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I am sure by now you have seen the warning for potential high water on the roads over the next few days, drive safe and don’t drive if you don’t have to.
New Restaurants
Noodles & Co Grand Opening is tomorrow, Wednesday September 23rd. Location: 3497 E Northrise Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Mama Silvia's Taqueria recently opened at 1855 E Lohman Ave Suite D, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Wu’s Asian Bistro also recently opened at 3360 E Northrise Dr SUITE 4 & 5, Las Cruces, NM 88011
Amigo's Restaurant & Bakery opened recently at 1001 E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Las Cruces Space Festival and Art Show
Las Cruces Space Festival runs Sept. 19–26, and this town finally gets to show off the thing it’s been orbiting for decades. Register for the Spaceport and Challenger spots. More info
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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 October 14th at Mesilla Restaurants.
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SPONSORED BY Mesilla Valley Estate Sales
September Collection 2026 Auction - Ends September 23, 2026
Southwest paintings, Spanish Colonial and rustic pine furniture, a few French antiques that somehow ended up in the Mesilla Valley, outdoor cookers, and a 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara.
Standouts:
Art: Lester Hughes In the Canyon (Western landscape oil — Hughes was the El Paso painter whose work hung in the Reagan White House). Two signed Noel Espinoza oils. Carl Faber abstract from his Gila Wilderness period. Bronze golfer on marble, Masseau nude athlete, Dale Rogers Cor-Ten American Dog.
Furniture with a New Mexico story: several Ernest Thompson Museum of New Mexico Collection pieces (cocktail table, diamond-panel cabinet, side table, end table). A run of Rusticos Sierra rustic pine. Full Oakwood Interiors “Versailles” suite (king bed, dresser/mirror, nightstands, armoire). Amish oak dining set. Flexsteel and La-Z-Boy seating.
Odd and wonderful: 19th-c. French 48-drawer coquillier (shell specimen cabinet), Victorian Davenport desk, 89 authentic stone arrowheads, Carol Johnson Navajo sgraffito pot, Rio Grande Pueblo double-headed log drum, Mexican folk-art sun-and-moon bench.
Yard / patio: Pit Boss PB440D pellet grill (15-piece lot), Mexican terracotta chiminea, two-tier rock waterfall fountain.
Ends September 23, 2026 @ 6 pm View the Full Catalog
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.
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Tuesday, September 22nd
Teen Takeover: The Night Owls | Museum of Nature & Science | 5 - 7:30 pm
Queer Crafting Circle | Museum of Art Studio B | 5 - 7:30 pm
Trio Enchantment Recital | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm | Free Admission
Wednesday, September 23rd
Wellness Wednesday: Fat Talk Review and Discussion | Las Cruces Church of Christ | 7 pm
Thursday, September 24th
Young At Heart Concert | Las Cruces Village (formerly Good Samaritan) Auditorium | 2 - 3 pm
Junior League Kickoff Event | DH Lescombes | 6 - 8 pm
Leather Traveler's Journal Workshop | Assembly Craft Studio | 6 - 8 pm
Las Cruces vs Eldorado | Field of Dreams | 7 pm
Trivia | Dry Point Distillers | 7 pm
Friday, September 25th
Friday Family Night | Cruces Creatives | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Reception honoring Las Cruces Artist Adrian Aguirre | The Mad Hatter Gallery | 5:30 - 7 pm
NMSU Volleyball vs Western Kentucky | Pan American Center | 6 pm
Plant Bingo | Amaro Winery | 6 pm
Mayfield vs Deming | Field of Dreams | 7 pm
NMSU Philharmonic Orchestra Season Opener | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm | Free Admission
Saturday, September 26th
Spaceport America’s 2026 Open House | Spaceport America | 9 am - 1 pm
Book Signing | Coas Books | 10 am - Noon | Local Author Catherine Warnock will sign her new book “Trip the Light Within a Psilocybin Therapy Guide”
Women's Self-Defense Seminar | Steel Dragon MMA | 10 am - Noon | Free
Original Townsite Fiesta | Klein Park | 11 am - 4 pm | Red Enchiladas Plate Tickets
NMSU Volleyball vs Western Kentucky | Pan American Center | noon
NMSU Football vs New Mexico | Aggie Memorial Stadium | 1:30 pm | Rio Grande Rivalry / Hispanic Heritage Day · CBS Sports Network · tickets
Dr. Yoshiko Arahata Faculty Recital | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm | Free Admission
Sunday, September 27th
Cruces Cool Cats Adoptions | Pet Smart | 12 - 2 pm | Every Sunday
NMSU Soccer vs FIU | NM State Soccer Athletic Complex | 6 pm | Conference opener / Green-Out
👉 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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HAPPENING ON STAGE
Tiny Beautiful Things | Black Box Theatre/No Strings Theatre Company | Sep 18-Oct 04, 2026
A Perfect Arrangement | New Mexico State University Theatre | Oct 01st - 11th
The Seuss Odyssey | A Children’s Theatre | Rio Grande Theatre | October 16th & 17th
Footloose the Musical | New Mexico State University Theatre | Nov 12th - 22nd
ARTISTS & ART SHOWS
See our events calendar for Artist & Gallery Shows *Artists and Galleries add your shows to our calendar! We love sharing the Arts!
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar. Also check our online events calendar for more.
DINNER CLUB
"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, October 14th • 6 pm
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
Las Cruces Home Expo
The Las Cruces Home Expo hits the Las Cruces Convention Center October 16–18, 2026—free admission, free parking, and a whole weekend of local contractors, the latest trends, and show-only deals under one roof.
Whether you’re remodeling, decorating, or just hunting inspiration (and a few good quotes), this is the one to hit.
Full details: lascruceshomeexpo.com
* We put the spotlight on local businesses because we are committed to celebrating the innovation, dedication, and community impact of the entrepreneurs who strengthen our local economy. Submit your suggestions.
COMING SOON
Southern New Mexico State Fair | Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds | Sept 30 - Oct 04th
2026 Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Festival | Plaza de Mesilla | Oct 1st - 4th
Mesilla Valley Maze 2026 public season is Oct 3rd – Oct 25th
Southern New Mexico Book Festival | Doña Ana Community College | Oct 03rd
Autumn Adventure Camp | La Cueva Group Site | Grades 2 - 5 | Oct 5th - 8th
Las Cruces Reptile Expo | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | Oct 10th
Las Cruces Home Expo | Las Cruces Convention Center | Oct 16th-18th
Art on the Range | NM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum | Oct 17th
Sky Fiesta | Las Cruces International Airport | Oct 17th | 10 am - 4 pm
Jackalope Trail Run & Run&Ride | Oct 18th | Register now
Doña Ana Mountain Bike Race 2026 | FYZICAL | Oct 30th | Registration Opens Aug 01st.
NMSU Homecoming 2026 | Nov 6th & 7th
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Thanks Las Cruces!!
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