2022 Kick Off Q&A with DLCP Director Jennifer

DLCP blog graphic

DLCP has big plans for 2022! This year Executive Director, Jennifer Kozlowski, would like to share some goals and a lineup with the community in this feature Q&A.  Q: Let’s […]

Campo Compound Clean Up and The Façade Squad

the DLCP facade squad paiting Atom Bomb Studio and Eyeconik Records buildings' exteriors

In May of 2019 DLCP was a recipient of the Emera/New Mexico Gas Copmany (NMGC) Economic Development Award. This $5,000 funding supports economic development and community projects for job creation […]

Generations Community Writing Project

Generations Community Writing Project

The Project Generations Community Writing Project is a collaboration between the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership and the Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District with the intent to bring written and […]

Call to Writers: Generations Community Writing Project

Apply to be part of the Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District (LCACD) collaboration with the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership Generations Community Writing Project!  Application below. DEADLINE: February 15, 2021 […]

Call to Artists: Window Muralists Wanted!

Ventanas Vivas ad

Apply to be a part of the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership & Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District’s holiday art installation, Ventanas Vivas! Application Below. deadline: November 3, 2020 at […]

Call for Artists!

Woman painting on a building exterior

Apply to be a part of the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership & Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District Artist in Residence Program! Application Below. deadline: October 8, 2020. Organizers The […]

“Color Me Cruces” Mural

"Color Me Cruces" mural

Come get your photo taken in front of “Color Me Cruces”! An interactive postcard themed mural measuring 16 x 20 feet featuring the words, “Greetings from Downtown Las Cruces”, this […]

Chile Drop 2017!

Poster for 2017 Chile Drop

Red or Green? That’s the big question as the 4th annual Chile drop approaches. Last week I sat down with Russ Smith from the DLCP Events Division to discuss this […]

The 9th Annual SalsaFest!

2017 Salsa Fest logo

It’s that time of year again! The 9th annual Salsafest is this Saturday night, August 19th, from 7pm-midnight under the lights at the Plaza de Las Cruces. No admission fee […]

Visit the Rio Grande Theatre

Rio Grande Theater building exterior

Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with Hillary Dutcher of Visit Las Cruces. A graduate of NMSU with a Master’s degree in Anthropology, Hillary is currently the Venue […]

Eyeconik Finds its Place Downtown

Eyeconik building interior

Last Wednesday I met with Justin Tyskewicz at the site of the upcoming Eyeconik Records and Apparel. A few people were coming in and out, completing various tasks. To my […]

Hello Downtown Las Cruces!

Hello all! My name is Mark Miller. I am from Clovis, New Mexico. For anyone not familiar with Eastern New Mexico the scenery in that area of the state includes […]

Food Truck Fiesta!

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month! This past Wednesday was the Food Truck Fiesta in the Plaza de Las Cruces! This Food Truck event changed it’s location from […]

Looking for Something Fun to do this Spring?

Las Cruces Country Music Festival

Downtown has everything you need to have a great Easter! This Easter weekend spend time with your family and come enjoy downtown! Tomorrow morning come to the Las Cruces Farmers […]