Former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg rallied with gubernatorial nominee Deb Haaland and Rep. Gabe Vasquez in Las Cruces, drawing an enthusiastic crowd and highlighting his family’s New Mexico ties. He criticized Republican policies on affordability and promoted infrastructure investments, while Haaland and Vasquez emphasized their campaigns and battles against Republican opponents in competitive races.
The fifth annual Cavern City Renaissance Festival returns to Carlsbad Beach Sept. 25–26, transporting visitors to a world of knights, pirates, music, fire dancing and fantasy. Enjoy live performances, Festival Quest, themed foods including turkey legs and meat pies, plus local ales and mead. Tickets start at $22.18 for adults.