Good morning, Las Cruces.

Master Sergeant Melissa Gonzales was named Grand Marshal for the Electric Light Parade on July 3 (theme: Stars, Stripes and City Lights) for her service and community work.

Visitors may see a new statue to Mary Edwards Walker (the only woman awarded the Medal of Honor) at Veterans Park.

At Mesilla Valley Community of Hope's warehouse, community members join the Mano y Mano day labor program for the chance to work cleaning city property; twenty will be chosen by lottery today.

At Camp Hope, locals help manage a temporary shelter while they work toward stable housing (the goal).

Adrian De La Garza, who was shot in the line of duty after a deadly traffic stop, has established the Southern NM First Responders Assistance Fund with the Community Foundation to help families cover expenses that insurance often misses, such as travel for treatment and counseling.

Eric Chaves started playing golf as a child at Las Cruces Country Club with his grandmother, who drove him to local tournaments and taught him the game.

As he now coaches and eyes the revived City Championship, he calls on local golfers to show what they can do.

Live in Concert: Purple Madness & Memories

6-10 p.m. — Las Cruces Convention Center — $40-80++ — Experience the tribute band recreating the legend of Prince in a vibrant live performance.

Live Music Night with Dyego and Friends

7-11:30 p.m. — El Camino — Check venue website for ticket info — Enjoy an exciting night of live performances by Dyego, BluNites, and Integra Pink.

4th of July Fireworks in Old Mesilla

9:30 p.m. — Mesilla Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the night sky in Old Mesilla.

Las Cruces Networking Meetup

3-5 p.m. — The Game Sports Bar & Grill — Order your own food/drinks — Network with local small business owners in a supportive environment.

Union Arena Tournament

7 a.m. — Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery Las Cruces — $5 entry — A flexible weekly tournament scaling with participation and prizes.

WWE Summer Tour

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Pan American Center — Tickets from $99 — Experience the excitement of WWE live in Las Cruces, NM for an unforgettable night.

The Wrap! Monthly Filmmakers' Hangout

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Rio Grande Theatre — Free entry — Connect with local filmmakers and enjoy monthly screenings in Las Cruces.

Austin Jimmy Murphy Live Performance

6-9 p.m. — D. H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro — Cost info not specified — Enjoy original blues, jazz, swing, country, and Americana from award-winning artist Austin Jimmy Murphy.

2026 Miss New Mexico USA & Miss New Mexico Teen USA

7-10 p.m. — ASNMSU Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Witness the competition for the crown among the brightest young ladies from New Mexico.