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March 27, 2020Women’s History Month: The wonderful women who made their mark on Las Cruces, the Mesilla Valley
By Troy M. Ainsworth, Historic Preservation Specialist for the City of Las Cruces and Lorena Sanchez Please note: The women..
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March 4, 2020Roping in the fun: 21st annual Cowboy Days set for March 7 weekend
News Release Culture, skill, and entertainment are the focus of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum’s 21st annual..
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February 10, 2020Love is in the air: A few date-night options for a happy Valentine’s Day in Las Cruces
FEB. 14: Four-course meal at Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces Appetizer: Crab cakes for two or spicy meatballs and fresh..
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January 30, 2020Green Chile Cheeseburger & Craft Beer: A Winning Combo
Written by Rob McCorkle New Mexicans today like their ancestors revere the fiery chile cultivated centuries ago in Pueblo and..
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January 14, 2020Winter hikes: Five hikes best served with a chill in the air
Hiking is a year-round activity in southern New Mexico. During the winter months temperatures dip just enough to offer relief..
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December 20, 2019Ready, set, goal: Training for the upcoming Las Cruces Half
When Mandy Guss sets her mind to something she follows through. Her goal heading into 2020: run a 5k. Guss,..
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December 13, 2019Eat, drink and be merry: Three staple holiday New Mexican must-haves
Go to any Las Crucen’s holiday festivities and you’ll find one of more of the following: tamales, champurrado and biscochos;..
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april, 2020
Exhibit: Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas
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Las Cruces Museum of Art
- 491 N. Main Street
25jan(jan 25)10:00 am12sep(sep 12)4:30 pmExhibit: Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas
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Dinosaur Discoveries; Ancient Fossils, New Ideas is an exciting traveling exhibition by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, that showcases the world of modern paleontology by introducing a
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Dinosaur Discoveries; Ancient Fossils, New Ideas is an exciting traveling exhibition by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, that showcases the world of modern paleontology by introducing a dynamic vision of dinosaurs and the scientist who study them.
Museum of Art, 491 N. Main Street. 575-541-2137. Tuesday – Friday 10 am j- 4:30 pm, Saturday 9 am – 4:30 pm. Free admission. museums.las-cruces.org
Time
January 25 (Saturday) 10:00 am - September 12 (Saturday) 4:30 pm
Location
Las Cruces Museum of Art
491 N. Main Street
WE (Women Entrepreneurs) mean Business Conference
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Las Cruces Convention Center
- 680 E. University Avenue
09apr9:00 am5:00 pmWE (Women Entrepreneurs) mean Business Conference
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The Arrowhead Center at NMSU is happy to inform you of the upcoming WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Mean Business Conference in Las Cruces, NM. We will appreciate you sharing this information
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The Arrowhead Center at NMSU is happy to inform you of the upcoming WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Mean Business Conference in Las Cruces, NM. We will appreciate you sharing this information with your network.
When: April 9th 9am-5pm
Where: Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Avenue.
Join some of the most influential female entrepreneurs at Women Entrepreneurs (WE) Mean Business, a power-pack conference designed to connect, activate and empower women entrepreneurs looking to launch and grow their business. Spend an exhilarating day with us, where you’ll connect with aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners, hear inspirational stories, and learn valuable tactics you can use in your own company. Women in any and every stage of entrepreneurship—from single idea to established business—are encouraged to attend.
Come connect with us, and Be the Link for Women Entrepreneurs! Get your ticket today!
Learn more and get your tickets at: https://arrowheadcenter.nmsu.edu/we
For more information, contact Kristin Morehead kmorehea@nmsu.edu
Tel: 575-646-5575.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Las Cruces Convention Center
680 E. University Avenue
09apr6:30 pm9:30 pmInternational Dinner Series - Spanish
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The HRTM International Dinner Series is one of the most gourmet dining experiences you can have in Las Cruces. Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts at 6:00 pm with
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The HRTM International Dinner Series is one of the most gourmet dining experiences you can have in Las Cruces. Held on Thursday nights, your evening starts at 6:00 pm with a wine tasting and hors d’oeuvre reception in our Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine.
Then dinner starts in 100 West Café at 6:30 pm. All are five course meals with specially paired wines. The dinners cost $65.00 per person.
Payment must be made the day dinner tickets are purchased, there are no refunds. For more information about reservations, please call the department office at (575) 646-5995. http://aces.nmsu.edu/100west/international-dinner.html
Time
(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
100 West Cafe - Gerald Thomas Hall
940 E. College Drive
11apr8:00 am1:00 pmTrail Work Day-Pine Tree Loop
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End of Season cookout at Aguirre Springs. No Cost. Contact Peter Livingstone - 575-302-8897 or email:
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End of Season cookout at Aguirre Springs. No Cost.
Contact Peter Livingstone – 575-302-8897 or email: mbursum@gmail.com
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
DAAC Arts & Cultural - A new kind of Music
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DAAC Arts & Cultural Center
- 1740 Calle de Mercado in the Bulletin Plaza
11apr7:30 pm9:30 pmDAAC Arts & Cultural - A new kind of Music
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Upcoming artists: April 11, featuring Dena Kay Jones with Jim Shearer on tuba and Celeste Shearer on horn. Tickets are $15.00 and are available online at www.daarts.org or call 575-523-6403 A cash bar will be
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Upcoming artists:
April 11, featuring Dena Kay Jones with Jim Shearer on tuba and Celeste Shearer on horn.
Tickets are $15.00 and are available online at
www.daarts.org or call 575-523-6403
A cash bar will be offered by Dry Point Distillers with yummy cocktails and non-alcoholic options available.
Located at: 1740 Calle de Mercado, Mesilla, New Mexico.
(575)523-6403
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
DAAC Arts & Cultural Center
1740 Calle de Mercado in the Bulletin Plaza
18apr(apr 18)12:00 pm19(apr 19)7:00 pmLa Viña Spring Wine Festival
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April 18 & 19 – La Viña Spring Festival, La Union near Las Cruces, New Mexico. A weekend of good music and good wine hosted by New Mexico’s oldest winery. La Viña
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April 18 & 19 – La Viña Spring Festival, La Union near Las Cruces, New Mexico.
A weekend of good music and good wine hosted by New Mexico’s oldest winery.
La Viña Winery, La Union. (575) 882-7632. http://lavinawinery.com/
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18 (Saturday) 12:00 pm - 19 (Sunday) 7:00 pm
Location
La Viña Winery
4201 Highway 28, Anthony, NM 88021
19apralldayalldayHearts for Autism Run
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Event Description: 1/2 marathon, 10k, 5k and 1 mile fun run. Event Address/location: 1955 N Valley Drive. Event Times: 730am 1/2 marathon starts and opening ceremonies begin. Admission: see website link for registration
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Event Description: 1/2 marathon, 10k, 5k and 1 mile fun run.
Event Address/location: 1955 N Valley Drive.
Event Times: 730am 1/2 marathon starts and opening ceremonies begin.
Admission: see website link for registration costs.
Event Phone Number: 575-323-1316. Event Website: raceroster.com/events/2020/27320/hearts-for-autism
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Mayfield High School
1955 N. Valley Drive
Luke Combs with special guest Ashley McBryde and Drew Parker
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NMSU Pan American Center
- 1801 E. University Avenue
21apralldayalldayLuke Combs with special guest Ashley McBryde and Drew Parker
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What you see is what you get tour. Las Cruces, NM — ACM, CMA and CMT Award-winning artist Luke Combs will kick off his “What You See Is What You Get
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What you see is what you get tour.
Las Cruces, NM — ACM, CMA and CMT Award-winning artist Luke Combs will kick off his “What You See Is What You Get Tour” next year with newly confirmed stop at NMSU Pan American Center on Tuesday April 21, 2020. SOLD OUT!
NMSU Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. 575-646-1420.
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
NMSU Pan American Center
1801 E. University Avenue
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LAS CRUCES – Tickets are now on sale for the Las Cruces engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons,
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LAS CRUCES – Tickets are now on sale for the Las Cruces engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing the NMSU Pan American Center on April 23, 2020.
Directed by two-time Tony® Award-winner Des McAnuff, JERSEY BOYS won the 2006 Tony® Award for Best Musical, the 2006 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Show Album, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, the 2010 Helpmann Award for Best Musical (Australia). JERSEY BOYS is written by Academy Award® -winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.
New Mexico State University Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue.
Call 575-646-1420 or visit www.Ticketmaster.com
Time
All Day (Thursday)
Location
NMSU Pan American Center
1801 E. University Avenue
24apr7:00 pm9:00 pmMusic Beyond Borders
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The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, the Centro Cultural Mexicano Paso del Norte, the New Mexico State University Philharmonic Orchestra and Esperanza Azteca Ciudad Juarez Symphony Orchestra present
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The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, the Centro Cultural Mexicano Paso del Norte, the New Mexico State University Philharmonic Orchestra and Esperanza Azteca Ciudad Juarez Symphony Orchestra present for second year in the row “Music beyond borders”, where talent and style will be present on April 24, at 7:00 p.m., at the Atkinson Recitals Hall in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
“Music beyond borders” starts as an initiative lead by the Consulate General of Mexico, Simón Gollo, Director of the New Mexico State University Philharmonic Orchestra, Jové García, Director of the Esperanza Azteca Symphony Orchestra Cd. Juarez and the association “Amigos de la Orquesta Sinfónica Esperanza Azteca Cd. Juárez”, to strengthen the cultural relationship among both countries and the academic exchange between one of the most important universities in the state of New Mexico (NMSU) and one of the most relevant social-musical projects in Mexico: The Youth Orchestra of Ciudad Juarez.
This great event will feature over 100 musicians on stage conducted by Simon Gollo and Jove Garcia, with the special participation of renowned violinist Alexander Kerr.
With no doubt, this project has enrich this musicians that are showing a complete devotion during rehearsals, to give us an excellent concert.
Event Address/location: Atkinson Recital Hall – NMSU / 1075 N Horseshoe St., Las Cruces, NM
88003.
88003.
Event Times: 7:00 pm.
Admission: Free Admission.
Event Phone Number: 915-747- 3257
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
NMSU Atkinson Music Recital Hall
1075 N. Horseshoe Circle