If spending time outside is what you like to do, than you have come to the right place. Relax under a shade tree and enjoy the day at any of Las Cruces many city parks or grab your hat, sun screen and sunglasses and hit the dunes of White Sands National Monument for some dune sledding! Hop in the car and explore any of the nine New Mexico State Parks all within 90 minutes of Las Cruces including: Elephant Butte Lake, Caballo Lake, Oliver Lee, Percha Dam, City of Rocks, Rockhound, Pancho Villa and Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park.
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december, 2019
01oct10:00 am31dec(dec 31)1:00 pmExhibit: Stolen Culture
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A celebration of Native American Indians with 20 new contemporary paintings by Rick Rotante Event held at Raven Art Studio and gallery 300 N. Main St Monday through Saturday 10
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A celebration of Native American Indians with 20 new contemporary paintings by Rick Rotante Event held at Raven Art Studio and gallery 300 N. Main St Monday through Saturday 10 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Raven Art Studio, 300 N. Main Street.
Gallery hours: 10 am to 1:00 pm Monday thru Saturday.
Free.
909-233-0425.
Time
October 1 (Tuesday) 10:00 am - December 31 (Tuesday) 1:00 pm
Location
Raven Art Studio
300 N. Main Street
Exhibit: Desert Triangle: Print Carpeta And Impress 2 Express
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Branigan Cultural Center
- 501 North Main Street, parking at 500 N. Water Street on the north end of Main Street Downtown
01nov10:00 am04jan(jan 4)4:30 pmExhibit: Desert Triangle: Print Carpeta And Impress 2 Express
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Join us Friday, November 1, 2019, through Saturday, January 4, 2020 for Desert Triangle: Print Carpeta, an exhibit that features artists from Tucson, Albuquerque, and El Paso. Sixteen Las Cruces-based
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Join us Friday, November 1, 2019, through Saturday, January 4, 2020 for Desert Triangle: Print Carpeta, an exhibit that features artists from Tucson, Albuquerque, and El Paso. Sixteen Las Cruces-based artists will be featured as an extension of Desert Triangle: Print Carpeta in an exhibit addition titled Impress 2 Express.
Desert Triangle: Print Carpeta is a Southwestern print project initiated by artist Karrl (Karl Whitaker) who commissioned his colleagues to create an exhibit featuring printmakers from the “desert triangle” (Tucson, Albuquerque, and the El Paso region). Impress 2 Express highlights local printmakers from Las Cruces.
Desert Triangle: Print Carpeta and Impress 2 Express showcase colorful and thought-provoking images that demonstrate the array of styles in the area.
The museum is located at 501 N. Main Street (RoadRUNNER Transit bus route 1, stop 36) and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm, and Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm. For additional information, visit the website at: museums.las-cruces.org or call (575) 541-2137.
Time
November 1 (Friday) 10:00 am - January 4 (Saturday) 4:30 pm
Location
Branigan Cultural Center
501 North Main Street, parking at 500 N. Water Street on the north end of Main Street Downtown
Exhibit: Michael Nail and Ray Ponteri
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Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
- 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, across from the Fountain Theatre
01dec10:00 am31(dec 31)5:00 pmExhibit: Michael Nail and Ray Ponteri
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Michael is a lifelong New Mexico resident and has lived in Las Cruces for 40 years. A self-taught artist with little or no formal training, Mike has loved drawing and
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Michael is a lifelong New Mexico resident and has lived in Las Cruces for 40 years. A self-taught artist with little or no formal training, Mike has loved drawing and painting from an early age but until his retirement from the City of Las Cruces as a senior construction inspector did not have time to pursue his passion full time. Mike works primarily in pencil, charcoal and ink, finding Western, Native American and wildlife themes the subjects he is most “drawn” to.
Ray, a forty year resident of the Las Cruces/El Paso area spent his professional days as CEO of an El Paso credit union for 25 years. He retired in 2010 and began painting in 2014. He discovered he enjoyed painting and had some talent. Ray comments, “I have always had acute observation skills and therefore a strong understanding of my environment/surroundings. Hopefully my art is a reflection of who I am and the world we live in”.
Gallery hours Mon-Sun 10 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 575-522-2933 or visit our website: www.mesillavalleyfinearts.com
Time
1 (Sunday) 10:00 am - 31 (Tuesday) 5:00 pm
Location
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, across from the Fountain Theatre
03dec(dec 3)10:00 am31(dec 31)4:30 pmDesert Triangle: Print Carpeta Exhibit
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Desert Triangle: Print Carpeta. November 1, 2019 through January 4, 2020. Admission to the Museum of Art is Free. The museum is located at 491 N. Main Street and is open Tuesday through
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Desert Triangle: Print Carpeta.
November 1, 2019 through January 4, 2020.
Admission to the Museum of Art is Free.
The museum is located at 491 N. Main Street and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm, and Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm.
For additional information, visit the website at: http://www.las-cruces.org/1523/Museum-System or call 575.541.2137.
Time
3 (Tuesday) 10:00 am - 31 (Tuesday) 4:30 pm
Location
Las Cruces Museum of Art
491 N. Main Street
06decallday22alldayLive Theatre: Surviving Your Family at Christmas
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By William Missouri Downs, Directed by Ceil Herman. FRI DEC 6, 13, and 20| 8:00 PM, SAT DEC 7, 14, 21 | 8:00 PM, SUN DEC 15, 22| 2:30 PM, THR
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By William Missouri Downs, Directed by Ceil Herman.
FRI DEC 6, 13, and 20| 8:00 PM, SAT DEC 7, 14, 21 | 8:00 PM, SUN DEC 15, 22| 2:30 PM, THR DEC 19 | 7:00 PM .
Regular Admission | $15, Students & Seniors (over 65) | $12, Bargain Night | All seats on THR are $10.
Call the theatre at (575)-523-1223 to reserve your tickets.
tickets may be paid for in full at time of performance. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to performance. 12/6/2019 12/22/2019
Black Box Theatre 430 N. Main Street Live Theatre/Play $10-15 no-strings.org/index.php 575-523-1223
Time
december 6 (Friday) - 22 (Sunday)
Location
Black Box Theatre
430 N. Main Street
06dec(dec 6)6:08 pm22(dec 22)6:08 pmLive Theatre: A Christmas Story The Musical
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A Christmas Story the Musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every
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A Christmas Story the Musical follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle.
Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. Adult – $17, Sr/Stu/Mil – $14, Groups of 10+ – $10, Child under 12 – $10.
NO SERVICE CHARGES OR ADDED FEES FOR ONLINE PURCHASES!
Las Cruces Community Theatre 313 N. Main Street.
Live Theatre/Play $10-17 lcctnm.org/ 575-523-1200
Time
6 (Friday) 6:08 pm - 22 (Sunday) 6:08 pm
Location
Las Cruces Community Theatre
313 N. Main Street
15dec1:00 pm6:00 pmAmaro Winery 10 Year Celebration
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We opened our doors in December of 2009, YES It is 10 years already and time to PARTY. You are invited to our 10 year anniversary PARTY on SUNDAY December
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We opened our doors in December of 2009, YES It is 10 years already and time to PARTY. You are invited to our 10 year anniversary PARTY on SUNDAY December 15.
We will have $3 OFF on all glasses of wine and 20% OFF on all bottle to go sales.
The food special for day is: Citrus-marinated pork tacos(3) for $5
We will have $3 OFF on all glasses of wine and 20% OFF on all bottle to go sales.
The food special for day is: Citrus-marinated pork tacos(3) for $5
LIVE MUSIC BY Nicole Martinez 2-5PM.
COME CELEBRATE WITH US!!!
Time
(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Amaro Winery
402 S. Melendres Streeet
18dec11:00 am1:00 pmNMSU Women's Basketball vs. Arizona State
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NMSU Pan American Center 1810 E. University Avenue. 1 pm. nmstatesports.com 575-646-1420
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NMSU Pan American Center 1810 E. University Avenue. 1 pm. nmstatesports.com 575-646-1420
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
NMSU Pan American Center
1801 E. University Avenue
18dec7:00 pm9:00 pmNMSU Men's Basketball vs. Arkansas - Pine Bluff
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NMSU Pan American Center 1810 E. University Avenue. 7 pm - 9 pm. www.nmstatesports.com
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Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
NMSU Pan American Center
1801 E. University Avenue
19dec(dec 19)6:30 pm20(dec 20)8:30 pmYaymaker: Paint nite the Dearest Holiday
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Yaymaker: Paint nite the Dearest Holiday. Join us for a two hour painting session right before christmas! Date: 12/19/2019 6:30 PM 12/19/2019 8:30 PM. Picacho Peak Brewing Company 3900 W. Picacho Avenue. Painting $35. yaymaker.com/events/_10200973
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Yaymaker: Paint nite the Dearest Holiday.
Join us for a two hour painting session right before christmas!
Date: 12/19/2019 6:30 PM 12/19/2019 8:30 PM.
Picacho Peak Brewing Company 3900 W. Picacho Avenue.
Painting $35. yaymaker.com/events/_10200973
Time
19 (Thursday) 6:30 pm - 20 (Friday) 8:30 pm
Location
Picacho Peak Brewing Company
3900 W. PIcacho Avenue
19dec9:00 pm10:00 amPreK at the Museum of Nature & Science
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The Museum of Nature & Science presents Pre-K Classes every Thursday morning at 9am. Entry to the museum and program are free, and no registration is required. Preschool children ages
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The Museum of Nature & Science presents Pre-K Classes every Thursday morning at 9am. Entry to the museum and program are free, and no registration is required. Preschool children ages 0 – 5 and their families are invited to engage with science through hands-on explorations, arts and crafts, and story time.
December 19 – Dinosaur Train: Dinosaurs of Africa
December 26 – Nature Kids: Winter Solstice
The Museum of Nature & Science is located at 411 N. Main Street and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm. The museum is accessible from RoadRUNNER transit Route 1 Stop 36. For additional information, visit the website at: http://las-cruces.org/museums or call (575) 522-3120.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 pm - 10:00 am
Location
Museum of Nature & Science
411 N. Main Street
The Nutcracker Las Cruces Chamber Ballet "Chaos at Christmas"
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NMSU Atkinson Music Recital Hall
- 1075 N. Horseshoe Circle
20decallday22alldayThe Nutcracker Las Cruces Chamber Ballet "Chaos at Christmas"
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The Nutcracker Las Cruces Chamber Ballet proudly presents, Nutcracker 2019 with Michele's Dance Academy's "Chaos at Christmas" 20th and 21st at 7 pm, 22nd at 2 pm. NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall 1075
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The Nutcracker Las Cruces Chamber Ballet proudly presents, Nutcracker 2019 with Michele’s Dance Academy’s “Chaos at Christmas” 20th and 21st at 7 pm, 22nd at 2 pm.
NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall 1075 N. Horseshoe Circle. $22 lascruceschamberballet.org/events/ 575-527-1893.
Time
december 20 (Friday) - 22 (Sunday)
Location
NMSU Atkinson Music Recital Hall
1075 N. Horseshoe Circle
20dec6:00 pm8:00 pmYaymaker: Paint nite Barn Board Cardinal
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Yaymaker: Paint nite Barn Board Cardinal. 21 and up only! Join us for beer and wine, let's paint this adorable bird together right before Christmas! Date: 12/20/2019 6:00 PM 12/20/2019 8:00 PM. Boba's Café 1900 S. Espina
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Yaymaker: Paint nite Barn Board Cardinal.
21 and up only! Join us for beer and wine, let’s paint this adorable bird together right before Christmas!
Date: 12/20/2019 6:00 PM 12/20/2019 8:00 PM.
Boba’s Café 1900 S. Espina Street Painting.
$35. yaymaker.com/events/yaymaker.com
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Boba's Cafe & Cabaret
1900 S. Espina Street
21dec10:00 am12:00 pmArtventurous - Las Cruces Museum of Art
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Come to the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday and join us in the connector between the Museum of Art
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Come to the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday and join us in the connector between the Museum of Art and the Museum of Nature & Science for a hands-on arts and crafts experience for the whole family! Each month features a different art appreciation theme and a different subject each week.
December’s theme is “Printmaking.”
December’s schedule is:
December 21: Stenciling.
December 28: Monoprints.
December 28: Monoprints.
The museum 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. The Museum of Art is accessible by RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 36.
For information, visit the Museum of Art website at:
http://www.las-cruces.org/1542/Museum-of-Art or call 575/541-2137.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Las Cruces Museum of Art
491 N. Main Street
A Brief History of Christmas Music Sing-Along
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Rio Grande Theatre
- 211 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001
21dec2:00 pm6:15 pmA Brief History of Christmas Music Sing-Along
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Rio Grande Theatre 211 N. Main Street Live Audience/Sing-Along Free riograndetheatre.org 575-541-2290.
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Rio Grande Theatre 211 N. Main Street
Live Audience/Sing-Along Free riograndetheatre.org 575-541-2290.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm
21dec5:00 pm9:00 pmWinterFest/DLCP
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Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street. Free admission. 5 - 9 pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/563780224199093/
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Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street.
Free admission.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
100 N. Main St
24dec9:00 am1:00 pmShop Local Christmas Eve Market
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Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? Want to support local? Then come to the Shop Local Christmas Eve Market presented by the Farmers and Crafts Market of Las Cruces.
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Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? Want to support local? Then come to the Shop Local Christmas Eve Market presented by the Farmers and Crafts Market of Las Cruces. Many local, handmade gift options.
Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main Street.
Event Times: 9 am – 1 pm. Free Admission. 575-201-3853.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Downtown Las Cruces
Main Street
24dec5:00 pm6:08 pmChristmas Eve Service on the Plaza
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Once again, Calvary will host its annual Christmas Eve Service in downtown Las Cruces at the scenic Plaza de Las Cruces! We will have a large family gathering with Christmas
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Once again, Calvary will host its annual Christmas Eve Service in downtown Las Cruces at the scenic Plaza de Las Cruces! We will have a large family gathering with Christmas music and message, followed by a group candle lighting.
Date: 12/24/2019 5:00 PM 12/24/2019 6:00 PM.
Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street.
Free admission. christmasinlascruces.com 575-522-7900.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 6:08 pm
Location
Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
100 N. Main St
24dec5:00 pm6:00 pmChristmas Eve Service on the Plaza
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A family candle light service with Christmas Music. Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street. Free admission. 575-522-7900 http://hristmasinlascruces.com
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A family candle light service with Christmas Music.
Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street. Free admission. 575-522-7900 http://hristmasinlascruces.com
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
100 N. Main St
24dec6:00 pm8:00 pmLighting of the Luminiares
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December 24 - Christmas Carols and Luminarias on the Plaza, Old Mesilla, near Las Cruces, New Mexico The historic village of Old Mesilla
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December 24 – Christmas Carols and Luminarias on the Plaza, Old Mesilla, near Las Cruces, New Mexico
The historic village of Old Mesilla is aglow with thousands of luminarias and caroling.
(575) 524-3262. http://www.mesillanm.gov/mesilla-visiting/calendar-of-events.html
Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Old Mesilla Plaza
Center of Old Mesilla Square
26decallday28alldayLas Cruces Public Holiday Hoopla Basketball Tournament
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Las Cruces School Basketball 8 boys and 8 girls teams. Dates: 12/26/2019 12/28/2019. Oñate High School
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Las Cruces School Basketball 8 boys and 8 girls teams.
Dates: 12/26/2019 12/28/2019.
Oñate High School
Time
december 26 (Thursday) - 28 (Saturday)
Location
Oñate High School
5700 Mesa Grande Drive
26dec9:00 pm10:00 amPreK at the Museum of Nature & Science
Event Details
The Museum of Nature & Science presents Pre-K Classes every Thursday morning at 9am. Entry to the museum and program are free, and no registration is required. Preschool children ages
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The Museum of Nature & Science presents Pre-K Classes every Thursday morning at 9am. Entry to the museum and program are free, and no registration is required. Preschool children ages 0 – 5 and their families are invited
December 26 – Nature Kids: Winter Solstice.
The Museum of Nature & Science is located at 411 N. Main Street and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm. The museum is accessible from RoadRUNNER transit Route 1 Stop 36. For additional information, visit the website at: http://las-cruces.org/museums or call (575) 522-3120.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 pm - 10:00 am
Location
Museum of Nature & Science
411 N. Main Street
28dec10:00 am12:00 pmArtventurous - Las Cruces Museum of Art
Event Details
Come to the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday and join us in the connector between the Museum of Art
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Come to the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday and join us in the connector between the Museum of Art and the Museum of Nature & Science for a hands-on arts and crafts experience for the whole family! Each month features a different art appreciation theme and a different subject each week.
December’s theme is “Printmaking.”
December’s schedule is:
December 28: Monoprints.
The museum 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. The Museum of Art is accessible by RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 36.
For information, visit the Museum of Art website at:
http://www.las-cruces.org/1542/Museum-of-Art or call 575/541-2137.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Las Cruces Museum of Art
491 N. Main Street
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Lake Lucero Tour Hike with a ranger to the source of the gypsum sand. Reservations required and accepted one month in advance. Program fees apply. White Sands National Monument East on Highway 70. 575-479-6124.
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Lake Lucero Tour Hike with a ranger to the source of the gypsum sand.
Reservations required and accepted one month in advance. Program fees apply.
White Sands National Monument East on Highway 70. 575-479-6124. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/index.htm
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am
28dec11:30 am1:30 pmYaymaker: Paint nite Winter Holiday Love
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Yaymaker: Paint nite Winter Holiday Love. Join us for a two hour painting session at Boba! 2/28/2019 11:30 AM 12/28/2019 1:30 PM. Boba's Café 1900 S. Espina Street Painting $35. yaymaker.com/events/yaymaker.com/events/_10202132_10202132
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Yaymaker: Paint nite Winter Holiday Love.
Join us for a two hour painting session at Boba! 2/28/2019 11:30 AM 12/28/2019 1:30 PM.
Boba’s Café 1900 S. Espina Street Painting $35.
yaymaker.com/events/yaymaker.com/events/_10202132_10202132
Time
(Saturday) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location
Boba's Cafe & Cabaret
1900 S. Espina Street
29dec11:30 am1:30 pmYaymaker: Paint nite Cheers to the New Years
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Yaymaker: Paint nite Cheers to the New Years. Join us at Hacienda to cheers to the new years!! 21+ 12/29/2019 11:30 AM 12/29/2019 1:30 PM Hacienda de Mesilla 1891 Avenida de Mesilla $35.00 yaymaker.com/events/_10200974
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Yaymaker: Paint nite Cheers to the New Years. Join us at Hacienda to cheers to the new years!! 21+ 12/29/2019 11:30 AM 12/29/2019 1:30 PM Hacienda de Mesilla 1891 Avenida de Mesilla $35.00 yaymaker.com/events/_10200974
Time
(Sunday) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location
Hacienda De Mesilla
1891 Avenida De Mesilla
29dec4:00 pm6:00 pmNMSU Men's Basketball vs. Northern New Mexico
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NMSU Pan American Center 1810 E. University Avenue. 6 pm. nmstatesports.com
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NMSU Pan American Center 1810 E. University Avenue. 6 pm. nmstatesports.com
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
NMSU Pan American Center
1801 E. University Avenue
29dec11:30 pm1:30 pmYaymaker: Paint nite Cheers to the New Years
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Yaymaker: Paint nite Cheers to the New Years. Join us at Hacienda to cheers to the new year! 21 + Date 12/29/2019 11:30 AM 12/29/2019 1:30 PM Hacienda de Mesilla 1891 Avenida de Mesilla. Painting $35.
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Yaymaker: Paint nite Cheers to the New Years.
Join us at Hacienda to cheers to the new year! 21 +
Date 12/29/2019 11:30 AM 12/29/2019 1:30 PM
Hacienda de Mesilla 1891 Avenida de Mesilla. Painting $35. yaymaker.com/events/_10200974
Time
(Sunday) 11:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
Hacienda De Mesilla
1891 Avenida De Mesilla
31decalldayLas Cruces Chile Drop
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Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street. Free. Call 575-525-1955 or visit facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/ChileDropLasCruces/
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Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces 100 N. Main Street. Free. Call 575-525-1955 or visit facebook page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/ChileDropLasCruces/
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
100 N. Main St
31decalldayalldayThe Roaring 20's New Year's Eve Bash
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Live entertainment, dinner buffet, champagne toast at midnight, party favors, continental breakfast. More information coming or please call 575-522-4300. www.HotelEncanto.com
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Live entertainment, dinner buffet, champagne toast at midnight, party favors, continental breakfast.
More information coming or please call 575-522-4300.
Time
All Day (Tuesday)
Location
Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces
705 S. Telshor Blvd.