On this episode of Café con Leche, Greg welcomed Lea Wise-Surguy of Cruces Creatives to discuss the recent closure of the Doña Ana Arts Council and what it means for the local arts community. Lea explained how Cruces Creatives became the sole designee of much of the Arts Council’s tangible assets and reflected on the transition during what she described as a difficult moment for the arts in Las Cruces.
The conversation also explored the evolution of Cruces Creatives over the past eight years. Lea outlined the organization’s “makerspace 2.0” model — combining shared tools and workspace with robust educational programming, youth initiatives, and partnerships with schools and local farmers. She emphasized the organization’s core mission: building community by empowering people of all ages to create, collaborate, and turn ideas into reality.
The conversation also explored the evolution of Cruces Creatives over the past eight years. Lea outlined the organization’s “makerspace 2.0” model — combining shared tools and workspace with robust educational programming, youth initiatives, and partnerships with schools and local farmers. She emphasized the organization’s core mission: building community by empowering people of all ages to create, collaborate, and turn ideas into reality.
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