Good morning, Las Cruces.

SkyFiesta 2025 brought over 10,000 people on Saturday and over 1,000 on Friday, including more than 4,000 youth and 1,500 veterans, to Las Cruces International Airport where safe air shows, vendors, and international participants boosted local businesses.

The event will return Oct 16-17, 2026.

A New Mexico State University professor and her team developed an AI method that can predict disruptive solar flares eight months to a year in advance—letting governments and businesses prepare with a model built on 53,000 days of sunspot data and a 95% confidence level.

This research offers a new way to forecast space weather with time to act before solar flares affect technology.

New Mexico State University Global Campus is offering flexible online engineering programs that let working professionals earn advanced degrees and certificates—allowing them to work full-time while studying.

Applications for the spring 2026 semester start Jan. 21 — the initiative aims to reduce costs and remove geographic barriers for busy engineers.

Two local football teams face off Friday night in a district championship contest as Centennial, with a 7—2 record, meets unbeaten Las Cruces, 9—0, in a Halloween clash at 7 p.m. The game will decide the top postseason seed and marks a crucial moment in both teams' seasons.

53rd Annual Renaissance ArtsFaire

All day — Young Park — Entry fee might apply — Experience a vibrant cultural celebration with interactive activities and entertainment for all ages.

Dangerbird 2.0, 3.0 and Safetybird Rides

November 6-13 — Las Cruces, New Mexico — Registration info available — Explore scenic desert routes with various biking challenges and support options.

Renaissance Arts Faire

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Young Park — Free entry — Experience an enchanting celebration of arts and culture surrounded by nature's beauty.

Haunted Lockdown Sleepover at the Old County Jail

6 PM – 8 AM — Old Dona Ana County Courthouse — Ticket required — Engage in thrilling haunted activities and ghost tales during an overnight adventure at a historic jail.

NM State Silver Gloves Tournament

Friday 5 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. — Mayfield High School — No entry fee required — Watch young boxers compete in this exciting tournament for ages 8-17.

Official Las Cruces Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

8:30-11 a.m. — Field Of Dreams — Registration fee applies — Gobble up the fun and run off calories before the Thanksgiving feast.