❤️ Local Events December 30th Issue

Hello {{First Name|Las Cruces}},

Las Cruces is the only city in the world that has a Chile Drop for New Years Eve. When the chile drops you know another year has passed. So I guess it’s goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026.

I can only hope that 2025 was good to you and your family and wish you the best in the coming year! Happy New Year!

I do some metal art myself and I am loving the new outdoor art sculptures that the City of Las Cruces has been installing. A NMSU art student, Kayla Blundell, who loves working with metal created a piece called Desert Kinship and installed it at La Buena Vida Park. Check out the article in the Bulletin.

Bosque Brewing Co. is closing its doors at all locations in New Mexico including the one here in Las Cruces, Bosque Telshor Public House.

Another Local Business Closes: Downtown Blues Coffee has also recently closed their doors.

Maybe you will enjoy Toys in the Attic, a temporary exhibit, at the Branigan Cultural Center running through January 24, 2026, featuring historic toys from the early 1900s to the mid-1970s.

Check out the upcoming guided hikes and programs offered by the BLM. Some require pre-registration and many fill up in advance so check out the offerings and sign up for the ones that you are interested in.

There is a new hike added at Aden Crater coming up on Jan 9th with BLM Wildlife Biologist Meredith so check it out as it should be interesting.

FRIENDS of the NMFRHM CULTURE SERIES: Ancient Agriculture | NM Farm & Ranch Museum | January 8, 2026 | 7 - 9 pm | Free

Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally | January 16th - 19th, 2026

Las Cruces Home Expo | Las Cruces Convention Center | February 20 – 22, 2026 | Vendor/Business Signup

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Tuesday Mornings - NMSU Campus Run | Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park At NMSU | 6:30 - 7:30 am

Las Cruces Chile Drop | Plaza de Las Cruces | 6 pm – 12 am

New Year's Eve Posole Party | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 10:30 pm

New Year’s Eve Party | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6 pm - 1 am | $100 | Info

New Year's Eve Dinner Celebration | D.H. Lescombes Winery | 4 pm

Galaxy Gala New Year's Eve Bash | Picacho Hills Country Club | 9 pm - 1 am | Tickets $100+ Reservations Only

New Year's Eve Bash | Little Toad Creek Brewery & Distillery | 6:00pm

New Year's Eve Celebration | Amaro Winery & TapRoom | 7:00pm

New Year's Eve Party | Pecan Grill & Brewery | 9:00pm

New Years Eve Party | Blue Moon Bar & Grill |

First Day Hike | Elephant Butte Lake State Park | 10 am - 2 pm

New Year Sound Bath | downtown desert yoga | 5 pm

Fine Art Flea Market - Jan2026 - First Friday Art Hop | Downtown Las Cruces | Noon to 10 pm.

New Mexico Watercolor Society Juried 2025 Fall/Winter Exhibition Opening Reception | Doña Ana Arts Council @ Las Cruces Museum of Art | 5 - 7 pm

First Friday Late Nights at the Museums on Main | Las Cruces Museums | 4:30 - 7 pm

Mesquite Art Gallery opening reception for The Janus ProjectL: Photography 2004-2025 | Mesquite Art Gallery | 4 - 8 pm

Shelter Sweethearts | Petco | 10 am - 1 pm

New Year, New Intentions Candle Pouring Party | Kandle Karma etc. | 4 - 6 pm | Tickets $30

BLM Guided Bike Ride | Doña Ana Trailhead | 9 am | Join Don for a guided mountain bike ride and learn about your monument lands along the way! Riders must bring their own trail-ready mountain bike and helmet. (3-6 miles, depending on interests and abilities of attendees).

Dinosaurs & I Heart Cookies Food Truck | Lowe's Home Improvement | 12 - 6 pm | Family-friendly visit from the award-winning I Heart Cookies food truck with dinosaur-themed fun. First ever visit to Las Cruces.

*Be sure to check our Events Calendar for more fun happenings!

FRIENDS of the NMFRHM CULTURE SERIES: Ancient Agriculture | NM Farm & Ranch Museum | January 8, 2026 | 7 - 9 pm | Free

Lake Lucero Tour | White Sands National Park | January 10th

Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon | January 11th | La Llorona Park | 8:30 am | Pre-Register.

Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally | January 16th - 19th, 2026

Las Cruces Home Expo | Las Cruces Convention Center | February 20 – 22, 2026 | Vendor/Business Signup

Museum Rocks Gem & Mineral Show | NM Farm & Ranch | February 21–22, 2026

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.

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Wavez Food brings bold Hawaiian-Cajun fusion to Las Cruces with juicy grilled meats, crispy katsu chicken, and spicy poke bowls piled high over rice with generous portions. Build your own bowl with favorites like Aloha Chicken, Kalbi ribs, Cajun mac and cheese, and 808 mac salad, or grab a stacked katsu or Aloha sandwich with Cajun fries on the side. Locally owned by former NMSU athletes, the vibe is upbeat, welcoming, and perfect for anyone craving island comfort food with a Cajun kick.

With a 4.7/5 rating Wavez looks like it’s worth checking out. Menu

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