Events in Southern New Mexico
Find upcoming events, celebrations, performances, and community gatherings happening across Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico. Events are updated monthly and sponsored by PFLAG Las Cruces and the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico Rainbow Committee.
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June 2025 Events
June 1 – Trans & Queer Block Party, mutual aid in action 1-6 pm.
Location: Please follow the RSVP/info: https://bit.ly/TransCruces.June 3 – Aladdin – Habibi (Aladdin, My Beloved) Screening. Dark Circles Contemporary Dance. 7:00 pm?
Fountain Theater, Mesilla. Get more info & tickets: Link_HereJune 8 – Trans & Queer Block Party, mutual aid in action 1-6 pm.
Location: Please follow the RSVP/info: https://bit.ly/TransCruces.June 6 – 7 – 10th Annual Feminist Border Arts Film and & Zine Festival, featuring Nicole J. Georges.
NMSU Museum of Art/NMSU Gender & Sexuality Studies. NMSU Museum of Art. NMSU Devasthli Hall, 1308 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. https://fba.nmsu.eduJune 7 – Croissants and Collages.
La Vida Project. 10 am – 12 pm. 118 S. Main. Las Cruces.June 7 – 7th Annual Great High Mountain Bed Race. 9 am – 2 pm. High Mountain Youth Project.
Sudderth Drive and Wingfield Park, Midtown, Ruidoso. The High Mountain Youth Project supports an LGBTQIA+ welcoming homeless shelter and after-school program.June 8 – Trans & Queer Block Party, mutual aid in action 1-6 pm.
Location: Please follow the RSVP/info: https://bit.ly/TransCruces.June 10 – Teen Safe Zone Training.
La Vida Project. 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. 118 S. Main. Las Cruces.June 12 – Chosen Families LGBTQ+ group.
La Vida Project. 5pm – 6pm. 118 S. Main. Las Cruces.June 14 – QT Wellness Skill Share (educational programming). 9am – 4 pm.
Amador Health Center, NMSU LGBT+ Programs, NMSU Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Programs, FYI – House of Kahlo. Brannigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., Las Cruces.June 15 – Trans & Queer Block Party, mutual aid in action 1-6 pm.
Location: Please follow the RSVP/info: https://bit.ly/TransCruces.June 20 – TorC Pride Celebration – Snow Globe Making Party. 5pm – 7pm.
T or C Brewery, 410 N. Broadway, Truth or Consequences. Supplies provided. But bring your own things to put inside your snow globe.June 21 – TorC Pride Celebration – DJ Dance & Drag Show. 7pm – midnight.
420 Event Space, 420 N. Broadway, Truth or Consequences. Dance the night away with local DJs and area drag talent.June 22 – TorC Pride Celebration – Pride Parade on the River – Floats and Shore Party. 11am – 1pm.
Rotary Park, Truth or Consequences. Parade down the mighty Rio Grande or live it up on the shore. Food trucks, music and tons of fun.June 22 – Trans & Queer Block Party, mutual aid in action 1-6 pm.
Location: Please follow the RSVP/info: https://bit.ly/TransCruces.June 23 – Community Safe Zone Training. 10am – 12pm.
La Vida Project. 118 S. Main, Las Cruces.June 25 – Rainbow Drinks. 6-8 pm. Southern New Mexico Pride.
Salud! de Mesilla. 180 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla.
www.saludmesilla.com www.snmpride.orgJune 26 – Giddy-up Queer Night. 6pm – 9pm. Grounded Café. 300 N. Main, Las Cruces.
June 28 – Storytime Brunch & Safe Zone 2.0. PFLAG-Las Cruces, La Vida Project. 10am – 1pm. La Vida Project. 118 S. Main, Las Cruces.
June 29 – Trans & Queer Block Party, mutual aid in action 1-6 pm. Location: Please follow the RSVP/info: https://bit.ly/TransCruces.
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Upcoming Events
- July 5 or TBD. GLSEN-LC Hub activates for the new school year. https://glsennm.org
- July 16 – Las Cruces Public Schools – Board Meeting. 6 pm.
505 S. Main, Las Cruces.
***There is a need for people to attend and speak on behalf of retaining age-appropriate, high-quality LGBTQIA+ books in school libraries and allowing students to freely access them. A local group is trying to restrict access and have books removed. *** - September 12 – 13 – Silver City Pride Festival. Gough Park, Silver City.
- September 24 – October 5. Southern New Mexico Pride events. https://www.snmpride.org/
- October 4 – Pride Parade, 3-5 pm. La Vida Project, Main St. Las Cruces.
- October 4 – Pride on the Plaza. 5-10 pm. Southern New Mexico Pride. Main St. Las Cruces.
- October 10-12 – Deming Pride 2025. Southwest New Mexico Fairgrounds. Deming.
Community Partners
Dona Ana Communities United
Southern New Mexico Pride
La Vida Project – Instagram

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