❤️ Balloon Rally Starts Today

Hello {{First Name|Las Cruces}},

Get ready for the beautiful sights of the hot air balloons in the skies over Las Cruces this weekend! Get those cameras ready, can’t wait to see your photos!

I heard mention that they will might start offering rides next year 🙂

I hope you're as excited about the Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally as I am. I can’t wait to see the balloons in the skies over Las Cruces. It's a three-day event featuring dawn ascensions and evening glows.

See schedule in Events below and visit the Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally Website for more info.

Wow what a great response to our new dinner club! Very exciting. So many of you have expressed a desire for a way to meet other locals and we have been looking for a fun way to do that. Are you ready to meet new friends? Check out the Dinner Club

Reminder: Ice Skating at the Doña Ana County Fairgrounds runs till Feb 22nd.

Note: Today I started organizing the events by their start times. This should make it easier on you. Not sure why I never did this, no one ever complained or mentioned it but hey little improvements always help right! 🙂

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Check our Online Events Calendar for even more events.

Live Music: Check out the latest Live Music issue.

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

We’re well into the first calendar month, and our events schedule is heating up! While we can’t provide information on the outside temperatures, we can offer you comfortable and warm venue seating at the Rio Grande Winery.

Check out our events calendar for the upcoming weeks and save the date for your favorite events. We have some fun things planned for your creative and your wilder side!

6PM Kat Crosby and The Rhythm Gators Live!

6PM Jackson Scott Live!

Join us for World Drink Wine Day!, 30% Off select wines by the bottle, in house.
3PM Sax Attitude Live

National Cheese Lovers Day, 2PM - 5PM, Purchase a bottle of fabulous RGW wine today and indulge in a free RGW charcuterie board.

Bring your friends and family and come sip and relax with our spectacular Organ Mountain views.

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.

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🎈 Balloon Rally Media & School Day | Starting a 7 am at Field of Dreams and 5 local schools. Showcasing corporate special-shaped balloons plus an additional city-wide surprise.

The Moto Academy at Desert Peaks MX | The Moto Academy | 9 am - 4 pm | Full day of training with pro Supercross racer. $295

80’s Stroller Strides | Sagecrest Park | 9 - 10 am

Mommy & Me | Polaroid Craft | Sagecrest Park | 10 am

Open Studio Walk-In Painting & Crafting Every Friday & Saturday | Wet Paint Art Studio | 5 pm

"Cultural Fusion – The Art of Virginia Maria Romero" | The Mad Hatter Gallery | 5 pm

Kids' Paint Night at Wet Paint Art Studio Jan 16th | Wet Paint Art Studio | 6 pm

Screenwriting Workshop | Film Las Cruces | 6 pm

🎈Balloon Rally Kick Off Glow | Plaza de Las Cruces | 6 - 8 pm | Radio Controlled Balloons Light Up downtown.

January Contra Dance in Mesilla | Mesilla Community Center Park | 7:15 pm

🎈Balloon Rally Morning Ascension | Field of Dreams | 7 am

Organ Mountain Mayhem | Butterfield Shooting Range | 9 am

Photography Boot Camp Class #1 - Learning About Your Camera | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church | 9 am

Volcanoes & Trail Dust: Picacho Peak Hike Pt. 2 | Picacho Peak Recreation Area | 9 - 11:30 am | RSVP

NM Concealed Handgun License Class | Sportsman's Warehouse | 9 am - 6 pm | Register

Food Distribution Pop-Up | Doña Ana County Government Center | 9:00 am

Bark & Browse with ASCMV | Farmers & Crafts Market | 10 am

PetSmart Pals | PetSmart | 10:00 am

Weaving for Justice - Maya Textiles and Gifts Sale | First Christian Church Atrium | 10 am - 3 pm

Ribbon Cutting | Tartarian E-bikes | 11 am

Taylor Talks: An Archaeological Perspective on Hunting in New Mexico | Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site | 2 - 3 pm

Plant Club 🪴 Las Cruces | Truth or Consequences Brewing Co. - Las Cruces | 5 pm

🎈Balloon Rally Evening Glow | Field of Dreams | 5:30 pm

🎈Balloon Rally Morning Ascension | Field of Dreams | 7 am | Final Day

Hike with us! Give Cancer the Boot! | Fillmore Canyon | 9 am

Sunset Vistas Guided Hike | Sierra Vista Trailhead | 1 - 4 pm | RSVP

Martin Luther King Brunch | Las Cruces Convention Center | 11 am - 1 pm

Cafe Con Chisme | Casa De Mi Alma | 5:30 - 6:30pm | Women’s Group

On The Hook Fish and Chips Food Truck | Lowes Parking Lot | 11 am - 7 pm

*When you are out on the town and you get the inspiration “Wonder what there is to do today?” just open up our newsletter or visit our website for ideas!

Announcing Our New

Whether you are new to town or just want to meet new friends check out our fun new Live Love Las Cruces Dinner Club.

Six strangers. One table. Wednesday, January 28th at 5:30 PM.

How it works: Take our quiz and we'll match you with five people who either mirror your energy or totally flip your perspective (you pick).

The fun: Your restaurant stays under wraps until that morning.

After Dinner: Halfway through dinner, we'll text everyone a spot nearby to keep vibes going if you want. You can decide.

Here's the deal: Just $16 locks in your seat. You handle your own check, while we orchestrate the rest.

Perfect for: New residents or long-time locals looking to meet new friends.

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 | Tickets $20

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.