Doña Ana Communities United

06/25/2026

Today we close the final chapter of Doña Ana Communities United.

As we say goodbye, we're proud to share that our final community project, Love Grows Here, has been completed.

Made possible through the generous support of the Charles T. Townley and Victor Roberts LGBTQIA+ Fund, this heart-shaped community art piece was created by LGBTQIA+ community members, allies, and chosen families across Doña Ana, Luna, and Sierra counties.

Built with 2,299 beads and 442 links, every bead represents a story and serves as a reminder that LGBTQIA+ people throughout Southern New Mexico are seen, supported, and surrounded by community.

This project reflects what DACU has always been about: bringing people together to create something bigger than ourselves.

Although DACU is closing, our work continues. The Mesilla Valley Timebank and the Really Really Free Market have found a new home with Doña Ana Village Association, where they will continue building community for years to come.

To every volunteer, member, partner, donor, and friend who believed in our mission, thank you. You made this work possible.

Love grows here. It always will.

06/08/2026

🥕🍎 Fresh produce is back this summer! 🍌🥬

Las Cruces families are invited to pick up free fresh fruits and vegetables through Brighter Bites' summer produce distributions at three LCPS school sites.

📍 Booker T. Washington Elementary
Tuesdays: June 2, 9, 16 & 23

📍 Lynn Middle School
Wednesdays: June 3, 10, 17 & 24

📍 Sunrise Elementary
Thursdays: June 4, 11, 18 & 25

🕦 Distribution Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Produce is available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Want to lend a hand? Volunteers are welcome to help bag produce from 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Thank you to our partners at Brighter Bites for helping provide healthy, nutritious food options for LCPS families and our community. 💜

04/27/2026

Mark your calendars for a busy weekend! May 2nd has two free events happening!
Free clothes and shoes from free repairs to your kitchen chairs or jewelry.
This community is so amazing! Thank you!

04/27/2026

04/07/2026

So exciting to see our work covered in the Las Cruces Bulletin! Dona Ana Communities United has been involved in Plugged In For Good from the start, and we're proud to have co-created an initiative that will improve the quality of life for low-income families in Las Cruces.

Plugged In For Good is a community-based initiative that helps low-income Las Cruces homeowners stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter by offering energy-efficient home upgrades and reliable heating and cooling systems--all for free during our pilot phase.

There is still space for a few more families in the pilot program. Sign up today!

Learn more at (575) 541-2175 or PluggedInForGood.org.

https://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/city-launches-program-to-help-residents-stay-cool,162706?

With extreme heat becoming more frequent in Las Cruces, city officials are rolling out a new program designed to help low-income homeowners stay safe in older homes that often lack effective cooling. The initiative, called...

04/03/2026