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Beach Party at Elephant Butte, Taylor Talks in Mesilla

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Why is the sky so hazy lately?….

Fires in from Canada to New Mexico are currently burning…see the map Learn More
Some of the largest fires have been in Canada fueled by high winds Read more
What happened at the Public Safety Town Hall with the NM Governor?….
It was a packed house. So much so they had to additional space. People had a lot to say and the event ran late into the night. Safety is a huge concern for Dona Ana County residents and rightfully so. Learn More, another article and one here.
The 2024 Paris Olympics Have Started….
You can find the schedule and results here
Can you smell the Chile’s Roasting in town now?….
Don’t you love the smell of Chile’s Roasting? Get ready for the 2024 Hatch Chile Festival coming up on Labor Day Weekend on August 31 and September 1st. Follow the Festival on Facebook
The Fun at Elephant Butte Lake continues….

The new owners of Marina del Sur and the Dam Site Marina are hosting their first large event on Saturday the 27th. It’s really nice to see the improvements and events happening at Elephant Butte Lake. Learn More
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Events
July
Friday, July 26th
Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11am-4pm
The Mesilla Valley Classic Flag Football Tournament | Highnoon Soccer Field | July 26th & 27th | Non-Contact Flag Football
22nd Annual Judy Price Memorial Blood Drive | Doña Ana County Government Center | 8:30 am - 12 pm | Each donor will receive a free t-shirt and will automatically be entered for a chance to receive up to $30,000 towards the purchase of car. | Visit Link for details.
Strong Coffee with Strong Women | The Association Women's Group | 9-10 am | RSVP
Saturday, July 27th
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | Every Saturday 8:30 am - 1 pm.
Hot Summer Night Beach Party | Marina Del Sur | Elephant Butte Lake | 5 pm - 9 pm | Band, Music, Food, T-Shirt Contests, Cornhole and Beach Volleyball.
Taylor Talks - If These Walls Could Talk | Mesilla Community Center | 2 pm | 1st of a 4 part series about the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site | Free to Public.
Wildlife Wonders: Going Batty | Asombro Institute for Science Education @ Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park | 7-9 pm | See a live bat up close, chat with local scientists, make a bat mask & participate in other family-friendly activities at this free event.
Sea Witch Wand Workshop | Indigo Mermaid | 5 pm | Create your own sea witch wand out of crystals and sea shells! Includes Book | Tickets
Girl Scouts on the Plaza | Plaza de Las Cruces | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | Learn about the Girl Scouts with a fun morning of activities and info. Girls Kindergarden - 12th grade.
Music & Stars | Leasburg Dam State Park | 7:30 pm - 10 pm | Music by Mark Courtney - Folk, Americana, Canadian and Celtic. And the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces will operate a 16" telescope to view amazing night sky objects
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Las Cruces Convention Center | 5 pm | Help celebrate the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s 40th anniversary with great food, great friends and by giving back to Elk Country. | Tickets
Sunday, July 28th
Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11am-4pm
Beach Cleanup | Elephant Butte Lake | 6:30 am
Tuesday, July 30th
Swing on the Plaza! | Plaza de Las Cruces | 7 pm - 10 pm | Free | Learn to swing dance every Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 31st
Book Club Meeting | Las Cruces Public Libraries | 12 pm | Our book discussion for the month of July will be "Street of Too Many Stories" by Las Cruces' own Denise Chávez.
Thursday, August 01st
Business After Hours/Green Drinks | Las Cruces Convention Center | 5:30 pm -7:30 pm |
Mix & Mingle | Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber | 5:30 pm - 7 pm | Hosted at Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine on the NMSU campus, Gerald Thomas Hall Room 140 | Enjoy a delightful evening with fine wines, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and the company of fellow business leaders and community influencers at this state-of-the-art academy in the NMSU School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
Las Cruces Chile Dog Dock Diving Event | Aug 1st - Aug 4th | 4:30 pm Daily | Imagine a dog bounding down a dock, launching itself into the air with boundless energy, and gracefully plunging into a pool of water in pursuit of a toy or simply for the sheer thrill of the jump. That’s dock diving in a nutshell, and it’s a sight to behold!
Friday, August 02nd
2024 Annual Healthcare Awards | NM Farm & Ranch | 7 pm | The Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce 2024 Annual Healthcare Awards Banquet.
Fine Arts Flea Market | Downtown Las Cruces | 5 pm | Proudly Owned and Operated by indigenous Artists, Family and Friends of the Art community
Las Cruces Chile Dog Dock Diving Event | Aug 1st - Aug 4th | 4:30 pm Daily |
Saturday, August 03rd
Women’s 9 Mile Kayaking Adventure | Southwest Expeditions | La Llorona Park | 9:30 am - 3 pm | Robledo River Paddle! Womens 9-mile paddle with lunch! | Tickets
Tails & Ales | Icebox in Hatch NM | 12 pm - 2 pm | Dona Ana County Humane Society will be onsite to discuss their services to the community.
7th Annual Battle of the Badges | Las Cruces Convention Center | 7-10 pm | Benefits local Charities | Tickets
Sunrise over the Ruins | Fort Selden Historic Site | 9 am - 12 pm | Topic: Birding in Southwestern NM.
Las Cruces Chile Dog Dock Diving Event | Aug 1st - Aug 4th | 4:30 pm Daily |
Sunday, August 04th
Las Cruces Chile Dog Dock Diving Event | Aug 1st - Aug 4th | 4:30 pm Daily |
Monday, August 05th
Monthly Bird ID Walking Tour | Mesilla Valley Bosque | 8-10 am | Enjoy a guided walk and learn how to identify various resident and migratory bird species from a local expert birder and member of the Mesilla Valley Audubon Society. Plan on walking approx, 2mi round trip on easy to moderate trail.
Tuesday, August 06th
Swing on the Plaza! | Plaza de Las Cruces | 7 pm - 10 pm | Free | Learn to swing dance every Tuesday.
Thursday, August 08th
Baila Las Cruces | Plaza de Las Cruces | 7 pm | Free Dance Lessons
Saturday, August 10th
Men Who Cook | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6-10 pm | Some of the area’s most talented community leaders, business people, local celebrities, and supporters showcase their culinary skills! Savor dishes, bid on auction items, and enjoy entertainment while supporting vital hospice programs. | Tickets
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 | 9 am | See how many new tricks you and your best friend can learn! Dates: July 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 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


Music 🎵
July
Friday, July 26th
Tejas | Palicio Bar | 8 pm | Live Music
Gabriel James | Amaro Winery | 8:30 pm | Live Music
Open Mic | Amaro Winery | 7-10 pm |
Orlando Madrid with Allan Rodriguez | Pecan Grill & Brewery | 8 pm | Live Music | Latin Jazz Duo
Dusty Low | Rio Grande Winery | 7:30-10:30 pm | Live Music
Calista | Little Toad Creek | 8-11 pm | Live Music
Saxattitude | The Game 2 | 7 pm | Live Music
Illusion | Bluemoon | 7-11 pm | Spanish Favorites & Dance Music
Easton Corbin | Champagne Ranch | Hatch NM | 6 pm - 11:30 pm | Tickets
Saturday, July 27th
Sebastien Lescombes | DH Lescombes Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Piano Music Every Saturday
BJ Ramirez | DH Lescombes Winery | 7-10 pm | Live Music
Suthern Blend | Palicio Bar | 8 pm | Live Music
Grady Hodnett | Rio Grande Winery | 7:30-10:30 pm | Live Music
CW Ayon Duo | Little Toad Creek | 8-11 pm | Live Music
Satisfied | The Game 2 | 7 pm | Live Music | Cumbias, rock, country, tejano, oldies, top 40, funk, disco.
Travis Manning | Icebox Boneyard | 6-9 pm | Live Music
Brian Mars | Bluemoon | 7-11 pm | Live Music | Two Step
Benji Rivas | Icebox Picacho | 6-9 pm | Live Music with a bit of comedy
Mixx Band | Elephant Ranch | 7-10 pm | Soul, Funk, Blues, Rock and variety jams
Music & Stars | Leasburg Dam State Park | 7:30 pm - 10 pm | Music by Mark Courtney - Folk, Americana, Canadian and Celtic. And the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces will operate a 16" telescope to view amazing night sky objects
Sunday, July 28th
Tony Montano | Rio Grande Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Music
Heart on Fire | Bluemoon | 4-8 pm | Favorite Hits
Wednesday, July 31st
John Anderson | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5-8 pm | Live Music
Thursday, August 01st
Mt. Metal | Jax Rooftop Amador Live | 9 pm | Metal Music
Daniel Sanchez | Rio Grande Winery | 5-8 pm | Live Music
Chris Baker & Friends | The Game | 6 pm | Live Music
Friday, August 02nd
Daniel Sanchez | Pecan Grill & Brewery | 8 pm - 12 am | Live Music
Dusty Low | Rio Grande Winery | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Live Music
Saturday, August 03rd
Sebastien Lescombes | DH Lescombes Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Piano Music Every Saturday
Ivonna Bump | Amaro Winery | 9 pm | $10 Cover
Down by Fore | Rio Grande Winery | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Live Music
Sunday, August 04th
Lush Life | Rio Grande Winery | 5-8 pm | Live Music
Upcoming Concerts
Monday, September 09th
Jelly Roll Beautifully Broken Tour | UTEP Don Haskins Center | 7 pm | Tickets
Wednesday, October 09th
Foreigner & Loverboy | NMSU Pan American Center | 7 pm | Tickets
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.

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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.

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