Local Events on Tuesday & Friday @ 6 am
Live Music on Thursday @ 1 pm
Hello {{First Name|Las Cruces}},
Las Cruces is serving up another beautiful December day, so consider this your friendly nudge to step away from the group chats, refill your coffee, and see what’s actually happening off your screen this week.
Think of this email as your local cheat sheet: less doomscrolling, more “oh wow, that’s tonight?” moments.
Mesa Grande Extension
The city has a $61 million federal grant lined up and is asking the state for $15 million in matching funds to build the corridor. The route is envisioned as a continuous four‑lane roadway with six east–west connections to improve overall traffic flow on the East Mesa and providing an alternate route to existing congested corridors.
Plans include protected bicycle lanes and sidewalks along a tree lined corridor to support safer walking and biking. The project also ties in “required housing development” along the route, with city leaders emphasizing its potential to boost quality of life and economic development in the growing Mesa Grande area.
The proposed extension would link Mesa Grande to Lohman at Sonoma Ranch Boulevard and add new extensions and connections at Sonora Springs Avenue, Calle Jitas Boulevard, Northrise Drive, and Sedona Hills Parkway along the corridor.
What do you think? Sound like a good thing for the City? How could this impact you?
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150 Meteors An Hour
The Geminid meteor shower arrives December 4–17, and will peak overnight December 13–14! One of the biggest celestial events of the year, the Geminids can produce up to 150 meteors an hour. Learn more Instagram and on Space.com
Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site
Get to know the Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site. KC Counts at KRWG Public Media interviews Alexandra McKinney, the Instructional Coordinator Supervisor at Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site. Check out the interview here
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Tuesday, December 9th
Premier Gold, Silver, and Coin | Hilton Garden Inn | Dec 9th - 13th
Tuesday Mornings Group Run | Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park | 6:30 - 7:30 am
Wednesday, December 10th
Farm La-La | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 5 - 8 pm | Trolley Rides, Ornament making, Santa from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
El Rito Holiday Celebration | Alumni Hall | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Tortugas Pueblo | 3 days - Dec 10th - 12th
Ladies Night Out Bingo | Ruby Tuesday Of Las Cruces | 6 pm – 8 pm
MMC Holiday Blood Drive | Memorial Medical Center | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm | Appt
Thursday, December 11th
Culture Series: Reminiscence Of Christmas Past And Cowboy Poetry | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 7 - 8 pm
Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Tortugas Pueblo | 3 days - Dec 10th - 12th
Las Cruces Holiday Market | Downtown Las Cruces | 4 - 8 pm | Dec 11, 12, 13
Neurodivergent Nights | Museum Of Nature And Science | 4 - 7 pm
Friday, December 12th
Holiday Art Market | Las Cruces Clay And Studio | 4 - 7:30 pm | Fri & Sat
Las Cruces Holiday Market | Downtown Las Cruces | 4 – 8 pm | Dec 11, 12, 13
Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Tortugas Pueblo | 3 days - Dec 10th - 12th
Luminarias: Light up the Desert | Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park | Friday, Dec 12th | 5 - 7:30 pm
Luminaria Mania | Downtown Las Cruces | 4 - 5:30 pm
Estate Sale | Las Cruces Estate Sales, Inc. | 8 am | * 3 days - 12th, 13th & 14th
Christmas Cantata | Rhapsody In Bluegrass | Morning Star UMC | 6 pm | 2 days - Dec 12th & 13th
The Nutcracker | Center For The Arts At NMSU | 7 pm – 9 pm | Multiple dates/times
Saturday, December 13th
Holliday Luminaria Beachwalk & Lighted Boat Parade | Elephant Butte Lake State Park | 5 - 8 pm
Las Cruces Holiday Market | Downtown Las Cruces | 4 – 8 pm | Dec 11, 12, 13
BLM Guided Hike | Ridgeline Trailhead at Prehistoric Trackways | 9 am - 12 pm
BLM Guided Bike Ride | Doña Ana Mtn Parking Area | 10 am
BLM Guided Hike | Peña Blanca Trailhead | 1 - 4 pm | RSVP
Holiday At The Depot | Las Cruces Railroad Museum | 5 - 8 pm
Ghosts Of Christmas Past… An Ebenezer Scrooge Evening & Fezziwig Ball! | Southwest Expeditions | 6 - 9:30 pm | Tickets
Reina Rosa’s Bilingual Holiday Storytime | Doña Ana Arts Council | 10 am – 11:15 am
Christmas Craft Fair & Santa Brunch | Las Cruces Catholic School | 8 am – 12 pm
Christmas Cantata | Rhapsody In Bluegrass | Morning Star UMC | 6 pm | 2 days - Dec 12th & 13th
2026 She's In Control: Your Money. Your Rules. | Workspace 141 | 9 am – 1 pm
Photo Day With Santa Paws | Animal Services Center Of Mesilla Valley | 1 pm – 3 pm
Taylor Swift Day | Las Cruces Public Libraries | 10 am – 12 pm
Sunday, December 14th
Chanukah On The Plaza 2025 | Plaza De Las Cruces | 4 pm – 7 pm | Fair Rides, Live Music, Petting Zoo, Crafts & Gifts, Raffles & Prizes
Lou Vandlandingham Memorial Ride | Aden Hills OHV Off Road Park | 10 am – 2 pm
Temple Beth El Artisan Marketplace | Las Cruces, NM | 4 pm
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas - The Musical | LCCT | Dec 5th - 21st
An Unexpected Christmas Concert | The Mesilla Valley Chorale | Dec 14th
The Nutcracker Ballet | ASNMSU Center for the Arts | Dec 12th - 14th, Dec 19th - 21st
👉 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.
Check our Events Calendar for more fun things to do such as Local Sports, NMSU events, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Pickleball, Tennis Scramble, Family Bingo, Teen Splash Nights, Chess Club and more.
Senior Activities
City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar. Also check our online events calendar for more.
Santa & Mrs Claus | Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market | Dec 20th & 24th | 10am to Noon
Land Of The People: Tierra Sagrada | Branigan Cultural Center | Dec 20th | 10 am – 4 pm
Las Cruces Chile Drop | Downtown Las Cruces - Plaza Area | Dec 31st | 6 pm – 12 am
Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally | January 16th - 19th
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NM Vintage
Come discover the heart and soul of Old Mesilla at NM Vintage Wines, now delightfully settled into its fresh new home at 2310 Avenida de Mesilla—where the historic charm flows freely without the adobe walls stealing the spotlight!
Step inside (or onto the inviting patio) and you’ll be greeted with a glass of velvety New Mexico red or a crisp local craft beer in hand, perfectly paired with just-right bites like artisanal charcuterie and gourmet flatbreads that never steal the show from the drinks.
Every weekend, the magic turns up a notch with free live music spilling across the plaza—think soulful blues on Thursday, lively Latin rhythms on Friday, and everything from reggae to indie folk under Saturday’s starry sky.
It’s the kind of place where strangers become friends by the second song, laughter flows as freely as the wine, and every visit feels like coming home to your favorite party. NM Vintage Wines isn’t just a wine bar—it’s Mesilla’s living room, and you’re always invited!
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