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La Bohème – an opera about love, art, friendship and heartbreak – comes to Las Cruces
One of the world’s most famous and beloved operas, La Bohème, will be staged in Las Cruces this weekend, telling the tragic story of a group of friends whose lives are forever changed one freezing Christmas Eve in Paris. Conductor Jorge Martinez-Rios will conduct the newly-formed La Frontera Opera Orchestra in two performances, along with four emerging opera stars whose credits include the Santa Fe Opera Apprentice program, Utah Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, and numerous other stages. The opera is presented by the Borderland Arts Foundation, formed a little over ago to expand musical opportunities in the border region, including opera.
Datebook: May 2024
This month, don’t miss the New Mexico Tamale Festival in Las Cruces, IndigenousWays Festival in Santa Fe, Tacos & Tequila in Socorro, and more!. IF FOOD IS ONE OF THE BEST ways to experience culture, then the New Mexico Tamale Festival cooks up the perfect chance to take a huge bite. The Cinco de Mayo celebration brings together local restaurants, chefs, and food trucks, plus Mexican beer gardens, ballet folklórico performances, live music, and a night mercado from 4 to 10 p.m. on the Plaza de Las Cruces. “Everyone loves tamales,” says Justin Hodges, founder and owner of PartyTenders Inc., which hosts the event. “They bring up fond memories, specifically of the holidays.” Hodges anticipates 15 to 20 varieties of tamales to sample.
Las Cruces mother mourns death of 14-year-old son as case against teen shooter wraps up
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14) — Zachariah Guzman, or Zach, as he was known by his friends and family, died after being shot by a 15-year-old boy in a Las Cruces neighborhood near Organ Mountain High School. KFOX14 sat down exclusively with Guzman's mother, who said her son was sweet,...
Serious and subtle problems face Las Cruces: crime, homelessness, accountability
This week’s Supreme Court argument, next Monday’s city work session, and a special state legislative session all focus on how we retain our values, treat the homeless folks fairly, and protect small businessfolk. Half of us are a pay-check away from homelessness. Our modern world makes mental health...
Train and car collision closes railroad crossing in Las Cruces
The city of Las Cruces Public Safety is reporting a train, car collision has closed several railroad crossings in Las Cruces tonight. Officials say the crash happened at around 5:40 p.m. A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train collided with a car. The crash happened at the railroad crossing that intersects with West Union Avenue. No The post Train and car collision closes railroad crossing in Las Cruces appeared first on KVIA.
New Mexico opening resource centers for minority-owned businesses
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – With two new business centers in the state, the New Mexico Minority Business Development Agency is gearing up to better support minority-owned businesses. The business centers received more than $380,000 in federal funding and more than $20,000 from the City of Albuquerque. With the funding, Las Cruces and Las Vegas, New Mexico […]
Las Cruces man found guilty of possessing an unregistered firearm and illegally receiving ammunition while under indictment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A Las Cruces man, 32-year-old Delbert Tyler Trevino, has been found guilty by a federal jury of possessing an unregistered short-barreled AR-15, and illegally receiving ammunition while under indictment. Court documents say the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office issued a search warrant for Trevino's home in connection to a homicide The post Las Cruces man found guilty of possessing an unregistered firearm and illegally receiving ammunition while under indictment appeared first on KVIA.
Unlikely harmony: Love and dedication fuel a Las Cruces farm
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — Erich Williams didn't grow up dreaming of life on a ranch. Raised in apartments, he embraced baggy jeans and rap music as a kid. But life took a turn, leading him to don cowboy gear and manage Escuela Vieja Farms in Las Cruces. "It...
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