❤️ Local Events January 02nd Issue

Hello {{First Name|Las Cruces}},

Happy New Year 2026!

We started out 2025 with 1849 subscribers and ended the year with 8107 subscribers. Wow! Can’t wait to see how the community grows in 2026!

Thank you sincerely for your support throughout 2025, which made it a truly rewarding year for Live Love Las Cruces.

Bubba’s 33 is owned by Texas Road House and honors Texas Roadhouse gift cards 🙂 Same great service but with a focus on Hamburgers, Sandwiches and Pizza.

The Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally brings a burst of color to the winter sky in Las Cruces, with three days of dawn ascensions and glowing evening displays.​

Each morning, full-size hot air balloons launch from the southwest dirt lot at Field of Dreams around sunrise, while RC (radio-controlled) balloons perform in the west parking lot.​

Evening glows transform the Field of Dreams into a sea of illuminated balloons, giving spectators an up-close look at the burners, colors, and sounds of the rally.​

More info

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

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

👉 Check out more in the Coming Soon and the Performing Arts sections below.

⛽ Gas Prices in Las Cruces

Check our Online Events Calendar for even more events.

Live Music: Check out the latest Live Music issue.

Share an event with us that we should know about: Share An Event

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

As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of 2026, we are delighted to share 12 new chapters and 365 exciting opportunities to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Rio Grande Winery!

Join us for a lively and welcoming atmosphere as we bid farewell to the past and embrace the New Year. RGW is your hub for vibrant local happenings that will captivate your senses and should definitely make it on to your New Years resolutions list.

Whether you prefer cozying up indoors or snuggling into our heated patios, we have something for everyone. Indulge in our mouthwatering from-scratch specials or groove to live music in our Crush Pad venue. For a more intimate atmosphere, find a cozy spot on a comfortable couch.

Explore our events calendar link to discover the incredible variety of entertainment that awaits you just a short drive south of Old Mesilla, NM

This weekend: 

Friday Dessert Roots Reggae 6-9pm
Saturday Jezzika Sax 6-9 pm
Sunday Lush Life 3-6pm
Brunch 10-1 Sat & Sun

Puzzle Reservation Link

Rio Grande Winery - Phone: 575-201-3744
Location Follow us: Facebook and Instagram

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

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

First Friday Art Ramble | M. Phillip's Gallery | 5:00 pm

Super Moon Party - Celebrate the Howling of the Wolf Moon | Rio Grande Winery | Moon Rises at 5:45 pm so get here early 🙂

Monthly Pickleball Tournament | Rio Grande Winery | Intermediate Level: Starts at 9:00 am, Advanced Level: Starts at 11:00 am

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.

Academy for Learning in Retirement Spring 2026 Course Schedule | NMSU Sonoma Ranch | 10:30 am | Register for Classes

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

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

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

Alice By Heart | Rio Grande Theatre | Blank Conversations Theatre Company | Jan 16th - 25th |

Misery | NSTC - Black Box Theatre | Jan 23-Feb 08, 2026

A Trip to the Moon | A Children’s Theatre @ Rio Grande Theatre | Feb 20-28

The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged | NSTC - Black Box Theatre | Mar 13-Mar 29, 2026

Frankenstein | NSTC - Black Box Theatre | May 01-May 17, 2026

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

“This is the best place to find things to go and do or see. You do a wonderful job.”

“Always happy to open this email and see what's happening in our lovely city. Thanks for all you do!”

“Great site. It makes me want to come to las cruces every weekend”

“This is awesome!! Thank you for putting this together, I had no idea there was so much going on!”

Los Leones de Mesilla is a dedicated Lions Club in Mesilla, New Mexico, addressing community needs through service and fundraising. Aligned with Lions Clubs International, it focuses on local impact.

The club supports nine global causes: vision, diabetes, hunger, environment, mental illness, childhood cancer, disaster relief, youth, and humanitarian services. All fundraising proceeds directly benefit the community.

Members conduct eye screenings for grades 1–3 in Las Cruces Public Schools to detect vision issues early. They also staff booths at health fairs and gun shows to promote Lions initiatives.

The club maintains the roadside from Andele’s Restaurant to Spotted Dog Brewery for environmental stewardship. It provides annual luminarias for Mesilla Plaza and grants for disaster relief in areas like Ruidoso.

The 21st Annual Car Show at Mesilla Town Hall featured 100 participants, raising funds for Thanksgiving turkeys. Last November at the Anthony Community Feast they served over 850 people.

Los Leones de Mesilla embodies the "We Serve" motto, enhancing New Mexico communities.

We invite you to join our club! We welcome anyone from the Mesilla Valley to come and learn more about how you can help our community. Our club is in the Town of Mesilla, but we welcome members from surrounding areas, including Las Cruces, Doña Ana, Mesilla Park, La Mesa and beyond.

We meet 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, La Posta. Next meeting is February 3rd.
This is your official invitation, all are welcome!

For details, visit the club's website.

Want me to Spotlight your favorite local place? Send me an email