I am a Houston native and professional journalist who has enjoyed a varied and interesting career in Louisiana, Texas and New Mexico as a newspaper reporter and editor, book author, magazine publisher and contributing writer, and government media relations specialist in the areas of... read more →
Sep
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Sep
13
September is a Monumental Month for Lovers of the Great Outdoors! Las Cruces and the surrounding area always offers the best of the great Southern New Mexico outdoors. Blessed with amazing natural beauty, great weather and the wide open sky, Las Cruces is the outdoor recreation enthusiast’s dream year... read more →
Sep
05
How do you like the sound of hiking the dunes under the glow of the full moon, sipping the best local wines during harvest season, or sampling the world’s best chile? Maybe enjoying the work of... read more →
Sep
04
After purchasing the building from her uncle, Katy Griggs Camuñez opened her "little chile joint” on September 16, 1939. The New Mexican dishes created from recipes handed down from her family along with Katy’s welcoming demeanor quickly made Las Posta a favorite dining spot for locals and visitors alike.... read more →
Aug
16
A More Conventional Space LAS CRUCES, NM, August 16, 2019—Last week on Saturday, August 10 the Las Cruces Convention Center hosted its first local event after the completion of its 17,000 square foot addition to the existing 55,000 square foot building. The 16-month project focused on adding meeting,... read more →
Aug
09
September is just around the corner and that means another spectacular Monuments to Main Street is about to kick off. The month-long celebration of nature, history, culture, the arts, heritage, music and the great Southern New Mexico outdoors returns for its 4th year. This year brings back all... read more →
Aug
08
Originales by Lidia Avina - Through September 7 View the Originales by Lidia Avina Exhibit. The Branigan Cultural Center , which is also on the National and State Registries of Historic Buildings hosts... read more →
Jul
23
Unique events in the great Southern New Mexico outdoors, special activities at our iconic national monuments, vibrant cultural fiestas and festivals, hot air balloons, a state fair and rodeo, and a... read more →
Jul
18
Las Cruces' newest hotel is here. Several gathered to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Las Cruces' newest hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott located at 456 E University Ave. Governor Michelle Lujan-Grisham congratulated this success, citing its importance to the tourism industry, an industry that injects... read more →
Jun
24
Here’s How We Celebrate in Las Cruces. It’s time for the City’s free annual 4th of July Celebration and this year, it’s electric! A two-day celebration full of free family fun from 5K’s and fun runs, rocking... read more →
