❤️ Friday Aug 16th

🔥 Lots to do this weekend in Las Cruces!

August 16, 2024

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Good Morning Las Cruces….

Check out this short video of a day trip to Las Cruces and Mesilla.

The Rich Culture of the Borderland….

Mark your calendars for this upcoming Author Talk by Denise Chávez.

Experience “Street of Too Many Stories”

Dive into Street of Too Many Stories, a captivating 163-page read that explores family trauma while celebrating mercy, forgiveness, and healing.

Through a blend of gritty realism and magical elements, the stories of four families and their vibrant street come alive.

Join local author Denise Chávez as she preserves the rich culture of her borderland community with the Museo de La Gente.

Grab a signed copy of her book and embark on this enchanting journey!

A New Restaurant Opened on El Paseo…

Chalkboard Menu is the name of the new restaurant. Braden Tidwell shared this on Facebook and it looks pretty good. They are located between Ross and Albertson’s back in the west corner where International Delights used to be.

Do you know of any other new restaurants that have recently opened?

A Old Diner… I mean a new Old Diner is coming to Hatch….

The owners of Sparky’s in Hatch has restored an original Valentine Diner from the late 1940’s. Pretty cool. Check it out.

Las Cruces High School Students Tackle Food Insecurity Through Community Initiatives….

Las Cruces High School (LCHS) empowers its students to combat food insecurity through hands-on initiatives like a food pantry and clothing closet.

With support from a $2,500 grant from the Albertsons Companies Foundation, students actively participate in monthly food distribution drive-thrus, packaging and distributing over 100 boxes of meals to families in need.

The program not only provides essential resources but also engages students in exploring food insecurity issues, designing actionable solutions, and sharing their experiences to inspire others in the community.

Through these efforts, LCHS fosters a sense of civic responsibility and awareness among its students, encouraging them to become engaged citizens. Read the Article

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Events

August

Friday, August 16th

Saturday, August 17th

  • Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | Every Saturday 8:30 am - 1 pm.

  • 17th Annual Car Show | Young Park | 7 am - 3 pm | Benefit for Las Cruces Transplant Group

  • 3rd Annual V-Fast Golf Tournament | Picacho Hills Country Club | 11:30 am | The Veterans of Foreign Wars New Mexico Foundation to Benefit Homeless Veterans.

  • Monster Truck Wars | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | 12 pm - 7:30 pm | Tickets | Meet & Greet Earlier in the Day

  • Paws and Pearls | NM Farm & Ranch | 6 pm | Gala to benefit Veterans & Service Dogs. Dinner. Search Dog Demos, Guest Speakers, Silent Auction. Paws and Stripes provides animal-assisted therapy and other mental health services to military veterans. | Tickets |

  • Las Cruces Comic Con | Las Cruces Convention Center | Tickets | August 17th & 18th | Celebrating comic books, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, cosplay, and other elements of popular culture. Celebrity Guests, Cosplay Competitions, Panels, Workshops.

  • Team Roping & Barrel Racing | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | JR Rodeo 9 am | Roping etc starts at 6 pm

  • Poetry Reading and Open Mic | Branigan Cultural Center | 7 pm - 9:30 pm | Join local community members for a lively spoken word event where poetry, prose, song, and other forms of communication.

  • Sunset Stroll | White Sands National Park | 7 pm - Sunset | Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday till August 31st

  • Artist, Crafters and Creators Bazaar | Mesilla Valley Mall | August 17th & 18th | 12 pm - 6 pm | An afternoon of Art, crafts, creativity, music and talent!

  • Author Ronald Williams Book Signing | Barnes & Noble | August 17th & 18th | 1-4 pm | Author Ronald Williams will be in the store signing copies of his Sci-fi thriller, Trojan

  • 5th Annual Bug Fest | Museum of Nature & Science | 10 am - 1 pm | Free | Fun for Kids of all ages. Learn about the important role that insects play.

  • Discovery Site Guided Hike | Prehistoric Trackways National Monument | 8 am - 11 am | See our world-renowned trace fossils made by critters that inhabited the Las Cruces area before the dinosaurs, 294 million years ago!

Sunday, August 18th

Monday, August 19th

  • Full Moon Night | White Sands National Park | 8 pm | During this presentation Rangers will discuss the recently discovered fossilized human footprints and talk about ancient humans, how they hunted, how they lived, and the current study of the fossilized footprints.

Tuesday, August 20th

  • Swing on the Plaza! | Plaza de Las Cruces | 7 pm - 10 pm | Free | Learn to swing dance every Tuesday.

  • Woof-Stock Yappy Hour | Dona Ana Humane Society @ Salud de Mesilla | 5:30-7:30 pm | Live Music by Travis Manning. Pet Parade in Costume @ 6:30 pm. Food Trucks. Puppucinos.

  • Tuesday Night Group Run | Bluebird Running Company | 6 pm | The course is a one mile loop from Water St to Bowman Ave. straight down Church St to the roundabout and back on Water St.

  • Moonlight Hike | White Sands National Park | 8:15 pm - 10:15 pm |

Wednesday, August 21st

  • Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | Every Wednesday 8:30 am - 1 pm.

  • Author Talk: Denise Chavez | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | Roadrunner Room | 1:30 pm | Join local author Denise Chávez as she preserves the rich culture of her borderland community with her new book Street of Too Many Stories, that explores family trauma while celebrating mercy, forgiveness, and healing. Through a blend of gritty realism and magical elements, the stories of four families and their vibrant street come alive.

Thursday, August 22nd

Friday, August 23rd

Saturday, August 24th

Sunday, August 25th

Friday, August 30th

Coming Up

Ongoing Events

Movies in the Park 2024 Schedule

Free Movies in the Park return to Young Park on Saturdays this June through September! Bring your blanket, chairs, and an appetite (food vendors available). Shows start at dusk. More Info

  • Aug. 24 "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," PG-13

  • Sept. 7 "Elemental," PG

  • Sept. 21 "The Little Mermaid," PG

Cruces Creatives

  • Cruces Creatives is a non-profit makerspace that connects people with the tools, training, and community to make practically anything. Tools and space include 3D printers, CAD manufacturing tools such as CNC and laser, wood shop, bicycle shop, textile lab, audio-visual lab, electronics lab,  kids room, and more. Events Schedule

Farm & Ranch Museum

  • The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum has daily demonstration programs such as chair caning, wool spinning, weaving, quilting & blacksmithing. So keep them in mind if you are looking for things to do. Learn More

City of Las Cruces

  • The City of Las Cruces has an amazing list of weekly events for those searching for things to do. Way too many for me to list here but do check them out. Calendar of events.

Weather

🎵 Music 🎵

August

Friday, August 16th

Saturday, August 17th

Sunday, August 18th

Thursday, August 22nd

Friday, August 23rd

Saturday, August 24th

Sunday, August 25th

Upcoming Concerts

Monday, September 09th

Friday, September 20th

Wednesday, October 09th

Foreigner & Loverboy | NMSU Pan American Center | 7 pm | Tickets

Ongoing Events

Sunday, June 2nd - August 29th

  • Music in the Park Series | Young Park | 7 p.m. each Sunday through August 25 at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave.

  • Thursday Night Music on the Plaza concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on August 15, and August 29 at Plaza de Las Cruces.

👇️ Quote of the Day

“I think New Mexico was the greatest experience from the outside world that I have ever had. It certainly changed me forever.”

D.H. Lawrence

Theatre & Film

August

Hello Dolly | LCCT | August 9th - August 25th | The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker | Get Your Tickets Now, Guaranteed to Sell Out

Sponge Bob The Musical | A Children’s Theatre of Mesilla Valley | Rio Grande Theatre | August 16, 17 & 18th | The Characters come to life in this family friendly heart-warming show packed with catchy tunes and unforgettable choreography | Tickets

Seascape | Black Box Theatre | Friday Aug 30- Sunday Sep 15 | A Surreal Beach Encounter. On a quiet beach, a couple's peaceful afternoon takes an extraordinary turn when two sentient sea lizards emerge from the ocean. This bizarre meeting sparks a profound and thought-provoking dialogue, challenging perceptions of life, evolution, and human nature.

September

DRACULA: A Comedy of Terrors | NMSU Center for the Arts | Sunday Sept 27th & 28th and Oct 4th - Oct 6th | A laugh-out-loud, 90-minute, gender-bending, quick-changing Off-Broadway play about Bram Stoker's legendary vampire.

See NMSU’s other plays here

Seascape | Black Box Theatre | Friday Aug 30- Sunday Sep 15 | A Surreal Beach Encounter. On a quiet beach, a couple's peaceful afternoon takes an extraordinary turn when two sentient sea lizards emerge from the ocean. This bizarre meeting sparks a profound and thought-provoking dialogue, challenging perceptions of life, evolution, and human nature.

Adoptable Treasures

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❤️ Adoptions are FREE for the Pet of the Week. Spayed and Neutered. Because they have been here long-term and you know what that means.
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