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- May 18, 2022
Sip New Mexico Wines this Memorial Weekend in Las Cruces, NM
Located in the oldest wine-producing region in the nation and known for its rich winemaking traditions, Las Cruces welcomes visitors..
read more - March 28, 2022
Visit Las Cruces Honors Women Pioneers in Tourism
When country music megastar Garth Brooks was considering his 2017 World Tour stop in Las Cruces, his crew and concert..
read more - March 25, 2022
Las Cruces Space Festival Returns In-Person April 7–10
Las Cruces, New Mexico—the place for space and official city of Spaceport America—will host the Las Cruces Space Festival April..
read more - January 25, 2022
Happy “National Plan for Vacation Day” from Visit Las Cruces
January 25 is National Plan for Vacation Day and, to celebrate, Visit Las Cruces invites you to start dreaming of..
read more - January 13, 2022
Escape the Winter Chill with a Visit to Sunny Las Cruces, New Mexico
With stunning natural landscapes, sprawling wide-open spaces and over 320 days of sunshine per year, a visit to Las Cruces,..
read more - December 22, 2021
Ring in 2022 with a Uniquely New Mexico Chile Drop in Las Cruces
The annual Las Cruces New Year’s Eve Chile Drop returns in-person to the Plaza de Las Cruces on December 31,..
read more - November 29, 2021
Treat Yourself to Holiday Fun, Food & Hikes in Las Cruces, New Mexico this December
Known for its rich history and culture and mouth-watering flavors, Las Cruces, New Mexico, is the place to be this..
read more - October 22, 2021
Missed Chile Roasting Season? Get your fix from local chile companies
In Las Cruces, New Mexico, late summer and early fall are celebrated by the smells of freshly roasted chile permeating..
read more - August 23, 2021
This Labor Day Weekend, Enjoy Wine, Chile and Art in Las Cruces
Sample Local Award-Winning Wines at the Harvest Wine Festival Sample more than 100 different New Mexico wines at the Harvest..
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may, 2022
02may(may 2)10:00 am31(may 31)4:00 pm“Her Land: Women in Agriculture” Exhibit
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The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces pays tribute to women making a difference in New Mexico agriculture with a rotating wall display in the central
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The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces pays tribute to women making a difference in New Mexico agriculture with a rotating wall display in the central corridor.
The exhibit is called “Her Land: Women in Agriculture” and the new featured exemplar is 21-year-old Sophia Moreno of La Union, N.M.
Sophia grew up on a small, family farm along with her parents, Fred and Sharon, and younger sisters Monique and Nadette. They raise mostly meat, milk, and fiber-producing livestock, as well as horses. Sophia has served as both the Southern New Mexico Fair Rodeo Queen and Miss Rodeo New Mexico Teen.
An ambassador for the sport of rodeo, Sophia and her sisters also participated in 4-H, including horse shows, barrel races, ranch riding events, shooting sports, horse judging, wildlife, hippology, and parliamentary procedure. She received a horse judging scholarship to Clarendon, College in Clarendon, Texas. She is currently in the Ranch and Feedlot Operations program there and will earn an Associates Degree in Animal Science.
Sophia’s plans include becoming a veterinarian specializing in equine and bovine reproduction. She also wants to have a family, which she hopes to raise on her own ranch someday, passing along the skills, knowledge, and traditions that she gained through the first chapter of her life.
The exhibit will be changed about every six months to feature a different woman involved in New Mexico agriculture.
“Museums typically focus on the stories of our ancestors and their incredible accomplishments,” said Museum Executive Director Heather Reed. “We often forget to look around to see that history is unfolding right in front of us within our communities and our state. Her Land spotlights the amazing feats and contributions of modern-day women and showcases the young women working on the future of agriculture. This ongoing project will rotate every few months and will allow us to record history in real time for generations to come.”
The first person featured in the exhibit was Felicia Thal, a longtime rancher in northeastern New Mexico who passed away last year at the age of 92.
575-522-4100. www.frhm.org
Time
2 (Monday) 10:00 am - 31 (Tuesday) 4:00 pm
Location
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Road
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The talent of the New Mexico Watercolor Society will be on display in a new art show at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. “Seasons of
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The talent of the New Mexico Watercolor Society will be on display in a new art show at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.
“Seasons of Enchantment: Painting the New Mexico Farm and Ranch” features 28 works of art by members of the society. A public meet-and-greet with the artists is planned for 12 to 2 p.m. on April 23. Entry is free to this reception and the art show only. Admission to see the rest of the Museum is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, and $3 for children 4 to 17.
These watercolor paintings celebrate the daily life of New Mexico farmers and ranchers and their families, evoking a sense of time and place. They elevate the ordinary to extraordinary and reflect the wonder of the landscape and its people.
The paintings include rural landscapes, livestock, farming and ranching scenes, and wildlife.
Artwork from members of both the Albuquerque and Las Cruces chapters of the New Mexico Watercolor Society have been selected by Juror Lynn McLain, AWS, NWS. The Society honors and celebrates the medium of watercolor through the support of highest aesthetic standards, education of the public, promotion of community engagement, and facilitation of member development. The Albuquerque chapter began in 1969 and the Southern Chapter celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
The artists whose works were selected for this show include New Mexico Watercolor Society members John Glass, Laurel Weathersbee, Barbara McGuire, Susan Davis, Patricia Black, Jay Leutwyler, Junko Nakao, Robert Highsmith, Richard Harris, Penny Thomas Simpson, Tina Little, Dorian Clouser, Mark Cirzan, Dave Cook, Tina Stallard, Rachel Murphree, Bonnie Deming, Rebecca A. Johnson, and Nancy Frost Begin. More information about the New Mexico Watercolor Society can be found here: www.nmwatercolorsociety.com
The show will be on display in the Museum’s Arts Corridor through July 30, 2022. www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org
The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The 47-acre interactive museum brings to life the 4,000-year history of growing food and fiber in this region. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, it features livestock, indoor and outdoor exhibits, barns, greenhouse, gift shop, and demonstrations. 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces, N.M. 88011, (575) 522-4100. Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Museum is supported by the Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.
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2 (Monday) 10:00 am - 31 (Tuesday) 4:00 pm
Location
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Road
06may(may 6)8:00 pm22(may 22)10:00 pmLive Theatre: The Standby Lear
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May 6-22, 2022 The Standby Lear By John W. Lowell, Directed by Ceil Herman A funny, tender new play by John W. Lowell, critically acclaimed and award-winning author of The Letters. The actor
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May 6-22, 2022
The Standby Lear
By John W. Lowell, Directed by Ceil Herman
A funny, tender new play by John W. Lowell, critically acclaimed and award-winning author of The Letters. The actor playing King Lear has fallen ill. Augie, the understudy, is handed the opportunity to play one of the greatest roles ever written for the stage. Now that the last great opportunity in Augie’s long acting career has arrived, is he up to the task, or is it too late?
NSTC Tickets for the 2021-2022 Season
Despite the continually rising costs of producing quality theatre, both for royalties and the supplies needed for productions, we have been able to maintain our 2016-2017 ticket prices of $15.00 for regular admissions and $12.00 for students and seniors over 65. Coupon packs and our PPP Package prices remain unchanged as well NSTC Preferred Patron Package for 2021-2022 The Preferred Patron Package (PPP) is the best bargain and provides additional benefits. The PPP is a season ticket to the 7 regular season NSTC productions listed in this flier.
You get 7 admissions for less than the the price of 6 compared to single ticket prices ($15.00 Regular and $12.00 Students & Seniors over 65) which is a $20.00 saving on Regular admissions and $14.00 less for Students and Seniors. PPP tickets for Regular patrons are $85.00 and are $70.00 for Seniors (over 65) & Students.
The Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. (575)523-1223.
Time
6 (Friday) 8:00 pm - 22 (Sunday) 10:00 pm
Location
Black Box Theatre
430 N. Main Street
20mayallday22alldayLas Cruces UkeFest
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Event Description: The Las Cruces UkeFest is a weekend of ukulele fun, with a Friday night concert at the Atkinson Recital Hall at NMSU, ukulele workshops Saturday and Sunday at
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Event Description: The Las Cruces UkeFest is a weekend of ukulele fun, with a Friday night concert at the Atkinson Recital Hall at NMSU, ukulele workshops Saturday and Sunday at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Museum, plus open
mics, a jam session Saturday evening, and a ukulele marketplace. Instructor-performers include six-time GRAMMY award winner Daniel Ho, plus Casey MacGill, Del Rey, Dani Joy, and Perry Stauffer.
Registration for the full festival closes May 18 and is limited to fully vaccinated individuals.
Event Address/location: New Mexico Farm & Ranch Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces
Event Times: 9 a.m. Saturday start time
Admission: $130 all inclusive with Sat. lunch
Event Website: www.lascrucesukefest.com
Time
may 20 (Friday) - 22 (Sunday)
Location
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Road
20mayallday22alldayLCHBA Showcase of Homes
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may 20 (Friday) - 22 (Sunday)
22may9:00 am3:00 pm2022 Las Cruces Gun Show
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Las Cruces Gun Show. May 21, 2022 - May 22, 2022 Sunday 9am-3pm. General Information: General Admission Price: $10 Vendor Table Price: $85 Vendor Wall Price: $95 Vendor Setup: May 20, 2022 12PM-5PM COVID-19 NOTICE Exposure to COVID-19 is
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Las Cruces Gun Show.
May 21, 2022 – May 22, 2022
Sunday 9am-3pm.
General Information:
General Admission Price: $10
Vendor Table Price: $85
Vendor Wall Price: $95
Vendor Setup: May 20, 2022 12PM-5PM
COVID-19 NOTICE
Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit. The CDC advises that older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions might be at higher risk for severe illness from Coronavirus. Guests should evaluate their own risk in determining whether to attend. People who show no symptoms can spread Coronavirus if they are infected, any interaction with the general public poses an elevated risk of being exposed to Coronavirus. By attending the Gun Show, you acknowledge and agree that you assume these inherent risks associated with attendance. All Attendees will need to follow the County Health Requirements including both not limited to: operational guidelines or health and safety measures such as face covering and physical distancing requirements etc.
Location address: 2600 Lakeside Drive
Call 650-520-6002 for more information.
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
27may12:00 pm12:40 pm"Heart and History" Walking Tours
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To encourage walking and enjoying the historic buildings in Downtown Las Cruces, the City’s Community Development Department has begun conducting “Heart and History” walking tours on the first and third
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To encourage walking and enjoying the historic buildings in Downtown Las Cruces, the City’s Community Development Department has begun conducting “Heart and History” walking tours on the first and third Friday of every month.
The walking tours are from noon to 12:40 p.m. on those Fridays. The tours will depart the west side of City Hall at 12:10 p.m.
In June, July and August walks will be from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. to avoid the heat of the day.
There is no cost to participate in any of the walks, and the public is always welcome. But individuals in the public will need to sign a release waiver before joining.
From the west side of City Hall, the tours will travel a route that will go north to Albert Johnson Park, cross west across north Main Street and then south on Main Street to Amador Avenue. The tour will then head west for a short distance on Amador before turning north onto Water Street.
The tour will then conclude by going east on Griggs Avenue and then north on Church Street before returning to the west side of City Hall.
Eight stops along the tour will include the tile mosaics and murals at Albert Johnson Park, at the southeast corner of Main Street and Picacho Avenue; the former Mama B’s building at the southwest corner of Main Street and Picacho Avenue; the Branigan Cultural Center, 601 N. Main St.; the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St.; the Amador Hotel, 180 W. Amador Ave.; the former Doña Ana County Courthouse, 251 W. Lohman Ave.; Plaza Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., which was the former site of the historic Hotel Rouault before it was demolished in 1971; and, finally, the Doña Ana County Municipal Courts Building, 135 E. Griggs Ave., which also served for years as Las Cruces’ main post office.
For information, contact Robert Messenger, Active Transportation Planner, by calling 575/528-3209 or by email at rmessenger@las-cruces.org
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
Location
Downtown Las Cruces
Main Street
27may(may 27)7:00 pm28(may 28)9:00 pmCinderella
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Come see Borderlands Ballet perform "Cinderella" on May 27th and 28th at 7pm! It's the original Bridgerton-style story we all know and love, but our version includes hilarious improv, stunning
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Come see Borderlands Ballet perform “Cinderella” on May 27th and 28th at 7pm! It’s the original Bridgerton-style story we all know and love, but our version includes hilarious improv, stunning ballet, and magnificent surprises. Fun for all ages! The venue is the ASNMSU Center for the Arts, which is on the corner of University Ave and Espina, adjacent from Starbucks. Please go to borderlands-ballet.com to reserve your tickets. Thanks!
Event Address/location: 1000 E. University Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88003
Event Times: 7:00 PM
Admission: $25
Event Phone Number: 575-525-5670
Event Website: https://www.onthestage.tickets/borderlands-ballet-company
Time
27 (Friday) 7:00 pm - 28 (Saturday) 9:00 pm
Location
NMSU Center for the Arts
1000 E. University Avenue