❤️ New Restaurant One Step Closer to Opening

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La Hot Pot & BBQ just had their beer and wine license approved and is one step closer to opening. Located at the former Genghis Grill location on South Telshor Boulevard across from Cattle Baron.

La Hotpot and BBQ is an interactive Asian restaurant where you cook your own meats, seafood, and vegetables in simmering broth or on a grill right at the table.

Are you excited about this new restaurant? yes or no? reply to this email to let me know.

The Las Cruces International Film Festival is a live, in-person showcase of films and special events held at Allen Theatres Cineport in Las Cruces, New Mexico, celebrating its 11th edition on April 8–12, 2026.

This year’s festival will honor acclaimed actor Michael Rooker with its prestigious “Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment” award, including a special screening and Q&A.

Read more & Tickets here

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.

👉 NOTE: This hike at Aden Crater is Full plus another event has been canceled.

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Welcome to 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.

Offering you indoor or outdoor snuggling in our heated patios. Indulge in mouthwatering from-scratch specials or groove to live music in our Crush Pad venue.

1.9.2026, Friday at 6PM Whiskey River Boys Live!

1.10.2026, Saturday at 6PM Down by Fore Live!

1.11.2026, Sunday at 3PM Burt Ferguson & Tim Thompson

Rio Grande Winery - Phone: 575-201-3744
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FREE FUN FRIDAY: Six Yoga Sculpt Flow w/ Andrea | downtown desert yoga | 5:30 pm

Frozen Stroller Strides | Sagecrest Park | 9:00 am

Open Studio Walk-In Painting & Crafting Every Friday & Saturday | Wet Paint Art Studio | 5:00 pm

FIT4MOM Playgroup | Snowball Shooters | Sagecrest Park | 10:00 am

62nd Annual Samuel P. Maggard Quality Concrete School | Jan 9th & 10th | Las Cruces Convention Center | The Quality Concrete School teaches the latest technologies for concrete applications taught by NMSU Civil Engineering faculty and industry experts. Agenda

Lake Lucero Tour | White Sands National Park | 10 am - 2 pm

Used uniform sale! | Las Cruces Catholic School | 9 am

January New Year New You Event | Thrive Le-Vel | 9 am

New Mexico Concealed Handgun Course. | East Mesa | 9 am

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

Bird Walk | Sagecrest Park | 8 am

ArtForms General Member Meeting | Doña Ana Arts Council | 2 pm

New Mexico State Mens Basketball vs. Middle Tennessee State Univ Blue Raiders Mens Basketball | NMSU Pan American Center | 6 pm

Ribbon Cutting @ Valley Care Wellness Center | Las Cruces Green Chamber | 4 pm | Open House from 3pm to 10pm with hot drinks, free samples, organic juices, and more until 1O pm.

Chilly Willy 5K/10K/Half Marathon | La Llorona Park | 8:30 am | Pre-Register.

Sunday Brunch Record Club  | The Range LC | 10 am

Bike Ride - Loop of Henle | Milagros Cafe | 8 am | Up to 101 miles of mixed terrain fun laid for your enjoyment. Ride as much as you’d like before heading to brunch or finish the route. Free to participate and everyone is welcome. | View the Trails

Floral Embroidery Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 11 am-1 pm

Cafe Con Chisme | Casa De Mi Alma | 5:30 - 6:30pm | This group is for women to gather together, connect with each other, and form community.

Heritage Wine Dinner | D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro Las Cruces | 6:30 pm

Velo Cruces Annual Bike Event Planning Meeting for 2026 | The Game Sports Bar & Grill | 5:30 pm

Reset Your Resolution Body Boost | University Community Church | 6:30 am

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren | Munson Library | 10:30 - 11:30 am

Tuesday Mornings - NMSU Campus Run | Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park | 6:30 am

FIT4MOM Meetup | Little Jumper Time at Sky Zone | Sky Zone Las Cruces (New Mexico) | 10 am

January LCAER Meeting | Las Cruces Association of Educational Retirees | 3:30 pm | Rick Kahle will be sharing strength training for seniors. The meal is $13.

Her Circle Meet Up | Doña Ana Community College - Workforce Center | 12 - 1 pm | The space for visionary women doing it all-careers, businesses & everything in between. If you've felt alone, this is your place to grow.

Yappy Hour | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 7 pm | National Dress Up Your Pet Day

Seed Library Envelope Making | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 4 pm

New Mexico Heritage Short Film Contest | NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum | 4 - 6 pm | Kickoff Event

Las Cruces Ladies Night Out New Years Bingo | Ruby Tuesday | 6 pm

LCHCC x Nusenda Mix n' Mingle | Nusenda Credit Union | 5:30 pm

Get to Know Your Museum featuring Brittany Porter, Curator | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 10 - 11 am

Free Community Seminar: Beat The Burn And Stop Acid Reflux | Memorial Medical Center | 5:30 - 7 pm | RSVP

West Coast Swing Social Dance | Soul Studio | 7:45 pm | $5

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

Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally | January 16th - 19th, 2026

January Contra Dance in Mesilla | Mesilla Community Center Park | January 16th | 7:15 pm

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.

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