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❤️ Lucky Friday The 13th Events, Mesilla Festival This Weekend

Hey Las Cruces,
This is ❤️ Live Love Las Cruces, we’re like your favorite enchiladas – comforting, flavorful, and always satisfying.
Today is Friday the 13th.
On Friday November 13th 1789 Benjamin Franklin wrote his famous line "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
Best Boating Lakes in New Mexico….
We have two of the best lakes not far from Las Cruces for boating and fishing but there are other excellent lakes in New Mexico also. Read Article
New Fire Station on East Mesa….
The City of Las Cruces will break ground Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, on Fire Station 9 at 3900 Central Ave. off Sonoma Ranch Boulevard. The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking. Read Article
Cornhole Leaque Starting….
Blue Moon Bar & Grill has an 8 week Cornhole League starting Monday Sept 16th. If you are interested contact [email protected] to sign up. $200 per team. More Info
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👇️ Quote of the Day
“Poor New Mexico! So far from heaven, so close to Texas.”

Events
September
Friday, Sept 13th
Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11am-4pm
Las Cruces Space Festival | Various Locations | Sept 6th-14th
Workshop-Intro to Creative Industries | Dona Ana County Government Center | 9 am - 12 pm | Doña Ana County is one of 18 New Mexico municipalities awarded the grant to create activities, programs or events that help advance the Creative Industries business sector.
Nelson Boswell Reading Series | NMSU Milton Hall | 7:30 pm | Authors and Readers are writer Karen Brennan and poet Joni Wallace. More Info
Chef Creates: From Sea to Savory | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6 pm | Enjoy an intimate, unforgettable six-course dining experience with Executive Chef Armando! Check out the menu. Yumm | Tickets
East Mesa Public Sports Complex Ribbon Cutting | 4660 Sonoma Springs Road | 3 pm | We're thrilled to officially open the doors to a brand-new space for our community! From state-of-the-art pickleball courts to soccer and baseball fields, this complex is designed for everyone to enjoy.
Friday the 13th Celebration | Grounded | 4-9 pm | Flash Tattoos from Stolen Rose, Specials at Grounded Lounge, Live Screen Printing, Tarot, Set from Dj Big Fish, Pop up Vendors, Art, Thrift, Live Music on the patio, and much more!
Animal Safari Stroller Strides | Fit4Mom | Sagecrest Park | 9-10 am | RSVP
Fempreneur Breakfast Club | The Association Women’s Group | Salud de Mesilla | 9 am
Saturday, Sept 14th
Diez y Seis de Septiembre Parade and Fiesta | Mesilla Plaza | Saturday 10 am - 6 pm & Sunday 12-4 pm | Celebrate Mexico’s independence in Historic Mesilla with ballet folklorico, live mariachi, pinatas, and authentic Mexican cuisine.
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | Saturday’s 8:30 am - 1 pm.
Las Cruces Space Festival | Various Locations | Sept 6th-14th
Neighborhood Dumpster Day | 8 am - 12 pm | Locations
Las Cruces Space Festival | Various Locations | Sept 6th-14th
Harvest Party | Rio Grande Winery | All Day Event | Grape Picking and Foot Stomping Family Fun Live Music Food Trucks
Saturday Stroller Strides | Fit4Mom | Metro Verde Splash Pad | 9-10 am | A functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow
Car Show | Amador Live | Car Show, Cookoff, Music
Birdwalk Sagecrest Park | Mesilla Valley Audubon Society | 8-10 am
2024 NMSU’s Gratitude Walk Run | NMSU | 8 am | A newly designed 5K and 1-mile fun run route! Join us for another great year to show gratitude for our university, community, and one another. Register Link
Mayor’s Bike Ride | Velo Cruces | La Llorona Trail South End | 9 am | Las Cruces Mayor Eric Enriquez for a bike ride. More info
Heavenly Sunlight September Ladies Meeting | Cornerstone Baptist Church | 1 pm | Devotion and fellowship with other Christian ladies.
Discovery Site Guided Hike | Prehistoric Trackways National Monument | 8-11 am | Hike approximately 2.9 miles on both trails and rough and rocky terrain in a natural arroyo/canyon.
Sunday, Sept 15th
Diez y Seis de Septiembre Parade and Fiesta | Mesilla Plaza | Saturday 10 am - 6 pm & Sunday 12-4 pm | Celebrate Mexico’s independence in Historic Mesilla with ballet folklorico, live mariachi, pinatas, and authentic Mexican cuisine.
Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11am-4pm | Every Sunday
Indigo Yoga | Farmesilla Pavillon | 9:30 - 11:30 am | Every Sunday
Fiesta Mexicana | Casa Blanka Imports Mesilla | 11 am - 2 pm | Music, Food, Shopping
Monday, Sept 16th
La Posta’s 85th Birthday Celebration | La Posta de Mesilla | Monday September 16th | 6-9 pm | Fun, Food, Giveaways and Souvenirs | Tickets
Stroller Strides - Mini Band Mashup | Sagecrest Park | 9-10 am |
10th Anniversary Week | Spotted Dog Brewery | Sept 16th-22nd | Daily Specials and Events including Live Music, Giveaways and Pup Photo Contest.
Tuesday, Sept 17th
Swing on the Plaza! | Plaza de Las Cruces | 7 - 10 pm |
Tuesday Night Group Run | Bluebird Running Company | 6 pm
10th Anniversary Week | Spotted Dog Brewery | Sept 16th-22nd | Daily Specials and Events including Live Music, Giveaways and Pup Photo Contest.
Full Moon Night w/Concert | White Sands | 7 pm | White Sands National Park will host a concert performed by the Rio Grande Revelers Dixieland Jazz Band.
Coming Up
Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo | Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds | September 25th-29th | Tickets on Sale now

Music
September
Friday, Sept 13th
Ryan Remondini | DH Lescombes | 6-9 pm |
CW Ayon Duo | Amaro Winery | 7:30 pm |
Friday Night Jazz on the Patio | Amador Patio Bar Grill | 7-10 pm |
Animmo | Palacio Bar | 8 pm - 12 am |
Sage Gentlewing | Grounded | 8 pm |
Christopher Escarcega | NM Vintage | 7-10 pm |
Calista | Little Toad Creek | 8-11 pm |
Jezzika Sax | Rio Grande Winery | 6:30-9:30 pm |
Saturday, Sept 14th
Calista | DH Lescombes | 6-9 pm |
Christopher Escarcega | Valley Pizza | 7-10 pm |
Steppin Up | Palacio Bar | 8 pm - 12 am |
CL Smith | Sparky’s Hatch | 12-3 pm |
Fungi Mungle | Blue Moon | 7-11 pm |
Sage Gentlewing | Pecan Grill | 7-11 pm |
Jezzika Sax | Rio Grande Winery | 6:30-9:30 pm
Daniel Sanchez | NM Vintage | 2-5 pm
Catfish Fry | NM Vintage | 7-10 pm |
Chris Baker | Icebox Picacho | 6-9 pm |
Julio Ortiz | Sombra Antiqua | 2:30-5:30 pm |
Sunday, Sept 15th
Burt Ferguson | Valley Pizza | 12-3 pm |
Karaoke | Palacio Bar |
Rockabilly Strangers | Sparky’s Hatch | 12-3 pm |
Tequila Nights | Blue Moon | 7-11 pm |
Lush Life | Rio Grande Winery | 5-8 pm |
Guitar Slim Crew | NM Vintage | 2:30-5:30 pm |
Chris Baker | Sombra Antiqua | 2:30-5:30 pm |
💥 We have one simple goal and that is to make sure you know about upcoming events before they happen! Plus a little local positive news 😄

Theatre & Film
August
September
The Woman in Black | Blank Conversations Theatre Co. | Rio Grande Theatre | Friday Sept 27th 7-9 pm | Saturday Sept 28th 7-9 pm | Sunday Sept 29th 2-4 pm | By Stephen Mallatratt, Adapted by the Book by Susan Hill. Starring Brad Martinez & Knut Brekke More Info
Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Cast | Blank Conversations Theatre Co. | Rio Grande Theatre | October 11th & 12th | More Info
DRACULA: A Comedy of Terrors | NMSU Center for the Arts | Preview on Monday Sept 26th. Tuesday Sept 27th & Wednesday 28th and Oct 4th - Oct 6th |
See NMSU’s other plays here



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