Las Cruces Events March 7th

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Whew… the wind and dust has been crazy this week but it looks like this weekend is going to nice but a little cooler so dress warm.

There is a lot of fun things to do with your pets plus a lot of outdoor activities this weekend. I am sure you can find some fun things to do.

Spotlights In Today’s Issue

• The 25th annual Cowboy Days kicks off at NM Farm and Ranch Museum on March 8th, from 9 am to 4 pm, a day packed with cowboy demonstrations, live music, food trucks, a Parade of Breeds, pony rides and plenty of hands-on activities for all ages. (One Day Only) 

• The Fine Art Flea Market is tonight Friday 7th @ Plaza de Las Cruces with 4 Bands. Native Owned. Art, Crafts, Vintage Items

• Register for a Community Garden Plot. Registration opens March 4th

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Friday, March 07

Film Poster Reveal Party | Las Cruces International Film Festival | NM Farm & Ranch | 6 - 8 pm

Jordan World Circus | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | 4 pm & 7 pm | Tickets

Cowboy Days: School Day | NM Farm & Ranch | 10 am

Spring Into Love: Adopt a Pet | ASCMV | 10 am - 1 pm

First Friday Art Ramble | M. Phillip's Gallery | 5 pm - 7 pm

First Friday Painting Party at the Museum of Art | Las Cruces Museums | 6 pm - 8 pm

New Mexico Watercolor Society show | Tombaugh Gallery | 5 pm - 7 pm

Opening reception | The Mad Hatter Gallery | 5 pm | "A Room of Her Own," in celebration of Women's History Month.

Free Senior Nutrition Class - Fruits, Vegetables, and Aerobic Activity | Las Cruces Senior Programs | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Dunes Discovery Morning Hike | White Sands National Park | 8:30 - 9:30 am | Join a ranger on an informative half-mile moderate hike. Pets welcome.

Fine Art Flea Market | Plaza de Las Cruces | 5 pm | Unique and Vintage Items, Live Music 4 Bands

The Association Womens Group’s 2025 Her Impact Conference: Confidence Unleashed | NM Farm & Ranch | 8:45 am – 2:30 pm

Weaving for Justice - 2nd Annual International Women’s Day | Nopalito’s Galeria | 4 - 8 pm

Saturday, March 08

Prehistoric Trackways Guided Hike | Prehistoric Trackways Parking Lot | 9 am - Noon | 3 Mile Hike | Free |

Pickleball Passion for the Pantry | Doña Ana Community College | Starts a 9 am till | Benefit for Comfort Casita, DACC’s in-house food pantry.

Mesilla Plaza Walking Tour | Taylor-Mesilla | 10 - 11 am | RSVP

Mesilla Valley Stamp & Coin Show | Las Cruces Convention Center | 10 am - 5 pm

Free Bicycle Clinic for 1st - 5th Graders | Sunrise Elementary School | 10 am - 2 pm

Pet Nail Trims | Tractor Supply | 9 am - 1 pm | 8th & 9th | $10 | NMSU Pre-Veterinary Club

Motorcycle Swap Meet | Barnett Harley Location | 8 am - 3 pm

Chalk Walk Sidewalk Art Event | Las Cruces Museums Courtyard | 9 am - 4 pm

Cowboy Days | NM Farm & Ranch | 9 am - 4 pm

Pups & Produce: A Market Adoption Event | ASCMV | 10 am - 1 pm

Chili Pepper Series Marathon  | La Llorona Park | Mar 8 - Mar 9 | Marathon, half, 50K, 10K, 5K every day

Dunes Discovery Morning Hike | White Sands NP | 8:30 - 9:30 am

Extravaganza Parking Lot Sale | Michele's Dance Academy | 9 am - Noon | Toys, Books, Kids Educational Games, Cat’s Meow Fundraiser

Weaving for Justice - 2nd Annual International Women’s Day | Nopalito’s Galeria | 10 am - 8 pm

Sunday, March 09

Pena Blanca Guided Hike | Pena Blanca Trailhead | 1:30 - 4:30 pm | RSVP required | 4 Mile Hike rough terrain.

Mesilla Valley Stamp & Coin Show | Las Cruces Convention Center | 9 am - 4 pm

Pet Nail Trims | Tractor Supply | 9 am - 1 pm | 8th & 9th | $10 | NMSU Pre-Veterinary Club

Chili Pepper Series Marathon | La Llorona Park | Mar 8 - Mar 9 | Marathon, half, 50K, 10K, 5K every day

Trivia | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 pm

Mesilla Valley Concert Band | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 3 pm | Free

Breathwork & Yoga Nidra Group Classes | Massage Therapy Training Institute | 5 – 7 pm

Weaving for Justice - 2nd Annual International Women’s Day | Nopalito’s Galeria | 10 am - 2 pm

Monday, March 10

Trivia Mondays with Cruces Trivia God | Truth or Consequences Brewery | 6 - 9 pm

Share the Road Visibility Ride | Velo Cruces | 7:15 am - 8 am

Free Senior Nutrition Class - Protein, Food Safety, and Resistance Training | Las Cruces Senior Programs | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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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

The Play That Goes Wrong | Rio Grande Theatre | Blank Conversations Theatre Co | March 28th - April 6th

The Girl On The Train | Black Box Theatre | Mar 21st - Apr 6th

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

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

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Si Señor Restaurant opened their new location at 4130 White Sage Arc Las Cruces, NM near Sonoma Ranch Blvd and Northrise.

🎸 We have a great lineup of local live music in Las Cruces! Check out Thursday’s Live Music issue in case you missed it. Live Music 

That’s all for today. Next local events issue comes out next Tuesday. Have a great weekend.

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