Good morning, Las Cruces.

Local 14-year-old ninth grader Payton Gambordella started Payton’s Crafts to sell colorful crochet plushies and handmade accessories at the Farmer's Market through the Kids Can Jr. Vendors Program; she was inspired by online products and the market (each item is carefully crafted and sold for $5 to $40).

The Doña Ana Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has organized a new exhibit at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum that connects local history with America’s founding by showing how residents once supported the colonial cause.

It includes a marker at Klein Park that honors the historic role of El Camino Real.

Since 2019, New Mexico has invested over $250M in science-based literacy programs that raised reading proficiency by 10 points overall—with larger gains for underserved students—and this year Governor Lujan Grisham signed the High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act to boost teacher training, reading assessments, and individualized support.

City officials nominated five historic properties for the local cultural register and the city council will review the nominations later this summer, potentially launching a new inventory of community landmarks.

The move supports heritage tourism and preserves Las Cruces’ unique identity (a step forward in civic pride).

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.