Las Cruces Events Feb 21th Issue

Hello Las Cruces ,

this is Charlie… welcome to the Friday February 21th edition which is going out to 3,742 happy taco lovers.

🔔 Just a Reminder

Local Events emails go out every Tuesday and Friday mornings at 6 am. And our weekly Live Music email goes out on Thursday’s.

🎈 Passionate About Pickleball?

The Pickleball Passion for the Pantry event to benefit Comfort Casita, DACC’s in-house food pantry is being held on March 8th but you need to sign up now. More Info

🧗 Kids Got You Climbing The Walls?

Well why not get them climbing the walls at the Spring Break Climbing Camp and redirect that energy 🙂 instead. The camp is being held on March 17-20 at the NMSU Activity Center for 3rd to 5th graders. Get those kids enrolled now! Sign up now.

🏃‍♀️ Doña Ana Senior Olympics Is Coming

Senior 50 and over can sign up for the Doña Ana Senior Games on March 22 to May 23, 2025. Get more info here.

❤️ For The Love Of Art Month Continues!

February is the For the Love of Art Month and it is featuring 37 locations in Las Cruces and the work of over 100 local artists. Tours every weekend. Website. See the Schedule

🐕️ Help for Seniors Pets

 Heart for Paws is collecting pet food, treats, and other essentials all month to help Seniors on Meals for Wheels keep their pets with their families. Drop off at many locations. Learn More

Friday, February 21

Crafters Weekend Spring 2025! | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Las Cruces North | 9 am – 4:30 pm | 3 days | Feb 21-23

Silent Meditation | Unity of Las Cruces | 11:45 am– 12:45 pm

Friday Night Kids Paint | Wet Paint Art Studio | 6 - 8 pm | $

West Coast Swing Dance Lessons | SOL Ballroom | 7 pm Dance Lesson - 8 - 10 pm Dance Party | Tickets

Aggie Nights Barrel Race | NMSU Rodeo Arena | 5 pm | see Roping Sat Night

Mardi Gras Contra Dance | Southern NM Music and Dance | 7:30 - 10 pm

Saturday, February 22

Crafters Weekend Spring 2025! | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Las Cruces North | 9 am – 4:30 pm | 3 days | Feb 21-23

Firearms Instructor Development Course | The Amador Group LLC | 9am - 8 pm

Open Sparring Event | Cross Town Boxing | 10 am

Neighborhood Walking Tour | Las Cruces Railroad Museum | 2 – 3 pm

Bud Light Mini Hoops Mania Qualifying Round | The Game Billiards | 5 pm

Free Bachata class lesson at Amaro Winery | Amaro Winery | 7:30 pm

Mesilla Valley Winter Meltdown Rodeo | Southern New Mexico State Fair Grounds | 12 pm - 11 pm | Music by Suthern Blend Band (after Rodeo) & special appearance by Las Cruces Boot Boogie Babes (2pm)

La Cueva Hike | La Cueva Parking Area | 1 pm | Join BLM archaeologist Garrett to learn local ethnobotany and indigenous connections to the land. 1.5 mile Hike

The Museum ROCKS! Gem & Mineral Show 2025 | NM Farm & Ranch Museum | 8 am - 5 pm | Sat & Sun

Guided Bird Tour | Leasburg Dam | 8 - 10 am

Stargazing at Leasburg Dam Observatory | Leasburg Dam | 6 - 8 pm

Puppuccinos & Paws | Starbucks 3981 Bataan Memorial West | 10 am - 1 pm | Meet adorable adoptable pets ready to find their furever homes.

For the Love of Ukulele Concert | Branigan Cultural Center | 11 am

Pet Nail Trims | Tractor Supply | 9 am - 1 pm | Sat & Sun | $10 | NMSU Pre-Veterinary Club

Aggie Breakaway Jackpot Roping | NMSU Rodeo Arena | 9 pm

Sunday, February 23

Mesilla Valley Winter Meltdown Rodeo | Southern New Mexico State Fair Grounds | 12 pm - 7 pm

Crafters Weekend Spring 2025! | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Las Cruces North | 9 am – 4:30 pm | 3 days | Feb 21-23

The Museum ROCKS! Gem & Mineral Show 2025 | NM Farm & Ranch Museum | 10 am - 3 pm | Sat & Sun

AgaveArts Open Studio- 4th Sunday in February | AgaveArts- Glenn Schwaiger | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Paint & Sip at Amaro Winery February 23rd! | Paint With Us | 2:00 pm

Where Art and Ekphrastic Poetry Meet | The Mad Hatter Gallery | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Trivia Night | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 pm

Pet Nail Trims | Tractor Supply | 9 am - 1 pm | Sat & Sun | $10 | NMSU Pre-Veterinary Club

Monday, February 24

Free Senior Nutrition Class - Nutrition Facts and Labels, and Physical Activity Barriers | Las Cruces Senior Programs | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Tuesday, February 25

For the Love of Girls and Horses | New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum | 5:30 pm | Featuring Bri Bagwell | Tickets

MOC On The Block | Young Park | 5 - 8 pm | Meet & Greet Las Cruces Police Department to discuss crime and safety

Singo Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 6 - 9 pm

2 Hearts 4 Paws Spiritual Psychic Medium | Icebox Brewhouse | 7 - 9 pm | Connect with someone who has passed with Karen Kilmartin, a well known spiritual psychic. Proceeds go to 2 Hearts 4 Paws.

Wednesday, February 26

Chair Laughter Yoga | Thomas Branigan Public Library | 10:15 am

Sending Sunshine Card Making | NMSU | 5 - 6 pm | Make a Positive Impact writing letters to local assisted-living residents.

Thursday, February 27

Corn Mother: Her Story in the Southwest Opening Exhibit | NMSU Kent Hall | 5 - 7 pm

Starry Nights at White Sands is Full and there is NO waiting list 😥 

Performing Arts

Clue on Stage | Las Cruces Community Theatre | Feb 7-23

That Drive Through Monterey | NMSU Center for the Arts | Various dates from Feb 20 - March 2nd. Tickets

Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up) | A Children’s Theatre of Mesilla Valley | Rio Grande Theatre | Last Show March 1st.

Weekly Happenings

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

Organ Mountain Market | Plaza Del Rey next to Ashley Furniture | Sundays 11 am - 4 pm

White Sands National Park Sunset Stroll | White Sands National Park | 4:30 pm | Ongoing Daily.

Wednesday Walks With a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | 9 - 10 am | Every Wednesday

Tuesday Night Group Run | Bluebird Running Company | 6 pm | Weather Permitting

Senior Activities

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar. These Senior activities have been added to our online events calendar.

We can’t put all the events in the Newsletter so check our Events Calendar for Lots More Events 👇️ 

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Looking to Try Something Different?

Nestled in the heart of the Mesilla, Dry Point Distillers crafts exceptional small-batch spirits with a local twist, while Chef Gary of Stone Crow Gourmet elevates the experience with his masterful culinary creations, bringing a taste of New Mexican artistry to every dish.

Get your tickets now for the upcoming Chef Creates with Chef Armando. The next Chef Creates Dining Adventure is coming up on March 14th. Tickets

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