Community Calendar

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.

The NMSU Art Museum is pleased to present On the Edge, an exhibition that traces the trajectory of Shirley Crow’s career, exploring an artistic practice grounded in a lasting sense of wonder about the mysteries of the universe. Spanning nearly fifty years, and including pastel, ink, graphite, and oil, Crow’s work invites viewers to experience her intuitive visual language informed by the magic of creativity and an ongoing questioning of our existence. Opening reception for Shirley Crow: On the Edge is on October 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm, and will be on display through July 17, 2027.

The NMSU Art Museum is pleased to present On the Edge, an exhibition that traces the trajectory of Shirley Crow’s career, exploring an artistic practice grounded in a lasting sense of wonder about the mysteries of the universe. Spanning nearly fifty years, and including pastel, ink, graphite, and oil, Crow’s work invites viewers to experience her intuitive visual language informed by the magic of creativity and an ongoing questioning of our existence. Opening reception for Shirley Crow: On the Edge is on October 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm, and will be on display through July 17, 2027.

Coffee Cups & Flying Saucers is the Alamogordo Chapter of New Mexico's Mutual UFO Network, MUFON. We discuss flying saucers and other high strangeness at Otero Arts located on the corner of 12th & Indiana Ave in Alamogordo NM. MUFON invites like-minded individuals with an interest in local aerial phenomena to join our free meetings on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11 am. Bring a friend to enjoy our discussions and share opinions.
2026 meeting schedule:
April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, and December 19

The NMSU Art Museum is pleased to present On the Edge, an exhibition that traces the trajectory of Shirley Crow’s career, exploring an artistic practice grounded in a lasting sense of wonder about the mysteries of the universe. Spanning nearly fifty years, and including pastel, ink, graphite, and oil, Crow’s work invites viewers to experience her intuitive visual language informed by the magic of creativity and an ongoing questioning of our existence. Opening reception for Shirley Crow: On the Edge is on October 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm, and will be on display through July 17, 2027.

The NMSU Art Museum is pleased to present On the Edge, an exhibition that traces the trajectory of Shirley Crow’s career, exploring an artistic practice grounded in a lasting sense of wonder about the mysteries of the universe. Spanning nearly fifty years, and including pastel, ink, graphite, and oil, Crow’s work invites viewers to experience her intuitive visual language informed by the magic of creativity and an ongoing questioning of our existence. Opening reception for Shirley Crow: On the Edge is on October 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm, and will be on display through July 17, 2027.

Do you have Parkinson’s Disease or care for someone who does?

Join this group meeting for people in our community who have been recently diagnosed with, or care for persons with, Parkinson’s Disease.
The meeting is designed to answer questions about meds, doctors, symptoms etc. All members are invited to come, especially the long timers, as they have experience and wisdom to share.

The Monthly Support Group meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Starting in August, we will meet at Las Cruces Senior Living Social Center conference room. 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Social Time: 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Meeting /Guest Speaker: 9:45 a.m.– 11:45 a.m.

All are welcome- family members, care partners and healthcare professionals!

We provide a safe and user-friendly environment where you can openly express your thoughts, listen empathetically to others, and find solace in knowing that you are not alone on this journey. We embrace every voice, whether you are seeking, listening, or just being present.

WE VALUE YOUR PRESENCE!

Parkinson’s Support Group Contacts:
Ken Posey (coordinator):
575 997-8828
weimy65@gmail.com
Jennifer Villa (webmaster):
575 644-7148
jvilla@nmsu.edu

https://www.parkinsonssupport-nm.org

The NMSU Art Museum is pleased to present On the Edge, an exhibition that traces the trajectory of Shirley Crow’s career, exploring an artistic practice grounded in a lasting sense of wonder about the mysteries of the universe. Spanning nearly fifty years, and including pastel, ink, graphite, and oil, Crow’s work invites viewers to experience her intuitive visual language informed by the magic of creativity and an ongoing questioning of our existence. Opening reception for Shirley Crow: On the Edge is on October 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm, and will be on display through July 17, 2027.

The NMSU Art Museum is pleased to present On the Edge, an exhibition that traces the trajectory of Shirley Crow’s career, exploring an artistic practice grounded in a lasting sense of wonder about the mysteries of the universe. Spanning nearly fifty years, and including pastel, ink, graphite, and oil, Crow’s work invites viewers to experience her intuitive visual language informed by the magic of creativity and an ongoing questioning of our existence. Opening reception for Shirley Crow: On the Edge is on October 16 from 5:30-7:30 pm, and will be on display through July 17, 2027.

The Las Cruces Suicide Prevention Task Force primary focus is to raise awareness, educate, train and support our community by developing and sustaining partnerships, providing technical assistance, and contributing to policy and legislative initiatives related to suicide prevention.
Our vision is The City of Las Cruces is a compassionate city that believes Living is For everyone.
The mission is to reduce and eliminate suicide in our community.