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Culture of Empowerment is a series designed around the idea that people are powerful when learning together. Hear perspectives and give input on the strategies for putting culture into classrooms across New Mexico.

The purpose of the Las Cruces Economic Recovery Board (LCERB) is to make specific recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on strategies for gradually reopening Las Cruces’ economy affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in a smart, safe, and effective manner that fits the needs of Las Cruces in alignment with the direction of NMERC and shall be dissolved upon full reopening of the economy in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Presented by Park Ranger Rebekha Crockett. Description: Fort Sumner was established in 1864 as the military control center of an internment camp for the N’de (Mescalero Apache) and Diné (Navajo). Approximately 10,000 people were force-marched to what became known as the Bosque Redondo Indian Reservation and held as prisoners of war for four long years. This lecture, given by a Fort Sumner Park Ranger, will discuss the events that lead to the internment of these two tribes, the hardships they experienced, and Bosque Redondo Memorial’s role in interpreting and sharing this dark chapter of New Mexico’s and America’s history with the public.

Would you “ghost” someone? How do our attachment styles affect our online social media behaviors? Do our motivations to have sex differ by gender identity, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation? The study of human sexuality is a growing subdiscipline in the psychological sciences that encompasses a wide range of human behaviors and cognitions. As a basic human drive, understanding the motivations of and ways that people learn about sexual behaviors, as well as how to engage in safer sex practices, are all important components of helping people lead fulfilling and happier lives. What we know about sex and how people communicate and engage in sex is changing. This presentation will offer a variety of current research being conducted in the human sexuality subfield, focusing on how we learn about sex and what motivates us to have sex through quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Description: Join Professor Emeritus Gail Okawa as she recounts her own personal and familial history with Japanese American internment in World War II. Her own book Remembering Our Grandfathers’ Exile is told through the eyes of a granddaughter and researcher born during the war, it is also a research narrative that reveals parallels between pre-WWII conditions and current twenty-first century anti-immigrant attitudes and heightened racism.

Explore the connections between art and literature by reading and discussing new art-related books each month. As much as possible, books will relate to the Museum's exhibitions. Everyone is welcome--join the club even if you haven't read the book!

Description:Join us at 2:00 PM for "Origami for all Ages"! If you are interested in an origami kit, please email library.reference@las-cruces.org or call 575-528-4005 to request a kit. Watch this space for an instructional video to accompany your kit!

Eric Liefeld is the president of Mesilla Valley Preservation and has been instrumental in the restoration of the historic Armijo House. He will discuss the family and local stories discovered through its restoration.

Branigan Library is pleased to offer the second lecture in a series on death and dying: Hospice vs. Palliative Care: What's Right for Me or My Loved One?. Hospice and Palliative care share many similarities and it can be hard to determine what is right for you or your loved one. Both hospice and palliative care focus on helping a patient, medically and otherwise, while they deal with a life-limiting illness. Join us as we discuss the differences and answer questions so you can be sure you have the information needed when it is needed. The lecture will take place on Friday, March. 12th at 1pm. Register for this event at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvd-CtqjkjHtE5S6yyfqrBrSL7vazB-eHQ

Development Review Committee reviews Design Standards and Subdivision Code compliance.

The purpose of the Las Cruces Economic Recovery Board (LCERB) is to make specific recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on strategies for gradually reopening Las Cruces’ economy affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in a smart, safe, and effective manner that fits the needs of Las Cruces in alignment with the direction of NMERC and shall be dissolved upon full reopening of the economy in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The CIAC advises and assists the City of Las Cruces in adopting land use assumptions, which includes a description of the service area and projection of changes and land uses, densities, intensities and population in the service area over at least a five-year period.

The Museum of Art hosts its own lecture series. Lectures feature a disscussion on an artist, art movement, or other art history topic.

Campers in grades 1-8 learn to use a compass and protractor to explore tessellation patterns and create a geometric tile design with the Museum of Nature & Science; make rubbing plates with geometric designs for printmaking with the Museum of Art; and learn about the richness of Arabic culture and philosophy by making a Hamsa, which is a cultural symbol of peace that brings good fortune, health, and happiness with the Branigan Cultural Center. All activities are appropriate for all age groups. Campers are invited to a virtual tour of the exhibition, Geometric Aljamia, at the Museum of Art which inspired the camp activities.

Campers in grades 1-8 learn to use a compass and protractor to explore tessellation patterns and create a geometric tile design with the Museum of Nature & Science; make rubbing plates with geometric designs for printmaking with the Museum of Art; and learn about the richness of Arabic culture and philosophy by making a Hamsa, which is a cultural symbol of peace that brings good fortune, health, and happiness with the Branigan Cultural Center. All activities are appropriate for all age groups. Campers are invited to a virtual tour of the exhibition, Geometric Aljamia, at the Museum of Art which inspired the camp activities.

Campers in grades 1-8 learn to use a compass and protractor to explore tessellation patterns and create a geometric tile design with the Museum of Nature & Science; make rubbing plates with geometric designs for printmaking with the Museum of Art; and learn about the richness of Arabic culture and philosophy by making a Hamsa, which is a cultural symbol of peace that brings good fortune, health, and happiness with the Branigan Cultural Center. All activities are appropriate for all age groups. Campers are invited to a virtual tour of the exhibition, Geometric Aljamia, at the Museum of Art which inspired the camp activities.

Board meeting to discuss monthly updates, statistics, events, and shelter issues.

Campers in grades 1-8 learn to use a compass and protractor to explore tessellation patterns and create a geometric tile design with the Museum of Nature & Science; make rubbing plates with geometric designs for printmaking with the Museum of Art; and learn about the richness of Arabic culture and philosophy by making a Hamsa, which is a cultural symbol of peace that brings good fortune, health, and happiness with the Branigan Cultural Center. All activities are appropriate for all age groups. Campers are invited to a virtual tour of the exhibition, Geometric Aljamia, at the Museum of Art which inspired the camp activities.