Community Calendar

The Academy for Learning in Retirement's October presentations will focus on "Perspectives on Challenges and Changes in Higher Education." Session presenters and presentation dates are:

Dr. Jay Gogue, Former President of NMSU, University of Houston, and Auburn University - Tues., Oct. 6

Rus Bradburd, Professor Emeritus, English, NMSU and Assistant Coach at UTEP and NMSU - Thur., Oct. 8

Dr. Monica Torres, Current Chancellor of NMSU Community Colleges and President of DACC - Tues., Oct. 13

Dr. Valerio Ferme - Current NMSU President - Thur., Oct. 15

Sessions are held in person at DACC Auditorium - East Mesa, 2800 N Sonoma Ranch Blvd. Sessions are also available via Zoom and recorded.

Coffee and cookies are available in the Student Resources Building starting at 9:40 am. Presentations begin at 10:30 am and last until noon. The fee for one session is $5; $20 for the month; and $48 for the semester (16 sessions).

Register at tinyurl.com/ALR-Reg or at the registration table.

Las Cruces Board Gamers meets every Thursday at NMSU Corbett Center on the ground floor, at the windowed room across from Chick Fil e. We usually meet at NMSU though can also go to other areas depending on school schedule. We often favor medium-difficulty games (pandemic is a good example), and often have a wide variety of options for different tastes. Usually not as much "kill your opponent" games. Free and we'll have games so if you don't have one to bring, that's okay, just bring yourself!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Doña Ana County Sheriff Candidate Forum
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Sombra Antigua Winery
430 La Viña Road, Anthony, NM 88021
ANTHONY, N.M. - Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) will host the nonpartisan Doña Ana County
Sheriff Candidate Forum, featuring Republican Todd Garrison and Democrat Vanessa Orduñez.
Dr. José Z. García, former Secretary of the New Mexico Higher Education Department and NMSU
professor, will serve as moderator.
The forum will provide residents an opportunity to hear directly from both candidates about the Sheriff's role
and issues affecting Doña Ana County, including community safety, immigration and ICE, federal
cooperation, constitutional protections, financial oversight, and the relationship between the
Sheriff's Office, the Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners, and County Management.
The discussion will also address the recent Doña Ana County special audit, providing an opportunity to
hear how each candidate views communication, coordination, financial oversight, and the respective
responsibilities of elected officials and county administration.
The forum is intended to encourage civic engagement and give residents an opportunity to ask questions,
hear the candidates' positions, and become better informed before the election.
Spanish interpretation will be available.
The event is free and open to the public.
Meet the candidates. Ask questions. Be informed. Get involved.
Hosted by: Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP)

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

OPEN CALL FOR ART: MUSICAL VISIONS

All entries must depict, or be inspired by, music: musical experiences, genres, titles or lyrics, musicians, instruments, sound systems and more! Deadline for entry is Oct 15. Art drop off is Nov 23. Show dates are Nov 27-Dec 6. Show location is the Grant County Art Guild Studio, 307 N Texas, Silver City.

Entry form and show rules are at gcag.org, or at the GCAG Gallery (316 N Bullard, Silver City, NM hours 10am-5pm, seven days a week).

art credit: Margaritaville by Mona Prater.

October 2026, at the Deming Art Center will feature the annual DAC Membership exhibit. Anyone who is a member of the Deming Art Center is eligible to participate and there will be a diverse body of work on display. The show will run from October 2-30, 2026. There will be a time to meet the artists on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 1PM – 2:30PM and the public is invited. The center is located at 100 S. Gold St., in Deming, NM and is open from 10AM – 4PM, Mon – Fri, and 10 – 1PM on Saturday. For more information about this event, please call 575-546-3663, check our website at www.demingarts.org, Instagram or visit us on Facebook.
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.

The Academy for Learning in Retirement's October presentations will focus on "Perspectives on Challenges and Changes in Higher Education." Session presenters and presentation dates are:

Dr. Jay Gogue, Former President of NMSU, University of Houston, and Auburn University - Tues., Oct. 6

Rus Bradburd, Professor Emeritus, English, NMSU and Assistant Coach at UTEP and NMSU - Thur., Oct. 8

Dr. Monica Torres, Current Chancellor of NMSU Community Colleges and President of DACC - Tues., Oct. 13

Dr. Valerio Ferme - Current NMSU President - Thur., Oct. 15

Sessions are held in person at DACC Auditorium - East Mesa, 2800 N Sonoma Ranch Blvd. Sessions are also available via Zoom and recorded.

Coffee and cookies are available in the Student Resources Building starting at 9:40 am. Presentations begin at 10:30 am and last until noon. The fee for one session is $5; $20 for the month; and $48 for the semester (16 sessions).

Register at tinyurl.com/ALR-Reg or at the registration table.

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

Las Cruces Board Gamers meets every Thursday at NMSU Corbett Center on the ground floor, at the windowed room across from Chick Fil e. We usually meet at NMSU though can also go to other areas depending on school schedule. We often favor medium-difficulty games (pandemic is a good example), and often have a wide variety of options for different tastes. Usually not as much "kill your opponent" games. Free and we'll have games so if you don't have one to bring, that's okay, just bring yourself!