Spend 2023 in Downtown Las Cruces!

Spend 2023 downtown! A family walking into a science museum.

It’s a new year with new resolutions and experiences! Downtown Las Cruces has a variety of opportunities to help you have the best 2023!  For the person who is looking […]

Call for Writers

Las Cruces Arts and Cultural DistrictGenerations Community Writing Project Application Deadline: Friday, February 10, 2023 @ 11:59 PM Organization:The Las Cruces Arts and Cultural District (LCACD) is a vibrant, inspirational, […]

Ring in 2023 at the Chile Drop!

Join in on this not-want-to-miss event, the annual Chile Drop! Inspired by New York’s Ball drop, the Las Cruces Chile Drop will light up downtown with either red or green […]

Small Business Saturday is Here!

Small Business Saturday American Express graphic

We love our local businesses, and we know you do too! Now is your time to show your support for all the hard-working local businesses in the Downtown Las Cruces […]

Celebrate Halloween with DLCP’s Zombie Walk!

Woman and baby dressed up as zombies. Image taken by Mirage Art Photography

Las Cruces, NM-  Fall has officially settled in Las Cruces – the weather is getting colder, coffee shops and bakeries are offering all things pumpkin, the leaves are turning beautiful […]

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 […]

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 […]

The 4-point approach: Introduction

Main Street Downtown metal sign

What is Main Street? Growing up in Clovis, New Mexico “Main Street” didn’t mean much to me. When I was young Main Street was used for two things: parades and […]

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 […]