New Mexico State University
College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences | ACES
ACES Calendar

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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January 2026
Jan 26-Jun 30
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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.
Jan 26-30
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Online
4-H | Horse Bowl

The 4-H | Horse Bowl will be held Jan. 26 - 30, 6 and 9 p.m. MST, online via Zoom.

Tournament provides an opportunity for 4-H youth to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. Online registration available! Fee is $10 per participant, payable with credit card only. Deadline: Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Jason Turner at 575-646-1242.
February 2026
Feb 2-3
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Las Cruces
NM Chile Conference

The NM Chile Conference will be held Feb. 2 - 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Farm And Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

Join us as we share the most recent research and innovations in the NM chile industry along with other professionals, researchers, and growers. Online registration available! Fees are $175 for individuals; $500 for booth space; and $500 minimum for sponsors; payable with a credit card or check.

For more information, contact April Beauchemin at 575-646-3028.
Feb 3-Mar 10
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La Union
Cooking for Your Health

The Cooking for Your Health series will be held Tuesdays, Feb. 3 - Mar. 10, 4 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 7050 McNutt Road.

Free program for communities in Southern NM that is designed to better understand diet quality and knowledge related to nutrition and chronic disease and cancer prevention. Requirements: Participants must be 18 years or older; able to read and write in Spanish; have access to a phone and internet; able to attend all six classes; and do not have a current diabetes diagnosis. Brought to you by Doña Ana County Extension.

For more information, contact Amy Sena at 617-756-2035.
Feb 7
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Las Cruces
Community Seed Swap

The Community Seed Swap will be held Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to Noon, Zuhl Library, First Floor, 2911 McFie Circle.

To bring gardening enthusiasts, beginners, community members of all ages together to share seeds, information, and resources.

Community and student groups such as the Tierra Sagrada Seed Library (at the public library) and the Doña Ana County Master Gardeners will be available to share information.

For more information, contact Brita Sauer at 575-646-2869.
Feb 12-Apr 13
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Las Cruces
Therapeutic Support Group

The Therapeutic Support Group for Cancer Patient Caregivers will be held weekly, Feb. - Apr., 5 to 6:30 p.m., In-Person at the Family Resource Center, 4145 Sam Steel Way, 200 Cervantes C-100. Or online via Zoom.

Caring for a loved one with cancer can be emotionally and physically overwhelming - and you don’t have to do it alone. Offered to adult caregivers, a confidential space to connect, reflect, and learn coping strategies to support their own wellbeing.

Schedule:

  • In-Person | Feb. 12 to Apr. 2
  • Virtual | Feb. 23 to Apr. 13

This is not a drop-in support group. A brief intake/screening is required prior to joining and space is limited. Facilitated by a Marriage and Family Therapy intern and supervised by a licensed practitioner.

For more information, contact Merranda Marin at 575-646-6031.
March 2026
Mar 16
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Las Cruces
Specialty Crop & Pesticide Applicator Workshops

The Specialty Crop & Pesticide Applicator Workshops will be held Mar. 16, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

Event is a collaborative effort by Extension Plant Sciences and the Doña Ana County Extension Office. Online registration available! Fee is $15 for Specialty Crop and $50 for Pesticide by Mar. 15.

For more information, contact Phillip Lujan at 575-646-1822.
April 2026
Apr 25
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Las Cruces
ACES Open House

The ACES Open House will be held Apr. 25, 9 a.m. to Noon, Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 College Drive.

Explore amazing museums, animal exhibits, and science laboratories, while enjoying fun, hands-on activities. Free admission and fun for the whole family!

For more information, contact Hilda Nevarez at 575-646-2938.