Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico schedules fall festival in Las Cruces

The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico will host its Fall Into Community festival on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 2640 El Paseo Road in Las Cruces.

The gathering features live music by Proud Pete, food from local vendors including Yalla Falafel, seasonal games, a live auction, and an online silent auction. During the event, the organization will present the Gerald Deabel Foundation’s Volunteer of the Year Award to recognize local service contributions.

Local businesses and community partners have been invited to participate through event sponsorships, and volunteer positions remain open to assist with operations during the festival. Tickets and registration details are available through CFSNM.org.

According to the foundation, the organization awarded more than $2 million in grants to nonprofit entities and provided scholarships to 411 students in 2025. In addition, CFSNM distributed more than $1.2 million to aid regional recovery efforts following fires and floods across southern New Mexico.