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Hello {{First Name|Las Cruces}},

Don’t you just love Friday’s! That means most of you can go out and attend some events and blow off some steam. 🙂 Hope you get some good family and friend time this weekend.

The top clicked events from last Tuesday’s issue was

Las Cruces International Film Festival is at the NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum running from April 8th - 12th | Tickets

County Limits Music Fest and Rodeo is happening at the Dona Ana County Fairgrounds this weekend April 10th and 11th.

2026 Mesilla Frontier Fair is packing Mesilla Plaza this Saturday April 11th from 10 am to 5 pm. 🤠 Wild West re-enactments & history talks. Ballet Folklórico, Conjunto & Mariachi. Line dancing with Boot Boogie Babes 🌶️ Salsa contest & costume contest. Chuckwagon demos with Dave Harkness. Family-friendly. Don't miss it.

Keep reading because there are more fun events this week….

⛽ Gas Prices in Las Cruces

✅ We have a new Job Board

Check our Online Events Calendar for even more events

Music lovers here is the latest Live Music issue

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We’re proud to share this issue’s sponsor: Rio Grande Winery

Spring showers or summer sun? Southern New Mexico’s weather is always a surprise, but we’ve got you covered! Our venue has indoor and outdoor dining and entertainment, plus outdoor heaters for those chilly evenings.

Come join us on our patio this month for great music, line dancing moves, local favorites, and jazz!  Don’t forget your favorite hat and boots - let’s dance the night away under the stars on our spacious outdoor dance floor, with breathtaking views of our mountains. Be sure to check out our workshops too!

Rio Grande Winery
Website: RioGrandeWinery.com
Phone: 575-201-3744
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Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.

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The Association's Her-Story Breakfast Club | Salud de Mesilla | 8:45 am | featuring Dr. Rossanna Massey, Owner, Heal Your Future

NMSU Flute & Clarinet Choirs Recital | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm

Every Child Matters Fiesta | FYI Plus NM | Young Park | 4 pm | Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join us for a fun, family-centered celebration. Family games & activities, Free food & beverages, Live DJ, Resource fair, Raffle prizes

Sonoma Elementary Family & Community 5K / Fun Run | 8 am | Celebrating 20 years, Fundraiser, Walk or Run

Mesilla Valley Iris Society Annual Show | Mesilla Valley Mall | 8 am 

Storybook Breakfast for Kids | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 8:30 am - 12 pm

Farm Blessing and Community Planting | La Semilla Community Farm | 8:30 am - 12 pm

Jazz Brunch Saturday with the Wildflower Jazz Collection | Rio Grande Winery | 9 am - 12 pm | Tickets $25

Art in the Park - Asombro | Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park | 9 - 11 am | Art-themed activities for people of all ages to enjoy, including nature journaling, fiber arts, clay works, collage, and watercolor

NM EV Ride & Drive | Doña Ana County Government Center | 9:30 am

Adoption Event & Supplies Drive | Better Life Natural Pet Foods | 10 am - 2 pm

Shelter Sweethearts | Petco | 10 am - 1 pm

2026 Mesilla Frontier Fair | Mesilla Plaza | 10 am - 5 pm

Coffee Chat | Desert Southwest Cancer Support Group | 10 am

Boots & Bling Fundraiser | American Southwest Theatre Company | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 6 pm | Dinner, Dancing, Cash Bar, Silent Auction.

Rock the Runway 2026-Benefiting Hearts for Autism | Las Cruces Convention Center | 7:30 pm

Kids Can-Mall Pop Up!! | Mesilla Valley Mall | 12 - 6 pm | Sat Apr 11 – Apr 12

Kilbourne Hole Volcanic Crater Tour | Celebration of Our Mountains | 9 am - 12 pm

Paper Flowers Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 1 - 3 pm

Watercolor Batik | NM Watercolor Society | 2 - 4 pm

Let's make Tortillas | Zia Cooking School | 5:30 pm | $25 | Hosted by Proofed Bread Co | Note: two starting times listed 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm contact to confirm.

Trivia | T or C Brewing | 6 pm

STEM Outreach Class: Mini Wallflower Vase | Meta'l Jewelry Studio | 3 - 6 pm

Birding Basics II (class) | Mesilla Valley Audubon Society | 6:30 pm

👉 There’s more….Be sure to check our Events Calendar and Live Music events

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John Patrick's The Curious Savage | LCCT | March 27th - April 19th | Tickets

Into The Woods | NMSU Theatre Arts | April 23 - May 3rd

Brews with the Bard: Much Ado About Drinking | Blank Conversations @ Rio Grande Theatre | April 24-26

Frankenstein | NSTC - Black Box Theatre | May 01-May 17

One Flea Spare | NSTC - Black Box Theatre | Jun 12-Jun 28

👉 Check this page for the weekly recurring events that happen every week like the Farmers and Crafts Market, Growers Markets, Farm Stands, Bird Walks etc.

2026 Juried Student Art Show and Cameo | NMSU Art Museum | running through April 15th | Exhibits of the outstanding range of artworks created by undergraduate and graduate students.

Automotive Swap Meet & Show n' Shine | Mesilla Valley Mall | April 18th | 8 am - 1 pm

Chevy C-10’s Truck Show | Chopes La Mesa | April 26th | 10:15 am

2026 Art in the Garden | Artists of Picacho Hills | May 9th

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar. Also check our online events calendar for more.

Our Seniors are showing up and doing it! Support local Seniors at the Doña County 2026 Senior Olympics. Learn more. Many events through May 11th. See the Schedule

The Live Love Las Cruces Dinner Club is an easy way to get out, try a great local spot, and sit down with people who also love this city and doing fun things.

The groups are small, the restaurants are local, and the energy is relaxed. It's just a yummy meal with good conversation and new friends.

Next Dinner Club is Thursday, April 16th, 6:00 PM Signup ends Tuesday April 14th at 6 pm

May 5, 2026 at Mesilla Valley Mall

The Las Cruces Consumer Product Summit is launching to accelerate the rise of Southwest-made consumer brands. With national speakers, hands-on workshops, and guidance in areas like trademarks, distribution, manufacturing, and AI marketing, this summit gives entrepreneurs the platform they need to grow smarter, scale faster, and build together.

Get ready to be inspired by a lineup of industry leaders and experts who are shaping the future of consumer products in the Southwest and beyond. They'll share invaluable insights, strategies, and success stories to help your brand thrive.

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