Good morning, Las Cruces.

The BLM hosts Public Lands Palooza downtown on Sept.

12 from 9 a.m. to noon, featuring music, history, interactive booths, and community activities alongside the Farmers & Crafts Market. The event celebrates local milestones as part of Freedom 250.

Las Cruces artist Adrián Aguirre, a 2026 Governor’s Award winner for Excellence in the Arts, is crafting a mural in his studio that tells a story of immigration and displacement.

Commissioned by Annunciation House in El Paso, the work marks his journey from childhood doodles to impactful art.

Eighth grader Parker Howard works daily with his homebred Dorset as he balances school and livestock care while preparing for competitions at the Southern New Mexico State Fair; his routine builds skills in showmanship and responsibility.

Chef Armando Murillo prepares a hearty caldo at the Las Cruces Convention Center, blending beef short ribs, sweet corn and vegetables as fall approaches – the seasonal shift inspires new flavors to emerge – echoing a calm change in the air.

NM State Athletics has released a Know Before You Go guide for the Week One Mercyhurst game at Aggie Memorial Stadium; gates open at 5:30 p.m. and kickoff begins at 7 p.m. today (tailgating areas and fan events are available).