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Hello {{First Name|Las Cruces}},

Every day, I count my blessings that we call Las Cruces home.

Since moving here, we haven’t gotten out and made the connections we probably should have—just like so many of you. We’re total homebodies 🙂, but since starting this newsletter, we’ve been pushing ourselves to get out more.

It sounds funny coming from the guy who publishes a local events newsletter, doesn’t it? But since launching the Dinner Club, I’ve been so pleasantly surprised by how many of you have been brave enough to step out and share a meal with people you’ve never met before.

What I’ve seen is that real connections are happening. People are finding new friends they have so much in common with. So many of us moved here from somewhere else, and we all have stories to tell and share. And one of the things that’s really warmed my heart is seeing so many tables agree to meet again to keep those friendships going.

If you’ve been feeling like something is missing in your life—real connections—I invite you to come to one of our Dinner Club or Meet and Greet events. If you have been sitting on the fence take the chance, step out, and meet some new people… you might just find yourself planning the next dinner with your new Las Cruces friends.

There is still time to get a seat at our next Dinner Club this Thursday but signup ends today at 6 pm. Come join us!

“I just wish to thank you again for this fantastic newsletter. Because of it, we have found free music concerts at NMSU. Previous to your newsletter, we were unaware that they had these performances so we really appreciate all the information.”

Thanks, Toni for sharing!

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We’re proud to share this issue’s sponsor: Aggie Carpet Cleaning

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Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.

👉 Got an event coming up? Add it to our Events Calendar

Quasars: Meet the Tantalizing Story Tellers of Our Cosmic History | Academy for Learning in Retirement | 10:30 am - 12 pm | Learn from NMSU Astronomy professors | Register

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

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

Pride Parade Planning Meeting | Southern New Mexico Pride | 6 pm

Trivia Night | Little Toad Creek Brewery | 7 pm

Plant Sale | The Chile Pepper Institute | 8 am - 12 pm

Get to Know Your Museum featuring Eric Kirker, Exhibit Designer | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 10 - 11 am

The Changing Landscapes) of Solar System Exploration | Academy for Learning in Retirement | 10:30 am - 12 pm | Register

Rudy's BBQ Rapid Chess | Rudy's Bar-B-Q | 5 pm

Lush and Lean Workshop - Planting Fruit Trees | City of Las Cruces | 5:30 pm | you can also Attend online

Book Launch: She Talks Money | The Association Women's Group | 5:30 pm

What does it take to collect a performance? | NMSU Art Museum | 5:30 pm

1 Year Anniversary Celebration | Roadrunner Westies | 7:45 - 9:15 pm | West Coast Swing Dances in Las Cruces

7th Annual Doomsday 100 Moto Desert Race | Aden Hills OHV Off Road Park | 12 pm | through April 19th

Moonlight: Adult Night at the Museums | Museum Of Nature And Science | 5 pm

Food Truck Friday | Morning Star Las Cruces | 5 pm

NMSU Philharmonic: From Vienna to the Andes | NMSU Music Department | St. Paul's United Methodist Church | 7 pm | Also on the 18th 7:30 pm

That Dam Run/Ride/Walk | Veterans Memorial Park Las Cruces | 7 am

4th Annual DogWalk, Trip to CatWalk in Glennwood NM | April's K911 Academy | 7:30 am

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

Ocotillo Hike at Soledad Canyon Trail (with Cottage Foods Sampling) | Soledad Canyon Day Use Area | 8:30 am

Taylor Talk: Religious Conflict in the Mesilla Valley in the 1870s | Mesilla Community Center Park | 2 - 3 pm

Pickles for Paws Charity Pickleball Tournament | Apodaca Park | 3 pm | Register

Tour de Optimism Bike Ride (100 km / 50 km) | | 8 am

Spring Canyon Flora Hike and Geology Tour | Picacho Peak Las Cruces Nm | 9 am

👉 There’s so much 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

The Case of Alex Hansen | A Children's Theatre of the Mesilla Valley | Rio Grande Theatre | April 17th, 7 - 9 pm & April 18th, 2 - 3 pm 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.

4th Annual MIRA! Las Cruces | Plaza de Las Cruces | April 24, 6 - 9 pm & April 25, 2 - 9:30 pm

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

Las Cruces Consumer Product Summit | Mesilla Valley Mall | May 5th

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

New to Las Cruces or simply craving real connections in a city you already love? This is the evening you won’t want to miss.

We start with a quick personality quiz that matches you with five like-minded locals. Together you’ll share a relaxed dinner at a hidden-gem restaurant—revealed only the morning of—where great food meets easy, genuine conversation. No awkward small talk, just stories, laughter, and the spark of new friendships.

After dinner, everyone comes together at one gathering spot. This is where the evening really shines—you’ll get the chance to meet even more new friends, swap stories, share laughs, and build the kind of genuine connections that make Las Cruces feel like home.

It’s warm, pressure-free community building—the kind that makes newcomers feel instantly at home and longtime residents feel even more connected.

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

Every once in a while you walk into a place and immediately think, “How have I not been coming here for years?” That was my reaction at TruArt of the Earth, a crystal and mineral shop tucked just off the Mesilla Plaza on Calle de San Albino, just across the street from the main entrance to La Posta.

The space is floor‑to‑ceiling sparkle: high‑quality crystals, minerals, and fossils, from pocket‑friendly tumbled stones to jaw‑dropping collector pieces you could design a whole room around. There’s jewelry, polished and raw stones, sage, candles, art, books, and even a “crack your own geode” station that makes you feel like a kid again.

Additionally they also offer several energy services to enhance your spiritual journey. Sessions include Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Guided Meditations, Crystal Light Bed Therapy, PandoraStar Deep Trance Machine, and Tuning Fork Chakra Balancing.

What distinguishes TruArt of the Earth is the expertise of its owners. Both Jose & Shauna have extensive experience and education in using crystals and other objects for healing work. Shoppers can expect knowledgeable guidance on the spiritual and energy healing properties of inventory.

Owners: Jose and Shauna Martinez
Location: 2411 Calle De San Albino, Mesilla, NM 88046
Phone: 575-222-0176
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