Local artists' works have been chosen to adorn city bus shelters, infusing commutes with creativity and cultural expression for approximately 12 months.

Doña Ana County established a Creative Industries Department and launched initiatives, including workshops and a website showcasing public art, to integrate creativity with economic growth.

Las Cruces' Branigan Memorial Library hosts a flower quilling workshop, suitable for participants aged 11+, with no experience necessary. The event takes place on February 7, offering a chance to learn paper coil art.

Las Cruces Public Libraries introduce a bi-monthly Themed Painting program at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library with sessions including love, Star Wars, and colors themes.

Las Cruces Public Libraries will host Black History Month events including a "Beloved" film screening and discussions on African American literature and performance art.

Las Cruces Public Libraries announced a "Palabras y Artesanias" event on February 18, exploring Latino poetry and resistance, where attendees will create pulseras as symbols of their beliefs.

The Las Cruces Museum of Art hosts "Engaging Masters: Parody Art," an exhibition featuring over 80 parody pieces of famous artworks, open from February 7 to May 3, 2025.

The Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces opens the "Wildlife of the Mesilla Valley" exhibit, showcasing local fauna through sculptures and nature journaling.

Las Cruces invites artists to the "Chalk Walk" event on March 8, 2025, offering an honorarium and a competition with a cash prize for creating sidewalk chalk art. Submissions due by February 21.

Las Cruces City Hall hosts an art open house to showcase new installations, featuring works by notable artists. The event on Feb. 6, 2025, promotes local culture and engagement.

Las Cruces Public Libraries begins Palabras y Artesanías, blending poetry and crafts to explore Latino heritage, needing advance registration. The event starts January 14, 2025, at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.

Hector Serrano, creator of "Viva! El Paso," died at 83 from a heart attack while on a cruise. His legacy as a cultural icon and educator resonates in the El Paso community.

Local artists will present their public art proposals for La Buena Vida Park at City Hall, with public attendance encouraged to witness the idea pitches.