Community Calendar

the30something, a donor advised fund, annually gives away several $30,000 awards to local Grant county nonprofits. Over the past 7 years we have given $450,000 to help boost our community. We are now accepting applications on our website, www.the30something.org . The list of qualifications are listed on our website and the application is an easy process. The deadline for applications is April 1st, 2026.

What: Reading event with Saúl Hernández
How: Literature, Readings
When: Friday, March 27th, 7:30 pm
Where: CMI Theater (Room 171) located inside Milton Hall on NMSU Main Campus
Who: Anyone!

Run with Your Doc – Annual Fundraiser

Join us on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Old Mesilla Plaza for Run with Your Doc, a community-focused fundraiser supporting Amador Health Center. Participants of all ages are invited to take part in a 10K run, 5K run, 5K walk, and 1-mile run/walk through historic Mesilla. Enjoy post-race refreshments, race shirts for early registrants, awards, and a fun, healthy morning for a great cause. All proceeds benefit Amador Health Center’s mission to improve community health.

Join Celebration of Our Mountains for an exploration-focused hike near
Tonuco Mountain that weaves together geology, mineral resources, and
cultural history in a rugged desert landscape. This guided outing
introduces participants to fluorite mineralization, volcanic features, and
ancient petroglyphs, offering a layered understanding of how natural
processes and human presence have shaped this area across time. As
we hike across rocky and uneven terrain, participants will examine
fluorite deposits and volcanic rock features while learning about the
geologic processes responsible for mineral formation. Along the route,
we will also discuss the cultural significance of petroglyphs in the region
and what these markings reveal about long-standing human
relationships with the land.
The hike balances hands-on geology discussions with thoughtful
engagement around cultural resources, emphasizing observation,
interpretation, and respect. This experience is best suited for teens and
adults who are comfortable hiking on uneven ground and interested in
both earth science and cultural history.

Now in its third year, the workshop week, sponsored by the local group, The ten o'clock artists, offers again a wide variety of art classes including painting, print making, yoga and dance.

This year it spans over two whole weeks, March 16-29. The website has all the relevant information for everyone to get creative. All materials are provided. You only pay the course fee to explore a new hobby.

gabrieleteich.art

The March 2026 Exhibit at the Deming Art Center will feature beautiful quilt creations. On display will be bed-size quilts, along with wall hangings, and smaller quilted items. Many will be for sale. This year’s show is juried (not judged) due to space limitations and open to entries from the public at large.
The exhibit will be up from March 3-30, 2026. There will be a time to meet the quilt artists on Sunday, March 8, from 1-2:30PM.
The Deming Art Center is located at 100 S. Gold St., Deming, NM. Please call 575-546-3663, visit our website at www.demingarts.org or see our FB page for more information.
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.

Light Art Space presents two new exhibitions from March 5th to 28th, 2026.
The Public reception for both is on Friday, March 6th, from 5 - 7 pm.

In the North Gallery, Forms of Devotion is a juried exhibition featuring the work of 30 artists from Arizona and New Mexico. A variety of media will be displayed, including painting, drawing, clay, photography, fiber, and mixed media. Juried by Karen Hymer and Joan Roberts Garcia.

The Flash gallery presents Bagatelles, paintings, and drawings by Silver City artist, Mattoose.
On Sunday, March 22nd, join us for a Q&A with the artist in front of his work.

Gallery Hours: Thursday 11-4, Friday and Saturday 11- 5, Sunday 11-3, and by appointment.
Lightartspace.com
575-574-8444

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

the30something, a donor advised fund, annually gives away several $30,000 awards to local Grant county nonprofits. Over the past 7 years we have given $450,000 to help boost our community. We are now accepting applications on our website, www.the30something.org . The list of qualifications are listed on our website and the application is an easy process. The deadline for applications is April 1st, 2026.

Exquisite wine pairings and operative performances! Held at the historic International Museum of Art Trost building, this event is a multi-sensory experience!

Saturday, March 28

6pm-8pm

International Museum of Art @ 1211 Montana Ave.

Opera & Wine expert Matthew Burns will guide us through 7 courses of wine and hors d’oeuvres paired with opera arias, duets & trios performed by local favorites Levi Hernandez, Brian Downen and Cherry Duke.

*LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE!*