❤️ Farmesilla Reopens in Mesilla

Proud Sponsor of Live Love Las Cruces

Hello {{First Name|Las Cruces}},

Did you notice that Icebox Brewing has opened their Farmesilla Eatery and Drinkery and they are serving up some food and fun? CL Smith is playing there this Sunday from 1 - 4 pm.

They told me I should provide some icebreakers for the Dinner Club to get people talking. While I really don’t think that is necessary I really created a icebreaker last night. I dropped off name tags for everyone before their dinners but I left them at the wrong restaurants. 🫠 so that really broke the ice! LOL

We met most everyone at the after dinner meetup at the Pecan Grill and that was so much fun. Thanks everyone, Barb and I really enjoyed meeting everyone and getting to know you.

We are working on a date and time to have another Meet and Greet where you can connect with your Las Cruces neighbors. This will be an informal gathering at a local venue most likely on a Sunday afternoon. Will announce it after we finalize the details so stay tuned.

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We adore these lovely warmer evenings for live performances on our patio! This week, we’ve got more entertainment lined up for you, including dancing, catching up with friends, and of course, that breathtaking view! Join us this week for some Blues, Jazz, and Pop music performances, as well as some cool workshops.

Check out our events calendar to see what’s coming up next, and don’t forget to reserve your spot for our upcoming wine blending workshop, Bunco fundraiser, & doggie costume party. Oh, and save the date for our Easter Market - bring the whole family and let’s make memories!

Join us for a memorable experience, and did you hear? We’ve extended our kitchen hours and introduced a brand-new menu!

Rio Grande Winery
Website: RioGrandeWinery.com
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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Indoor Art and Craft Festival | NM Farm and Ranch Museum | 8 am - 4 pm | 3 days March 20th, 21st and 22nd

Spring Career Fair | Doña Ana County Government Center | 9 am - 4 pm | More info

Senior Olympics Airgun | Organ Mountains High School | 9 am - 4 pm | Fri & Sat

Food Truck Friday | Morning Star Las Cruces | 5 - 8 pm

Off The Rez Tour - Stella Standingbear | Fine Art Flea Market | 5 - 10 pm

FREE FUN FRIDAY Meditation w/ Crystal | Downtown Desert Yoga | 5:30 pm 

37th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March | White Sands Missile Range | 7 am

Fun Run - Campus to the Orchards | Las Cruces Roadrunners @ Tombaugh Observatory | 8 am

Guided Bike Ride - BLM | Doña Ana Trailhead | 9 am

Bark & Browse | ASCMV @ Farmers Market | 10 am - 1 pm

Decorate a Springtime Bucket | McCoy's Building Supply | 10 am - 2 pm

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

FlashBack | Plaza de Las Cruces | 11 am | Classic hits from Chubby Checker, Wilson Pickett, Little Eva, Roy Orbison along with the Beach Boys and CCR.

3rd Annual Spring Gardening Expo | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 12:30 pm

Grand Opening | Rising Suns Wrestling | 3 - 5 pm

Doggie Donuts Night | Truth or Consequences Brewing | 5 - 7 pm

Plant Club Hosted by Letty | Truth or Consequences Brewing | 5 - 7 pm

Luck of the Paws: Clover Dash Fun Run | Doña Ana County Humane Society @ Young Park | 9 am | Register

Luck of the Paws: Clover Toss Cornhole Tournament | Icebox Brewing Picacho | 11:30 am | Register

Sierra Vista Trail Guide Hike-BLM | Sierra Vista Trail-Dripping Spring Rd | 1:30 pm | RSVP

Artist Talk by Julia Stubbe | Gallery 925 | 1:30 pm

Craft & Sip: Wood Burning Workshop | Rio Grande Winery | 2 - 4 pm

3rd Annual Higher Education Technical Summit | New Mexico State University | two days Mar 23rd-24th

Open Mic Night for Comedy | Little Toad Creek Brewery | 8 pm | How Fun!

Team Trivia Night Tuesday | Pecan Grill | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

👉 Be sure to check our Events Calendar for more events.

Unruly Cabaret | Rio Grande Theatre | March 20-22

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

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

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

👉 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.

Run with Your Doc 5k | Mesilla Plaza | March 28th | Annual Fundraiser is a 1-mile, 5-k, and 10-k run or walk held every spring on the Mesilla Plaza.

The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour | NMSU Pan American Center | April 03 | 7 pm

Las Cruces International Film Festival | NM Farm & Ranch | April 8th - 12th | Tickets

¡Mira! Las Cruces | Plaza de Las Cruces | April 24th & 25th

2026 Art in the Garden | Artists of Picacho Hills | May 9th

Lou & Mary Henson Community Breakfast | NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum | May 14th @ 7 am | Featuring NFL Pro Terrell Owens

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

Doña County 2026 Senior Olympics now and the games begin on March 06th. Learn more. See the Schedule

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The Live Love Las Cruces Dinner Club is an easy way to get out, try a great local spot, and sit down with people who also love this city and doing fun things.

The groups are small, the restaurants are local, and the energy is relaxed. It's just a yummy meal with good conversation and new friends.

Next Dinner Club is Thursday, April 16th at 6:00 PM,

This is the one I’ve gotten the most questions about. You can now bring a friend, husband, wife or partner to Dinner Club.