New Mexico State University
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Doña Ana Events

Below are all upcoming college calendar events taking place specifically in Doña Ana. You can also see events in neighboring counties or online.

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August 2025
Aug 28-Oct 31
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Las Cruces
Teaching Garden Open

The Teaching Garden is open for guided tours, Monday - Sunday, sunrise to sunset, Fabian Garcia Science Center, 113 West University Avenue.

Visitors may take a self-guided tour through the quarter-acre garden. Or guided tours are available by making a reservation. Tours are free, thanks to a generous contribution from the garden’s namesake, Amy Goldman-Fowler.

For more information, contact Chile Pepper Institute at 575-646-3028.
Aug 29-Dec 31
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Las Cruces
Poster Board Rentals

Poster Boards are available to rent for all occasions and sites on the main NMSU Campus.

Online ordering available! Rental fee is $25 per board and includes delivery, setup, and removal.

For more information, contact William Norris at 575-646-4539.
September 2025
Sep 3-Dec 3
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Las Cruces or Online
Chile Chats

The Chile Chats will be held the first Wednesday of the month, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Fabian García Research Center Classroom, 113 West University Avenue. Or online via Zoom - Meeting ID: 847 2251 5474.

Participation is free and open to anyone interested in learning about and discussing chile pepper production.

For more information, contact Chile Pepper Institute at 575-646-3028.
Sep 3-17
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Online
Diabetes Prevention Program

The Diabetes Prevention Program will be held Wednesdays, Sep. 3 - 17, 11:30 a.m., online via Zoom.

The program will help decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes by leading a healthy lifestyle. It is free and open to NMSU employees; participants must be 18 years of age or older. Insurance not required. Class is designed for people with prediabetes or those who have not been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

For more information, contact Lucinda Banegas-Carreon at 575-646-2034.
Sep 3-Nov 19
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Online
Finance and Friends Book Club

The Finance and Friends Book Club will be held Sep. - Nov., 3 to 4 p.m., online via Zoom.

Book club will focus on money management and self-improvement and will cover 3 books. Three series to choose from with respective schedules below.

  • Millionaire Next Door and Investing Game: Wednesdays, Sep. 3 - 17
  • Millionaire Success Habits: Wednesdays, Nov. 5 - 19
For more information, contact Bryce Jorgensen at 575-646-4943.
Sep 3-Feb 25
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Online
Pre-Diabetes GLP-1 Classes

The Pre-Diabetes GLP-1 Classes will be held Wednesdays, Sep. 3 - Feb. 25, 9 to 10 a.m.

Are you currently taking a GLP-1 medication? Join the National Diabetes Prevention Program. The yearlong lifestyle-change program will help you decrease your risk for type 2 diabetes and maintain weight loss. Class is designed for people with prediabetes or those who have not been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

For more information, contact Lucinda Banegas-Carreon at 575-646-2034.
Sep 5
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Las Cruces
TAP Series

Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. Reservations for parties over 6 people are recommended. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Sep 5
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Las Cruces
HRTM Golf Scramble

The HRTM Golf Scramble will be held Sep. 5, 8 a.m., NM Golf Course, 3000 Herb Wimberly Drive.

There are several sponsor options to choose from, ranging $200 and up. A silent auction and raffle will be included.

For more information, contact Jean Hertzman at 575-646-4786.
Sep 6-Oct 3
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Various
Fair Youth Contests

The Fair Youth Contests will be held Sep. 6 - Oct. 3, 8 a.m., various locations.

Contests help youth develop workforce and career skills important to the agricultural and natural resource industries. Online registration available! Fee is $5 per participant per fair event.

Schedule:

  • NMSF: Sep. 6 - African American Performing Arts Center, 300 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque
  • SNMSF: Sep. 20 - NMSU, Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 College Drive, Las Cruces
  • ENMSF: Oct. 3 - Fairgrounds, 2055 SE Main Street, Roswell
For more information, contact Frannie Miller at 575-646-1162.
Sep 24-28
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Las Cruces
Southern NM State County Fair

The Southern NM State County Fair will be held Sep. 24 – 28.

Please see website for more information.

For more information, contact Travis Brown at 575-636-7098.
Sep 25
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Las Cruces
International Dinner

Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts in the Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine at 6 p.m. moving into 100 West Café at 6:30 p.m. for the five course meal with specially paired wines. The dinners cost $80 per person. Seats for all dinners must be purchased in advance in person at Gerald Thomas Hall Room 138 or contact us.

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Sep 26
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
October 2025
Oct 3
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Oct 3
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Las Cruces
TAP Series

Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. Reservations for parties over 6 people are recommended. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Oct 6
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Las Cruces
575 Food Fights

The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

The culinary bracket style competition is back! Join us this Fall as local chefs, bakers, restaurant professionals, culinary, and hospitality students compete in a head-to-head secret ingredient battles!

Enjoy complimentary snacks with the purchase of any beverage.

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Oct 10
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Oct 16
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Las Cruces
International Dinner

Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts in the Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine at 6 p.m. moving into 100 West Café at 6:30 p.m. for the five course meal with specially paired wines. The dinners cost $80 per person. Seats for all dinners must be purchased in advance in person at Gerald Thomas Hall Room 138 or contact us.

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Oct 17
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Oct 21-23
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Las Cruces
NM Water Conference

The NM Water Conference will be held Oct. 21 - 23, NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

The conference will feature presentations from water researchers, managers, engineers, and community members sharing current information on water needs and challenges facing NM. Invitation extended to water professionals, students, and community members.

For more information, contact Cristina Esquivel at 575-646-4337.
Oct 24
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Oct 31
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
November 2025
Nov 7-8
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Las Cruces
ACES Homecoming

ACES Homecoming will be Nov. 7 - 8.

Online registration coming soon!

For more information, contact Maria Gatica Palermo at 575-646-3748.
Nov 7
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Nov 7
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Las Cruces
TAP Series

Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. Reservations for parties over 6 people are recommended. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Nov 14
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Nov 20
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Las Cruces
International Dinner

Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts in the Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine at 6 p.m. moving into 100 West Café at 6:30 p.m. for the five course meal with specially paired wines. The dinners cost $80 per person. Seats for all dinners must be purchased in advance in person at Gerald Thomas Hall Room 138 or contact us.

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Nov 21
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
December 2025
Dec 5
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Las Cruces
Westside Bistro Lunches

The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A new menu, new beverages, and weekly international specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Café directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Holiday!

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.
Dec 5
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Las Cruces
TAP Series

Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Café, Gerald Thomas Hall.

A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. Reservations for parties over 6 people are recommended. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.

For more information, contact Alessandro Vasquez at 575-646-5995.