Community Calendar

We meet monthly to learn about topics of interest to the group and to learn about the most recent legislation which concerns retirees in New Mexico.

LCAER is an organization who welcomes any and all people and their families who have worked in any capacity in education, from pre-school to university. We are advocates for the security of retired educators. We sponsor yearly projects to benefit the community, especially students. Our yearly dues are only 10 dollars. Those who are still working can become an associate member and enjoy all the activies we are in volved in. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday of the month. Come join us.

Al-Anon is for family and friends who have been affected by another's drinking or drug addiction.

Al-Anon is for family and friends affected by someone else's drinking or drug use.

Mesilla Valley Timebank Orientation

Join us for the Mesilla Valley Timebank Orientation to learn how you can exchange services and build connections in our community using time instead of money. Earn time credits by offering your skills and use those credits to receive services in return. Whether you need help or can offer it, the Timebank is a great way to get involved!

When: Second Wednesday of every month
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 2nd Floor

Can’t make it? Contact us at timebank@dacommunitiesunited.org to schedule a one-on-one orientation.

Is your fear of speaking in public holding you back from your full potential?
Is speaking stressful for you?
Do you wish you could stop worrying about your next presentation at work or in a class?

You're invited to visit a Los Chismosos Toastmasters club meeting, as our guest!

You will learn-by-doing, in a supportive and positive club setting that meets each Thursday on Zoom. The new "Pathways" program from Toastmasters International is designed to provide you with a safe, step-by-step way to learn public speaking skills.

You are free to select a "Pathways" track that most benefits you and aligns with your needs and interests.

When you join Toastmasters, you can stop worrying about your next presentation and get immediate feedback from experienced speakers. You'll discover a positive and supportive group, willing to help you take your first steps toward speaking with confidence.

You will benefit from Toastmasters by learning to:

--Find an immediate connection with your audience;
--Organize your thoughts logically for clarity;
--Energize your speaking with storytelling;
--Find your voice and your unique style to convey your best ideas.

Founded in 1984, Los Chismosos Toastmasters' membership includes faculty, graduate students, and staff at New Mexico State University as well as people in the business community, retirees, and those new to the area.

Join us for some old-fashioned Christmas stories . . . and cookies at the Friends of the Farm and Ranch Museum December Culture Series. On Thursday, December 11th, local storytellers will bring to life holiday memories to entertain and inspire you to share your own special holiday stories with family and friends. The Storytellers of Las Cruces join Friends members as they tell their stories and share some cowboy poetry.

A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with hot chocolate and cookies to get in you in the mood for the 7 p.m. event. The Museum Auditorium is the place. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. The event will be streamed live on Facebook at facebook.com/FriendsNMFRHM. For more information, please email friends.nmfrhm@gmail.com.

Special holiday contra dance with Carol Ann Fugagli and the Muletones. Live music and dancing with instruction included! No partner needed! Everyone welcome.

Join BLM Paleontologist Colin Dunn on a moderate hike to the Discovery Site, where the first excavation of the Permian-age Mega trackways occurred.