❤️ What's Happening This Week in Las Cruces October 16, 2026

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Step into a true Western evening under the Las Cruces sky at Art on the Range, the inaugural juried Western art show opening Saturday, October 17, from 5–9 p.m. at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.

Browse more than 60 original works celebrating the landscapes, ranching life, wildlife, and spirit of the American West—many by Southern New Mexico artists—while artists compete in a plein air painting challenge against the desert backdrop.

Cap the night with a chuckwagon dinner under the stars, live music from The Consequences, Western bingo, campfire stories, and a cash bar, with proceeds supporting the museum’s mission to preserve New Mexico’s agricultural heritage.

Location: New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Event Date: Saturday October 17th Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Come join us for lunch or drinks at Madelyn’s on Sunday Oct 25th for a Mix & Mingle from 11 am - 2 pm. Continuous Sky will be playing. Bring a friend cause it’s going to be fun.

Many of you may have already heard about the recent loss of a 9-year-old girl in our community. The family has set up a support page if you’d like to help or send encouragement: Support Nancy Harvey

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Looking for good weekend vibes? Rio Grande Winery has another great live music lineup featuring:

Enjoy live music, a glass of wine and gorgeous views of the Organ Mountains from our outdoor patio!

Shop at our 3rd Friday Market Friday Oct 16th @ 5 pm

Don't forget to come hungry—you won't want to miss out on the wood-fired pizza while enjoying the best entertainment in the valley. Save the dates and join this week’s activities!

Rio Grande Winery
Website: RioGrandeWinery.com
Phone: 575-201-3744
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Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 10:30 am – 4 pm

Las Cruces Home Expo | Las Cruces Convention Center | 12 – 6 pm

Barktober Fest | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 12:30 – 4 pm | Fri–Sun | No adoption fee!

Wagon Ride Through History: Mesquite Historic District | Old Dona Ana County Courthouse | 2 – 4 pm | $29, $15 ages 6–14

The Language of Wire: Leslie Toombs Opening Reception | The Mad Hatter Gallery, 221 N. Main St | 5 – 8 pm

Nightlife of the Desert | Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park | 6 – 7:30 pm

NMSU Choir Concert | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm

GFWC Progress Club Golf Tournament | Red Hawk Golf Club | 7:30 am registration, 9 am shotgun | $150

3rd Annual Color Fun Run | La Llorona Park | 8 am – noon | $45

Volcanoes & Trail Dust: Picacho Peak Hike | Picacho Peak Recreation Area | 8 – 11 am | RSVP

Fossils! Ice Age Plants & Animals | Museum of Nature & Science | 9 am – 1 pm

Hwy 28 Farmers & Artisans Market | Sierra Vista Growers | 9 am – 2 pm

Artists of Picacho Hills Annual Fall Festival of Art | St Paul's Methodist Church | 9 am – 4 pm

Build a Board Workshop | Compas Skateshop | 9 am | RSVP

Bridle Up Hope Self-Defense Class | Guzman's Martial Arts | 9 am

Kayaking & Yogalates on Caballo Lake | Southwest Expeditions | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm | $72, $49 with your own boat

Weaving for Justice 3rd Saturday Sale | First Christian Church Atrium | 10 am – 3 pm

Artventurous | Las Cruces Museum of Art | 10 am – noon

Exhibit Closing: Dancing with Life: Mexican Masks | Las Cruces Museum of Art | 10 am – 4:30 pm

SkyFiesta 2026 | Las Cruces International Airport | 10 am – 5 pm | Tickets

Las Cruces Home Expo | Las Cruces Convention Center | 10 am – 5 pm

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 10:30 am – 4 pm

VFW Post 6917 Car Show & Swap Meet | VFW Post 6917 | 12 – 4 pm

Pumpkin Toss Cornhole Tournament | Icebox Picacho | 11 am | $60 per two-person team | Benefits Doña Ana County Humane Society

Barktober Fest | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 12:30 – 4 pm | Fri–Sun | No adoption fee!

Doña Ana County Senior Olympics Free Practice: Frisbee Distance | Sisbarro Park | 1 – 2 pm

History and Houses Walking Tour | Railroad Museum | 2 – 3 pm

👉 Art on the Range Chuckwagon Dinner & Art Show | NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 5 – 9 pm

The Day the Music Died: Special Screening | Rio Grande Theatre | 7 – 9:30 pm

Jackalope Trail Run / Run+Ride / Bike | Gasline Rd near Mesquite | 8 am

NM Warriors Women's Football Tryouts | East Mesa Sports Complex | 8:30 am registration

Las Cruces Home Expo | Las Cruces Convention Center | 11 am – 4 pm

Pumpkin Play Day | East Mesa Kids Park | 11 am – 1 pm

Leather Traveler's Notebook Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 1 – 3 pm

Peña Blanca Guided Hike | Peña Blanca Trailhead | 2 – 5 pm

DeeJae Zulueta Jr. Percussion Recital | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 5 pm

2026 Cat Video Fest | Fountain Theatre | 7:30 pm

Banned Books on Film: Frankenstein | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 1 – 3 pm

The Border of Silence: A Migration of Sound with Zack Manning | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm

BLM Sunset Mountain Bike Ride | Doña Ana Mountain parking area | 6 pm

NMSU Fall Faculty Showcase Concert | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm

👉 Be sure to check our Events Calendar and Live Music events and weekly recurring events for more local happenings.

NMSU Volleyball vs Jacksonville State | Pan American Center | 6 pm

Hobbs at Centennial Football | Centennial High School | 7 pm

NMSU Softball vs Pima CC | NM State Softball Complex | 11 am

NMSU Swimming & Diving vs UTRGV | NM State Swimming and Diving Complex | 11:30 am

NMSU Volleyball vs Jacksonville State | Pan American Center | 1 pm

NMSU Soccer vs Missouri State Pink-Out | NM State Soccer Athletic Complex | 1 pm

Centennial at Organ Mountain (boys soccer) | Organ Mountain High School | 5 pm | Crosstown

Organ Mountain at Centennial (girls soccer) | Centennial High School | 7 pm | Crosstown

Las Cruces at Centennial (volleyball) | Centennial High School | 7 pm | Crosstown

Mayfield at Organ Mountain (volleyball) | Organ Mountain High School | 7 pm | Crosstown

Alamogordo at Las Cruces (girls soccer) | Las Cruces High School | 7 pm

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Wednesday, November 11th • 6 pm

Dracula | Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N Main | Oct 02nd - Oct 18th

The Seuss Odyssey | A Children’s Theatre @ Rio Grande Theatre | October 16th & 17th Tickets

Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast | Blank Conversations Theatre Co. @ Rio Grande Theatre | October 23rd & 24th, 7:30 pm Tickets

Footloose the Musical | New Mexico State University Theatre | Nov 12th - 22nd

See our events calendar for Artist & Gallery Shows *Artists and Galleries add your shows to our calendar! We love sharing the Arts!

When it’s time for dirt work, landscaping, or a weekend project around the house, Zia Equipment Rentals makes it easy. This is one of the few locally owned equipment rental companies in the Las Cruces area—and it shows in the service.

Kevin will talk through your job, help you choose the right Kubota skid steer or mini excavator, and deliver it ready to work. No pressure, no confusion, just clear advice and reliable machines. Their popular Weekend Warrior deal lets you pay for one day and keep the equipment through the weekend.

Fast, friendly, and focused on getting homeowners the right gear the first time. That’s the Zia difference.

Zia Equipment Rentals, LLC
Website: ZiaEquipmentRentals.com
Phone: 575-650-1593 (Click to Call)
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Mesilla Valley Maze 2026 public season is weekends Oct 3rd – Oct 25th

Opening Doors Silent Art Auction | The Hood New Mexico, 3206 Harrelson St | Oct 22nd, 5 – 8 pm

Organ Mountains Jubilee | A.B. Cox Visitor Center, Dripping Springs | Oct 24th, 9 am – 4 pm

Doña Ana Mountain Bike Race 2026 | FYZICAL | Oct 30th

Chef Nité Márquez Book Signing | La Nueva Casita Café | Oct 31st, 9 am – 1 pm

Día de los Muertos | November 01st, 5 – 9 pm

NMSU Homecoming 2026 | Nov 6th & 7th

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