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Hello Las Cruces…..
The annual Taste of Las Cruces sponsored by Casa de Peregrinos is coming up on June 20th and tickets are available now. They are still looking for restaurants to participate. Looks like fun. Want to see last years event was like? View Video
Speaking of food…. an El Paso chef, Enrique Lozano, the executive chef behind El Paso's Ay Dios Mio, was chosen to compete on the Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay," (Season 36, Episode 10) which is due to air Thursday at 8:00 p.m. More Info and Video
The Summer Youth Running Program starts tomorrow, Saturday June 01.
Game of Thrones Creator George R.R. Martin wraps up filming of "Summer Machine" in and around Las Cruces Learn More
Vote for the FCMLC in the 16th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration! From June 1 - July 31, visit markets.farmland.org and vote for us to win national recognition and cash prizes. More Info
Smokey the Bear turns 85 years old. Celebrate at his Birthday Party next Tuesday More Info
Check this out. Very Funny. Everything Las Cruces shared this video on Facebook where Two Brits visited Si Senor’s and tasted New Mexican Food for the first time. Watch Video on Facebook
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Events
May
Friday, May 31st
Fine Art Flea Market | Plaza de Las Cruces | Friday May 31 | 5 pm | FineArtFleaMarket kicks off the Illegal? Arrowsoul Art Show weekend on May 31st, 2024! For over a decade, artists have come to Las Cruces to showcase their skills in spray painting, music, and dance.
Alice in Wonderland | Atkinson Recital Hall NMSU | Thursday May 30 & Friday May 31st | 6 pm | Michele's Dance Academy presents it's 46th Annual Dance Extravaganza Recital More info
2024 NM State FFA Convention | May 28 - May 31, 2024 | Members, advisers, parents, and supporters from across the state come together for three days to celebrate the achievements of the past year and watch as future leaders emerge in our organization. More Info
Saturday, June 01st
Celestial Evening, Kayaking & Native Star Program, Caballo Lake | Southwest Expeditions | Saturday June 01 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Tickets | Join us for an Enchantingly FUN, Native American & Greek night sky interpretation. Celestial evening with kayaks on beautiful Caballo Lake!
Vintage Car Show | La Vina Winery | Saturday June 01 | Noon | More than 70 classic automobiles will be displayed on our magnificent green grounds. Live Music by Hypnosis Band, Food Trucks. Adult Admission is $10. For 20 to 12 years old $5. Under 12 Free.
10th Annual Pictograff | Branigan Cultural Center | Saturday June 01 | 10 am - 1 pm | Presented by Branigan Cultural Center and ArrowSoul Art. Free admission. New Mexico Indigenous artists will install a mural on the Museum of Art's west wall. Enjoy music, hands-on activities, live screen-printing, and artist demonstrations for all ages.
Live Bird Raptor | Leasburg Dam | Saturday, June 01 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Witness live raptors! Join expert Laura McCann at Leasburg Dam State Park for a captivating presentation on these magnificent birds of prey. Regular park fees apply.
Star Program | Leasburg Dam | Saturday June 01 | 8 pm - 9:30 pm | Join the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces for a FREE telescopic tour of the night sky. ($5 park entry fee applies).
"The Wizard of Oz" Costume Contest, Piñata Party, & Film Screening | Fountain Theatre & Mesilla Valley Film Society | Saturday June 01 | 1 pm | Tickets | Dress up as your favorite character from The Wizard of Oz and win some great prizes!
The Wizard of Oz Film | Fountain Theatre | Saturday June 01 | 7 pm | Tickets | Presentation by Prof. Michelle Granger followed by a screening of "The Wizard of Oz"
Wonderland Tea Party: 2024 National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration | Memorial Medical Center | Saturday, June 1st | Time: 10 am - 11:30 am | Celebrate cancer survivors. Prizes, Entertainment, Refreshments.
Yoga & Mimosas | D.H. Lescombes | Saturday, June 01 | 10 am - 11 am | $25 | Join us for a rejuvenating yoga session, followed by handcrafted mimosas and delectable mini hors-d’oeuvre bites.
Meet the Thunderbirds | Washington Park Alamogordo | Saturday June 01 | 6-9 pm | Meet and greet with the Thunderbirds the day before the Legacy of Liberty 2024 Airshow. CAC Holders
Weekly Racing Series | Vado Speedway Park | Sat June 8 | 5 pm | Tickets |
Summer Reading Program Starts off with Jamie O’Hara the Magic Guy | Friends of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | June 01 | Noon | A mesmerizing magic show .
3rd Annual Sal Y Limon Street Festival | San Jacinto Plaza El Paso | Saturday June 01 | 2 pm | Tickets | Tacos - Tequila - Musica and more!
Sunday, June 02nd
Trailer Roping at the Mallet Event Center | Zia Roping Productions | Sunday June 02 | 9 am | High Point Roper of the day will win a new slant horse trailer or $10,000 Cash. Come rope some of best cattle provided and sorted by Calvin Taylor.
Booze Yoga | Little Toad Creek | Sunday June 02 | 9:45 am - 11 am | $20 | 1hr yoga class and two beers or mimosas included!
Legacy of Liberty Air Show | Holloman Air Force Base Alamogordo | Sunday 02 | 9 am | Free Admission |
Monday, June 03 - June 06
Summer Horse N Farm Camp | Ponderosa Pines | June 03-June 06 | Kids age 7-12 | $350 | Daily activities! One on one time with horses and farm dogs, skill & confidence building. Horsemanship Skills, Handling, Care & Respect, Horses & Farm Dogs, & Fun Farm Games! Bucking Barrel, Tire Swings, Egg Toss & Barrel Races! Limited to 10 max.
Tuesday, June 4th
Swing on the Plaza! | Las Cruces Swing on the Plaza | Tuesday, May 21st | 7 pm - 10 pm | Free | Learn to swing dance every Tuesday.
Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | June 04 | 11 am | New Mexico's own Smokey Bear is turning 85 years old in 2024! Appearance by Smokey himself. Refreshments, party games and a fire safety story time.
Thursday, June 06th
Dock Diving Summer Splash | Las Cruces Dock Diving & K9 Event Center | Thursday June 6 | 4:30 pm | Tickets
Sip & Ceramic | Amaro Winery | Thursday June 06 | 6 pm | $55 - includes your first glass of wine! We are painting ceramic light up skulls! We are using acrylic paints and a gloss sealer! You will take your ceramic home that night. | Tickets
Friday, June 07th
Wells, Water and Pecans | Mesilla Valley Water Management Seminar | Hernandez Hall, Room 103 | Friday June 7 | 9 am - 4 pm | The seminar will bring together experts, researchers, and local stakeholders to discuss critical water management issues impacting agriculture, with a focus on wells and pecan farming. | $100 | Register by calling 575-646-3802 or 575-621-0100 or emailing Zohrab Samani at [email protected]
Saturday, June 08th
"History & Haunts" Old Mesilla Ghost Tours | Old Mesilla Plaza | Southwest Expeditions | 7 pm - 9 pm | Tour and discover about the history and ghosts of Old Mesilla | Tickets
June Neighborhood Dumpster Day | June 08 | 8 am - Noon | Free |
Military Appreciation Night | Vado Speedway Park | Sat June 8 | 5 pm | Tickets |
Las Cruces Motorcycle Swap Meet | Old Barnett Harley Davidson | Saturday June 08 | 7 am | Classic car, truck, and hot rod parts, Bikes, Parts, Accessories, Picker Junk, Collectibles
Car Show | Peddlers Pavilion | Sat June 08 | 8 am - 2 pm | Muscle Cars, Classics, Lowriders, Motorcycles, Swap Meet & Car Parts |
Friday, June 14th
B2B Quick Connect Business Fair | Friday June 14 | 9 am signup starts at 10 am | Join us at Electronic Caregiver Inc. for the B2B Quick Connect Business Fair, a day packed with networking opportunities, expert insights, and interactive sessions to help you grow your business. Your ticket includes refreshments and a catered lunch so you can focus on connecting and collaborating with fellow professionals. | Ticket $10 in advance $25 at the door |
Sunday, June 16th - Fathers Day
5th Annual Fathers Day Car Show | Picacho Hills Country Club | Sunday June 16 | 9 am - 1 pm | Open to Public | Music, BBQ
Thursday, June 20th
Taste of Las Cruces | Casa de Peregrinos | Thursday June 20th | 6 pm | An unforgettable evening of delicious food and great company to experience the best that Las Cruces has to offer. | Tickets
Saturday June 22nd
Paws for a Cause | Las Cruces Beauty | Saturday June 22 | 4 pm | Join us for a fun-filled pet event with local vendors, food, drinks, and activities for your furry friends! Enjoy dog wash stations, nail care, pet-safe hair coloring, a photo booth, and even a doggy fashion show. All proceeds benefit ASMV to help dogs in need.
Ongoing Events
Friday June 14th - Sunday June 16th
5th Annual Cherry Festival | Nichols Ranch | La Luz NM | Friday June 14th, Saturday June 15th & Sunday June 16th | Come out for the 2024 Cherry Festival for cherry-picking, cherry pie, and cherry cider! Over 30 food and snack vendors, and more than 85 arts and crafts vendors! Live music from multiple bands each day! Beer and wine from local breweries and wineries! With a petting zoo, mechanical bull, and games, there is fun for all ages!
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: June 8th & 29th, July 13th & 27th, and Aug 3rd or 4th (TBD)
Saturday May 25th - Sunday June 30th
Lavender You-Pick Weekends - May 25th-June 30th, 2024 | Floren Family Farms | Saturday, May 25th - Sunday June 30th | Free or Tickets | Wander through fields of lavender, enjoy hand-squeezed lemonade, and shop for lavender products
Movies in the Park 2024 Schedule
Free Movies in the Park return to Young Park this June through September! Bring your blanket, chairs, and an appetite (food vendors available). Shows start at dusk.
June 1 "Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom," PG-13
June 15 "Barbie," PG-13
June 29 "Wonka," PG
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
Farmers & Crafts Markets
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | Every Wednesday & Saturday 8:30 am - 1 pm.
Mesilla Farmers and Craft Market | Mesilla Plaza | Every Friday 11 am - 4 pm & every Sunday 9 am - 4 pm.
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 actually 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
May
Friday, May 31st
Chris Baker | Rio Grande Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Music | Leo's Far Out Tacos
Open Mic Night - Chicano Love Mi Voz | Dona Ana Arts Council | Friday May 31 | 6-8 pm | Celebrating cultures special open mic.
The Mixx | Blue Moon | 7 pm | Live Music
Patrick Donahue | The Game | 7 pm | Live Music
Satisfied | Amador Live | 7:30 pm | Live Music
June
Saturday, June 1st
Brooks & Dunn | Isleta Amphitheatre Albuquerque | Saturday June 1st | 7 pm | Tickets
Dusty Low | Rio Grande Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Music | Mad Street BBQ
Sebastien Lescombes | DH Lescombes Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Piano Music Every Saturday
Drag Queen Ivonna Alfresco | Salud de Mesilla | 7 pm | $10
Daniel Solis | Blue Moon | 7 pm | Live Music
Eli James Band | The Game | 7 pm | Live Music
Patrick Donahue | Icebox Picacho | 7 pm | Live Music
Taylor Paul | Icebox Brewing Locust Taproom | 6-9 pm | Live Music
Sunday, June 2nd
Timothy Nave | Rio Grande Winery | 4-7 pm | Live Music
Music in the Park | Young Park | Saturday June 02 | 7 pm | Rosewood Blues Band & Unlyshed
Heart on Fire | Blue Moon | 7 pm | Live Music
CL Smith | NM Vintage | 2:30 pm | Live Music
Franks N’ Freestyle | Lalo’s Sonora Style Dogs | Sunday June 02 | 7 pm - 10 pm |
Sunday, June 2nd - August 29th
Music in the Park Series | Young Park | Sunday June 2 | 7 pm | The Music in the Park Series will be at 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.
June 2, 2024: Rosewater Blues Band (Blues and Rock music); UnLyshed (Variety). The concert will be at Young Park.
June 9, 2024: Old-Time Pharmaceuticals (Folk music); Cadillac Kings (Variety). The concert will be at Young Park.
June 16, 2024: Mariachi Aguilas (Mariachi music); Hypnosis (Variety, party music). The concert will be at Young Park.
June 23, 2024: Genie & the Starliners (Oldies and Variety); Guitar Slim (Rockin’ Blues). The concert will be at Young Park.
Monday, June 3rd
Open Mic | NM Vintage | 6-9 pm | Chris Baker
Tuesday, June 04th
Comedy Night | Picacho Peak Brewery | Tuesday June 04 | 6 pm | Comedy show with Adam Tiller & Taco Tuesday
Thursday, June 6th
Karaoke Thursdays | Little Toad Creek | 7-11 pm |
Mt Metal | Amador Live & Jax Roof Top Lounge | 9 pm | Live Music
Mark Coker | Rio Grande Winery | 5-8 pm | Live Music | Leo's Far Out Tacos
Open Mic Night | Picacho Peak Brewing | 6-9 pm
Friday, June 7th
Matthew Palmer | Rio Grande Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Music | Leo's Far Out Tacos
2024 Summer Music Series | Mesilla Plaza | June 7th | 8 pm - 10 pm | Flat Blak |
Open Mic | Cruces Creatives | Friday June 7 | 6:30 pm - 9 pm | Come share your creativity and hear the great original material developed in Las Cruces! Songwriters, poets, storytellers, comics, and more. Performers have up to 10 minutes to share their original material, and the sound system is set up to record live audio upon request. This is a free event, with donations welcomed to help support Cruces Creatives.
Saturday, June 8th
Jessica Flores | Rio Grande Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Music |
Catfish Fry | DH Lescombes | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Live Music
Sebastien Lescombes | DH Lescombes Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Piano Music Every Saturday
Sunday, June 9th
Christopher Escarcega | Rio Grande Winery | Sunday June 09 | 4-7 pm | Mad Street BBQ
Friday, June 14th
2024 Summer Music Series | Mesilla Plaza | June 14th | 8 pm - 10 pm | Free | Neal McGowan
Saturday, June 15th
Open Mic Night | Truth or Consequences Brewery | Saturday June 15 | 6-9pm | Hosted by Aly Shea
Tuesday, June 18th
Girls in Aviation Day - Spaceport America Cup | Las Cruces Convention Center | Tuesday June 18th | Girls ages 8-17 are invited to join us for a fun filled afternoon of aviation activities and education for Intercollegiate Rocket Competition.. | Tickets |
Friday, June 21st
Baroque Arias | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | Friday June 21 | 7:30 pm - 9 pm | Join us for an unforgettable evening of Baroque arias and instrumental pieces, featuring soprano soloist Sarah Brailey, Baroque violinist Beth Wenstrom, and theorbo player Héctor Torres. | Free with a suggested donation of $15 | Tickets
2024 Summer Music Series | Mesilla Plaza | June 21st | 8 pm - 10 pm | Free | Calista
Friday, June 28th
2024 Summer Music Series | Mesilla Plaza | June 28th | 8 pm - 10 pm | Free | Dallas David Ochoa
Sunday, June 30th
1964 The Beatles Tribute | NMSU Pan American Center | Sunday June 30 | 7 pm | Tickets | Hailed by critics and fans as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world, 1964 The Tribute takes audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in our hearts forever.
September
September 28th
Way Out West Fest | El Paso Convention Center | Saturday September 28th | 5 pm | Featuring Billy Currington. Chili Challenge and Margarita Contest | Tickets |
October
Wednesday, October 9th
Foreigner “The Farewell Tour” | NMSU Pan American Center | 7 pm | Get Your Tickets NOW for the best seats, the sooner the better. Tickets

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Arts and Crafts
Call for Artists: East Mesa Public Recreation Complex
The City of Las Cruces seeks artists to create an outdoor art piece for the new East Mesa Public Recreation Complex. Located off Sonoma Springs Avenue, the 10-acre park in District 6 features the Organ Mountains as a backdrop and a desert landscape with rich archaeological history.
Open to all artists, the project does not require prior public art experience but demands professionalism suited to the scope and budget. Submissions will be juried, with the winning design presented to the City Art Board and City Council. The chosen artist will work with the Public Works Department and LCPA coordinator. Budget $100,000
Entry Deadline is 06/04/2024. Apply at callforentry.org. For more info, contact Ceci Vasconcellos at 575-541-2780 or [email protected].
May
Friday, May 31st
Weaving Workshop | City of Las Cruces | 10 am - 12 pm | Free
June
Saturday, June 1st
Ear Ring Beading Class | Frame & Art Center | Saturday June 1st | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | $30 class fee, due at time of registration.
Email: [email protected] or DM to register. All materials provided, including take-home beading needle, beading mat & kit for second earring and instructions.
Monday, June 3rd
2024 Kids Summer Art Camps | Wet Paint Art Studio | Monday June 3rd | 9 am - 12 pm | Tickets | Kids art camps now open! Experienced instructors lead fun activities like painting, drawing, crafting, reading, and games. Perfect for K-5th graders, 9 themed sessions run from Jun 3 - Aug 1, Mon-Thurs, 9am-noon. At just $139 +tax per 4-day session ($10 off for siblings), spots are limited, so enroll now! Remember to bring a snack and water daily. Let your child's creativity soar this summer!
Modern Pop Art Experience | Las Cruces Public Libraries | Monday June 03 | 11 am - 1 pm | Join Michael Albert for a fun filled Modern Pop Art experience making fantastic funky cereal box collages! Registration required.
Friday, June 7th
First Friday Art Ramble Downtown | Las Cruces Museum of Art | Friday June 7th | 5 pm - 7 pm | Free | "Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper" at the Museum of Art on display through August 10, 2024. Learn more in this video
This exhibit reception will feature Torii Taiko Drummers from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Taiko (太鼓) are a broad range of Japanese percussion instruments. In Japanese, the term taiko refers to any kind of drum. This is a percussion performance you do NOT want to miss!
Wednesday, June 26th
Camino De Los Artistas | Amador Patio Bar Grill | Wednesday June 26 | 5:30 pm | Experience the vibrant Southwestern art scene at the Amador Patio, Bar, and Grill! 🎨🍷 On June 26th, from 5:30 PM, enjoy art, wine tasting, and hors d'oeuvres while exploring works from top local galleries. $10 entry, with proceeds benefiting the Mesquite Historic District Art Ramble. Don't miss out!
Ongoing Events
Through June 13th
Mi Arte, Mi Voz: A Celebration of Cultura Chicano Art Exhibition | Dona Ana Arts Council | 230 S Water Street | Running throught June 13th. Exhibition of Chicano Art celebrating the roots and honoring the heritage.
Through June 22th
Los Manteles De Mi Abuela | Branigan Cultural Center | through June 22th | By presenting sahumadores on contemporary oilcloth tablecloths, Robert Salas mixes the historic and contemporary aspects of his Hispanic and Indigenous Mexican heritage.
Tlazoh Amozochitl | Branigan Cultural Center | through June 22th | Examining pre-contact Mesoamerican culture while recognizing the influences of Spanish and American cultures upon them. Kindergarten through 5th grade students at Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community School learned about the history of corn, chocolate, and butterflies through traditional Mesoamerican stories. They then created artwork that reflected those stories. Come see over 40 pieces of artwork created by these multicultural students!
Through July 20th
Mata Ortiz: Highlights from The Lysbeth Warren Anderson Collection | New Mexico State University Art Gallery | Through July 20, 2024 | Free | Witness the evolution of Mata Ortiz pottery! This exhibit showcases contemporary ceramics from over 25 artists, blending tradition with modern innovation. Explore the legacy of Juan Quezada, with pieces generously donated by Lysbeth Warren Anderson to the NMSU Permanent Art Collection.
Through August 4th
Vivid Landscapes Paisajes Vibrantes | NM Farm and Ranch | Daily | Local artist Jerry Hernandez captures oil on canvas the vast skies, breathtaking views, and unique scenery that makes New Mexico timeless.
If you know of or have any upcoming Artists related events let me know and I will be happy to share 🙂

Theatre & Film
Saturday, June 01
The Super Secret Improv Show | No Strings Theatre Company | Saturday June 01 | 7:30 pm | The Super Secret Improv Show presents LIVE improvisational Theatre. NO RESERVATIONS TAKEN, cash or check at the door
Saturday, June 08
My Ascension | Las Cruces Suicide Prevention Task Force | Sat June 8 | 7 pm | Join us for a special screening of My Ascension to raise awareness and support the 8th Annual Recovery Event. Guest panel discussion will take place after the screening.
May 31th - June 16th
Sister Act - A Musical | Las Cruces Community Theatre | May 31st - June 16 | Get Your Tickets Early | A joyous and uplifting tale of finding your voice and singing out.

Gardening
June
Saturday, June 01
Ag Wagon Children's Activity: Transplanting and Growing Tomatoes | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum Saturday June 01 | 10 am - Noon | Come join us and transplant your own young tomato plant into a nursery pot. Then participants will get to take their young tomato plant home to transplant and grow.
Monday, June 03rd
Las Cruces NeighborWoods Tree Monitor Training | Cruces Creatives | Monday June 03 | 6-8 pm | Register | This free program, offered by TreeNM, will train participants in how to notice and document the condition of local trees. After participating in the workshop, attendees will have helpful knowledge and skills for supporting neighborhood tree plantings throughout Doña Ana County.
Wednesday, June 05th
Annual Onion Research Workshop | Fabián García Research Center | Wednesday June 05 | 8 am - noon | Attendees will learn more about research in pest and disease management, breeding line advances, and other areas critical to optimum production. Free seed packets of heirloom onion cultivars will be provided to participants.
If you know of or have any upcoming gardening-related events let me know and I will be happy to share 🙂 Just reply to this email

Outdoors
May
Friday May 31st - Sunday June 02nd
Elephant Butte Camping | We Hike | Friday May 31st 12 pm - Sunday June 02 12 pm | Camping, campfire stories, games, kayaking, discover nature.
June
Saturday, June 1st
Swim Team Tryouts | Las Cruces Aquatic Team | NMSU Aquatic Center | Saturday, June 1st | 9 am | Las Cruces Aquatic Team is hosting free swim team tryouts for youth interested in joining their team.
Summer Youth Running Program | La Llorona Park | Free for Kids 14 & Under | Free t-shirt, snacks, swag, prizes!!! There are four other events this summer.
Live Bird Raptor Presentation | Leesburg Dam | June 01 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Learn about the raptors that call New Mexico home by Laura McCann of New Mexico Raptors, Inc. | 575-524-4068 |
Star Gazing Program | Leesburg Dam | June 01 | 8 pm - 9:30 pm | Star gazing with members from the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces will operate a 16" telescope to view amazing night sky objects | 575-524-4068 |
Sunrise Over the Ruins | Fort Selden | Saturday June 01 | 6 am | $5 | Join Fort Selden Historic Site staff to see the sunrise over the historic ruins and the Robledo Mountains
Fish with a Cop | Young Park | 8 am - Noon | Rods and Reels will be provided for those that don’t have them. Live Music, Food, Drinks.| Free Event |
Sunday, June 02nd
Trailer Roping at the Mallet Event Center | Zia Roping Productions | Sunday June 02 | 9 am | High Point Roper of the day will win a new slant horse trailer or $10,000 Cash. Come rope some of best cattle provided and sorted by Calvin Taylor.
Amatista Ledges | @ Prehistoric Trackways by NM Trail Hogs | Saturday, June 02 | 8:30 am | Off-Road Wheeling. Limited to 8 vehicles at a time. Check details.
Monday, June 3rd
Monthly Bird ID Walking Tour | Mesilla Valley Bosque | Monday June 3rd | 8 am - 10 am | Take a guided bird walk with a Mesilla Valley Audubon Society expert! Learn to identify local and migratory birds on this ~2-mile, easy-to-moderate hike. $5 per vehicle day-use fee at entry.
Free Hike Filmore Canyon Trail | Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department | Monday June 3 | 9 am | 2.1 mile hike. Must register before hike, in-person registration will be at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W Bell Avenue. (575) 541-2454
Tuesday, June 04
Tuesday Night Miles | Bluebird Running Company | Tuesday June 04 | 6-7 pm | All paces and ability levels (even walkers!) are welcome.
Friday, June 7th
Free Hike Pine Tree Trail | Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department | Friday June 7 | 9 am | 4.2 mile hike. Must register up til the day before. In-person registration will be at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W Bell Avenue. (575) 541-2454
Monday, June 10th
Free Hike A Mountain | Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department | Monday June 10 | 9 am | 5 mile hike. Must register up til the day before. In-person registration will be at Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W Bell Avenue. (575) 541-2454
Saturday, June 15th
NFL Pro Football Camp | NZoneSports | Saturday June 15th | Get Coached by current and former NFL Pros | Register Now
Sunday, June 16th
Fathers Day Bike Ride | Pioneer Women’s Park | Sunday June 16 | 7 am | Ride to the Airport where the Experimental Aircraft Association is holding a breakfast fund raising event. Breakfast is optional. Ride is Free.
Recurring Events
Wednesday Walk with a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | Every Wednesday through Nov 20th, 2024 | 9 am - 10 am | 1280 Fort Selden Rd, Radium Springs, NM | $5 per adult. Children <16 years old & Seniors over 60 free | 575-526-8911 |
Hiking Trails in the Southwest | Held on Mondays and Fridays through June 10th | 9 am | Free | Must register in advance | Upcoming Dates and Locations:
Explore the beautiful trails around Las Cruces with these upcoming group hikes:
Mon, June 3 (9am): Filmore Canyon Trail (2.1 mi) - Meet at the Dripping Springs/Baylor Canyon Road junction (see detailed directions above).
Fri, June 7 (9am): Pine Tree Trail (4.2 mi) - Meet at Aguirre Springs Campground.
Mon, June 10 (9am): "A" Mountain (5 mi) - Meet at the westside "A" Mountain parking lot, accessible from University Ave/Dripping Springs Road.
For information and to Register, call Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center at (575) 541-2454. Online Registration

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