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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

Event Description: The gallery will feature two local artists of the month of August: Kurt Van Wagner and Mary Zawacki. Stop by and take a look at a unique contrast, with one artist engaging in digital art and the other using oils and pastels. 

Event Address/location: Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, New Mexico

Event Times: 10am – 5pm

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: 575-522-2933

Event Website: www.mesillavalleyfinearts.com

Pray for Rain by Carissa Samaniego Mullennix Bridge Gallery, University Art Museum – June 10-September 2, 2022

The NMSU Art Museum is pleased to present Carissa Samaniego: Pray for Rain in the Mullennix Bridge Gallery at the University Art Museum (UAM) at New Mexico State University (NMSU), June 10–September 2, 2022.

Pray for Rain is an exhibition featuring recent works by Carissa Samaniego, who will join the NMSU Department of Art as visiting professor of sculpture in the fall of 2022. The selections are from three of the artist’s ongoing projects: the Querencia textile series, Block Pattern Halo drawings, and Americaña research. Through experimentation with varied materials and alternate methodologies, Samaniego explores the cultural histories and socio-political issues of life in the Rio Grande Valley.

Event Address/location: NMSU Art Museum 1308 E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

Event Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm. (Closed on Holidays)

Admission: $0 Free

Event Phone Number: 575-646-2545

Event Website: uam.nmsu.edu

Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition, “Illumination: Crows and Ravens,” which features artwork by artist Catherine Eaton Skinner.

Fourteen, large-scale encaustic paintings of these beautiful, intriguing, and intelligent birds will be on view from July 1, 2022, through Sept. 24, 2022.

Crows and ravens have been embraced as significant messenger birds in a wide variety of cultures across the world and throughout time. They are known as speakers from the underworld, guardians of souls, and tricksters who test human resolve.

Recent scientific experiments on crows and ravens show that they have an amazing capacity for spatial memory, social interaction, and tool use. Skinner embraces all these characteristics as she portrays them in her artwork.

Catherine Eaton Skinner is an artist who combined her background in science with her passion for art and spent 20 years doing biological illustrations. She has since become a multidisciplinary artist, embracing a diverse range of methods including encaustic painting, oil painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, and found objects.

Skinner has presented in more than 40 solo exhibitions, domestic and international, and has been included in numerous group museum and gallery exhibitions.

Skinner divides her time between Santa Fe, NM, and her hometown Seattle, WA.

The Branigan Cultural Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. There is no admission charge.

The Branigan Cultural Center is accessible via RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. For information, visit the Museum System website at https://www.las-cruces.org/1523/Museums or call 575/541-2154.

The artist will lead a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m. on September 2.

The Branigan Cultural Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition, Symbols of New Mexico: A Personal Experience, which features artwork by artist Victoria Chick. Through a series of ten, large-scale paintings, Chick explores New Mexico’s open spaces, diverse plants and animals, and brilliant sunshine. Symbols of New Mexico is on view July 29—September 24, 2022.

Even after seventeen years living in New Mexico, Victoria Chick considers herself a newcomer, which she believes allows her to see with fresh eyes the landscapes, animals, and plants that are symbols of New Mexico. Chick enjoys these uniquely New Mexican characteristics and incorporates them into her large, colorful paintings. Her use of a cat motif within her artwork makes note of the role her pet cats have in drawing her attention to small elements in nature that she might have overlooked.

Victoria Chick is a painter and printmaker who is an active art collector. She has served as an instructor of life drawing, painting, and art history at several colleges. Her artwork is found in galleries and museums across several states. Currently, Chick is actively involved in working for the establishment of the Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico.

The museum is located at 501 N. Main St. and is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. There is no admission charge. The museum is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 1. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.las-cruces.org/Museums or call (575)541-2154.

“Live Animal Feedings”

Saturdays, August 6 and 13, 11 a.m. to noon.

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 needed, all ages.

The Museum of Nature & Science is located at 411 N. Main Street and is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 1. Visit the website at: https://www.las-cruces.org/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook and Instagram @LCMuseums.

For information contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575-532-3372 or by email at shawkins@las-cruces.org.

FEE: Free. No fee for program, park entrance fees apply.
LOCATION: Meet near the sunset stroll sign parking area, a 5-mile (8.05 km) drive from the fee station.

Days: Every week on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday

Dates: August 14th – September 10, 2022

Time: 6:30 PM
Duration: 1 hour

The Sunset Stroll is ranger-guided stroll through the gypsum sand dunes. It is a splendid opportunity to experience the dunes first-hand while learning about the uniqueness of our geology, plants, and animals. As an added bonus, the stroll is timed to end at sunset, providing a panoramic view of the sun setting over the mountains and the potential for some breath-taking photographic opportunities.

Contact White Sands National Park at 575-479-6124.

https://www.nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

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/

“STEAMpunk – BB King, Musician”

Saturday, August 17, 10 – 11 a.m.

BB King revolutionized Blues music using vibrato, staccato, and string bending.

Learn about sound and acoustics with hands-on activities.

Recommended for ages 6 and older, while supplies last.

The Museum of Nature & Science is located at 411 N. Main Street and is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 1. Visit the website at: https://www.las-cruces.org/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook and Instagram @LCMuseums

For information contact Stephanie Hawkins, Education Curator, at 575-532-3372 or by email at shawkins@las-cruces.org

Event Description: Enjoy half off Wine and Jazz on the patio every Wednesday! As well as weekly dinner specials by Chef Johnny!

Event Address/location: Red Hawk Golf Course, 7502 Red Hawk Golf Road.

Event Times: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Admission: Free Admission into Club

Event Phone Number: 575-373-8100

Event Website: www.redhawkgc.com

Murderous (Romantic) Reads

Do you love a little romance in your mystery? Join us in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 for a discussion of the “Her Royal Spyness” series by Rhys Bowen.

You can read any book in the series and join the discussion.

This 15-book series follows the adventures of Lady Victoria Georgiana Charlotte Eugenie, 34th in line to the throne of England. She tries to survive as a penniless Royal in 1930s England while stumbling over dead bodies, troubleshooting for the Queen, and falling in love.

For information, contact Deanna Duffy, writer, at 575/528-4001, or by email at dduffy@las-cruces.org.

This document can be made available in alternate formats by calling 575/528-4102 or 575/528-4008 (TTY). Anyone who requires an accommodation for a disability to participate in this event should call the library at least 48 hours in advance at 575/528-4102 or 575/528-4008 (TTY).

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

Click here for more information:  http://lascrucescomiccon.org

LOCATION: Las Cruces Comic Con is held at the Las Cruces Convention Center in Las Cruces, NM on August 20 – 21, 2022.

Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 East University Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88001.

DIRECTIONS:
From I-10 East

Follow I-10 E to Exit 142 for NM-478/Main Street
Turn right onto NM-478/S Main Street
Turn right onto E University Avenue
Las Cruces Convention Center is on the right

From I-10 West

Follow I-10 W to Exit 142 for NM-188/University Ave toward NM-101/Valley Drive
Turn right onto E University Avenue
Las Cruces Convention Center is on the right

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department will offer Family Fun Walks! These 5-kilometer walking events will be on Saturdays during July through September.

This series consists of five 5K walks. These events will offer giveaways, water, and fruit for all participants.

The final walking event in the series on Sept. 3, 2022, will be a special event “color walk.” T-shirts will be provided for finishers of the entire series participating in all five Family Fun Walks!

Music and games will be provided for all walking events. Bring the family for outdoor fun!

Schedule dates:
Aug. 20, 2022 La Llorona Park (3440 W. Picacho Avenue).
Sept. 3, 2022 Desert Trail Community Park (3492 Sonora Springs).

Registration for all races starts June 22, 2022. Fee is $2 per person/per walk. Minimum two, maximum five per family unit. Each race is capped at 50 participants. No pets are permitted. Check in for all races begins at 7 a.m.

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department is accepting on-going registration at the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W. Bell Ave., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information on times, please call Recreation Programs at 575/541-2454.

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/

Session one:  9 am – 1 pm.

Pan American Center Practice Gym.

$100 for session.

2022 Camp Staff & Facilities
Campers will have the opportunity to learn and compete on the court in the Pan American Center, home to former Aggie greats such as Pascal Siakam.
Why Attend Greg Heiar Basketball Camps?

The purpose of our camps is to help aspiring players develop and improve their basketball skills in a hard-working, yet fun environment. While there will be competitions throughout the camp, the majority of camp time will be spent on individual skill development. Camp participants will get plenty of opportunities to improve their game from hands-on instruction of the WAC Champions coaching staff.

What Is Included?
Each camper will receive the following
– Greg Heiar Basketball Camp branded t-shirt

https://camps.jumpforward.com/gregheiarkidscamp

Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., is pleased to announce a Fall plant swap from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.

The swap will be outside and in front of the library in the gardens. Participants are encouraged to bring plants to share with the rest of the community.

Attendees may want to get or bring bulbs, plant divisions, fall crop seedlings, or houseplant clippings to the swap. This program is offered in support of the Tierra Sagrada Seed Library, housed at Branigan Library.

This document can be made available in alternate formats by calling 575/528-4102 or 575/528-4008 (TTY). Anyone who requires an accommodation for a disability to participate in this event should call the library at least 48 hours in advance at 575/528-4102 or 575/528-4008 (TTY).

For information, contact Brita Sauer, Library Manager, at 575/528-4028, or by email at bsauer@las-cruces.org.

The Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science presents the third annual “Bug Fest!” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at the Museum of Nature & Science, 411 N. Main Street.

Explore the world of bugs during the third annual Bug Fest! Meet living insects up close, learn about pollinator conservation, and eat a real bug!

This event will take place in the gallery at the Museum of Nature & Science. Registration is not required, and entry is free.

Las Cruces Museum of Nature & Science is accessible via RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1. Visit the Museums System website at: https://www.las-cruces.org/Museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook and Instagram @LCMuseums.

For information, contact Destry Kissick, Interim Collections Manager, at 575/532-3371 or by email at dkissick@las-cruces.org.

For the FIRST TIME EVER! America’s Wildest Monster Truck Show is coming to Las Cruces, NM! We’re excited to be bringing you a GREAT SUPERSTAR lineup of Monster Trucks and Thrill Show! For this event on August 20th, 2021 there will be TWO GIANT SHOWS – a Matinee Show at 1:00pm and an Evening Show at 7:00pm!

This is the only appearance in the region to see our giant superstars compete in non-stop action! Avoid the lines & purchase your discounted tickets early online & save ! Enjoy all the fun and high energy excitement of this perfect family-friendly event!

Featuring GIANT National TV Monster Trucks including world famous OUTLAW, 3-time World Champion BEAR FOOT, the unforgettable EL OSO LOCO, and from Tombstone, AZ, THE SHERIFF! See these superstars as they compete in earth-shaking, ground-pounding, high-flying excitement!

SPECIAL FEATURE: See more exciting action with “QUAD WARS” – as TEAM NEW MEXICO competes wheel to wheel against TEAM TEXAS in non-stop fast track racing action!

BONUS ACTS
– CLASH of the TITANS – as World Famous OUTLAW battles it out against THE SHERIFF in non-stop head to head competition!

– KIDS POWER WHEEL RACES: Kids can be a part of the show! Bring a power wheel and cheer them on as they race around the track. Message us on Facebook to reserve your spot early. Kids ages 3 to 9 years old.

– PLUS get the chance to ride in a REAL monster truck with our SERGEANT SMASH Monster Truck Ride
LIMITED SUPPLY OF ADVANCE TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 CHILD $20 ADULT! Adult or Child General Admission limited supply of 300 tickets – get’em while they last & save up to 50% off gate ticket prices!

You don’t want to miss out on all the excitement, bring the whole family out to see these amazing Monsters! This event is located at the large covered arena: DONA ANA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ARENA, 12125 Robert Larsen Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88007.

The show has Pre-show Meet & Greet PIT PARTY with a Kid’s FUN ZONE. Kids can get up close to huge monster trucks and see the track up close where all the Monster Truck battles happen. Kids can also enjoy the BOUNCE HOUSE at our Kid’s Fun Zone.

Admission Only $5.00 to enter Pre-show PIT PARTY (cash only at the venue). Tickets are also available online in advance.

SATURDAY, August 20th, 2021
For the 1:00PM MATINEE:
The gates will open at 11:00 am, with a pre-show meet and greet PIT PARTY from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. The show will start at 1:00 pm and end around 3:00 pm. Post show drivers autographs will be available.

Admission Only $5.00 to enter Pre-show PIT PARTY (cash only at the venue). Tickets are also available online in advance. https://www.monstertrucks.fun/monster-truck-wars-tickets-events

Event Address/location: Dona Ana County Fairgrounds – Arena 12125 Robert Larsen Boulevard Las
Cruces, NM 88007.

Event Times: 1pm-3pm

Admission: Starts at $10 for children, $20 for adults

Event Phone Number: (615) 549-5370

Event Website: Click for more information

Wayne Suggs says “landscape photography is magical to me.” The renowned New Mexico photographer will share some of that magic with the Farm & Ranch Museum.

The opening for his show, “The Color of Dreams,” is Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The public is invited to meet Suggs and enjoy refreshments at the free opening reception in the Museum’s Arts Corridor. Regular admission is required to see the rest of the Museum: $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, and $3 for children 4 to 17.

The Color of Dreams exhibit features 25 of Suggs’ most-recent photographs that are included in his book of the same title. His images capture the beautiful, rugged landscape of New Mexico. Whether the composition includes night skies, cacti, petroglyphs, boulders, or abandoned structures, Suggs’ photographs have a distinct feel and look.

“For 47 years, I’ve held a camera in my hand,” said Suggs, who has lived his whole life in Las Cruces. “My love and passion for the art of photography has continued to grow with each passing year. To return in my mind to that moment in time, and to remember the joy I felt when I pressed the shutter has made the photographs a part of who I am. I’m not in love with my photographs, I’m in love with all the experiences, the friends I’ve made, and most of all, being out in nature.”

The art show will be on display through Dec. 3, 2022.

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

POWRi Jackson Compaction 305 Winged Sprints, Hulsey Racing Legends, Hacienda Carpet & Tile USRA B-Mods, Johnstone Supply Super Trucks, S.H. Automotive Pure Stocks

PITS OPEN AT 4:00 PM
GRANDSTANDS OPEN AT 5:00 PM
RACING STARTS AT 7:30 PM

GENERAL ADMISSION
Adults (16-64) $15
Seniors (65+)/Military/Students (12-15) $12
Youth (6-11) $5
Kids 5 & Under FREE

RESERVED SEATING
Adults (16-64) $18
Seniors (65+)/Military/Students (12-15) $15
Youth (6-11) $8
Kids 5 & Under FREE

PIT PASSES
Adults (16+) $35
Youth (3-15) $20
Kids 2 & Under FREE

***Anyone with a current college id and anyone with an id from anywhere in Dona Ana County will be admitted into the grandstand area for just $5.***

Physical Address
15900 Stern Dr
Vado, NM 88072
Contact Info
Business: (575) 524-7913
Fax: (575) 541-6398
Cellular: (715) 497-8916

https://vadospeedwaypark.com/track/

Click here for more information:  http://lascrucescomiccon.org

LOCATION: Las Cruces Comic Con is held at the Las Cruces Convention Center in Las Cruces, NM on August 20 – 21, 2022.

Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 East University Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88001.

DIRECTIONS:
From I-10 East

Follow I-10 E to Exit 142 for NM-478/Main Street
Turn right onto NM-478/S Main Street
Turn right onto E University Avenue
Las Cruces Convention Center is on the right

From I-10 West

Follow I-10 W to Exit 142 for NM-188/University Ave toward NM-101/Valley Drive
Turn right onto E University Avenue
Las Cruces Convention Center is on the right

Wayne Suggs says “landscape photography is magical to me.” The renowned New Mexico photographer will share some of that magic with the Farm & Ranch Museum.

The opening for his show, “The Color of Dreams,” is Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The public is invited to meet Suggs and enjoy refreshments at the free opening reception in the Museum’s Arts Corridor. Regular admission is required to see the rest of the Museum: $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, and $3 for children 4 to 17.

The Color of Dreams exhibit features 25 of Suggs’ most-recent photographs that are included in his book of the same title. His images capture the beautiful, rugged landscape of New Mexico. Whether the composition includes night skies, cacti, petroglyphs, boulders, or abandoned structures, Suggs’ photographs have a distinct feel and look.

“For 47 years, I’ve held a camera in my hand,” said Suggs, who has lived his whole life in Las Cruces. “My love and passion for the art of photography has continued to grow with each passing year. To return in my mind to that moment in time, and to remember the joy I felt when I pressed the shutter has made the photographs a part of who I am. I’m not in love with my photographs, I’m in love with all the experiences, the friends I’ve made, and most of all, being out in nature.”

The art show will be on display through Dec. 3, 2022.

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

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/

Event Description: Enjoy half off Wine and Jazz on the patio every Wednesday! As well as weekly dinner specials by Chef Johnny!

Event Address/location: Red Hawk Golf Course, 7502 Red Hawk Golf Road.

Event Times: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Admission: Free Admission into Club

Event Phone Number: 575-373-8100

Event Website: www.redhawkgc.com

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

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/

“S.T.E.A.M. Saturdays”

Saturday, August 27, 11am-noon

Join in as we learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math with hands-on experiments every month. Using creativity and brain power, build anything from sky gliders and spacecrafts to saving the ocean and more! This activity kit is recommended for visitors ages 10 and older. Admission to the museum and “S.T.E.A.M. Saturday” activity kits are free.

575-528-3444.

The Las Cruces Railroad Museum is located at 351 N. Mesilla St. and is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Routes 4 and 7, Stop 1. Visit the website at: https://www.las-cruces.org/museums or follow the Las Cruces Museums on Facebook and Instagram @LCMuseums

For information contact Elizabeth Montoya, Education Curator, at 575/528-3444 or by email at emontoya@las-cruces.org

Kids Bike Night

POWRi Sunset Grill 360 Non-Wing Sprints, Anthony Sosa Roofing Late Models, Rancho Milagro USRA Modifieds, S&J Automotive USRA Stock Cars, Hulsey Racing Legends
PITS OPEN AT 4:00 PM
GRANDSTANDS OPEN AT 5:00 PM
RACING STARTS AT 7:30 PM

GENERAL ADMISSION
Adults (16-64) $15
Seniors (65+)/Military/Students (12-15) $12
Youth (6-11) $5
Kids 5 & Under FREE

RESERVED SEATING
Adults (16-64) $18
Seniors (65+)/Military/Students (12-15) $15
Youth (6-11) $8
Kids 5 & Under FREE

PIT PASSES
Adults (16+) $35
Youth (3-15) $20
Kids 2 & Under FREE

Physical Address
15900 Stern Dr
Vado, NM 88072
Contact Info
Business: (575) 524-7913
Fax: (575) 541-6398
Cellular: (715) 497-8916

https://vadospeedwaypark.com/track/

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/

Event Description: Enjoy half off Wine and Jazz on the patio every Wednesday! As well as weekly dinner specials by Chef Johnny!

Event Address/location: Red Hawk Golf Course, 7502 Red Hawk Golf Road.

Event Times: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Admission: Free Admission into Club

Event Phone Number: 575-373-8100

Event Website: www.redhawkgc.com