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Event Description: Together Through as Within, Curated by Leslie Moody Castro, On view: January 20 – March 11, 2023

Participating artists: Christopher Bardey, Tauna Cole, Craig Cully, Brita d’Agostino, Maggie Day, Jeffrey Erwin, Motoko Furuhashi, Michelle Haberl, Carissa Samaniego, Rebecca Smith, Bree Lamb/Muscle Memory + Joshua R.
Clark/Muscle Memory.

Including works from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection by: Mary Frances Babb, Lane Barden, Seymour Chwast, Sue Coe, John P. Geiger, Daniel Kasser, Joyce Kozloff, Eric LoPresti, and Terri Warpinski.

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Event Address/location: 1308 E. University Ave., Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88003

Event Times: Open hours: Tue-Sat, 10-4PM

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: 575-646-2545

Event Website: Click for more information

FEBRUARY 2023 MESILLA VALLEY FINE ARTS GALLERY PRESS RELEASE

The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Galley located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, New Mexico, across from the Fountain Theatre, will feature two local artists for the month of February: Bonnie MacQuarrie and Arlene Tugel.

In addition, the 30 artists of the Gallery offer art in various media, which include original paintings of: oil, acrylics, pastels, watercolor, fused glass art jewelry, unique one of a kind woodturnings, stained glass, photography, ceramics, mixed media, unusual decorated gourds, handmade textile weavings, art tile, fiber art, affordable quality natural gemstone jewelry, fused glass melting plates, trays, etc., colored pencil, charcoal, pen and ink drawings, prints, cards and miniature paintings.

THE GALLERY HOURS ARE: OPEN DAILY FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM. THE GALLERY HAS BEEN SANITIZED AND IS READY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY.

For more information. Call 575-522-2933 or visit our website: www.mesillavalleyfinearts.com

New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM.

“Rural Life in New Mexico: Paintings by Carlitta Harvey” is a new art show that opens in the Museum’s Arts Corridor.
Twenty-three of Carlitta’s oil paintings are featured in the show, which continues through April 1, 2023.

575-522-4300. https://www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org/event/exhibit-opening-rural-life-in-new-mexico-paintings-by-carlitta-harvey/?doing_wp_cron=1670355486.9146809577941894531250

HOURS:
Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Museum & Gift Shop are closed on Sunday.

ADMISSION:
$5 Adults
$4 Senior citizens (60 and over)
$3 Children (4 to 17)
$2 Active U.S. military & veterans
Free Children 3 and under, Museum Friends members, and New Mexico senior citizens on Wednesdays

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this February.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

“Nature & Science Discovery PreK”
10 a.m. Thursdays
Nurture your little one’s love of science! Investigate dinosaurs through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts every Thursday in February. No registration required. Recommended for ages 2 to 5 with an adult caregiver.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museum System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372 or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov.

Event Description: We invite you to our watercolor exhibit which runs from February 3-28 @ Frame and Art Center, 1100 S Main St, Ste 108 in Las Cruces. New Mexico Watercolor Society artists will be sharing their watercolor art with Las Cruces and Dona Ana County. Come and meet the artists and enjoy refreshments at our reception: Friday, February 3 from 4-6 pm.

Visit us FIRST at the First Friday Ramble of February. Smaller pieces perfect for gift giving . . . to yourself or to others!

NMWS-SC meets the second Sunday of each month at the Good Sam’s activity center, 3011 Buena Vida Drive @ 2:00 p.m. The public is welcome. More info: nmwatercolorsociety.org

Event Address/location: Frame & Art Center, 1100 S. Main, Ste. 108, Las Cruces, NM

Event Times: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: 575-526-2808

Event Website: Click for more information.

Join us for a special screening for the new exhibition Ad Infinitum: Artists Against War and Imperialism. NMSU Art Museum will be screening Maria Niro’s documentary “The Art of Un-War,” a tribute to the Polish artist Krysztof Wodiczko’s life, artistry, and passion for “Un-War.”

Event Address/location: NMSU Hardman and Jacobs Undergraduate Learning Center Room 125

Event Times: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: 5756462545

Event Website:
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Join us for a new retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Art, Gaspar Enríquez: Chicano Pride, Chicano Soul. Gaspar Enríquez is a nationally recognized Chicano artist from El Paso, Texas, who uses an airbrush to created hyper-realistic portraits. The exhibit is on view February 3 through May 6, 2023. There is an opening reception on February 3 from 5-7pm. Gaspar Enríquez will be in attendance and will offer a gallery tour at 5:30pm.

Gaspar Enríquez is a self-defined Chicano artist who has been at the forefront of the national Chicano art movement for over fifty years. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, he uses his hyper-realistic, airbrushed portraits to show the humanity of the El Paso Chicano community and the tensions they face when living in a two-culture environment. Enríquez’s Chicano heritage is a consistent thread that ties together his work, which reflects his life experiences, the urban environment, and the people of his hometown. His compassionate nature allows him to capture his subject’s humanity and forces the viewer to look deeply at his subjects.

Gaspar Enríquez was born in 1942 and raised in the Segundo Barrio of El Paso, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Art from University of Texas, El Paso in 1971 and a Master of Art from New Mexico State University in 1985. Enriquez was an art teacher at Bowie High School in El Paso for 32 years. Since his retirement, he has focused on his artwork and renovating adobe structures in the historic downtown of San Elizario, Texas. His artwork is in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution, the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, the El Paso Museum of Art, and other prominent institutions.

The museum is located at 491 N. Main St. and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday 9am to 4:30pm. There is no admission fee. The museum is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 1. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.lascruces.gov/museums or call (575) 541-2137

Join us for a new retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Art, Gaspar Enríquez: Chicano Pride, Chicano Soul. Gaspar Enríquez is a nationally recognized Chicano artist from El Paso, Texas, who uses an airbrush to created hyper-realistic portraits. The exhibit is on view February 3 through May 6, 2023. There is an opening reception on February 3 from 5-7pm. Gaspar Enríquez will be in attendance and will offer a gallery tour at 5:30pm.

Gaspar Enríquez is a self-defined Chicano artist who has been at the forefront of the national Chicano art movement for over fifty years. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, he uses his hyper-realistic, airbrushed portraits to show the humanity of the El Paso Chicano community and the tensions they face when living in a two-culture environment. Enríquez’s Chicano heritage is a consistent thread that ties together his work, which reflects his life experiences, the urban environment, and the people of his hometown. His compassionate nature allows him to capture his subject’s humanity and forces the viewer to look deeply at his subjects.

Gaspar Enríquez was born in 1942 and raised in the Segundo Barrio of El Paso, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Art from University of Texas, El Paso in 1971 and a Master of Art from New Mexico State University in 1985. Enriquez was an art teacher at Bowie High School in El Paso for 32 years. Since his retirement, he has focused on his artwork and renovating adobe structures in the historic downtown of San Elizario, Texas. His artwork is in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution, the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, the El Paso Museum of Art, and other prominent institutions.

The museum is located at 491 N. Main St. and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday 9am to 4:30pm. There is no admission fee. The museum is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 1. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.lascruces.gov/museums or call (575) 541-2137

Farmers & Crafts Market Open EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY from 8:30 am – 1 pm.

All of the goods sold by our vendors are hand-made and local. Everything from the jewelers and metalwork to the paintings and fiber, art, has been produced in Doña Ana County. We take pride in our large supply of local artists and craftspeople. If you are looking for something to remind you of the beautiful landscape or our rich culture, you can find it at the market.

The Mesilla Valley has a rich farming tradition that is on display at the market. We have a steady supply of local produce growers offering a range of products, including organic and gluten-free options. We also have a large supply of prepared food vendors serving everything from traditional New Mexican food to homemade kombucha! So whether it’s breakfast while you stroll or lunch before heading home, the market has something for every taste.

TO BE A VENDOR: 
FCMLC OFFICE:
221 N. Main Street, Suite B,
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 16467
PHONE NUMBER: (575) 201-3853
Email: fcmlcinc@gmail.com
Website: farmersandcraftsmarketoflascruces.com/

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this February.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

“Saturday Science – Candy Engineering”
10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 4
Solve engineering problems with candy! No registration required. Recommended for ages 6 and up, adult caregiver participation is required.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museum System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372 or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov.

Join Ranger Mike and learn some basic campfire cooking focusing on the Buffalo Soldiers. Experience African American cooking culture from the later part of the 19th century. Recipes and tips will be provided.

Demonstration and ranger interaction included in general admission.

*Ranger Mike’s ability to cook over a live fire dependent on state and
local fire restrictions.*

Event Address/location: 1280 Fort Selden Rd. Radium Springs, NM 88054/Fort Selden Historic
Site

Event Times: 11:00am-12:00pm

Admission: General Admission to historic site: $5/adult. Children 16 years and
under free.

Event Phone Number: 575-526-8911

Event Website: nmhistoricsites.org

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this February.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

“Live Animal Feedings”
11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 and 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11
It’s brunch time! Watch and learn how different species of animals eat, and what they eat. Animal feedings take place in the gallery at the Museum of Nature & Science. No registration required, all ages.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museum System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372 or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov.

NMSU Tennis Center, 1800 Wells St, Las Cruces, NM 88003

2022-23 Men’s Tennis Schedule – New Mexico State University Athletics (nmstatesports.com

DESCRIPTION:  SAME RACES, NEW NAME and NEW WEEKEND.

1 Mile | 5K | High 5 Mile
The 10th Annual Super 5 Sunday (formally, Super Sunday Road Race! Super Sunday Road Race is Volunteer produced by runners for runners and the course is Super! Runners enjoy Tech Shirt, Race swag, and plus Age Group Awards separate from Top 3. Event Parking, Registration, and Start/Finish are all located at Centennial High School South Parking Lot with closed road course on Sonoma Ranch Blvd to Lohman Ave. Enter event from the South at University Ave / Dripping Springs Rd and Sonoma Ranch Blvd.

Early Registration Discount ends 6pm pm Thursday, February 2nd.

PACKET PICKUP + Late Registration TBA

5 Mile Run – $30
9:00AM MST -11:00AM MST

5K Run – $30
9:00AM MST -11:00AM MST

1Mile FunRun – $30
8:30AM MST-9:00AM MST

RACE CONTACT INFO:   If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at lascrucesrunclub@gmail.com

runsignup.com/Race/NM/LasCruces/Super5Sunday

Parking – Centennial High School Sout Parking Lot South Gate Enter / Exit.

https://lascrucesrunclub.com/ 14 and under register for free.

Farmers & Crafts Market Open EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY from 8:30 am – 1 pm.

All of the goods sold by our vendors are hand-made and local. Everything from the jewelers and metalwork to the paintings and fiber, art, has been produced in Doña Ana County. We take pride in our large supply of local artists and craftspeople. If you are looking for something to remind you of the beautiful landscape or our rich culture, you can find it at the market.

The Mesilla Valley has a rich farming tradition that is on display at the market. We have a steady supply of local produce growers offering a range of products, including organic and gluten-free options. We also have a large supply of prepared food vendors serving everything from traditional New Mexican food to homemade kombucha! So whether it’s breakfast while you stroll or lunch before heading home, the market has something for every taste.

TO BE A VENDOR: 
FCMLC OFFICE:
221 N. Main Street, Suite B,
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 16467
PHONE NUMBER: (575) 201-3853
Email: fcmlcinc@gmail.com
Website: farmersandcraftsmarketoflascruces.com/

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this February.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

NEW! “Teen Takeover: V-Day Candle Making”
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8
The museum hits different when it’s open only to teens. Play with the exhibits, make, and experiment with S.T.E.A.M. activities, eat snacks, and play games during these extended hours just for teens. Ease into the new semester with DIY bath bombs and aromatherapy. No registration required. This program is for teens ages 12 to 17.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museum System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372 or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov.

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this February.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

“Nature & Science Discovery PreK”
10 a.m. Thursdays
Nurture your little one’s love of science! Investigate dinosaurs through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts every Thursday in February. No registration required. Recommended for ages 2 to 5 with an adult caregiver.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museum System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372 or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov.

What: The colorful, rich history of the “Mountain Pride” stagecoach is the subject of the next Culture Series presentation at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. In this slide presentation of historic photos from the archives of the Black Range Museum, Steve Dobrott visually relates his extensive research on the famous old stagecoach that once ran the Lake Valley, Hillsboro, and Kingston stage line from 1889 to 1916. The cast of characters includes J.W. Orchard and his infamous wife Sadie, who among others, were once co-owners of the stage line. The Hillsboro Historical Society is hoping to work out a long-term loan agreement to have the stagecoach exhibited at the newly refurbished Black Range Museum in Hillsboro. The stagecoach is currently at Lincoln Historic Site in Lincoln, N.M. Admission is free.

Who: Steve Dobrott of the Hillsboro Historical Society is the speaker for this lecture. Dobrott, past president and current board member of the Hillsboro Historical Society, managed Ted Turner’s Ladder Ranch in south-central New Mexico for 24 years. He stayed on to be the ambassador for Ted Turner Expeditions (now Ted Turner Reserves), an eco-tourism business, before retiring in Hillsboro. The Culture Series presentations are organized and hosted by the Friends of the Museum.

When: The presentation is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9.

Where: In the theater at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces, N.M.

Why: The Friends of the Museum host these monthly Culture Series presentations to spark interest in New Mexico history and other various subjects. The “Mountain Pride” stagecoach played an important role in transportation in and around south-central New Mexico and has a rich history.

New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.  575-522-4100.  www.frhm.org

Farmers & Crafts Market Open EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY from 8:30 am – 1 pm.

All of the goods sold by our vendors are hand-made and local. Everything from the jewelers and metalwork to the paintings and fiber, art, has been produced in Doña Ana County. We take pride in our large supply of local artists and craftspeople. If you are looking for something to remind you of the beautiful landscape or our rich culture, you can find it at the market.

The Mesilla Valley has a rich farming tradition that is on display at the market. We have a steady supply of local produce growers offering a range of products, including organic and gluten-free options. We also have a large supply of prepared food vendors serving everything from traditional New Mexican food to homemade kombucha! So whether it’s breakfast while you stroll or lunch before heading home, the market has something for every taste.

TO BE A VENDOR: 
FCMLC OFFICE:
221 N. Main Street, Suite B,
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 16467
PHONE NUMBER: (575) 201-3853
Email: fcmlcinc@gmail.com
Website: farmersandcraftsmarketoflascruces.com/

RACE WEBSITE: Additional race information can be found at https://allittakes.comop.org/Las-Cruces2023

PLACE: Old Mesilla Plaza
2114 Calle De Santiago
Las Cruces, NM US 88001

DESCRIPTION:
– Check-in starts at 7:00 AM, and the race begins at 9:00 AM.

– Everyone is welcome – the event is fully accessible.

– Pet friendly event.

– Certified 5k with chipped timing, results will be posted immediately after the race.

– Every participant will receive a Cupid’s Chase love theme Under Armour T-Shirt.

– Every participant will receive a souvenir finisher medal.

– Every participant will receive a Cupid’s Chase theme swag bag.

– Please Register early, and we will do our best to ensure we have enough shirts, finisher medals, and swag bags on the race date. If they run out, we will ship them after the race.

– Trophy awards go to the top 3 finishers, respectively.

– First place from each age group will receive an age group medal. (12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70 and over)

– The Course: please see below for the course map.

– Parking Information: TBD

– Packet Pickup: TBD

– Gear Check: Dress Warm!

For questions please contact Noemi Olivas at Noemi.Olivas@comop.org or Dannie Bidwell at Dannie.Bidwell@comop.org

https://runsignup.com/Race/NM/LasCruces/CupidsChase5kLasCrucesElPaso

NMSU Tennis Center, 1800 Wells St, Las Cruces, NM 88003

2022-23 Men’s Tennis Schedule – New Mexico State University Athletics (nmstatesports.com

The Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St. will host “Plutomania” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.

This is a free, family event that is open to the public.

Every year the museum honors the work of local astronomer, Clyde Tombaugh. Inspired by his work, the Museum of Nature & Science will celebrate advances in planetary science and space exploration, including NASA’s Artemis Program aimed at sending the first women to the moon, the Mars Exploration Program, and the James Webb Space Telescope.

Hands-on activities and presentations for all ages will be provided by the museum. Special guests for the event include NMSU Astronomy Department and STEM Outreach, Las Cruces Space Festival, Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, Anthony public libraries, the Las Cruces Astronomical Society, and our local Solar System Ambassadors.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible via RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museums System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums, or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372, or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this February.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

“Live Animal Feedings”
11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11
It’s brunch time! Watch and learn how different species of animals eat, and what they eat. Animal feedings take place in the gallery at the Museum of Nature & Science. No registration required, all ages.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museum System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372 or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov.

NMSU Tennis Center, 1800 Wells St, Las Cruces, NM 88003

2022-23 Men’s Tennis Schedule – New Mexico State University Athletics (nmstatesports.com

NMSU Tennis Center, 1800 Wells St, Las Cruces, NM 88003

2022-23 Men’s Tennis Schedule – New Mexico State University Athletics (nmstatesports.com

NMSU Tennis Center, 1800 Wells St, Las Cruces, NM 88003

2022-23 Men’s Tennis Schedule – New Mexico State University Athletics (nmstatesports.com

“Watercolor Pencils with Marie Siegrist, NMWS ” NM Watercolor Society Southern Chapter meeting Sunday, February 12, 2023
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Good Samaritan Society’s Creative Arts Room, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM.

Join us for a demonstration of watercolor pencil technique with award winning artist and longtime teacher Marie Siegrist, NMWS.

Watercolor pencils are a wonderful addition to a watercolorist’s “tool” kit. They are versatile in the studio and handy for field
work or travel when they only require paper, a couple of brushes and a small cup for water.

They can be used as an element in a watercolor painting, and for cleaning up edges. They can be used over a pen and ink or graphite drawing, or they can be used as a stand-alone medium to make a complete painting. Most importantly they are “just plain fun” to use!

We welcome the public to come to our meetings — hope to see you there!

Event Address/location: Good Samaritan Crative Arts Room, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

Event Times: 2:00-4:00 pm

Admission: Free

Event Website: Click for more information.

Farmers & Crafts Market Open EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY from 8:30 am – 1 pm.

All of the goods sold by our vendors are hand-made and local. Everything from the jewelers and metalwork to the paintings and fiber, art, has been produced in Doña Ana County. We take pride in our large supply of local artists and craftspeople. If you are looking for something to remind you of the beautiful landscape or our rich culture, you can find it at the market.

The Mesilla Valley has a rich farming tradition that is on display at the market. We have a steady supply of local produce growers offering a range of products, including organic and gluten-free options. We also have a large supply of prepared food vendors serving everything from traditional New Mexican food to homemade kombucha! So whether it’s breakfast while you stroll or lunch before heading home, the market has something for every taste.

TO BE A VENDOR: 
FCMLC OFFICE:
221 N. Main Street, Suite B,
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 16467
PHONE NUMBER: (575) 201-3853
Email: fcmlcinc@gmail.com
Website: farmersandcraftsmarketoflascruces.com/

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this February.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

“Nature & Science Discovery PreK”
10 a.m. Thursdays
Nurture your little one’s love of science! Investigate dinosaurs through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts every Thursday in February. No registration required. Recommended for ages 2 to 5 with an adult caregiver.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museum System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372 or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov.

Farmers & Crafts Market Open EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY from 8:30 am – 1 pm.

All of the goods sold by our vendors are hand-made and local. Everything from the jewelers and metalwork to the paintings and fiber, art, has been produced in Doña Ana County. We take pride in our large supply of local artists and craftspeople. If you are looking for something to remind you of the beautiful landscape or our rich culture, you can find it at the market.

The Mesilla Valley has a rich farming tradition that is on display at the market. We have a steady supply of local produce growers offering a range of products, including organic and gluten-free options. We also have a large supply of prepared food vendors serving everything from traditional New Mexican food to homemade kombucha! So whether it’s breakfast while you stroll or lunch before heading home, the market has something for every taste.

TO BE A VENDOR: 
FCMLC OFFICE:
221 N. Main Street, Suite B,
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 16467
PHONE NUMBER: (575) 201-3853
Email: fcmlcinc@gmail.com
Website: farmersandcraftsmarketoflascruces.com/

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this February.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

“FOSSILS!”
9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 18
Explore the 3.5-billion-year odyssey of life with a geologist and real fossil specimens. Learn about the smallest, single cell organisms found in the fossil record.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museum System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372 or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov.

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this February.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

“STEAMpunk – Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, physicist”
10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18
Discover the stories behind science heroes who break barriers and explore the application of their research through hands-on experiments and activities. Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, a Cuban-American theoretical physicist and pilot. She is the youngest person to ever have built an airplane. Inspired by her achievements, learn about the physics of flight and test fly your own paper airplane designs. No registration required. Recommended for ages 6 and older.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museum System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372 or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov.

DESCRIPTION:  Have you ever wondered how the white sands formed? Take a tour to Lake Lucero with a ranger and learn about the formation of the sands and the special plants and animals that live in and around the dunes. These three-hour ranger-guided tours to the playa (dry lakebed) of Lake Lucero are offered once a month and reservations are required.

A special use fee is charged for the tour: $8.00 per person ages 16 and older, $4 for children. Federal recreation passes do not apply for this special tour.

DIFFICULTY OF THE HIKE- Moderate. The 1.5 mile round trip hike is through an arroyo and is not a maintained trail. The soil is loose and the terrain can be rough. This hike is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for those with impaired mobility.

The tour will begin at the Small Missile Range Gate intersection with US Highway 70, 25 miles west of White Sands National Park headquarters, between mileposts 174 and 175. The trip will return to the Small Missile Range Gate three hours after the start time.

Cameras are welcome on the tour but may not be used until we arrive at the trailhead and are inside the gate on monument land.

You will caravan in your own car from the gate to the trailhead (17.5 miles one way or 35 miles roundtrip). Have a full tank of gas before leaving home and a spare tire in case of a flat.

No sandals or open-toed shoes. Closed-toed shoes such as hiking boots or stout walking shoes are required.
The tour is three hours long, two of which will be outside. Bring snacks, sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses for everyone in your group. Dress accordingly for the weather.

***At least a gallon of water per person is required, otherwise you will not be allowed to attend the tour. Water is essential! One or two 20-ounce bottles of water is not enough! Dehydration and heat exhaustion can set in incredibly fast, especially in the summer when temperatures can soar well above 100°F (38°C), and can quickly result in death. Yes, it is absolutely required and no, you do not have to carry the entire gallon but it is expected that you have at least 2 liters per person while walking to the lake bed. Rangers will NOT have extra water to give to visitors on the tour.***

The hike to the lake shore is 3/4 of a mile over rough terrain and loose soils. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Pets are welcome as long as they are friendly and remain on a leash.

Per missile range rules, no concealed carry weapons are allowed on the tour.

Possessing or removing any natural, cultural, Native American artifacts, paleontological and archaeological resources, including gypsum, selenite crystals is prohibited.

19955 US-70 W, Alamogordo, NM 88310. (575) 479-6124or 1-877-444-6777. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/index.htm

Our own NMSU Department of Art professor Tauna Cole will share her practice in this workshop highlighting breathwork as a source for visualizing imagery and using the medium of watercolors to create.

This workshop will demonstrate different breathing techniques to take us inside ourselves, bringing awareness to the body, allowing for deeper visualization. These moments will be an opportunity for demonstrating individuality, connection and creating images that can be considered a genuine expression of the moment. Tauna Cole’s own meditation work is on display in the University ArtMuseum’s newest show, “Together Through as Within.”

Event Address/location: NMSU Art Museum. 1308 E. University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88003

Event Times: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: 5756462545

Event Website: uam.nmsu.edu

NMSU Tennis Center, 1800 Wells St, Las Cruces, NM 88003

2022-23 Men’s Tennis Schedule – New Mexico State University Athletics (nmstatesports.com

NMSU Tennis Center, 1800 Wells St, Las Cruces, NM 88003

2022-23 Men’s Tennis Schedule – New Mexico State University Athletics (nmstatesports.com

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Event Description: Come enjoy snug harmonies, stellar songwriting, and intertwined clawhammer banjo and guitar at this afternoon performance and songwriting workshop by Ordinary Elephant, International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year!

Event Schedule:
3:00 p.m.: Doors open
3:30-4:15 p.m.: Performance
4:15-4:30 p.m.: Intermission
4:30-5:15/5:30 p.m.: Songwriting Workshop

Tickets are on a sliding scale from $20-30. Attendees are welcome to come for the performance, the songwriting workshop, or both.

Ages: This event is open to all ages. However, just like life, the performance may include occasional strong language and some challenging topics.

https://www.ordinaryelephant.net/

Event Phone Number: 1(575)448-1072

For price information, please visit website:  https://crucescreatives.org/event-5047064

Event Description: Come enjoy snug harmonies, stellar songwriting, and intertwined clawhammer banjo and guitar at this afternoon performance and songwriting workshop by Ordinary Elephant, International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year!

Event Schedule:

3:00 p.m.: Doors open

3:30-4:15 p.m.: Performance

4:15-4:30 p.m.: Intermission

4:30-5:15/5:30 p.m.: Songwriting Workshop

Tickets are on a sliding scale from $20-30. Attendees are welcome to
come for the performance, the songwriting workshop, or both.

Ages: This event is open to all ages. However, just like life, the
performance may include occasional strong language and some
challenging topics.

Event Address/location: Cruces Creatives 205 E Lohman Las Cruces 88001

Event Times: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Event Phone Number: +1(575)448-1072

Website:  ordinaryelephant.net/

Farmers & Crafts Market Open EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY from 8:30 am – 1 pm.

All of the goods sold by our vendors are hand-made and local. Everything from the jewelers and metalwork to the paintings and fiber, art, has been produced in Doña Ana County. We take pride in our large supply of local artists and craftspeople. If you are looking for something to remind you of the beautiful landscape or our rich culture, you can find it at the market.

The Mesilla Valley has a rich farming tradition that is on display at the market. We have a steady supply of local produce growers offering a range of products, including organic and gluten-free options. We also have a large supply of prepared food vendors serving everything from traditional New Mexican food to homemade kombucha! So whether it’s breakfast while you stroll or lunch before heading home, the market has something for every taste.

TO BE A VENDOR: 
FCMLC OFFICE:
221 N. Main Street, Suite B,
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 16467
PHONE NUMBER: (575) 201-3853
Email: fcmlcinc@gmail.com
Website: farmersandcraftsmarketoflascruces.com/

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this February.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

“Nature & Science Discovery PreK”
10 a.m. Thursdays
Nurture your little one’s love of science! Investigate dinosaurs through hands-on explorations, stories, and crafts every Thursday in February. No registration required. Recommended for ages 2 to 5 with an adult caregiver.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museum System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372 or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov.

Hookman by Lauren Yee.

Fri. Feb 24th 2023, 7:30 pm
Sat. Feb 25th 2023, 7:30 pm
Fri. Mar 3rd 2023, 7:30 pm
Sat. Mar 4th 2023, 7:30 pm
Sun. Mar 5th 2023, 2:00 pm

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CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

PRICING:
General: $20.00
Student: $18.00
Senior/Military: $16.00
Under 18: $10.00

Tickets for our 2022-2023 season are available to purchase online, by phone, or by visiting our box office located within the lobby of the ASNMSU Center for the Arts!
*all evening performances start at 7:30pm and matinees start at 2:00pm

To help prevent the spread of Covid-19, we encourage all patrons to purchase their tickets in advance.

Box Office Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00-5:00pm, Fridays 12:00pm-5:00pm, & one hour prior to performance. By Phone: 575-646-4515.

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE DEPARTMENT – Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
* lunch hour may move depending on meetings or other commitments, but will generally fall between 11 am and 2:15 pm
575-646-5122
wkilroy@nmsu.edu

Doors open at 6:00 pm, Show at 7 pm – 10 pm.
Admission: $25 Per Day/ $25 Weekend Pass
Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits.

Friday, February 24

7:00 pm – Play, THE TRIAL OF BILLY THE KID, directed by Ross Marks. The trial of Billy the Kid accused of murdering Lincoln County Sheriff William Brady took place on April 6, 1881. The setting was the Dona Ana County Courthouse in Mesilla.

The killing of Sheriff Brady took place on the main street of Lincoln, New Mexico. The case was transferred from Lincoln to Mesilla on a change of venue. Sheriff Brady was killed during the Lincoln County War, a violent conflict that lasted almost two years. Was the killing justified? You decide after seeing the trial.

Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street. 575-541-2290. https://www.riograndetheatre.org/rio-grande-theatre-calendar-2/

Farmers & Crafts Market Open EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY from 8:30 am – 1 pm.

All of the goods sold by our vendors are hand-made and local. Everything from the jewelers and metalwork to the paintings and fiber, art, has been produced in Doña Ana County. We take pride in our large supply of local artists and craftspeople. If you are looking for something to remind you of the beautiful landscape or our rich culture, you can find it at the market.

The Mesilla Valley has a rich farming tradition that is on display at the market. We have a steady supply of local produce growers offering a range of products, including organic and gluten-free options. We also have a large supply of prepared food vendors serving everything from traditional New Mexican food to homemade kombucha! So whether it’s breakfast while you stroll or lunch before heading home, the market has something for every taste.

TO BE A VENDOR: 
FCMLC OFFICE:
221 N. Main Street, Suite B,
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 16467
PHONE NUMBER: (575) 201-3853
Email: fcmlcinc@gmail.com
Website: farmersandcraftsmarketoflascruces.com/

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this February.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

“Animal Encounters”
11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 25
Get up close and personal with the amphibians of the Nature Center at the Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science. Learn about the Chihuahuan Desert’s biodiversity and meet some of the museum’s resident animals. No registration required, all ages.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museum System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372 or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov.

Doors open at 12:00 pm and 6:00pm, Shows at 1:00pm and 7:00pm
Admission: $25 Per Day/ $25 Weekend Pass
Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits
Saturday, February 25

1:00 pm – Movie, YOUNG GUNS, Directed by Christopher Cain. A group of young gunmen, led by Billy the Kid, become deputies to avenge the murder of the rancher who became their benefactor. But when Billy takes their authority too far, they become the hunted.

7:00 pm – SING THE LEGEND. A live musical presentation by the iconic CROW AND KARLA featuring Dan Crow, Karla Steen, Steve Smith, Anne Luna, and Mary Hattersley. Includes original songs about Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, Stagecoach Mary Fields, The Fountain Mystery, Deacon Jim Miller, and more.

Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street. 575-541-2290. https://www.riograndetheatre.org/rio-grande-theatre-calendar-2/

NMSU Tennis Center, 1800 Wells St, Las Cruces, NM 88003

2022-23 Men’s Tennis Schedule – New Mexico State University Athletics (nmstatesports.com

Doors open at 1:00 pm, Show at 2:00 pm
Admission: $25 Per Day/ $25 Weekend Pass
Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits
Sunday, February 26

2:00 pm – Play, THE TRIAL OF BILLY THE KID, matinee performance.

After the Play – Presentation: REMEMBERING PAT GARRETT, by Scott Davis

3:30 pm – Presentation: BILLY’S MURDER TRIAL, A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE by David G. Thomas.

Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street. 575-541-2290. https://www.riograndetheatre.org/rio-grande-theatre-calendar-2/

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main St., will offer free programs for children and families this February.

Admission to the museum and programs are free.

“Teen Science Café – Mini Med School”
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28
Middle and high school students are invited to attend a “Mini Med School” presented by the Burrell chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians during. Learn about what a typical day looks like for a doctor from current medical students through activities that will teach about the body and medicine. No registration required. Ages 12 to 17.

The Museum of Nature & Science is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museum System website at: www.lascruces.gov/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575/532-3372 or by email at shawkins@lascruces.gov.