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

The talent of the New Mexico Watercolor Society will be on display in a new art show at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces.

“Seasons of Enchantment: Painting the New Mexico Farm and Ranch” features 28 works of art by members of the society. A public meet-and-greet with the artists is planned for 12 to 2 p.m. on April 23. Entry is free to this reception and the art show only. Admission to see the rest of the Museum is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, and $3 for children 4 to 17.

These watercolor paintings celebrate the daily life of New Mexico farmers and ranchers and their families, evoking a sense of time and place. They elevate the ordinary to extraordinary and reflect the wonder of the landscape and its people.

The paintings include rural landscapes, livestock, farming and ranching scenes, and wildlife.

Artwork from members of both the Albuquerque and Las Cruces chapters of the New Mexico Watercolor Society have been selected by Juror Lynn McLain, AWS, NWS. The Society honors and celebrates the medium of watercolor through the support of highest aesthetic standards, education of the public, promotion of community engagement, and facilitation of member development. The Albuquerque chapter began in 1969 and the Southern Chapter celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

The artists whose works were selected for this show include New Mexico Watercolor Society members John Glass, Laurel Weathersbee, Barbara McGuire, Susan Davis, Patricia Black, Jay Leutwyler, Junko Nakao, Robert Highsmith, Richard Harris, Penny Thomas Simpson, Tina Little, Dorian Clouser, Mark Cirzan, Dave Cook, Tina Stallard, Rachel Murphree, Bonnie Deming, Rebecca A. Johnson, and Nancy Frost Begin. More information about the New Mexico Watercolor Society can be found here: www.nmwatercolorsociety.com

The show will be on display in the Museum’s Arts Corridor through July 30, 2022. www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org

The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs. The 47-acre interactive museum brings to life the 4,000-year history of growing food and fiber in this region. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, it features livestock, indoor and outdoor exhibits, barns, greenhouse, gift shop, and demonstrations. 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces, N.M. 88011, (575) 522-4100. Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Museum is supported by the Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.

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

Where: New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

When: June 18, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: Demonstrations are a big part of the event, with the following planned: Natural dye, Colcha embroidery, quilting, twining, sewing, weaving, triangle loom weaving, embroidery, basket weaving, and rigid heddle weaving. The High Canyon Weavers & Spinners Guild will be here to offer demonstrations of wool carding, inkle loom weaving, and table loom weaving. Guests can try table loom weaving and there will be a limited number of tiny looms and yarn to distribute. The weekly education program for children – All Aboard the Ag Wagon – will feature a fiber arts craft activity from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand, as well.

Who: Volunteers from throughout the area will provide demonstrations. The Bureau of Land Management will have a yucca bracelet making activity, and the Oveja Project will have interns demonstrating wool spinning. Tye Lightfoot of the United States Department of Agriculture will be in the Museum’s theater to talk about cotton processes.

Why: To showcase the creative talents of those involved in fiber arts and share the historical importance of these skills.

Admission: $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and $3 for children 4 to 17. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org

The Spaceport America Cup is the world’s largest Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition for student rocketry teams. With over 140 teams from colleges and universities in 20 countries, the competition continues to grow every year.

Students launch solid, liquid, and hybrid rockets to target altitudes of 10,000 and 30,000 feet.

The student’s rocket exhibit is open to the public at the Las Cruces Convention Center on Tuesday, June 21. The launches are held at Spaceport America and can be viewed virtually.

Event Address/location: Las Cruces Convention Center (Open to the public), 680 E. University Avenue, and at Spaceport America.

Event Times: 9am-5pm

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: (575) 267-8500.

Event Website:  https://spaceportamericacup.com/

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/

SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2022 AT 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM MDT.

Mesilla kayaking and tube floats on the Rio!

Looking for something FUN to do on these HOT weekends?
Don’t want to drive all the way to TorC just to play in the water?
Come over to Mesilla on the river and rent out kayaks or river tubes for a fun 9 mile paddle,(3 hour) or 3.5 mile river tube float (2 hour)!

We open at 8:30am until 5:30 pm, every Saturday and Sunday while the river is flowing! (last put in is at 3:00pm)
We offer hard shell kayaks for the 9 mile paddle and commercial river tubes for the float.

Just come out to Calle Del Norte Bridge behind historic Mesilla, park and come over to the tents to sign in.

(You’ll need a major credit card and one drivers lic. to hold while you are on the river. We accept cash as well but still need a credit card and one I.D. to hold.)

Please call us at 877-808-6877 if you have any questions at all.
Ticket price: Kayaks for 9 mile paddle: $38.00 per person (includes, kayak/paddle/life jacket & shuttle service)
River tubes: 3.5 mile float : $25.00 per person (includes river tube/life jacket/shuttle service)
Cooler floater: $15.00 (floater to put your mid size cooler in to float with you, please no glass bottles on river)
(Tax is not included in price, added at checkout)

E vent Description:  Bring your current work-in-progress or unfinished object and join us in the Textile Lab every Friday for an open work session. The lab tools and equipment will be available or participants can bring their own. Socialize with like-minded members and advance your own work. All fiberarts welcome from applique to weaving and beyond.

Event Address/location: 205 E Lohman, Las Cruces NM / Cruces Creatives

Event Times: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Admission: $5.00

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

Event Website: www.crucescreatives.org

Do you have a personal project you’re working on?

Having trouble starting or finding the right tool for the job?

Alex Nipper, Instructor & Tech Assistant at Cruces Creatives, is hosting free, first-come, first-served consultation times to help get
your project ideas off the ground and running!

Members: On a first-come, first-served basis, CC Members will receive as much
consultation time with Alex as possible.

Non-Members: Even if you’re not a member of the Makerspace, you can meet and discuss your project ideas and issues with Alex in a free, 5-minute consultation–and if you’d like, you’re invited to a tour of the Makerspace after the consultation to explore whether the space and tools available could help you accomplish your goals.

Event Address/location: 205 E Lohman, Las Cruces NM / Cruces Creatives

Event Times: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Admission: FREE

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

Event Website: www.crucescreatives.org

The dance company is bringing pieces from shows spanning the last six years, pieces from their most recent show, The Ring Leader, and a preview of a piece in their upcoming show.

A special piece will be featured this year that was created specifically for the festival. Creative Director Morgan Rivera in collaboration with her husband’s cousins Brahm, Dhaveed, and Mauro have created an art piece. Brahm and Dhaveed worked together to create a visual art piece. Mauro then took that visual art and created music to match. Once both of those were finished, Morgan started the choreography for the piece. This piece shows how art forms coincide with each other and create something beautiful.

The idea for Fringe Dance Festival was originally started by Black Box Theater owner Ceil Herman who wanted to have more dance performances in her theater. It allows companies like The Dance Eclectic to showcase pieces from previous shows that have not been seen in many years. It will also preview a piece from the upcoming The Dance Eclectic show in Spring 2023 choreographed by Andrea Severson Lopez (former member of TDE).
Learn more at http://thedanceeclectic.com

Black Box Theatre. 430 N. Main Street.  575-523-1223.  http://no-strings.org/event.php?ID=238

SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2022 AT 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM MDT.

Mesilla kayaking and tube floats on the Rio!

Looking for something FUN to do on these HOT weekends?
Don’t want to drive all the way to TorC just to play in the water?
Come over to Mesilla on the river and rent out kayaks or river tubes for a fun 9 mile paddle,(3 hour) or 3.5 mile river tube float (2 hour)!

We open at 8:30am until 5:30 pm, every Saturday and Sunday while the river is flowing! (last put in is at 3:00pm)
We offer hard shell kayaks for the 9 mile paddle and commercial river tubes for the float.

Just come out to Calle Del Norte Bridge behind historic Mesilla, park and come over to the tents to sign in.

(You’ll need a major credit card and one drivers lic. to hold while you are on the river. We accept cash as well but still need a credit card and one I.D. to hold.)

Please call us at 877-808-6877 if you have any questions at all.
Ticket price: Kayaks for 9 mile paddle: $38.00 per person (includes, kayak/paddle/life jacket & shuttle service)
River tubes: 3.5 mile float : $25.00 per person (includes river tube/life jacket/shuttle service)
Cooler floater: $15.00 (floater to put your mid size cooler in to float with you, please no glass bottles on river)
(Tax is not included in price, added at checkout)

Camp details:
Date: June 26, 2021
Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $110 each
Location: NM State Soccer Complex
Participants: Grades 8-12 + JC Players
Coaches: NM State Coaches &
Players
**DO NOT BRING A ball!**

Camp schedule:
8:30 – 9 a.m. • Check-In
9 a.m. • Opening Remarks
9:15 – 10:45 a.m. • Technical/Skills Training
11 AM – 12:00 p.m. • Small-Sided games
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. • lunch
12:45 – 1:45 p.m. • College talk
1:45 – 2:15 p.m. • Tour of Athletic Facilities
2:30 – 4:15 p.m. • 11 v 11 games
4:15 – 4:30 p.m. • Closing Remarks

This one-day ID Camp is a perfect opportunity to work directly with Head
Coach Rob Baarts and his coaching staff. Players can showcase their abilities,
receive technical/tactical instruction and gain a better understanding of the
college recruiting process. Come join us for a fun and exciting day!

TINGS TO BRING: LUNCH, SOCCER SHOES, ATHLETIC APPAREL, A GREAT ATTITUDE.

ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FREE SOCCER ID CAMP SHIRT!

The dance company is bringing pieces from shows spanning the last six years, pieces from their most recent show, The Ring Leader, and a preview of a piece in their upcoming show.

A special piece will be featured this year that was created specifically for the festival. Creative Director Morgan Rivera in collaboration with her husband’s cousins Brahm, Dhaveed, and Mauro have created an art piece. Brahm and Dhaveed worked together to create a visual art piece. Mauro then took that visual art and created music to match. Once both of those were finished, Morgan started the choreography for the piece. This piece shows how art forms coincide with each other and create something beautiful.

The idea for Fringe Dance Festival was originally started by Black Box Theater owner Ceil Herman who wanted to have more dance performances in her theater. It allows companies like The Dance Eclectic to showcase pieces from previous shows that have not been seen in many years. It will also preview a piece from the upcoming The Dance Eclectic show in Spring 2023 choreographed by Andrea Severson Lopez (former member of TDE).
Learn more at http://thedanceeclectic.com

Black Box Theatre. 430 N. Main Street.  575-523-1223.  http://no-strings.org/event.php?ID=238

Free family fun!! Bring your tea/water/blanket and enjoy the wonderful music.

JUNE 26 –
Triple Jack – Rock, Blues, Funk
Truman Provencio – Rock, Blues, Country, Reggae

JULY 10 – Rosewater Blues Band – Blues, Rock
Guitar Slim – Rockin’ Blues

JULY 17 – Al Hurricane Jr. – New Mexico Music
Las Muñecas – Variety

JULY 24 -Windy City – Tribute to Chicago
Little Moses Jones – R & B, Soul

JULY 31 – Play Me – Tribute to Neal Diamond
NightTimeDrive – Neo Soul, R & B

YOUNG PARK 1905 E. Nevada Avenue.

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/