Doña Ana and Nearby Events
Below are all upcoming college calendar events taking place in Doña Ana, in neighboring counties, or online. You can also see only events specifically for Doña Ana and not from neighboring counties or online events.
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.
The 4-H | Conference Sponsorship is now open until June 2.
Your donation will help support our 4-H youth with contest materials, workshops, tours, awards, and so much more! Online donations available; different levels to choose from! Pay with a credit card or by mailing your check!
The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
The culinary bracket style competition is back! Join us this Spring 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.
The Kitchen Creations for the Luna County (Deming) will be held Wednesdays, Mar. 19, 26; Apr. 9 and Thursday, Apr. 3, 5 to 7:30 p.m., New Mexico Department of Health, 1510 South Slate Street.
The free diabetes classes will be taught in a 4-part series. Participants are encouraged to attend all four classes. Online registration available!
The Flower and Plant Sale will be held Mar. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Skeen Hall Rotunda, 945 College Drive.
Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. Accepting cash or check payments only!
The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu and decor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Cafe directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Mar. 14 and Apr. 18 for Spring Holiday!
The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
The culinary bracket style competition is back! Join us this Spring 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.
The AgrAbility Training will be held Mar. 24 - 27, NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.
The training addresses issues of disability in agriculture. Professionals and consumers will participate in plenary sessions, breakout tours, networking, and special events.
The Diabetes Prevention Program will be held Wednesdays, Mar. 26 - Sep. 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.
The Pre-Diabetes GLP-1 Classes will be held Wednesdays, Mar. 26 - 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.
Join us on Mar. 27, 5:30 p.m., Corbett Center Student Union, International Mall, for a very special celebration.
Featuring special mystery guest chefs! The night begins with a reception with specialty cocktails by guest mixologist and HRTM alumni, Patrick Abalos, and appetizers. Followed by dinner service at 6:30 p.m., where our talented team of chefs will prepare a five-course meal with specially selected wine pairings. Cost is $125 per person; tickets available online via NMSU Foundation or at the SHRTM Office.
The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu and decor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Cafe directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Mar. 14 and Apr. 18 for Spring Holiday!
The Flower and Plant Sale will be held Mar. 29 - 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., E-Sports Invitational, Corbett Center Student Union, International Mall.
Please stop by and support our team! Funds are used for competition. Accepting cash or check payments only!
The Kitchen Creations for the Otero County will be held Thursdays, Apr. 3 - 24, 4 to 7 p.m., Otero County Extension Service, 401 Fairgrounds Road.
The free diabetes classes will be taught in a 4-part series. Participants are encouraged to attend all four classes.
The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu and decor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Cafe directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Mar. 14 and Apr. 18 for Spring Holiday!
Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. Reservations not necessary. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.
The ACES Open House will be held Apr. 5, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 College Drive.
Come explore with us! Visit amazing museums, animal exhibits, science laboratories with hands-on activities, prizes, food, and lots of fun for the whole family!
The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
The culinary bracket style competition is back! Join us this Spring 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.
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program will be held Apr. 8 - May 13, 1:30 to 4 p.m., online via Zoom.
Are you living with a chronic condition like diabetes, arthritis, pain, asthma, high blood pressure, or heart disease? Feel better, join, learn, and take control! Learn new skills during this free workshop using your electronic device and an internet connection.
The Diabetes Self-Management Program will be held Apr. 10 - May 15, 6 to 8:30 p.m., online via Zoom.
Learn new skills and how to manage your Type 2 diabetes at this free workshop.
The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu and decor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Cafe directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Mar. 14 and Apr. 18 for Spring Holiday!
The National Collegiate 4-H Conference will be held Apr. 12 - 16, 3 p.m., NMSU Campus.
The conference is packed with opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities mixed in with lots of fun and camaraderie. Online registration available! Fee is $150; payable via credit card, mailing a check, or at-the-door. Deadline: Mar. 17
The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
The culinary bracket style competition is back! Join us this Spring 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.
The Mushroom Cooking Demonstration will be held Apr. 15, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Skeen Hall Rotunda, 945 College Drive.
The event is free and open to the public! Chef Danielle Young will showcase mushroom recipes while the Fungal Biology class of 2025 students will present the nutritional and medicinal benefits of mushrooms.
Partnership between EPPWS (Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science); SHRTM (School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management); CESFAS (Center of Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems); and Full Circle Mushrooms.
The Cambios Climate Series will be held Apr. 17, 7 p.m., Rio Grande Theater, 211 North Main Street, Downtown Las Cruces.
Please join us for a discussion by Dr. Ruth DeFries, Department of Ecology and Sustainable Development, Columbia University.
The 575 Food Fights will be held Mondays, 6 to 8 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
The culinary bracket style competition is back! Join us this Spring 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.
The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held Apr. 22 - 23, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., via Zoom.
Online registration available! Pay with credit card or P-Card only! Fee is $45: In-State, NM residents or $145: Out-of-State. Deadline: Apr. 7 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!
Please join us for a special beverage presentation Apr. 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine, Gerald Thomas Hall, Room 140.
Southern Glazers Wines and Spirits will discuss the distinct features and complexity of five different Spanish Wines. A specialty cocktail and an assortment of Spanish tapas will also be available. Cost is $40 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance. Reservations are recommended.
The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu and decor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Cafe directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Mar. 14 and Apr. 18 for Spring Holiday!
The Suicide Prevention Walk will be held Apr. 26, registration: 9 a.m., walk: 10 a.m.
The event is designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight against suicide, a leading cause of death. Register Now! There will be honor beads, merchandise, and so much more. Register as a team or individual.
The Westside Bistro Lunches will be held Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A new menu and decor with weekly specials! Reservations taken for 8 or more. For carryout orders, please call the Cafe directly at 575-646-5805 starting at 9 a.m. on the days of the meals. Closed Mar. 14 and Apr. 18 for Spring Holiday!
Join us for The Adjustment Project (TAP) Series one Friday each month from 5 to 7 p.m., 100 West Cafe, Gerald Thomas Hall.
A great selection of specialty cocktails, beers, wines, or non-alcoholic beverages. Complimentary appetizers available with beverage purchase. Reservations not necessary. All proceeds benefit student clubs, activities, and travel.
The Finance and Friends Book Club will be held May - 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. Online registration coming soon!
- Total Money Makeover and Introduction to Investing | Wednesdays, May 7 - 21
- Millionaire Next Door and Investing Game | Wednesdays, Sep. 3 - 17
- Millionaire Success Habits | Wednesdays, Nov. 5 - 19
The Windmill Technology Workshop will be held May 28 - 30, Agricultural Institute (behind NMSU Police Department), 725 College Drive.
Join us for a comprehensive training workshop in traditional windmill water lifting applications. Free to attend as the State of NM is covering the cost. Capacity is limited to the first 25 people, however, preference will be given to new attendees. Online registration available!
The BPCS (Better Process Control School) Course in Spanish or La Escuela de Mejor Control de Procesos Termicos, sera el 9 - 17 de Junio, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., en linea por Teams.
El costo de inscripcion por individual es $500 o $600 + impuestos. Costo de inscripcion cooperativa (3+ participantes) es $470 o $550 + impuestos.
The PSA (Produce Safety Alliance) Grower Training will be held June 24 - 25, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., via Zoom.
Online registration available! Pay with credit card or P-Card only! Fee is $45: In-State, NM residents or $145: Out-of-State. Deadline: June 9 at 5 p.m. Registration is limited, register today!