Community Calendar

The NMSU Art Museum is excited to announce the opening of Mapping Spaces: Selections from the Lannan Art Collection at NMSU. This exhibition will showcase selections from the generous gift of 63 works of art from the Lannan Art Collection to the NMSU Permanent Art Collection in 2024. Mapping Spaces will open in the Contemporary Gallery on Thursday, June 11th, and run until September 5th, 2026.

After almost 65 years, with 27 of those spent in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Lannan Foundation closed in 2024. As part of Lannan’s closure, the Foundation gifted its remaining collection of more than 1,600 objects to 55 institutions, including the NMSU Art Museum. By adding these pieces to the UAM’s collection, this gift deepens the significance of the works by placing them into an academic context, where teaching, research, and public engagement further activate each of them. The NMSU Permanent Art Collection continues to evolve and grow not only as a repository of contemporary art objects, but also as a living resource that invites ongoing dialogue about the role of artists in shaping how the NMSU and Las Cruces communities understand our dynamic border region.

Featuring artists such as Claudia Andujar, Subhankar Banerjee, Max Cole, Pard Morrison, Victoria Sambunaris, and James Turrell, Mapping Spaces brings together a dynamic range of artists whose works explore landscapes and the environment, documentary photography, abstraction, and traditional art historical references. Together, this exhibition features artists at the center of the UAM’s mission, emphasizing the importance of continued support for art, research, and community-engaged practices in cultivating a creative ecosystem across New Mexico.

Join us for the opening reception on June 11th from 4:30-6:30 PM. UAM is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm, at 1308 E. University Ave., Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88003. Admission to all programming is free and open to the public. For more information and a detailed calendar with associated programs and dates please visit uam.nmsu.edu.

Unplug, Reconnect & Explore!
Announcing the 4th Annual Valley of the Mills Tour! Looking for something meaningful (and FREE!) to do this Labor Day Weekend? Join us for the 4th Annual Valley of the Mills Tour—a two-day, family-friendly celebration of heritage, culture, and community in the stunning Mora Valley.

Event Details:

📍 Houser Raspberry Ranch NM-442 &, NM-518, Mora, NM 87732: https://share.google/4QAKM5dlo0bLzuj72
🗓️ Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6
⏰ 10AM – 5PM both days

What to Expect:

🎟️ FREE General Admission Open to All Ages!
✨ Guided tours of 3 iconic grain mills that once fed the SW
🚋 Trolley Rides – NOW FREE!
🌮 Local food, arts & artisan vendors
🎵Live Music
🎉Family Fun, Live Music, Activities & more!
🌄 Picnic spots and scenic mountain views
🏛️ Cleveland Roller Mill Tour Admission – $10/person (cash only)
📸 Photo ops and hands-on history for kids and grownups alike

Put away the screens and come connect with your people, your roots, and the timeless spirit of Northern New Mexico.), Admission (FREE general admission and open to all ages

The 2nd Annual Carrizozo Community Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, Labor Day weekend. The parade that includes vintage cars begins at 11:00 am on 12th Street and the music festival will begin at the parade’s conclusion. Local bands will be playing until 8:00 pm in McDonald Park, right off US Highway 54. Arts and crafts vendors and food trucks will be set up in the street along with children’s activities. A beer garden hosted by Bonito Valley Brewing Company will be in a dedicated area of the park. Galleries along 12th will be open.
The Carrizozo Not-for-Profit Alliance organizes the event. Comprised of several not-for-profits in Carrizozo, the alliance is dedicated to bringing events and addressing community needs.
For more information, including vendor and sponsorship forms, please go to www.carrizozoworks.org and click on the Community Festival tab.

Every Sunday May-Oct 10am to 2pm. The Rail Yards Market is focused on building a resilient, sustainable local economy that we all love to work and play in. Through food, art, and music, we hope to bring our community together in an atmosphere of fun, learning, and creativity. Rail Yards Market is a community organization and a certified 501(c)(3)

Unplug, Reconnect & Explore!
Announcing the 4th Annual Valley of the Mills Tour! Looking for something meaningful (and FREE!) to do this Labor Day Weekend? Join us for the 4th Annual Valley of the Mills Tour—a two-day, family-friendly celebration of heritage, culture, and community in the stunning Mora Valley.

Event Details:

📍 Houser Raspberry Ranch NM-442 &, NM-518, Mora, NM 87732: https://share.google/4QAKM5dlo0bLzuj72
🗓️ Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6
⏰ 10AM – 5PM both days

What to Expect:

🎟️ FREE General Admission Open to All Ages!
✨ Guided tours of 3 iconic grain mills that once fed the SW
🚋 Trolley Rides – NOW FREE!
🌮 Local food, arts & artisan vendors
🎵Live Music
🎉Family Fun, Live Music, Activities & more!
🌄 Picnic spots and scenic mountain views
🏛️ Cleveland Roller Mill Tour Admission – $10/person (cash only)
📸 Photo ops and hands-on history for kids and grownups alike

Put away the screens and come connect with your people, your roots, and the timeless spirit of Northern New Mexico.), Admission (FREE general admission and open to all ages

We are excited to announce that this year the 7th Edition- World Congress on Pediatrics and Neonatology 2026(WCPN-2026) will take place in Paris, France (and Online). WCPN-2026 will be onsite (and online) on Sep 07-08, 2026. Innovinc International -A premier firm in professional conference management, will organize WCPN-2026.

Monthly Community Sound Bath - first Mondays* | 6:30pm *Holidays push one week, ex. April 13 (second Monday).

Join Douglas Cardwell and Lotus Sound Bath at the free monthly sound healing series at the Cathedral of St. John, downtown ABQ (Silver & 3rd). This event is held on the first Monday of most months (holidays may affect schedule) and offers a wonderful way to experience sound healing for the first -or 100th time, and to introduce others to the sound bath experience in a welcoming, contemplative, and beautiful surrounding with great acoustics (and labyrinth!). This is a secular event, FREE, and everyone is welcome! So, feel free to bring friends and family and join us to break the daily routine, unplug (to recharge), release stress and deeply relax with a unique instrumental meditation practice and gathering. We love seeing and welcoming everyone at St. John's! 🕊️

*Registration is optional, but helpful. Please arrive early! Parking and entrance on East side. Extra parking is available on street (Silver & 3rd) and in the adjoining lot to South, accessed from Lead Ave. Feel free to bring your mat, comforter, pillow, etc. to get comfortable. Dress warm in winter months. Floor space is limited but there is plenty of seating within the cathedral. Please avoid strong fragrances, and kindly NO recording during session. Thank You!

We hope you will join us! Stay well, ABQ. Namaste.🌸

Every Sunday May-Oct 10am to 2pm. The Rail Yards Market is focused on building a resilient, sustainable local economy that we all love to work and play in. Through food, art, and music, we hope to bring our community together in an atmosphere of fun, learning, and creativity. Rail Yards Market is a community organization and a certified 501(c)(3)

The Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce and the City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development proudly present the 5th Annual Feria Southside: Community Celebration—an afternoon of culture, community, and connection!

Feria Southside is more than just an event—it’s a vibrant celebration of Santa Fe’s diverse families, local businesses, and entrepreneurial spirit. Join us for a afternoon of live performances, local food and artist vendors, cultural arts, music, kids’ activities, and community resources all in one joyful setting.

Event Highlights

- Live music and dance performances
- Local food vendors
- Free community resources & bilingual business support
- Artisan marketplace featuring local makers
- Activities for kids: face painting, games, crafts & more
- FREE giveaways!
- NEW this year - FREE Community SHRED Event (In partnership with Better Business Bureau & Blackdog Shredding)

More info at www.feriasouthside.com

Feria Southside is part of our ongoing commitment to uplift Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs, promote economic inclusion, and celebrate the vibrancy of our Southside neighborhoods. Whether you're discovering new businesses, accessing bilingual resources, or just enjoying the music and sunshine, there's something for everyone at Feria.

Questions? Contact Kristi L. Salazar Martinez at kristi@santafechamber.com or (505) 988-3279

Celebrate the harvest season with us this September at our hands-on Chile Ristra Workshop! Held in the IPCC courtyard, this drop-in activity is available all day for flexible participation. Learn about the cultural and agricultural significance of chile in Pueblo communities while creating your own traditional chile ristra to take home. This interactive experience is free with museum admission.