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Hello Las Cruces,

The New Mexico Wine Festival’s final day is today so there is still time to get out an enjoy the festivities.

🧑‍🎨 The City of Las Cruces Public Art Program seeks an artist or team to create an outdoor art piece for the new East Mesa Public Recreation Complex. More Info

In case you missed these….

💫 Las Cruces make the Top 50 list: Money Magazine’s 2024 Best 50 Places to Live included Las Cruces in the list. I think they were correct to include us, what do you think? Read the Article 

💥 Top 25 Places to Retire: Las Cruces also made Forbes Top 25 Places to Retire. Read the Article 

⛵️Elephant Butte Marina Update: Not sure if you caught the news but Marina del Sur and the Dam Site Marina & Cabins are under new management. This is awesome news as have big plans for much needed upgrades. Read More

🎵Attention Beatle Fans: On June 30th a Special Event “1964 The Tribute” will be at the NMSU Pan American Center. “Hailed by critics and fans as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world” Get your tickets now. Learn More

🏊️ Las Cruces Aquatic Center Openings: The City of Las Cruces' Aquatics Facilities have announced hours of operation for summer 2024. Time to cool off and get wet. Learn More

🪖 Memorial Day Remembrance: To many Memorial Day is just a long weekend off work but lets us not forget the why we observe it.

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Events

May

Monday May 27th

Tuesday, May 28th

  • Metaphysical Book Study | Unity of Las Cruces | Tuesday, May 28th | 9 am - 11 am | Quantum Body by Deepak Chopra The new science of living a longer, healthier, more vital life.

  • Swing on the Plaza! | Las Cruces Swing on the Plaza | Tuesday, May 21st | 7 pm - 10 pm | Free | Learn to swing dance every Tuesday.

May 28th - May 31st

  • 2024 NM State FFA Convention | May 28- May 31, 2024 |  Members, advisers, parents, and supporters from across the state come together for three days to celebrate the achievements of the past year and watch as future leaders emerge in our organization. More Info

  • Medicare Made Easy Education Seminar | Distinguished Choice Insurance Solutions LLC | Tuesday, May 28th | 1:30 pm | Free | Turning 65 or older. Medicare Made Easy educational seminar. 

Wednesday, May 29th

  • Free Parenting Classes | FYI Plus NM | Wednesday, May 29nd | 5 pm - 7 pm | Free | Free parenting class for those 18 & up.

  • Paint and Sip | Elks Lodge | Wednesday May 29 | 6 pm | Tickets & RSVP

  • Sip & Sizzle | Icebox Brewing Company | 3 pm - 9 pm | Tickets: $25 | Grilled cheese and craft beer pairings

  • Trivia for a Cause: Star Wars | Bosque Brewing Co. | Wednesday, May 29th | 6 pm - 9 pm | Tickets $25 per Team | Star Wars Trivia Night. Teams of 2-10, choose a charity, non-profit or community organization to compete for.

Thursday, May 30th

  • "Zia Sunset" Paint & Sip | Rio Grande Winery | Thursday May 30th | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Tickets $37

  • Blood Drive | Mountain View Regional Medical Center | Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm |

Friday, May 31st

  • Fine Art Flea Market | Plaza de Las Cruces | Friday May 31 | 5 pm | FineArtFleaMarket kicks off the Illegal? Arrowsoul Art Show weekend on May 31st, 2024! For over a decade, artists have come to Las Cruces to showcase their skills in spray painting, music, and dance, just like our ancestors did to build a sustainable community. We look forward to seeing everyone who has supported traveling artists dedicated to this lifestyle.

Saturday, June 01st

  • Celestial Evening, Kayaking & Native Star Program, Caballo Lake | Southwest Expeditions | Saturday June 01 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Tickets | Join us for an Enchantingly FUN, Native American & Greek night sky interpretation. Celestial evening with kayaks on beautiful Caballo Lake!

  • Vintage Car Show | La Vina Winery | Saturday June 01 | Noon | More than 70 classic automobiles will be displayed on our magnificent green grounds. Live Music by Hypnosis Band, Food Trucks. Adult Admission is $10. For 20 to 12 years old $5. Under 12 Free.

  • 10th Annual Pictograff | Branigan Cultural Center | Saturday June 01 | 10 am - 1 pm | Presented by Branigan Cultural Center and ArrowSoul Art. Free admission. New Mexico Indigenous artists will install a mural on the Museum of Art's west wall. Enjoy music, hands-on activities, live screen-printing, and artist demonstrations for all ages.

  • Live Bird Raptor | Leasburg Dam | Saturday, June 01 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Witness live raptors! Join expert Laura McCann at Leasburg Dam State Park for a captivating presentation on these magnificent birds of prey. Regular park fees apply.

  • Star Program | Leasburg Dam | Saturday June 01 | 8 pm - 9:30 pm | Join the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces for a FREE telescopic tour of the night sky. ($5 park entry fee applies).

  • Movies in the Park | Young Park | Saturday June 01 | dusk |

  • "The Wizard of Oz" Costume Contest, Piñata Party, & Film Screening | Fountain Theatre & Mesilla Valley Film Society | Saturday June 01 | 1 pm | Tickets | Dress up as your favorite character from The Wizard of Oz and win some great prizes!

  • Wonderland Tea Party: 2024 National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration | Memorial Medical Center | Saturday, June 1st | Time: 10 am - 11:30 am | Celebrate cancer survivors. Prizes, Entertainment, Refreshments.

  • Yoga & Mimosas | D.H. Lescombes | Saturday, May 27th | 10 am - 11 am | $25 | Join us for a rejuvenating yoga session, followed by handcrafted mimosas and delectable mini hors-d’oeuvre bites,

Sunday, June 02nd

  • Trailer Roping at the Mallet Event Center | Zia Roping Productions |  Sunday June 02 | 9 am | High Point Roper of the day will win a new slant horse trailer or $10,000 Cash. Come rope some of best cattle provided and sorted by Calvin Taylor.

  • Legacy of Liberty Air Show | Holloman Air Force Base | Alamogordo | Sunday June 02 | 9 am | The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”

Monday, June 3rd

  • Monthly Bird ID Walking Tour | Mesilla Valley Bosque | Monday June 3rd | 8 am - 10 am | Take a guided bird walk with a Mesilla Valley Audubon Society expert! Learn to identify local and migratory birds on this ~2-mile, easy-to-moderate hike. $5 per vehicle day-use fee at entry.

Thursday, June 06th

  • Dock Diving Summer Splash | Las Cruces Dock Diving & K9 Event Center | Thursday June 6 | 4:30 pm | Tickets

  • Sip & Ceramic | Amaro Winery | Thursday June 06 | 6 pm | $55 - includes your first glass of wine! We are painting ceramic light up skulls! We are using acrylic paints and a gloss sealer! You will take your ceramic home that night. | Tickets

Ongoing Events

Saturday, June 8th

  • Trick Dog Challenge | Laughing Dog Farm | Saturday June 8th | 9 am | See how many new tricks you and your best friend can learn! Dates: June 8th & 29th, July 13th & 27th, and Aug 3rd or 4th (TBD)

Saturday May 25th - Sunday June 30th

Movies in the Park 2024 Schedule

Free Movies in the Park return to Young Park this June through September! Bring your blanket, chairs, and an appetite (food vendors available). Shows start at dusk.

  • June 1 "Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom," PG-13

  • June 15 "Barbie," PG-13

  • June 29 "Wonka," PG

  • July 13 "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," PG

  • July 27  "The Marvels," PG-13

  • Aug. 10 "Five Nights at Freddy’s," PG-13

  • Aug. 24 "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," PG-13

  • Sept. 7 "Elemental," PG

  • Sept. 21 "The Little Mermaid," PG

Farmers & Crafts Markets

Weather

Music

May

Thursday, May 30th

  • Daniel Sanchez | Rio Grande Winery | 5-8 pm | Live Music | Leo's Far Out Tacos

Friday, May 31st

  • Chris Baker | Rio Grande Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Music | Leo's Far Out Tacos

June

Saturday, June 1st

Sunday, June 2nd

Sunday, June 2nd - August 29th

  • Music in the Park Series | Young Park | Sunday June 2 | 7 pm | The Music in the Park Series will be at 7 p.m. each Sunday from June 2 through August 25 at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave. Thursday Night Music on the Plaza concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on July 18, August 15, and August 29 at Plaza de Las Cruces.

    June 2, 2024: Rosewater Blues Band (Blues and Rock music); UnLyshed (Variety). The concert will be at Young Park.

    June 9, 2024: Old-Time Pharmaceuticals (Folk music); Cadillac Kings (Variety). The concert will be at Young Park.

    June 16, 2024: Mariachi Aguilas (Mariachi music); Hypnosis (Variety, party music). The concert will be at Young Park.

    June 23, 2024: Genie & the Starliners (Oldies and Variety); Guitar Slim (Rockin’ Blues). The concert will be at Young Park.

Thursday, June 6th

  • Mt Metal | Amador Live & Jax Roof Top Lounge | 9 pm | Live Music

Sunday, June 9th

  • Music in the Park | Young Park | Saturday June 02 | 7 pm | Mariachi Aguilas & Hypnosis

Friday, June 21st

  • Baroque Arias | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | Friday June 21 | 7:30 pm - 9 pm | Join us for an unforgettable evening of Baroque arias and instrumental pieces, featuring soprano soloist Sarah Brailey, Baroque violinist Beth Wenstrom, and theorbo player Héctor Torres. | Free with a suggested donation of $15 | Tickets

Sunday, June 30th

  • 1964 The Beatles Tribute | NMSU Pan American Center | Sunday June 30 | 7 pm | Tickets | Hailed by critics and fans as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world, 1964 The Tribute takes audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in our hearts forever.

September

September 28th

  • Way Out West Fest | El Paso Convention Center | Saturday September 28th | 5 pm | Featuring Billy Currington. Chili Challenge and Margarita Contest | Tickets |

October

Wednesday, October 9th

“ A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.”

General George S. Patton

Arts and Crafts

Call for Artists: East Mesa Public Recreation Complex

The City of Las Cruces seeks artists to create an outdoor art piece for the new East Mesa Public Recreation Complex. Located off Sonoma Springs Avenue, the 10-acre park in District 6 features the Organ Mountains as a backdrop and a desert landscape with rich archaeological history.

Open to all artists, the project does not require prior public art experience but demands professionalism suited to the scope and budget. Submissions will be juried, with the winning design presented to the City Art Board and City Council. The chosen artist will work with the Public Works Department and LCPA coordinator.

Apply at callforentry.org. For more info, contact Ceci Vasconcellos at 575-541-2780 or [email protected].

May

Wednesday, May 26th

  • Camino De Los Artistas | Amador Patio Bar Grill | Wednesday June 26 | 5:30 pm | Experience the vibrant Southwestern art scene at the Amador Patio, Bar, and Grill! 🎨🍷 On June 26th, from 5:30 PM, enjoy art, wine tasting, and hors d'oeuvres while exploring works from top local galleries. $10 entry, with proceeds benefiting the Mesquite Historic District Art Ramble. Don't miss out!

Friday, May 31st

Saturday, June 1st

  • Ear Ring Beading Class | Frame & Art Center | Saturday June 1st | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm | $30 class fee, due at time of registration.

    Email: [email protected] or DM to register. All materials provided, including take-home beading needle, beading mat & kit for second earring and instructions.

Monday, June 3rd

  • 2024 Kids Summer Art Camps | Wet Paint Art Studio | Monday June 3rd | 9 am - 12 pm | Tickets | Kids art camps now open! Experienced instructors lead fun activities like painting, drawing, crafting, reading, and games. Perfect for K-5th graders, 9 themed sessions run from Jun 3 - Aug 1, Mon-Thurs, 9am-noon. At just $139 +tax per 4-day session ($10 off for siblings), spots are limited, so enroll now! Remember to bring a snack and water daily. Let your child's creativity soar this summer!

Friday, June 7th

  • First Friday Art Ramble Downtown | Las Cruces Museum of Art | Friday June 7th | 5 pm - 7 pm | Free | "Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper" at the Museum of Art on display through August 10, 2024. Learn more in this video

    This exhibit reception will feature Torii Taiko Drummers from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Taiko (太鼓) are a broad range of Japanese percussion instruments. In Japanese, the term taiko refers to any kind of drum. This is a percussion performance you do NOT want to miss!

Ongoing Events

Through June 13th

Through June 22th

  • Los Manteles De Mi Abuela | Branigan Cultural Center | through June 22th | By presenting sahumadores on contemporary oilcloth tablecloths, Robert Salas mixes the historic and contemporary aspects of his Hispanic and Indigenous Mexican heritage.

  • Tlazoh Amozochitl | Branigan Cultural Center | through June 22th | Examining pre-contact Mesoamerican culture while recognizing the influences of Spanish and American cultures upon them. Kindergarten through 5th grade students at Raices del Saber Xinachtli Community School learned about the history of corn, chocolate, and butterflies through traditional Mesoamerican stories. They then created artwork that reflected those stories. Come see over 40 pieces of artwork created by these multicultural students!

Through July 20th

  • Mata Ortiz: Highlights from The Lysbeth Warren Anderson Collection | New Mexico State University Art Gallery | Through July 20, 2024 | Free |   Witness the evolution of Mata Ortiz pottery! This exhibit showcases contemporary ceramics from over 25 artists, blending tradition with modern innovation. Explore the legacy of Juan Quezada, with pieces generously donated by Lysbeth Warren Anderson to the NMSU Permanent Art Collection.

Through August 4th

  • Vivid Landscapes Paisajes Vibrantes | NM Farm and Ranch | Daily | Local artist Jerry Hernandez captures oil on canvas the vast skies, breathtaking views, and unique scenery that makes New Mexico timeless. 

If you know of or have any upcoming Artists related events let me know and I will be happy to share 🙂 

Theatre

Saturday, June 01

  • The Super Secret Improv Show | No Strings Theatre Company | Saturday June 01 | 7:30 pm | The Super Secret Improv Show presents LIVE improvisational Theatre. NO RESERVATIONS TAKEN, cash or check at the door

May 31th - June 16th

Gardening

May

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Outdoors

May

Monday, May 27th

  • Memorial Day Morning Ride | Las Cruces Roadrunners | Monday, May 27th | 7 am | Free | Join a bike ride to Mesilla via Rio Grande for breakfast and return.

Tuesday, May 18th

  • Tuesday Night Group Run | Bluebird Running Company | Tuesday, May 28th | 6 pm - 6:01 pm | Join a group run through downtown Las Cruces

Thursday, May 30th

  • Dripping Springs Guide Hike | Dripping Springs Visitors Center | Thursday May 30 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Join historian Kay Taylor on an immersive hike through time at Dripping Springs! Explore historic ruins as Kay shares captivating stories and insights into Eugene Van Patten and his family. NOTE: You must RSVP. These events book up so register early.

June

Saturday, June 1st

  • Swim Team Tryouts | Las Cruces Aquatic Team | NMSU Aquatic Center | Saturday, June 1st | 9 am | Las Cruces Aquatic Team is hosting free swim team tryouts for youth interested in joining their team. 

  • Summer Youth Running Program | La Llorona Park | Free for Kids 14 & Under | Free t-shirt, snacks, swag, prizes!!! There are four other events this summer.

Sunday, June 02nd

  • Trailer Roping at the Mallet Event Center | Zia Roping Productions |  Sunday June 02 | 9 am | High Point Roper of the day will win a new slant horse trailer or $10,000 Cash. Come rope some of best cattle provided and sorted by Calvin Taylor.

Recurring Events 

  • Wednesday Walk with a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | Every Wednesday through Nov 20th, 2024 | 9 am - 10 am | 1280 Fort Selden Rd, Radium Springs, NM | $5 per adult. Children <16 years old & Seniors over 60 free | 575-526-8911 |

  • Hiking Trails in the Southwest | Held on Mondays and Fridays through June 10th | 9 am | Free | Must register in advance | Upcoming Dates and Locations:

    Explore the beautiful trails around Las Cruces with these upcoming group hikes:

    • Mon, June 3 (9am): Filmore Canyon Trail (2.1 mi) - Meet at the Dripping Springs/Baylor Canyon Road junction (see detailed directions above).

    • Fri, June 7 (9am): Pine Tree Trail (4.2 mi) - Meet at Aguirre Springs Campground.

    • Mon, June 10 (9am): "A" Mountain (5 mi) - Meet at the westside "A" Mountain parking lot, accessible from University Ave/Dripping Springs Road.

      For information and to Register, call Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center at (575) 541-2454. Online Registration

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