Doña Ana Communities United

Mesilla Valley timebank

What is a timebank?

A timebank is a community system where time is the currency. Members exchange services with each other, with one hour of service always equaling one time credit, regardless of the service provided.

Brief History

Timebanking, in its modern form, was founded by Edgar Cahn in the 1980s. It has since grown into a global movement promoting community engagement and mutual support.

Mesilla Valley Timebank

Exchanging Time, Empowering Voices, Building Community

Doña Ana Communities United founded the Mesilla Valley Timebank in April 2016. In eight years we have over 455 members and have exchanged more than 9,485 hours. While most of our members live in Las Cruces, we also have members in other parts of the county as well as across the border in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.

How to join

We host monthly timebank orientations every second Wednesday at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library at 5:30 PM, second floor, right in the heart of Las Cruces.

We know life get busy. One of the best things about timebanking is that you participate when you are able. That is why we also offer:

  • One-on-one orientations
  • Organizational and group orientations

If your schedule does not allow you to attend a monthly session, just email us at timebank@dacommunitiesunited.org , and we will set up a time that works for you.

Please note: All event times, dates, and locations are subject to change. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, follow our official social media accounts.

Second Wednesday of the Month

5:30 to 6:30 PM

200 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

Bus Route 1 | Stop 2

December Orientation canceled

Our monthly Mesilla Valley Timebank orientation will not take place in December. We will resume on our regular schedule on January 14th, 5:30PM at 200 E Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001.

If you would like to set up a one-on-one orientation before that date, please email us at timebank@dacommunitiesunited.org.

Thank you for your understanding. Our staff is recovering from illness, and we look forward to reconnecting in the new year.

Mesilla Valley Timebank Portal
Mesilla Valley Timebank Facebook

Timebank adventures…

A group of six individuals walking together along a pathway lined with sparse vegetation and trees, with one person taking a selfie in the foreground.
Walking timebank group exchange
Volunteers interacting and distributing bags of supplies outdoors at a community event.
Timebank members helping with produce (Brighter Bites)
A table covered with various art supplies, including colorful markers, stickers, and washi tape, with a person's hands visible working on a project.
Craft station at Giddy-Up! Queer Nite. Set up through a timebank exchange.
Volunteers sorting and packing food items at an outdoor community event under a tent, with boxes of canned goods and jars visible.
Helping Casa de Peregrinos satellite location.
A person working on a craft project at a table, surrounded by various papers and materials, including an illustration of an animal and decorative elements.
Animal collages at the monthly social, led by Border Studios
Group of people interacting at an outdoor event with a blue canopy and stacks of boxes in the background.
Helping Casa de Peregrinos satellite location.
A group of six people sitting at a table in a casual dining setting, smiling and engaged in conversation, with a brightly colored background and food preparation area visible in the background.
Mesilla Valley Timebank Book Club
A group of diverse individuals stands outside a building, smiling and posing for a photo together.
Timebankers making connections.
A group of people seated at a table in a classroom-like setting, participating in a workshop about computer basics, with a presentation screen displaying content.
Digital Basics timebank group exchange.