Through October 2019, for From the Ground Up XXIX, a biennial juried ceramics show, co-hosted by the Potters’ Guild of Las Cruces. This show features 38 regional artists, including Jan Archey, Vincent Burke, and Suzanne Kane.

Enjoy the exhibit’s opening reception on Friday August 9, 2019. The juror for this year’s show, Naomi Clement, will provide a lecture about ceramic arts from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the Shannon gallery at the Branigan cultural Center, and the awards ceremony will follow at 6pm to 7pm at the Museum of Art.

The museum is located at 491 N. Main Street and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm, and Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm. For the 2019 summer months, the museum is open until 8pm Wednesdays. For additional information, visit the website at: http://las-cruces.org/museums or call 575.541.2137.

Runs September 1 – 13 – Drawn to the Land:  Peter Hurds NM Exhibit.

New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd. Mon–Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm. $2-5. 575-522-4100. frhm.org

“Drawn to the Land: Peter Hurd’s New Mexico” features 24 paintings and some of the artist’s belongings, including one of his palettes, a pair of chaps, sombrero, guitar, and polo helmet and mallet.

The show, which includes loans from the Hurd La Rinconada Gallery in San Patricio, N.M., and the El Paso Museum of Art, also features a video about Hurd (1904-1984).

Join us Friday, August 2, through Saturday, October 19, for From the Ground Up XXIX, a biennial juried ceramics show, co-hosted by the Potters� Guild of Las Cruces. This show features 38 regional artists, including Jan Archey, Vincent Burke, and Suzanne Kane. Enjoy the exhibit�s opening reception on Friday August 9. The juror for this year�s show, Naomi Clement, will provide a lecture about ceramic arts from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Shannon gallery at the Branigan cultural Center, and the awards ceremony will follow from 6-7 p.m. at the Museum of Art. The museum is located at 491 N. Main Street and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For the 2019 summer months, the museum is open until 8 p.m. Wednesdays. For additional information, visit the website at: http://las-cruces.org/museums or call 575.541.2137.

Here\’s your opportunity to learn more about bikepacking in our National Monument. Enjoy a scenic trip to Leasburg Dam State Park and enjoy a star party and some live music. We\’ll make sure everyone is prepped and ready at our introductory meeting 10 days before the campout. You\’ll be able to ask all your questions, check your bike, and meet the trip leaders. Partricipant limit: 15. Age range 11+. What\’s provided: An introduction to bkiepacking and Leave No Trace ethics meeting, and a guided ride from downtown Las Cruces to a scenic camp sport in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument. What YOU need to bring: bike, camping gear, a good attitude, food, water, headlamp, camera, sunscreen, and anything else you need to be comfy for a night in the desert.

A weekend filled with everything outdoors! Date and Time: September 21 & 22 Saturday & Sunday. Time: 9 AM to 4 PM (5k fun run and 5K walk start earlier!). Event Location: The Willows at Picacho Mountain Estate, 8149 Willow Bloom Circle. Getting There: Get to Picacho Hills Dr. in Las Cruces, follow signs to lower parking area. Participant Limit: 1,500+. Age Limit: child friendly! Cost: Event is FREE, small entrance fee for fun run & walk & Cowboy Dinner. What You Need to Bring: Camera. Sun hats. Sunscreen. a fun spirit! Visit our sites: swexpeditions.com or backhandent.com to get more info and signup 1-877-808-6877. Saturday starts a fun-filled day of outdoor activities. Saturday begins with a 5k fun run and walk on both pavement and trails. Prices awarded for 1st.and 2nd., 3rd. place on the fun run! Outdoor vendors & local organizations showcasing their products and services, outdoor product demonstrations, jeep tours to Box Canyon, guided hiking tours to Picacho Peak. Enjoy the tasty Chili Rellenos cook-off contest by local restaurants for the bragging right of the best Chili Rellenos! Music and plenty of children activities! Sunday continues with the fun as it is Cowboy Country Day! Stagecoach rides, horseback rides, country band, Native American dancing and drumming, outdoor vendors and the best steak dinner this side of the Pecos, yumm! Limited seating, order your steak dinner tickets online! Shuttle services from lower parking area to the festival site will be provided.