Good morning, Las Cruces.

The Quality of Life Department offers community programs, exhibits and events at 10 city locations, including libraries and museums.

Its Summer Reading Program 'Unearth A Story' runs through July 18 with a Library Lab STEM event on July 8 (4:00 p.m.) and a new exhibit opening on July 17 downtown.

Residents and business owners can shape Las Cruces' future by completing the Brownfields Identification Survey open until Oct.

15 and using the extended county Building Services hours until 6 p.m. for permitting while a Small Business Safety Improvement Grant offers up to $5,000 in reimbursement for security upgrades.

Enrich the Kids, founded by Angie Montes in 2008, now serves about 300 families during the school year and 180 in summer with after-school care and enrichment activities including homework help, arts, music and sports — using New Mexico State University students for support.

Dr. Michael Pullin—bringing over 20 years of higher education leadership and STEM expertise—has been named Vice President of Academic Affairs at Doña Ana Community College effective July 1.

He will manage academic programs, curriculum development, and faculty support to boost student success.

Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County changed its power plan today, switching from gas turbines to Bloom Energy fuel cells to lower emissions and water use.

Oracle will cover the power costs — the project now meets the Energy Transition Act while offering a cleaner energy solution.

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces earned the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus award for its prompt stroke care and also received the Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for providing evidence-based care.

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.

MUFON Las Cruces Chapter Meeting

9:25 a.m. — Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Branch — Free entry — Engage in enlightening discussions about lesser-known Roswell crash sites and UFO phenomena with fellow enthusiasts.