❤️ What's Happening this week in Las Cruces June 26, 2026

Local Events on Tuesday & Friday @ 6 am
Live Music on Thursday @ 1 pm

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Check out the Mesilla Mercado at Mesilla Plaza today from 9 am - 2 pm and get out early on Saturday to enjoy the Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market downtown from 8:30 am - 1 pm. What a great weekend to shop and support local!

The Electric 5K & One-Mile Fun Run The race starts at Meerscheidt Recreation Center at 7:30 pm July 3rd. More info

Electric Light Parade – Friday, July 3 at 9 p.m. The parade kicks off at Apodaca Park (801 E. Madrid Ave.), heads south on Solano Drive, east on Hadley Avenue, and ends at the Maag Softball Complex. Theme: “Stars, Stripes & City Lights.” More Info

The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation department is putting on a 4th of July Concert at NMSU Pat & Lou Sisbarro Community Park. Gates Open at 4 pm, Triple Jack plays at 6 pm, 49 Winchester plays at 8 pm and the fireworks start at 9:45 pm. More Info

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Check our Online Events Calendar for even more events

Music lovers here is the latest Live Music issue

Meet and make new friends, join us for the next Dinner Club on July 15th.

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Dive into Mesilla Valley’s ultimate hangout spot, where the fun never stops, and the memories keep flowing! Visit our website, and uncover our events calendar, wine club perks, local wine picks, and menu delights galore! 

And wow friends, it’s a sizzler out there! But fret not! We've got the coolest combo of live tunes and frosty fun—think icy cocktails, crisp New Mexico brews, and misters to keep you chill!

Who can say no to a refreshing splash while soaking in our stunning RGW views and dancing to your favorite jams all weekend?

Join us as we celebrate under the stars, surrounded by laughter and good company!

Rio Grande Winery
Website: RioGrandeWinery.com
Phone: 575-201-3744
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19th Annual San Juan Fiesta Golf | NMSU Golf Course | 8 am

SNM Diabetes Summit | New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum | 8 am - 2 pm

Colorful Stroller Strides | FIT4MOM Sagecrest Park | 9 - 10 am

2026 Leadership Las Cruces Graduation | Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce | 11:30 am - 1 pm

Summer Science Fair: Meet the Scientists | Las Cruces Public Libraries | 1 pm

Experiment 626 Day! Lilo & Stitch | Las Cruces Public Libraries | 1 pm

Pop Up Headshots | Salud de Mesilla | 4 pm

Screenwriting Workshop | Film Las Cruces | 6 - 8 pm

La Llorona Park Run North | Las Cruces Roadrunners | 6:30 - 9:30 am 

Dogwalk @CatWalk in Glenwood NM | April's K911 Academy | 8 am

Homebuyers Education Class | Tierra Del Sol Housing Corporation | 9 am

Mesilla Valley Ham Radio Club Field Day | Mesilla Valley Maze And Pumpkin Patch | 9 am

Nature Journaling at Hope Road | Mesilla Valley Audubon Society | 9:30 - 11:30 am

101Kayaking Class | Southwest Expeditions @ La Llorona park | 10 am

Backnine Pain Event | The Back Nine Golf | 10 am

Cancer Support Group Meeting | Memorial Medical Center | 10 am

Ribbon Cutting for Richard T. Bryant Photography and Gallery | Las Cruces Green Chamber | 12 noon

Steve Cardenas in Store Signing | Zia Comics | 12 pm (Rocky DeSantos on MMPR/Power Rangers Zeo)

9 Ball Tournament | Jerry O's Rack Room | 12 pm, practice at 11 am

Author Coventina Waterhawk | Barnes & Noble | 1 - 4 pm

OutsmART: Still Life Painting, Part 2 | NMSU Art Museum | 1 - 3 pm

Freedom to Own (VA Loan Workshop) | Select Realty | 2 - 4 pm 

3v3 Live Soccer | Provencio VanDame Athletic Complex | 3 pm

Backpack Giveaway Las Cruces | Muñecas Sin Frenos | 5 pm

Plant Club Las Cruces | Truth or Consequences Brewing | 5 pm 

Car Show | Hard Candy Customs | 6 - 8 pm

San Juan Fiesta Tardeada Dance | Our Lady of Guadalupe San Juan Fiesta | 7 pm | live music by Encore Band

LGBTQ+ Drag Showcase | Little Toad Creek | 8 pm 

Agave Spirits Tasting Event | Dry Point Distillers | 1 - 3 pm Cancelled

Dance with Pride | Dance Las Cruces | 2 pm

Sunday Afternoon Tardeada | Our Lady of Guadalupe San Juan Fiesta | 3 - 7 pm | Live Music by The Band and 35th Running of the Turtle Races at 3pm.

Book Signing & Live Music | Bubba’s 33 | 6 - 9 pm | Author Tiffany A. Hunter will be signing her book “Lipstick and Apologies”. Plus 2 bands.

Full Moon Night - 250th Commemoration Celebration | White Sands National Park | 8 pm | More Info

Dungeons & Dragons: Learn to Play | Rio Grande Theatre | 10 am - 5 pm

Tuesday Morning Campus Run | Las Cruces Roadrunners | 6:30 - 7:30 am

America: 250th Celebration | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | 4 pm 

Singo Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 7 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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WWE Wrestling Summer Tour | NMSU Pan American Center | July 11th | PRE-SALE: Tuesday, May 19 at 10AM - PUBLIC ON SALE: Wednesday, May 20 at 10am | Presale signup

Southwest Card and Collectible Show | Las Cruces Convention Center | July 18, 10 am - 5 pm

One Flea Spare | NSTC - Black Box Theatre | Jun 12-Jun 28

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 just craving real connections in this town you love?

This is the night you don’t want to miss!

We’re talking warm, zero-pressure community done right — personality-matched tables so the conversation actually flows, killer food, and those unexpected moments where you look up and realize you’re talking to people who feel like old friends already.

Newcomers feel instantly at home.
Locals leave even more in love with this place.

Come sit at the table with us on Wednesday, July 15th at 5:30 pm.

Elda’s Mexican Kitchen

Elda’s Mexican Kitchen is the kind of place that instantly feels like part of the neighborhood.

Tucked at 1008 N Motel Blvd in Las Cruces, this locally owned spot serves fresh, flavorful Mexican and American comfort food made daily with heart. Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast burrito, classic chilaquiles (especially on Wednesdays when they’re just $9.95), tacos done right, a satisfying lunch burrito, or one of their homemade burgers, everything comes out fresh and full of that authentic local flavor.

What really sets Elda’s apart is the warm, family-like service. Reviewers consistently mention being “treated like family,” the “super friendly staff,” and Elda’s own great sense of humor. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed breakfast with friends, a quick lunch between meetings, or a no-fuss dinner that still feels special.

If you’re looking for a welcoming new favorite that supports local and delivers on taste every time, Elda’s Mexican Kitchen belongs on your regular rotation. Stop in, say hello, and taste why Las Crucens are already coming back for more.

Fresh food. Local flavor. Friendly service. That’s Elda’s.

Elda’s Mexico Kitchen
Phone: 575-523-3962
1008 N Motel Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88007 Directions
Website

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