Mountain High School seniors will perform original poetry and music on May 17 at Mad Hatter Gallery, giving local audiences a chance to experience their creative voices.

The event will offer students an opportunity to build confidence and share their art.

Dr. Elmer Gonzalez of Doña Ana Community College won the World Dental Hygienist Award from the Sunstar Foundation (he is the first recipient from New Mexico) and will attend the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene in Milan this summer.

Ricardo Morales Jr. earned a gold medal in sheet metal at the SkillsUSA state competition in Albuquerque — he will represent Doña Ana Community College at the national conference in Atlanta after graduating in May.

Researchers from New Mexico State and the Xerces Society will host a training workshop on May 16 in Las Cruces so locals can learn to monitor bumblebee populations as extreme heat and drought challenge their survival in southern areas.

Volunteers are invited to help collect data and support conservation efforts.

Disc golf in Las Cruces brings locals together on free, natural courses as players navigate desert terrain and wooded areas.

Local veteran Dean Palma, who helped add a course near his home, now competes in Senior Olympics frisbee events that focus on distance and accuracy.

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.

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.

LCR Fest

2-11 p.m. — The Destination: Sports and Arts Complex — Benefit event — Enjoy 18 bands across three stages while local vendors showcase their offerings.