Las Cruces celebrates Barbara 'Mother' Hubbard's 95th birthday

Barbara "Mother" Hubbard and comedian Jeff Dunham banter at "95 and Very Much Alive: A Special Tribute to Barbara Hubbard" Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at the Pan American Center.

Barbara "Mother" Hubbard speaks to hundreds of people at "95 and Very Much Alive: A Special Tribute to Barbara Hubbard" Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at the Pan American Center.

Barbara "Mother" Hubbard and comedian Jeff Dunham banter at "95 and Very Much Alive: A Special Tribute to Barbara Hubbard" Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at the Pan American Center.

Businesswoman Wanda Bowman honors her friend Barbara "Mother" Hubbard at "95 and Very Much Alive: A Special Tribute to Barbara Hubbard" Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at the Pan American Center.

Businesswoman Wanda Bowman honors her friend Barbara "Mother" Hubbard at "95 and Very Much Alive: A Special Tribute to Barbara Hubbard" Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at the Pan American Center.

Former New Mexico State Regent Laura Coniff honors Barbara "Mother" Hubbard at "95 and Very Much Alive: A Special Tribute to Barbara Hubbard" Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at the Pan American Center.

Pat and Lou Sisbarro honor Barbara "Mother" Hubbard at "95 and Very Much Alive: A Special Tribute to Barbara Hubbard" Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at the Pan American Center.

Singer Barbara Padilla and pianist Diane Schutz pay tribute to Barbara "Mother" Hubbard at "95 and Very Much Alive: A Special Tribute to Barbara Hubbard" Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at the Pan American Center.

Jen Schroer, cabinet secretary of the New Mexico Department of Tourism, presents Barbara "Mother" Hubbard with a governor's proclamation recognizing Barbara Hubbard Day at "95 and Very Much Alive: A Special Tribute to Barbara Hubbard" Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at the Pan American Center.

Concert promoter Steve Dixon hugs his former teacher and mentor Barbara "Mother" Hubbard at "95 and Very Much Alive: A Special Tribute to Barbara Hubbard" Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at the Pan American Center.

New Mexico State University Chancellor Dan Arvizu announces the renaming of Barbara Hubbard Way at "95 and Very Much Alive: A Special Tribute to Barbara Hubbard" Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 at the Pan American Center.