Las Cruces itineraries
Suggested Ideas and activities
Regional Itineraries
Las Cruces itineraries
Suggested Ideas and activities
Regional Itineraries
june, 2022
01jun10:00 am30(jun 30)4:00 pm“Her Land: Women in Agriculture” Exhibit
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
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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
1 (Wednesday) 10:00 am - 30 (Thursday) 4:00 pm
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Road
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
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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.
1 (Wednesday) 10:00 am - 30 (Thursday) 4:00 pm
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Road
10jun(jun 10)10:00 am30(jun 30)4:00 pmPray For Rain Exhibit
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
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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
10 (Friday) 10:00 am - 30 (Thursday) 4:00 pm
NMSU Devasthali Hall University Art Museum
1308 E. University Avenue
29jun8:30 am1:00 pmFarmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces - Wednesday & Saturday
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
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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/
(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Downtown Las Cruces & Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
100 N. Main Street
29jun9:00 am3:00 pmSummer Kids Series WEDNESDAYS - Space Jam New Legacy
Free for ALL AGES!! First Come, First Served!! Showing times: 9 am 11:20 am 1:40 pm Not All dates available at all locations. Program aligns with local school schedule. July 6 - Trolls World Tour July 13
Free for ALL AGES!!
First Come, First Served!!
Showing times:
9 am
11:20 am
1:40 pm
Not All dates available at all locations.
Program aligns with local school schedule.
July 6 – Trolls World Tour
July 13 – The Croods A New Age
July 20 – Sing 2
July 27 – Boss Baby Family Business
August 3 – Scoob!
August 10 – Tom & Jerry
Cineport 10 – 700 S. Telshor Blvd. (Mesilla Valley Mall)
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Allen Theatres Cineport 10
700 S. Telshor Blvd.
29jun11:00 am12:00 pmRanger-Guided Tour of Fort Selden
Event Description: Join Ranger Flo for a guided tour of the Fort Selden ruins. Explore 1400 years of history from the Mogollon to the Spanish and the American military. Tour
Event Description: Join Ranger Flo for a guided tour of the Fort Selden ruins. Explore 1400 years of history from the Mogollon to the Spanish and the American military. Tour included in general admission.
Event Address/location: 1280 Fort Selden Rd. Radium Springs, NM 88054/Fort Selden Historic Site
Event Times: 11:00am-12:00pm
Admission: General Admission to historic site: $5/adult. Children 16 years and under free. NM residents over 60 are free on Wednesdays.
Event Phone Number: 575-526-8911
Event Website: nmhistoricsites.org
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Historic Fort Selden State Site
1280 Fort Selden Road
29jun5:00 pm7:00 pmSkull-tastic
Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Learn how to identify different animal species by observing different skulls during this interactive program. All ages are welcome. Learn how to identify different animal species by observing different
Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
Learn how to identify different animal species by observing different skulls during this interactive program.
All ages are welcome.
Learn how to identify different animal species by observing different skulls during this interactive program.
All ages are welcome.
Free admission.
411 N. Main Street.
5 – 7 pm.
575-522-3120.
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(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Museum of Nature & Science
411 N. Main Street
30jun9:00 am10:00 amPre-K: Planeteers: Alien Life
Nurture your little one's love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on exploration, stories, and crafts. Registration is required by the end of the previous month. Adult caregiver participation is required.
Nurture your little one’s love of science! Investigate nature and science through hands-on exploration, stories, and crafts.
Registration is required by the end of the previous month.
Adult caregiver participation is required. Ages: 2-5.
Free Admission.
411 N. Main Street.
575-522-3120.
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(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Museum of Nature & Science
411 N. Main Street