Good morning, Las Cruces.

Las Cruces is gearing up for Fourth of July celebrations—on July 3, the city will host an Electric 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run along with an Electric Light Parade called 'Las Cruces Unidos!' that starts at Apodaca Park and ends at Maag Softball Complex, and on July 4 a concert with fireworks will be held at Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park on the NMSU campus.

Several arts events will take place soon as Ancient Skies, Modern Eyes will be held on July 10 at the NM Museum of Space History in Alamogordo (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) featuring talks on ancient astronomy, while Fort Selden Historic Site tours are scheduled for Wednesday mornings in July, a Maya textile sale is set for July 19 at First Christian Church in Las Cruces, an Electric Light Parade with a 5K fun run will start at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. respectively, and They Call Her Death will screen on July 6 at The Fountain Theatre in Mesilla with director Austin Snell in attendance.

Local recording artist and former KTAL-LP radio host Teresa Tudury will lead her band in an album release party and concert Saturday at Rio Grande Theatre.

The band will perform 12 songs from her new album 'Perhaps You've Heard of Me,' recorded at Clarksdale Sound Stage with guest appearances by Ricki Lee Jones and Charlie Musslewhite—tickets are $25 with the album and $15 without, and proceeds will benefit Las Cruces Community Radio.

Kayla Blundell, a fine arts student at NMSU, worked with Dr. Juie Shetye’s research team to create Eclipse, a sculpture that uses refracted sunlight and multicolored vinyl pieces to show how a solar eclipse works—she designed the work to be easy for all ages to understand.

The sculpture is now on display at the Solar Observatory Visitors Center in Sunspot.

On June 23, Las Cruces City Council received an update on plans to spend $9.8 million from an opioid settlement with goals such as better naloxone access and universal screening for opioid use disorder while not focusing on schools.

City staff will finalize details in July and the council will vote on the opioid plan in August and on a corridor revitalization on July 7 — steps aimed at community safety and development.

Golfers face risky summer heat as 90s temperatures under direct sun can feel much hotter—putting them at risk for heat cramps, exhaustion, and heatstroke.

Experts warn that closed cars can quickly exceed 130 degrees—while sunburn may occur in just 20 minutes, so outdoor enthusiasts should stay hydrated and protected.

Las Cruces Electric 5K & One-mile Fun Run

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Meerscheidt Center — Cost not specified — Participate in an electrifying evening of running fun for all ages.

Annual 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks

6 p.m. — Pat & Lou Sisbarro Community Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive concert followed by a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day.

7th Annual Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Festival

Enjoy a summer block party — 1-7 p.m. — Plaza De Las Cruces — Free entry — Indulge in over 100 Mexican beers and 40 tequilas while enjoying live entertainment and vendors.

Music in the Park - Thee Locomotion Style and Satisfied

Enjoy the summer weather — Time not specified — Young Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant afternoon of live music featuring local acts across various genres.