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Sure has been a hot week in paradise but it’s almost over. School is starting back up and fall is just around the corner. Don’t know about you but I am so looking to cooler weather.

New Mexico’s Tax-Free Weekend begins at midnight Friday, July 31, 2026 and will end at midnight Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026 giving locals a short window to grab qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers without paying gross receipts tax at participating retailers.

If you’re back-to-school shopping in Las Cruces, this is the weekend to skip the procrastination and let the state pick up the tax tab on the essentials. More Info

Heads up, Las Cruces — the Full Buck Moon hits its exact peak tomorrow morning, Wednesday, July 29, at 8:36 a.m. our time. You'll be pouring coffee, not stargazing, so don't stress about catching the "official" moment.

Here's what actually matters: tonight and tomorrow night, that moon is going to look full, bright, and straight-up gorgeous coming up over the valley. No telescope. No plans required. Just step outside after sunset, look east, and let it do its thing.

Take the dog for a later walk. Grab a chair on the porch. Point it out to your kid. This is one of those free, everyone's-invited nights Las Cruces does so well — go catch it. 🌕

Doña Ana County Animal Control is offering free spay/neuter clinics for dogs and cats in Organ, La Mesa, and the Village of Doña Ana to help curb pet overpopulation.

For eligible pets, how to book, and all the fine print, hit the event link for full details.

Booking & details: Schedule through the county portal or hit DonaAna.gov.

Las Cruces isn’t waiting around for the future — we’re writing it, together. The City is updating its 2021–2026 Strategic Plan, and this is your chance to nudge things in the direction you actually want to live in: safer streets, better parks, smarter growth, more soul, less sprawl.

There is also a Community Survey and a Youth Survey to share your input.

Jump in, make some noise, and add your voice to the mix via the official Strategic Plan Update page: City of Las Cruces Strategic Plan Update.

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Check our Online Events Calendar for even more events

Music lovers here is the latest Live Music issue

Join us for the next Dinner Club on August 19th at 5:30 pm.

Multi-Use Hiking/Biking Trails and BLM Trail & Difficulty Map

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I don't hand out recommendations lightly — but Outlaw Junk Removal & Hauling earned this one.

Here's the pitch every junk company makes: fast, friendly, affordable. Here's what actually happens with half of them: no call, no show, and your old couch is still staring at you from the driveway three weeks later. Outlaw is the exception, and their 200+ five-star Google reviews aren't an accident.

What makes them worth the call:

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Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.

👉 Got an event coming up? Add it to our Events Calendar

Tuesday Morning Campus Run | Las Cruces Roadrunners | Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park At NMSU | 6:30 am

Mama Lunch Meetup | Chick-fil-A | FIT4MOM | 11 am - 12 pm

Tuesday Night Group Run | Bluebird Running Co. | Downtown LC | 6 - 7 pm

Scout Night on the Plaza | High Desert Council, Scouting America | 6 - 8:30 pm

Singo Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 10 pm

Full Moon Yoga | Ardovino's Desert Crossing Sunland Park | 8:30 - 9:30 pm

Unidad Park Splash Pad | FIT4MOM | 10 - 10:30 pm

Aqua Zumba | 310 Fitness | 7 - 8 pm

MAGIC HUNKS® AUSTRALIA TAKEOVER | Grapevine Plaza | 8 - 10:30 pm

Full Moon Watch Party | Rio Grande Winery | 8 - 9 pm

Full Moon Night | White Sands National Park | 8 - 11 pm

Something Borrowed Market | Blue Door Venue | 10 am - 2 pm | A one-of-kind event where former brides can sell, swap, or barter their wedding decor with couples planning their big day! | Tickets

Las Cruces Chile Dog Dock Diving | Las Cruces Dock Diving & K9 Event Center | 4 pm | Runs from July 30th - August 02. | Tickets/Register

Karaoke | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 11 pm

Trivia | Dry Point Distillers | 7 pm

Blazer Ball Golf Tournament & Silent Auction | NMSU Golf Course | 9 am | Tickets

FIT4MOM Summer Send-Off Stroller Strides | Sagecrest Park | 9 - 10 am

Popsicles & Parachute Play | FIT4MOM | 10 - 10:30 am

Grandparents and Grandkids Movie Afternoon | Munson Center | 3:30 pm

Walk-in Painting | Wet Paint Art Studio | 5 - 8 pm | All Ages | More Info

Die-Pressed Pendant or Ring Class | Meta’l Jewelry Studio | 9 am- 12 pm | Fun and beginner-friendly jewelry-making workshop. | Morning and Afternoon class available.

Animal Feedings: Turtles | City of Las Cruces | 11 - 11:30 am

Mark Britten in Store Signing | Zia Comics | 12 pm

Sashiko Patchwork Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 1 - 3 pm | A traditional Japanese embroidery technique used for stitching, patching, and mending textiles with both purpose and style.

Fashion Fur Hearts 2026 | ASCMV | Grapevine Plaza | 4 - 7 pm | A fundraising fashion show at Grapevine Plaza where local models strut the runway with adoptable shelter dogs, plus bites, brews, local vendor booths, a silent auction, and on-site adoptions to support ASCMV vet bills

Plant Club | Truth or Consequences Brewing Co. | 5 - 7 pm

Sunset Market | SEVEN four SEVEN | 5 - 8:30 pm | Family-friendly mini festival with local vendors, games, live music vibes, and free basic youth haircuts for ages 5–17.

Puzzle Mania Speed Challenge | Rio Grande Winery | 6 pm

Cafe Con Chisme | Casa De Mi Alma | 5 - 6 pm | A space created for women to slow down, reconnect, and be surrounded by genuine community.

Trivia | T or C Brewing | 6 pm

PFLAG Monthly Community Check in | PFLAG Las Cruces | 7 - 8 pm

👉 There’s so much more….Be sure to check our Events Calendar and Live Music events and weekly recurring events like the farmers & crafts markets.

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The Hatch Chile Festival is on September 5th & 6th 🌶

Public Lands Palooza | BLM | September 12th, 9 am - 12 pm | BLM celebrating their 80th anniversary and America’s 250th.

Doña Ana Mountain Bike Race 2026 | FYZICAL | October 30th | Registration Opens August 01st.

Come From Away | LCCT | August 7th-23rd

✅ Las Cruces Community Theatre (LCCT) currently has a 20% discount on season tickets. More Info

See our events calendar for Artist & Gallery Shows

*Artists and Galleries add your shows to our calendar! We love sharing the Arts!

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar.

Also check our online events calendar for more.

"New to Las Cruces or craving real connections?

Our Dinner Club is the perfect mix: personality-matched tables, amazing food, and genuine conversations that turn strangers into fast friends.

Newcomers feel at home immediately. Locals leave loving this community even more.

Wednesday, August 19th • 5:30 pm

Real talk: 10,000+ locals open this newsletter for exactly one reason — to figure out where to spend their money in Las Cruces. Restaurants, dentists, Home Services, you name it. More than half of them open every single issue (most email lists would kill for a third of that).

I keep ad space deliberately scarce — just a few slots per issue, one business per category — so the folks who get in actually get noticed. A couple of those slots just opened up.

If you've been lighting money on fire with Facebook ads, consider this your sign.

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Go be excellent to each other (and maybe grab some green chile while you’re at it).

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