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

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

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

Peter Piper Pizza!

For a limited time only.

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.

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

The Library will show off the new Citizen Science kits along with Let’s Explore Backpacks and Healing Library Kits in a show and tell session on Friday, February 10th at 3:30pm in the Children’s Craft Room. See how the Library can help you explore your world!

Event Address/location: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM,
88001

Event Times: 3:30—4:30 PM

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: 575/528-4028

Event Website:
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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/

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

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

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

Live Music form performer Julio Ortiz on Scenic Highway 28 between Las Cruces NM & El Paso TX.

Event Address/location: 430 La Vina Rd., Anthony, NM 88021

Event Times: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Admission: Free to customers

Event Phone Number: 915-241-4349

Event Website: Click here more information..

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.

Sombra Antigua Winery is hosting a Valentine Dinner with drinks and Jessica Flores performing. Singles are welcome.

Event Address/location: 430 La Vina Rd., Anthony, NM 88021

Event Times: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Admission: $80 per person tax included

Event Phone Number: 915-241-4349

Event Website:
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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

TIME:  TBA

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/

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: In celebration of the launch of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs coloring book A is for Artista, Branigan Library invites you to meet and color with three local artists that participated in the book- Coy Lowther, Collette Marie, and Katie Mena. There will be opportunities to work on several HUGE community coloring projects and
take home your own coloring book and art supplies.

Event Address/location: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library200 E. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM,
88001

Event Times: 4:00—5:00 PM

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: 575-528-4000

Event Website:
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Event Description: Stop-motion film showing with Artist Talk Back (Peekaboo Pointe & Dr.
Lynn Sally) First come, first served.

PEEKSHOW features the mind-blowing stop-motion short films of renowned performance artist Peekaboo Pointe (NYC). Her films are melancholy and campy, taking head-on issues such as the aging female body, what it means to be a performing artist in a digital age, and her own personal struggles with fertility. As a queer multi-disciplinary artist,
Peekaboo Pointe’s work celebrates the unveiled female form as a site of agency and subjecthood.

PEEKSHOW includes a talk back between the artist Peekaboo Pointe and scholar Dr. Lynn Sally, author of Neo-Burlesque: Striptease as Transformation, currently teaching “Performing Gender: Camp, Drag & Burlesque” at NMSU.

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

Event Times: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: 575-646-2545

Event Website: uam.nmsu.edu

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 Museum ROCKS! Gem & Mineral Show brings together wholesale and resale dealers of both cut and uncut gemstones, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and jewelry-making supplies. Educational information also is part of the show.

The event is hosted by the Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, sponsored by Frank Parrish, and organized by Las Cruces Event Planning.

Admission, which includes all of the Museum’s regular offerings, is $7 for ages 12 and older, $4 for children ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under.

For more information about this event, please call Las Cruces Event Planning at (575) 522-1232.

Also, visit www.LCMuseumRocks.com

The Museum ROCKS! Gem & Mineral Show brings together wholesale and resale dealers of both cut and uncut gemstones, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and jewelry-making supplies. Educational information also is part of the show.

The event is hosted by the Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, sponsored by Frank Parrish, and organized by Las Cruces Event Planning.

Admission, which includes all of the Museum’s regular offerings, is $7 for ages 12 and older, $4 for children ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under.

For more information about this event, please call Las Cruces Event Planning at (575) 522-1232.

Also, visit www.LCMuseumRocks.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