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Happy Thanksgiving, Las Cruces!

Here's to a day of good food, great company, and cherished memories. Happy Thanksgiving!

Reminder: our publishing schedule has changed to Tuesdays & Fridays.

💥 Free Access to All 35 New Mexico State Parks

This Friday Nov 29 there are NO day use passes required at New Mexico State Parks from opening till closing. It’s a Free Day to enjoy the outdoors. Which Parks? More Info

Notable Events to Check Out

• Small Business Red Carpet Event in the Plaza Downtown Las Cruces Saturday 8:30 am - 1 pm

• VIP Comedy Experience at Boba Cafe & Cabaret with Kool Bubba Ice & Friends Saturday 5:30 pm

• Valley Sessions Live is at the The Hood in Mesilla starting at 3 pm. Showcasing 7 touring bands from around the US 🔥 

• White Sands National Park will be closed on Thanksgiving Day

• Guitar Lessons with Daniel Sanchez @ Icebox Brewing today Tuesday Nov 26th 6-8 pm. Plus Dec 10th & 17th. How cool is this? More Info

• The Nutcracker ballet is coming to town in December, get your tickets now. “It’s a classical two-act ballet that has become a beloved holiday tradition”

• La Casa, Inc., whose mission is to empower victims of domestic violence, is having their 33rd Annual Holiday Bazaar at the Las Cruces Convention Center Dec 6th, 7th and 8th. Check out the highlights.

• Have you heard about the new Organ Mountain Market that is happening on Saturdays 9 am - 2 pm in the parking lot next to Allen Theatres (near SamsClub)?

Las Cruces the #3 Largest City in New Mexico?

Whoa… didn’t see that coming. It looks like Rio Rancho is getting ready to become the #2 largest city in New Mexico bumping Las Cruces to #3 if it hasn’t already. More Info

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Events

Tuesday, Nov 26

Tuesday Night Group Run | Bluebird Running Co | 6 pm

Social Justice Reading Group - Indigenous Justice Issues | Las Cruces Public Libraries | 3 pm

Wednesday, Nov 27

Thursday, Nov 28

Las Cruces Turkey Trot 5K & 10K | Field of Dreams | 8 am

Thanksgiving Buffet | Salud de Mesilla | 10 am | RSVP

Thanksgiving Dinner | Picacho Hill Country Club | 12 pm | RSVP

Thanksgiving Dinner | Bite of Belgium | 11 am - 4 pm | RSVP

Friday, Nov 29

Annual Tamale Sale | El Calvario United Methodist Church | 12-3:30 pm | Pre-Order

Saturday, Nov 30

Small Business Saturday Red Carpet | Downtown Las Cruces | 8 am - 1 pm

Small Business Saturday Sale | LNA Interiors | 10 am - 3 pm

Holiday Bazaar | Art & Frame Center | 11 am - 3 pm

Holiday Sip & Shop | Hacienda De Mesilla | 11 am - 2 pm | Music by Calista

Small Business Saturday Sales Event | Coyote Traders | 10 am - 4:30 pm

VIP Comedy Experience | Boba Cafe | 5:30 pm - 7 pm | Kool Bubba Ice & Friends

Badger Athletic Club 2nd Annual Golf Tournament | NMSU Golf Course | 10 am

Block Party | Citizens Bank of Las Cruces | 1-4 pm | Giving Away Coats, Blankets & Cocoa

Bird Walk | Leasburg Dam State Park | 8-10 am

Shape Up Las Cruces | Apodaca Park | 9 am - 12 pm

Monday Dec 02

Emma Alvarez de la Rosa Senior Recital | NMSU Music Department | 7:30 pm | Free Concert

Performing Arts

The Nutcracker | ASNMSU Center for the Arts | Dec 13, 14, 20, 21 & 22 | Tickets

Ongoing

Magic of Lights | Wet & Wild | Anthony TX | 6-10 pm | Running Daily through Jan 04

Free Basic Sign Language Classes | Mesilla Valley Timebank | Tuesdays > Dec 10

Weekly

Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11 am-4 pm | Fri & Sun

Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | 8:30 am - 1 pm | Wed & Sat

Check out more Events and Sports in our online calendar.

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Music

Tuesday, Nov 26

Trivia Night - Team Trivia with Sharyn | Pecan Grill | 6:30-8:30 pm

Guitar Lessons with Daniel Sanchez @ Icebox Brewing Tuesday Nov 26th 6-8 pm. Plus Dec 10th & 17th.

Wednesday, Nov 27

Karaoke | Amaro Winery | 7 pm

Thursday, Nov 28

Karaoke | Little Toad Creek | 7-11 pm

Friday, Nov 29

Ryan Painter | Rio Grande Winery | 5-8 pm

Monochrome Jazz | Little Toad Creek | 8-11 pm

Juniper Djinn | Grounded | 7-9:30 pm | Canceled

CW Ayon Duo | Amaro Winery | 6 pm

Dead Rock Station | Blue Moon | 7 pm

Animmo | Palacio Bar | 8 pm

Guitar Slim & Crew | NM Vintage | 7-10 pm

Saturday, Nov 30

Daniel Sanchez | Pecan Grill | 7-11 pm

Free Wheeling | Game 2 | 8 pm

DJ Viyez | The Game | 7 pm

Rockabilly Strangers | NM Vintage | 7-10 pm

Bachata Lessons | Amaro Winery | 7:30 pm | Free

Calista | Hacienda De Mesilla | 11 am - 2 pm | @ Sip & Shop

Night Bird | Blue Moon | 7 pm

Tejas | Palacio Bar | 8 pm

Chris Smith | Sparky’s Hatch | 12-3 pm

Monday Dec 01

Valley Sessions Live | The Hood | 3 pm | 7 Bands

Monday Dec 02

Trivia Mondays | Truth or Consequences Brewing Co | 6-8 pm

Visit our Online Calendar for additional Music Events and Shows.

Business Spotlight

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