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Whoops Robin Hood Fell Down….
The Robin Hood statue at Sparky’s in Hatch blew down yesterday in the wind. See Video on Facebook
Restaurants in Las Cruces operating without a license….
In a recent article in the Las Cruces Sun News it was mentioned that 5 local restaurants were operating without a license or expired license.
Those restaurants are:
Paleteria Guadalupana, 700 S. Telshor Blvd.
The Paleta Bar, 2750 Mall Drive
Santa Fe Restaurant, 1338 Picacho Hills
Carl's Jr., 503 Solano Drive
Rincon de Mesilla, 2488 Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla
If you want to explore the New Mexico Enforcement Watch database you can do so here.
Trivia Question….
Which famous astronaut, born in Las Cruces, walked on the moon?Do you know the answer? Choose to see if you do 🙂 |
The 2024 Hatch 🌶️ Chile Season Looking good….
Early reports from Hatch is that the crop this year is looking really good and they are starting to ship small quantities now. Get ready for the smell of 🌶️ chile’s roasting in Las Cruces soon. Read More
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Events
July
Friday, July 12th
Country Dance Night | DH Lescombes | 6:30 pm - 9 pm | RSVP
2024 Summer Music Series | Mesilla Plaza | 8 pm - 10 pm | Free | Lush Life | Jazz
Fempreneur Breakfast Club | Salud de Mesilla | 9 am | Hear from a Female Entrepreneur, Sabrina shares her Fempreneur story.
Canceled - Pokemon at the Market | Fair Farmers Market | Plaza de Las Cruces | 5 pm - 9 pm | Canceled
Saturday, July 13th
2024 Tequila, Taco, & Cerveza Festival | Plaza de Las Cruces | 6 pm - 11:45 pm | Tequila, Tacos, Cervezas, Musica & Lucha Libre
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | Every Saturday 8:30 am - 1 pm.
History & Haunts Old Mesilla Ghost Tour | Old Mesilla Plaza | Southwest Expeditions | 7 pm - 9 pm | Tickets
Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop | Branigan Cultural Center | 3:30 pm - 5 pm | Limited to 20. Registration Required.
Bachata Dancing Instruction | Amaro Winery | 7:30 pm | Free Lessons
Nature Journaling | LC Museum of Nature & Science | 2-4 pm | Get up close and personal with some Chihuahuan Desert native animals
Pottery and Weaving: a Living Tradition | Branigan Cultural Center | 10 am - 12 pm | Learn about weaving and pottery in the Zuni tradition with artist Leon Nastacio | Free
Sunday, July 14th
Water Witch Crystal Grid | Indigo Mermaid | 5 pm | A fun hands-on crystal grids workshop that taps into the element of Water.
Grand Opening - Pink Treat Truck | @ Martin Tire | 1 pm - 7 pm | Gifts, Prizes, Custom energy drinks, chocolate covered strawberries, jumbo fruit cups, loaded pickles, fruit roll up wrapped fruit,
Wednesday, July 17th
Planning for our Water Future | Dominici Hall | 6 pm - 8:30 pm | Dr. Fred Phillips & Dr. Peggy Barroll explore the impacts of climate change & groundwater depletion of surface and groundwater resources in the Lower Rio Grande region
The July Wrap- Monthly Film Makers Hangout | Rio Grande Theatre | 6:30 pm | Local Filmmakers, Showcase Your Work! Monthly screenings at Rio Grande Theatre All video formats welcome Open to students and pros alike. Submit now for big-screen glory!
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | Every Wednesday 8:30 am - 1 pm
Wednesday Walk with a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | 9 am - 10 am | Every Wednesday through Nov 20th, 2024
Thursday, July 18th
Open Farm Night | Krazy Arrow Ranchette | Chaparral NM | 6 pm - 8 pm | Come and pet the farm animals.
Sip & Paint Ceramics | Amaro Winery | 6 pm | Gnomes | Tickets | RSVP
Friday, July 19th
Chef Creates with Chef Armando | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6 pm | Las Cruces Convention Center's Executive Chef Armando will introduce you to great flavors that will tantalize your taste buds! | Tickets $70
Sip & Paint Your Date | Icebox Brewhouse | 6 pm | Tickets | RSVP
Saturday, July 20th
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | Every Saturday 8:30 am - 1 pm.
Auditions for The Woman In Black | Rio Grande Theatre | Blank Conversations Theatre Company | 12 pm - 4 pm | July 20th & July 21st
Sunday, July 21st
Auditions for The Woman In Black | Rio Grande Theatre | Blank Conversations Theatre Company | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm | July 20th & July 21st
Ongoing Events
Silver City Clay Festival | Silver City | July 22nd - July 28th | Get ready to immerse yourself in a week-long celebration of all things clay at the 12th Annual Silver City Clay Festival! This beloved event brings together artists, collectors, and clay enthusiasts from near and far to explore the rich traditions and innovative possibilities of this elemental material.
Saturday, June 8th - August 4th
Trick Dog Challenge | Laughing Dog Farm | Saturday June 8th | 9 am | See how many new tricks you and your best friend can learn! Dates: July 13th & 27th, and Aug 3rd or 4th (TBD)
Movies in the Park 2024 Schedule
Free Movies in the Park return to Young Park on Saturdays this June through September! Bring your blanket, chairs, and an appetite (food vendors available). Shows start at dusk. More Info
July 13 "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," PG
July 27 "The Marvels," PG-13
Aug. 10 "Five Nights at Freddy’s," PG-13
Aug. 24 "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," PG-13
Sept. 7 "Elemental," PG
Sept. 21 "The Little Mermaid," PG
Cruces Creatives
Cruces Creatives is a non-profit makerspace that connects people with the tools, training, and community to make practically anything. Tools and space include 3D printers, CAD manufacturing tools such as CNC and laser, wood shop, bicycle shop, textile lab, audio-visual lab, electronics lab, kids room, and more. Events Schedule
Farm & Ranch Museum
The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum has daily demonstration programs such as chair caning, wool spinning, weaving, quilting & blacksmithing. So keep them in mind if you are looking for things to do. Learn More
City of Las Cruces
The City of Las Cruces has an amazing list of weekly events for those searching for things to do. Way too many for me to list here but do check them out. Calendar of events.

Weather


Las Cruces Live Music
July
Friday, July 12
2024 Summer Music Series | Mesilla Plaza | 8 pm - 10 pm | Free | Lush Life | Jazz
Country Dance Night | DH Lescombes Winery | 6:30 pm - 9 pm | $20 | Lessons and Wine
Line 5 | DH Lescombes Winery | 6 pm - 9 pm | Live Music
Suthern Blend | Blue Moon | 7-11 pm | Live Music
Burt Ferguson | Rio Grande Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Music
Daniel Sanchez | Pecan Grill | 7 pm | Live Music
CW Ayon Duo | Amaro Winery | 7:30 pm | Live Music
Chris Escarcega | Little Toad Creek Brewery | 8 pm | Live Music
CM Adams & the 3W Band | The Game 2 | 7 pm | Live Music
Unforgettable | Palicio Bar | Live Music
Rockabilly Strangers | Valley Pizza | 7-10 pm | Live Music
Gi Synstra Mental | Club 575 | 9 pm | EDM - Dance
Saturday, July 13
Sebastien Lescombes | DH Lescombes Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Piano Music Every Saturday
Siempre Band | Blue Moon | 7-11 pm | Live Music
Jessica Flores | Rio Grande Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Music
The Pizza Bones | Bosque Brewing | 7-10 pm | Live Music
C.L. Smith | Sparky’s BBQ | 12 pm - 3 pm | Live Music
Soul Train Night | Pecan Grill | 7 pm | The best jams from the 70's., 80's and 90's. Soul Train line
Sage Gentle-Wing | Icebox Boneyard | 6 pm - 9 pm | Live Music
Grady Hodnet | Rio Grande Winery | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Live Music
96 Proof | The Game | 7 pm | Live Music
Chris Baker | Icebox Picacho | 6-9 pm | Live Music
Michael Alvillar | DH Lescombes | 6-9 pm | Live Music
Papa Blue & The King Bees w/ Daisy Blue | NM Vintage | 7-10 pm | Live Music
Julio Ortiz | Sombra Antiqua Winery | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Live Music
Exito | Palicio Bar | Live Music
Geek3D | Club 575 | 9 pm | EDM - Dance
Sunday, July 14th
Music in the Park Series | Young Park | 7 p.m. each Sunday from June 2 through August 25 at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave.
Flat Blak | Blue Moon | 4-8 pm | Live Music
Chris Escarcega | Rio Grande Winery | 5-8 pm | Live Music
Whiskey River | Sombra Antiqua Winery | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Live Music
Wednesday, July 17th
Daisy Blue | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 pm - 8 pm | Wine Down Wednesday
Thursday, July 18th
Guitar Slim | Palicio Bar | Live Music
Open Mic Night | Amaro Winery | 7-10 pm | Hosted by Daisy Blue
Friday, July 19th
Sons of Soul | Amaro Winery | 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm | Live Music
The Retroz | Pecan Grill | 7-11 pm | Live Music | Classics
Rockabilly Strangers | The Game 2 | 7-11 pm | Live Music
The Band | Palicio Bar | Live Music
Saturday, July 20th
Dream Merchants | Palicio Bar | Live Music
Ongoing Events
Sunday, June 2nd - August 29th
Music in the Park Series | Young Park | 7 p.m. each Sunday from June 2 through August 25 at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave.
Thursday Night Music on the Plaza concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on July 18, August 15, and August 29 at Plaza de Las Cruces.

“Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”

Theatre & Film
August
Trial by Jury and The Zoo | Black Box Theatre | August 3rd @ 7 pm & August 4th @ 2:30 pm | Gilbert & Sullivan's "Trial By Jury" and "The Zoo" come to life in Las Cruces! Experience courtroom comedy and zoo romance in this delightful double bill, featuring new artistic leadership and guaranteed laughs for the whole family.
Hello Dolly | LCCT | August 9th - August 25th | The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker | Get Your Tickets Now, Guaranteed to Sell Out
Georgia and the Butch | LCCT | August 31st @ 2 pm & 7 pm | One Day Only | Georgia O'Keeffe as you've never seen her before, revealed in nine years of private correspondence between her and Maria Chabot, a powerhouse who designed and supervised the renovation of Georgia's Abiqui house
Seascape | Black Box Theatre | Friday Aug 30- Sunday Sep 15 | A Surreal Beach Encounter. On a quiet beach, a couple's peaceful afternoon takes an extraordinary turn when two sentient sea lizards emerge from the ocean. This bizarre meeting sparks a profound and thought-provoking dialogue, challenging perceptions of life, evolution, and human nature.
September
Carmela Full of Wishes | NMSU Center for the Arts | Sunday Sept 22nd | Full of touching and funny fantasies
Seascape | Black Box Theatre | Friday Aug 30- Sunday Sep 15 | A Surreal Beach Encounter. On a quiet beach, a couple's peaceful afternoon takes an extraordinary turn when two sentient sea lizards emerge from the ocean. This bizarre meeting sparks a profound and thought-provoking dialogue, challenging perceptions of life, evolution, and human nature.

Pets of the Week
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