Community Calendar

April 2026 at the Deming Art Center will feature the wonderful designs and innovative creations of the Deming High School art students. It is always exciting to see what they have created, and we invite the community to support these young artists by stopping by to see for yourselves. The exhibit will be up from April 2 – 29, 2026. There will be a time to meet these talented student artists on Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 1-2:30PM at the Deming Art Center which is located at 100 S. Gold St., Deming, NM.
The gallery hours are 10AM – 4PM Monday – Friday and 10AM – 1PM on Saturday. For more information, please call 575-546-3663, visit our website at www.demingarts.org or see our Facebook page.
This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts

Celebrate springtime with five local artisans. Suzanne Kane creates desert inspired sculptures blending welded steel with mid-fired stoneware. A.Me and Mitch Alamag (Rokoko) create colorful, whimsical and thoughtful contemporary folk art. Mary Lou LaCasse makes metal and ceramic garden sculptures which are eclectic and include weldable found pieces of metal. Rosemary McLoughlin is primarily an oil painter who incorporates magical figures and animals into her paintings.
Join the artists at the First Friday reception, April 3 from 5 to 7 for discussion. refreshments and live music.

New Mexico’s Mutual UFO Network Alamogordo Chapter meets at Otero Arts on 12th & Indian AVE at 11am on the 3rd Saturday of the month. We discuss Flying Saucers and our local aerial phenomenon experiences. Join MUFON for Coffee Cups & Flying Saucers a meeting of like-minded individuals with a common interest in sharing what we see in the skies. This free monthly meeting is open to the public.

These classes are for those people who can be helped with extending a healthy diet using common pantry items. Also learning from each other.

Silent Meditation every Mon/Wed/Fri from 12 - 1 pm, located at 424 N Main St., Suite 500

Join the Astronomy Department in celebrating International Dark Skies Week! On April 17th, 2026 at 7:00pm in O'Donnell Hall 111, we will join in a webinar titled "Dark Skies: Rare Phenomena in America's Pubilc Lands."

Afterwards, at ~8:00pm, we will then head over to Tombaugh Campus Observatory to have a public Open House! Assisted by NMSU Astronomy Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students. Astronomical viewing is dependent on weather. This event will last no later than 9:30pm.

Due to the construction on Williams Street, to get to Tombaugh, you'll have to use the entrence to Parking Lot 48 on Stewart Street (across from the AHWC). Then drive south through the parking lot to get to Tombaugh.

If you would like to enjoy the webinar in the comfort of your own home, deatils can be found here -> https://nmwild.org/event/webinar-dark-skies-rare-phenomena-in-americas-public-lands/

The City of El Paso Water Parks is diving into hiring season with a Lifeguard Job Fair at Lost Kingdom Water Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will focus on recruiting lifeguards, with on-the-spot hiring available for qualified applicants.

Those interested in applying must bring two forms of identification. Applicants under the age of 18 may be hired at the event, while applicants 18 and older will be required to pass a background check before final hire.

All lifeguard applicants should arrive ready to begin the swim test upon arrival. The required Lifeguard Pre-Requisite Swim Test includes:
• 200-meter swim
• Two-minute tread
• Retrieval of a 10-pound brick from 12.5 feet of water

Candidates who successfully pass the swim test and, if applicable, clear the background check, may be hired on the spot. El Paso Water Parks encourages strong swimmers who are responsible, energetic, and ready to make a difference this summer to take advantage of this opportunity.

Event Details
• On-the-Spot Hiring
• Positions Available: Lifeguards
• Date: April 18, 2026
• Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Location: Lost Kingdom Water Park, 6001 Hughey

Preparing students with disabilities for the future. One-day conference for youth, families, caregivers, and educators. Learn about your rights, available supports, and transition options, connect with local experts, and gain practical tools for a
successful transition to adulthood.

The El Paso Science Festival will take place April 18–19, 2026, at the El Paso Convention Center. From 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM. It is a free, two‑day community event that invites families, students, educators, and lifelong learners to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands‑on experiences. Attendees can expect more than 100 interactive exhibits with activities and experiments designed for all ages, especially Pre‑K through high school students. The festival also features live science demonstrations on a Main Stage and a speaker series where scientists, engineers, and innovators share real‑world insights and discoveries. The event is designed to inspire curiosity, encourage learning, and highlight the importance of STEM in everyday life

Join us for a fascinating journey through the stunning architecture of Lerdo, Mexico – Las Cruces’ Sister City! Greg Smith, a talented local residential designer with a rich background in architecture training, experience, and instruction, will guide us through the unique buildings of Lerdo, sharing insights into their design and structure.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the culture and history of our Sister City. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast or simply curious about Lerdo, this is an event you won’t want to miss!