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May 15, 2024

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Hello Las Cruces,

This is Armed Forces Week and Saturday the 18th is Armed Forces Day. This is a time for citizens to show their support and respect for military personnel, including those in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.

Memorial Day is coming up soon on Monday May 27th. As you know it is a day dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women who have died while serving in the military. It is a time for Americans to reflect on the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces in defense of the country.

Reminder today, Wednesday the May 15th, is the 1st Night Market of the year for the Farmers & Crafts Market starting at 5 pm and running till 9 pm.

Friday is the 24th Annual Blessing of the Fields at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum.

Looking for some original New Mexico recipes to add to your menu? In the 1960’s New Mexico Magazine published the book below and you can download it free. Let us know which recipe one you like the most and are going to try.

Click Here to download this book Free

Old West Challenge Show

I saw this and it looked pretty cool. You ready for the challenge?

Could your family survive life on the frontier? Ever dreamed of testing yourself against the challenges of the Old West? Or living in a time before tech?

Wall to Wall is looking for fun families with teenagers to journey back in time for 9 weeks this summer, to experience life on the frontier! For more information and how to apply. Also visit their Instagram

Fair Farmers Market?

Can anyone confirm if they are having the Fair Farmers Market downtown on Friday evenings? I haven’t been able to get in touch with anyone from their organization to confirm and their website was down. Please let me know. Thanks.

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Events

May

Now Through Saturday May 18th

The El Paso Roadshow | Relic Collectors Visit Anthony TX | May 14 AT 10 AM – May 18 AT 3 PM PDT | Free | Appraising and Buying Coins and Relics. A 5 Day Event.

Wednesday, May 15th

Night Market - Farmers & Craft Market 1st Night Market of Year | Farmers and Crafts Market | Plaza de Las Cruces | 5 pm - 9 pm | Enjoy a cooler evening at the market 🙂
Bingo at the Vineyard | Rio Grande Winery | Las Cruces Ladies Night Out Bingo | Wednesday, May 15 | 6 pm | We are collecting cat and kitten food, litter, toys and collars for the Cat's Meow for extra door prize tickets.
Birds, Conservation, and Camaraderie in Cuba | Mesilla Valley Audubon Society | Wednesday May 15 | 6:30 pm – 8 pm | Elaine Stachera Simon will share her recent adventures on an educational program in Cuba.
Paint and Sip | Boneyard Cantina | Wednesday May 15 | This is a step by step acrylic painting class! 12 × 16 Canvas. Painting Supplies included. | Tickets $39 | Must RSVP
Canine Chiropractic! | Schumacher Veterinary Clinic | Wednesday May 15 | 2 pm | Bring your pups.
Kids Can Summer Camps 2024 | Kids Kan of Dona Ana County | Wednesday May 15 | Registration Deadline - Form download. If you have questions about programming or this registration, please reach out to Kids Can, Youth Entrepreneur Program of Community Action Agency at [email protected]

Thursday May 16th

Paint & Sip: Butterfly & Lavender | Rio Grande Winery | THURSDAY, MAY 16 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Immerse yourself in painting with simple and relaxed instructions. Never painted before? No worries at all—beginners are welcome! | Tickets $37 + tax.
Get to know your Museum Coffee | NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum | Thursday May 16 | 10 am - 11 am | Free | Monthly Museum Coffee with Yoli Martinez

Friday, May 17th

Las Cruces UkeFest Concert | LasCrucesUkeFest | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | Friday May 17th | 7 pm - 9 pm | Tickets $10 Under 13 Free | Besides the concert there is a two-day workshop for $170.
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Opera - Sunday in the Park with George | El Paso Opera | Abraham Chavez Theatre | Friday May 17 & Saturday May 18 @ 7:30 pm | “It’s a beautiful musical inspired by a beautiful painting,” said El Paso Opera executive director Arianne Marcee, noting that the show is about “the art of making art.” | Tickets
Wheel Spin Event | New Mexico Lottery | FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024 AT 10 AM – 11 AM | The Lottery Prize Wheel is in Las Cruces on May 13th! Find us at Shorty's located at 2920 N HWY 28 Las Cruces from 12PM to 2PM. Buy $10 in Lottery tickets, get 1 spin. Each spin wins a prize!
24th Annual Blessing of the Fields | New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | Friday, May 17th | 10 am | 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces | Free | Celebrate an old tradition with the annual Blessing of the Fields with a colorful procession around the Museum grounds begins with the blessing the animals, plants, and acequia.
Psilocybin Town Hall Meeting | Medicina del Sol | via Facebook Live/Zoom | Friday May 17 | 6 pm | Join us for a hybrid event discussing the medicalization of psilocybin for therapeutic use in the state, as we prepare for proposed legislation in 2025. Public and lawmakers are invited to attend in person or via Facebook and Zoom live streams.
Fire Camp 2024 Registration | Las Cruces Fire Station 1 | Friday May 17 | 8 am - 10 am | The Las Cruces Fire Department is accepting registrations Friday for soon-to-be 8th graders who are interested in participating in Fire Camp 2024 to be held June 17-28. Parents or guardians are encouraged to arrive early as Fire Camp is accepting only 15 campers.
KOOL Prom Replay - 90's Edition | KOOL 104.5 | Friday, May 17th | 8 pm | Free | Replay your prom with KOOL 104.5, featuring 90’s hits by DJ Black, a throwback candy table, gaming center, best-dressed contests, and more. | Tickets

Saturday, May 18th

Opera - Sunday in the Park with George | El Paso Opera | Abraham Chavez Theatre | Friday May 17 & Saturday May 18 @ 7:30 pm | “It’s a beautiful musical inspired by a beautiful painting,” said El Paso Opera executive director Arianne Marcee, noting that the show is about “the art of making art.” | Tickets
Public Lands Prom | Las Cruces Convention Center | Saturday May 18th | 5:30 pm - 9 pm | Tickets | Celebrate the 10th year anniversary of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument with us! Since the proclamation of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, our community in Southern New Mexico has transformed in a multitude of ways. One of those changes is our organization shifting focus from advocacy for a designation to ensuring our community has access to the public lands we work so hard to protect. We not only want to celebrate how far our community has come since the OMDP designation, but also acknowledge what’s ahead!
Country Line Dancing | Amaro Winery | SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2024 AT 7 PM | Every third Saturday Country night. Join us at Amaro Winery and Tap Room for free Country dancing instruction by the kind and talented Perry. For beginners and as much fun as expert dancers can handle.
Haunted Canna-Crawl! | Southwest Expeditions | Saturday, May 18th | 7 pm - 9:30 pm | Experience a paranormal cannabis tour with a candle-lit tour through a haunted courthouse and jail, shuttle service, snacks, and more.
National Jeep Go Topless Day | Elephant Butte Dam | Saturday May 18 @ 10 am & Sunday May 19th @ 11 am | As in previous years we will be hosting at Elephant Butte State Park! However this year we want to kick things up a notch! More details to come soon!
Yoga & Mimosas | D.H. Lescombes | SATURDAY, MAY 18 | 10 AM – 11 AM | Unwind, stretch, and sip with us as we welcome the day with relaxation and good vibes.
Pet CPR Training | Desert Paws | Saturday May 18th | 12 pm | Dr. Carol Calista from Calista Animal Hospital is offering a hands-on pet CPR class using mannequins and live pets. Participants will receive a free stethoscope and learn life-saving techniques. Call 800-4800 to reserve a spot.
Pets on Par Golf Scramble & Silent Auction | Picacho Hills Country Club | Saturday May 18 | 12 pm - 6 pm | A Golf Scramble and Silent Auction for Cats Meow adoption Center. 50% of all proceeds goes to Cat’s Meow.
Bridging Together: A Cultural Carnival | Mesilla Plaza | Saturday May 18 | 1 pm - 5 pm | A vibrant celebration of diversity. Students and community groups will showcase their cultures and countries through interactive tables, traditional games, dance and song performances, and exciting giveaways. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the Las Cruces community in a fun, welcoming atmosphere while sharing your culture and talents!
Doggy Adoption | Farmesilla | Saturday May 18 | 10 am - 1 pm | Join us for Doggy Adoption on our patio with Mesilla Animal Services. Treat your furry friend to chef-made peanut butter waffles and free pup cups! Bring your dog, meet new friends, and maybe even add a new member to your family
Lit Fest 2024 | Downtown Las Cruces Partnership and Arts and Cultural District | Saturday, May 18th | 10 am - 7:30 pm | Free | Lit Fest 2024 offers interactive workshops, discussions, and creative activities designed to inspire a love for literature.

Sunday, May 19th

Mariachi Fiesta | Casa Blanka Imports | Mesilla | 12 pm | Music, Food and Shopping.
Belles & Chimes Las Cruces Pulp Fiction Launch | Rad Retrocade | Sunday May 19 | 1 pm | Belles & Chimes is an international network of inclusive women’s pinball leagues run by women, for women. Our mission is to provide a fun, social environment for women to play pinball together.
National Jeep Go Topless Day | Elephant Butte Dam | Saturday May 18 @ 10 am & Sunday May 19th @ 11 am | As in previous years we will be hosting at Elephant Butte State Park! However this year we want to kick things up a notch! More details to come soon!
Open Dock - Dock Diving | K9 Event Center | Sunday May 19 | 3 pm - 5:30 pm | B.Y.O. Chair & Crate. Diving dogs is a canine sport in which dogs are enticed to run the length of a dock and leap as far out into the water as possible to compete for height or distance.

Saturday, May 25th

Yoga & Mimosas | D.H. Lescombes | SATURDAY, MAY 25 | 10 AM – 11 AM | Unwind, stretch, and sip with us as we welcome the day with relaxation and good vibes.

Saturday May 25th - Monday May 27th

2024 New Mexico Wine Festival | Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds | Saturday May 25th - Monday May 27th (Memorial Day) | Tickets |

Saturday May 25th - Sunday June 30th

Lavender You-Pick Weekends - May 25th-June 30th, 2024 | Floren Family Farms | Saturday, May 25th - Sunday June 30th | Free or Tickets | Wander through fields of lavender, enjoy hand-squeezed lemonade, and shop for lavender products

Farmers & Crafts Markets

Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | Every Wednesday & Saturday 8:30 am - 1 pm | Note: Wednesday May 15 is a night market from 5 pm - 9 pm
Mesilla Farmers and Craft Market | Mesilla Plaza | Every Friday 11 am - 4 pm & every Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

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