❤️ Local Events December 12th Issue

Hello {{First Name|Las Cruces}}, I started this newsletter because I kept having the same disappointing moment: I’d stumble across an event that felt perfect for me, only to see that it had happened weeks earlier.

How was I missing these things when I’m on social media nearly every day? From day one, my mission has been to get timely event information into your hands before it’s too late. If you discover even a single event here that you end up attending and enjoying, that’s more than justifies the effort 😍

And yesterday I received an email that reminded me that not everyone is on Facebook or use social media. How cool is this!

Doña Ana County residents are being asked to help shape two brand‑new recreation centers that will serve the north and south parts of the county, and a series of drop‑in sessions this month is your chance to say what you want to see there—whether that’s playgrounds, athletic fields, or flexible community spaces.

These centers are funded by the recently approved GO Bond and are long‑term investments in youth, families, and quality of life in communities like Anthony, Mesquite, Doña Ana, Radium Springs, and Hatch. More Info & Online Survey

Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts. Here are the results from the survey.

I am going to leave this here in case anyone else wishes to share their thoughts. Who knows if anyone from the City will see this but I think it’s good to hear the different opinions. There are a few things that I didn’t think about that makes sense.

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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CyraCom, a language translation call center, has closed it’s Las Cruces office in November and 85 employees laid off. More Info

⛽ Gas Prices in Las Cruces

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Any updates or corrections will be reflected in the online version.

We are thrilled to share our Holiday Food Market, Jazz Brunch, live music, and warm and cozy event venues this coming week! The Rio Grande Winery is always buzzing with exciting activities! 

Wine Down Wednesday - All Day- 5% Off Wine By The Glass & Bar Charcuterie
Open Mic With Chris Baker - 5 - 8 pm
Trivia With Sharyn - 6 - 8 pm

Thirsty Thursday - $5 Beer & $2 Off Cocktails
Free Line Dance Session & Lessons With Perry - 5 - 8 pm

Closed For A Private Party

Jazz Brunch With Star City Trio - 11 am - 2:00 pm - Reservations suggested
Highway FM - 5 - 8 pm

Holiday Food Market - 11 am - 5 pm - 30 + Vendors w/ cookies, jams, sausage etc
Sebastien Lescombes On Piano - 12 - 3 pm
Sax Attitude - 3 - 6 pm

Rio Grande Winery - 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.

👉 Got an event coming up? Tell us about it

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

Opening Reception "Sacred Scenes From The Southwest" By Shirley Ann Eshom | Mas Art | 4 pm

Volatile Christmas Nightmare | 1048 Van Patten Ave | 7 pm

Christmas Caroling From Our Campus | East Mesa Campus | 6 pm

Potters' Guild Holiday Pottery Market | Potters' Guild - Gallery 925 | 1 - 5 pm | Fri, Sat & Sun

Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Training | Mariposa Counseling Center | all day

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

Pet Adoption Event | Better Life Natural Pet Foods | 10 am – 2 pm

Taylor Swift Day | Las Cruces Public Libraries | 10 am – 12 pm

Used LPs And CDs For Sale | KTAL 101.5 Fm | 10 am – 4 pm | Sat & Sun

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

Unexpected Christmas Concert Mesilla Valley Corale | Rio Grande Theatre | Sold Out

Super Secret Improv Show | Black Box Theatre | Saturday Dec 13th | 7:30 pm

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

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

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.

👉 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.

Santa & Mrs Claus | Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market | Dec 20th & 24th | 10am to Noon

Holiday Wagon Rides Through Old Mesilla And Mesilla Park | Southwest Expeditions | 5:30 pm | Tickets $12-18

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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