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REASON #8REASON #8Las Cruces Wine TrailLas Cruces Wine Trail
EXPLORE. EXPERIENCE. DISCOVER.
Outdoor adventure. Unique culinary experiences. Vibrant culture. Rich history. From national parks and monuments to one of the top-rated farmer’s markets in the country, Las Cruces offers a world filled with natural wonder, year-round excitement, and historic proportions of fun! Start planning your escape to Southern New Mexico today.
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July 31, 2020Five things to do in Las Cruces right now
Social distance in the great outdoors Towering nearly 9,000 ft., the Organ Mountains serve as an awe-inspiring backdrop for Las..
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July 2, 2020Let’s celebrate! Fourth of July 2020 in Las Cruces
Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels The City of Las Cruces has a few big events set for July 4 weekend,..
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June 17, 2020Make Music Day to launch local musicians into the virtual stratosphere
A small, dedicated group of community organizations and the City of Las Cruces are hosting Make Music Day – Las..
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May 22, 2020Virtual scenic drive: Baylor Canyon Road
Baylor Canyon Road stretches north to south, bordering the Organ Mountains. Popular in the spring as a way to access..
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May 18, 2020Thanks for sharing! Highlights from National Travel and Tourism Week
Throughout National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) social media followers were asked to interact with Visit Las Cruces by sharing..
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May 6, 2020Doña Ana County, Las Cruces History: Crossroad of historical epochs
By Troy M. Ainsworth, Ph.D. City of Las Cruces Historic Preservation Specialist In the 16th century, Spaniards crossed portions of..
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May 4, 2020Visit Las Cruces marks National Travel and Tourism Week by highlighting area
In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), which takes place now through Friday, May 9, Visit Las Cruces..
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April 23, 2020Virtual scenic drive: Heading down NM Highway 28
New Mexico Highway 28 travels from Mesilla, NM to north El Paso, TX. Running alongside the Rio Grande, the drive..
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April 22, 2020Virtual scenic drive: Taking a cruise up NM Highway 185
Drive north far enough on Valley Drive in Las Cruces and it will suddenly shift from a road flanked by..
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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
august, 2020
03aug(aug 3)9:00 am29(aug 29)5:00 pmExhibit: Paul Maxwell and Phil Yost
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Paul Maxwell paints full-time in his Southern New Mexico studio in Santa Teresa, focusing on landscapes and local subjects using acrylic paints. According to Paul, “For this new exhibit, I’m
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3 (Monday) 9:00 am - 29 (Saturday) 5:00 pm
Location
DAAC Arts & Cultural Center
1740 Calle de Mercado in the Bulletin Plaza
07aug5:30 pm6:30 pmArtist Talk - Allyson Packer
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Facebook Livestream Lectures - Facebook Livestreams are available on the Las Cruces Museums main page. Navigate to the page at the appointed time and the Livestream will appear when it begins. Artist
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Allyson Packer, photographer featured in the Inland Sea Exhibit
August 7, 5:30pm
History of Immigration Policy by CAFE
August 13, 1pm
Moderado por: Cassandro el Exótico
13 de agosto, 5:30 – 7pm
This program will be presented in Spanish. English translation will be available in closed captions.
Beatrix Potter by Professor Kathleen H. Key of the University of Texas at El Paso
August 21, 1:30pm
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(Friday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
12aug11:00 am1:00 amTake-out Family STEM Night - Superhero Science
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Contact: Stephanie Hawkins - Phone: (575) 532-3372 Email: shawkins@las-cruces.org The Museum of Nature & Science will have “Take out Family STEM Night” material kits available for pick up Wednesday Augut 12,
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Contact: Stephanie Hawkins – Phone: (575) 532-3372
Email: shawkins@las-cruces.org
The Museum of Nature & Science will have “Take out Family STEM Night” material kits available for pick up Wednesday Augut 12, 19 & 26. “Take out Family STEM Night” kits are free but require reservation. To reserve your kit please contact Stephanie at shawkins@las-cruces.org or call 575-522-3120 by 4pm the day before pick up. Kits are available while supplies last. Pursuant to state health guidelines, social distancing measures will be in place and mask-wearing is highly encouraged.
August 12 Superhero Science: Create your own superhero story using science.
August 19 Skull-tastic: Learn to use key features of skulls to identify the animals they belong to.
August 26 Wizardry: Use simple circuits to enchant a magic wand and illuminate your spells.
The Museum of Nature & Science is located at 411 N. Main Street and is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 2. For additional information, visit the website at: http://las-cruces.org/museums or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LCMuseums.
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 1:00 am
Location
Museum of Nature & Science
411 N. Main Street
13aug1:00 pm2:00 pmHistory Notes
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Facebook Livestream Lectures - Facebook Livestreams are available on the Las Cruces Museums main page. Navigate to the page at the appointed time and the Livestream will appear when it begins. History
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Facebook Livestream Lectures – Facebook Livestreams are available on the Las Cruces Museums main page. Navigate to the page at the appointed time and the Livestream will appear when it begins.
History of Immigration Policy by CAFE
August 13, 1pm
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(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
15aug12:00 pm2:00 pmChildren's Matinee: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
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The story takes place in a mythical Viking world where a young Viking teenager named Hiccup aspires to follow his tribe’s tradition of becoming a dragon slayer. After
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The story takes place in a mythical Viking world where a young Viking teenager named Hiccup aspires to follow his tribe’s tradition of becoming a dragon slayer. After finally capturing his first dragon, and with his chance at last of gaining the tribe’s acceptance, he finds that he no longer wants to kill the dragon and instead befriends it.
Admission $1 (cash only at the door).
Doors open at 11am, show at noon.
Concessions served including snacks, refreshments.
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street.
RGT Movie $1 (Cash Only at the door).
575-541-2290.
www.riograndetheare.org
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(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
15aug7:00 pm9:00 pmClassic Films: BYE BYE BIRDIE
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Admission $5. Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm. Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits. 2020 Classic Film Series: A rock singer travels to
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Admission $5.
Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm.
Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits.
2020 Classic Film Series: A rock singer travels to a small Ohio town to make his “farewell” television performance and kiss his biggest fan before he is drafted.
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street. $8. 575-541-2290. www.RioGrandeTheatre.org
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
19aug11:00 am1:00 amTake-out Family STEM Night - Skull-tastic
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Contact: Stephanie Hawkins - Phone: (575) 532-3372 Email: shawkins@las-cruces.org The Museum of Nature & Science will have “Take out Family STEM Night” material kits available for pick up Wednesday August 19
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Contact: Stephanie Hawkins – Phone: (575) 532-3372
Email: shawkins@las-cruces.org
The Museum of Nature & Science will have “Take out Family STEM Night” material kits available for pick up Wednesday August 19 & 26. “Take out Family STEM Night” kits are free but require reservation. To reserve your kit please contact Stephanie at shawkins@las-cruces.org or call 575-522-3120 by 4pm the day before pick up. Kits are available while supplies last. Pursuant to state health guidelines, social distancing measures will be in place and mask-wearing is highly encouraged.
August 19 Skull-tastic: Learn to use key features of skulls to identify the animals they belong to.
August 26 Wizardry: Use simple circuits to enchant a magic wand and illuminate your spells.
The Museum of Nature & Science is located at 411 N. Main Street and is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 2. For additional information, visit the website at: http://las-cruces.org/museums or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LCMuseums.
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 1:00 am
Location
Museum of Nature & Science
411 N. Main Street
21aug7:00 pm9:00 pmDr. Horribile's Sing-Along Blog The Musical
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Dr. Horrible, an aspiring super-villain with his own video blog,attempts to join the prestigious Evil League of Evil and must impress it’s leader; Bad Horse. Join hi as he attempts
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Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits.
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(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
22aug2:00 pm4:00 pmDr. Horribile's Sing-Along Blog The Musical
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Dr. Horrible, an aspiring super-villain with his own video blog,attempts to join the prestigious Evil League of Evil and must impress it’s leader; Bad Horse. Join hi as he attempts
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Dr. Horrible, an aspiring super-villain with his own video blog,attempts to join the prestigious Evil League of Evil and must impress it’s leader; Bad Horse. Join hi as he attempts to perfect his freeze ray, take over the town, and get the girl all while battling his superhero counter part, Captain Hammer (Corporate Tool)! An adventure of mishap and misfortune that will have you laughing and singing along in no time!
Admission: $10. Doors open at 1:00 pm, musical at 2:00 pm
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm