South Central and Western New Mexico
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SubjectSouth Central and Western New Mexico events
South Central and Western New Mexico
This week
Week of November 9, 2026
The next confirmed listings for South Central and Western New Mexico. Sierra County and Socorro County are included with the rest of the region. Each date on the board links to the schedule or organizer page. This preview is not the email. The signup above sends a confirmation from events@sierrajornada.com, and the address stays off the list until that link is opened.
Featured events
Upcoming dates for South Central and Western New Mexico. A paid listing labeled Sponsored stays at the top of this list.
Other
The Wrap
Rio Grande TheatreMonday, November 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Film Las Cruces holds The Wrap, its monthly screening of local video, at the Rio Grande Theatre on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Community
Veterans Day Flag Raising
Ruidoso Community CenterWednesday, November 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Ruidoso Community Center holds a Veterans Day flag raising on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by lunch.
Live music
Big Richard
Macey CenterThursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Big Richard plays the Macey Center on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Visit Socorro describes the four-woman group, their vocal harmonies and string playing, and the album Girl Dinner.
Festival
39th Annual Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee
Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345Friday, November 13, 2026 – Sunday, November 15, 2026 · Time TBA
The 39th Annual Ruidoso Christmas Jubilee runs November 13–15, 2026, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Friday is noon to 5:00 p.m., Saturday is 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday is 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Events
Sierra County and Socorro County are listed with Catron, Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Lincoln, Luna, and Otero.
Farmers market
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces
Plaza de Las Cruces, Las CrucesWednesday, November 11, 2026 · 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday farmers and crafts market at Plaza de Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The market homepage describes a smaller weekly market and does not print a separate line for this date.
Community
Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museums
Museum of Nature & Science, Las CrucesFriday, November 13, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museums is Friday, November 13, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Museum of Nature & Science.
Dance
The Spanish Room NOW
Rio Grande TheatreFriday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company performs The Spanish Room NOW at the Rio Grande Theatre on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $20 to $40.
Farmers market
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces
Downtown Main Street, Las CrucesSaturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday farmers and crafts market along seven blocks of downtown Main Street in Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The market homepage describes a weekly market and does not print a separate line for this date.
Outdoor highlights
Dated outings in South Central and Western New Mexico when an organizer posts the day.
Other
Tree or C November Tree Planting
T or C Municipal Golf Course, Truth or ConsequencesSaturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tree or C plants about 60 trees at the T or C Municipal Golf Course on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are welcome.
Running
Desert Ultra
Rotary Park, Truth or ConsequencesSaturday, November 14, 2026 · Time TBA
Desert Ultra is November 14, 2026, in Truth or Consequences, with 50K, half marathon, and 10K races that start and finish at Rotary Park. A start time and a price are not on the homepage.
Home games
Home and away games for high schools and colleges in South Central and Western New Mexico, once a schedule posts the opponent and the day. A date stays off until that page names both.
More events coming soon.
Colleges
College athletics and public campus dates from New Mexico Tech, New Mexico State, Doña Ana Community College, Western New Mexico, ENMU-Ruidoso, and NMSU-Alamogordo. Road games stay on the list and are marked away.
Other
The World According to Sound
Webb Theater, Silver CityThursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The World According to Sound is an immersive audio performance at Webb Theater on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Chris Hoff and Sam Harnett take listeners through recordings and soundscapes.
Theater
Footloose
NMSU Theatre ArtsFriday, November 13, 2026 – Sunday, November 22, 2026 · Time TBA
NMSU Theatre Arts 2026–2027 season page lists Footloose for 2026-11-13 through 2026-11-22. It says the new start time for evening shows is 7 p.m. and points to and https://nmsutheatre.
Community
LGBT+ Programs Friendsgiving and Pop-up Concert
Corbett Outdoor StageSaturday, November 14, 2026 · 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Crimson Connection lists November 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Corbett Outdoor Stage, 1600 International Mall, Las Cruces. The page says everyone is welcome, lists free food, a meal from noon to 2:00 p.m., and a sing-along from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Varsity · Local
NM State: UTEP
Don Haskins Center, El Paso, TXTuesday, November 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM
New Mexico State University At UTEP on 11/10/2026 12:00:00 AM
Varsity · Local
NM State: UTEP
El Paso, TXThursday, November 12, 2026 · 12:00 AM
New Mexico State University At UTEP on 11/12/2026 12:00:00 AM
Varsity · Local
NM State: NCAA Mountain Regional
Albuquerque, N.M.Friday, November 13, 2026 · 12:00 AM
New Mexico State University Vs NCAA Mountain Regional on 11/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
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