Community Calendar

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.

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

November 2025 at the Deming Art Center is the annual Recycle Show which is sponsored by Luna County and “Keep Luna County Beautiful.” Featured will be pieces of art made from at least 90% recycled materials and crafted by artists of all ages.

Intake will be Saturday, November 1, from 9AM – 12PM.
Show will be judged, and prizes awarded.

Sunday, November 2, is the official show opener and the public is invited to meet the artists from 1-2:30PM. The show runs from November 3 – 28, 2025.

Also, on November 22, from 8:30AM – 1:30PM, there will be the second annual “Art Fest”. This is a one day event featuring local artists and will be held at the Methodist Church (1020 S. Granite), in the Gym. Come out and see these multi-talented artists and their creations- lots of gift ideas will be on display!

The Deming Art Center is located at 100 S. Gold, Deming NM, and is open from 10AM-4PM Monday – Friday and 10AM – 1PM on Saturday.

For more information call 575-546-3663, visit our website at www.demingarts.org or see our FB 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.

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.

Drawing from the University Art Museum's extensive collection of over 2,200 Mexican retablos, Trinities of Heaven and Earth explores the spiritual and cultural importance of these sacred images. Retablos, small devotional paintings traditionally displayed in Mexican homes, served as vital expressions of Catholic faith and values within the household. The imagery of the Holy Family conveys blessings related to family life, while depictions of the Holy Trinity invoke divine guidance. Together, these themes explore the connection between sacred devotion and earthly life, bridging the divine and the domestic.

The exhibition will open on March 21, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Margie and Bobby Rankin Retablo Gallery, and will be open until March 7, 2026.

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

In a historical period known for propriety and prudishness, the American West’s attitudes toward prostitution often strayed from those norms, providing some women who braved the frontier a means of economic well-being and empowerment. Silver City historian Liz Michols will present the stories of three madams – Bessie, Lottie and Millie – in her presentation for the Friends of the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum November Culture Series. Join us at 7 p.m. in the Museum Auditorium for “Let Me Entertain You: Three Madams of Silver City.” Admission is free.

Faculty Recital: The Flute’s Journey Through Europe
Featuring Dr. Marta Plominska, flute
With Jung-Won Shin, piano, and Jorge Espinoza, cello

Join us for an evening of beautiful and evocative music as Dr. Marta Plominska presents The Flute’s Journey Through Europe, a faculty recital exploring the diverse soundscapes and styles of European composers. From the elegance of French impressionism to the warmth of Eastern European lyricism, this program highlights the flute’s expressive range and versatility.

Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Atkinson Recital Hall, New Mexico State University Department of Music
Admission: Free and open to the public

Las Cruces artist Mary Beagle is the featured artist for September and October at the Tombaugh Gallery. The opening reception is First Friday, September 5, 5 to 7pm featuring live music by Yolanda Martinez and Karuna Warren. Mary works with oil on canvas and her paintings reflect her love of native and Latino cultures and celebrations. Mary and her husband, David, have travelled to Native American gatherings throughout the country. Working as a team, Mary paints all her work and David does all her custom framing. The exhibit includes several sculptures made by Mary in Limestone, Alabaster and Marble.