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Check this out! I found the coolest website that shows Public Art in Las Cruces with a map to locations.
It’s called “Unhidden Gems: Public Art in the City of Las Cruces” and you can find it here.
Couple of hints on how to use it. Just under the main title, in the upper left, you will see some arrows for navigation. Just click the right arrow to scroll through to each one. Some have multiple photos so look for the navigation under the images.
* I have been welding metal art myself and one of the guys I follow is Jeffie Brewer and was surprised to see that Las Cruces has one of his pieces. Check out #8 to see it.
☀ Visit Las Cruces just put out a new video showing some fun local things to do. Watch it on YouTube
Check These Fun Happenings 👇
Giant Monster Truck Invasion!
The big fun event this Saturday August 16th that kids and adults alike will enjoy is the Monster Truck Wars at the Dona Ana County Fairgrounds racetrack. Over 10k said they were interested on Facebook. Fun Day to enjoy!
Footloose - Youth Edition by A Children's Theatre of the Mesilla Valley opens at the Rio Grande Theatre on Friday August 15th - Sunday 17th. Should be fun!
👉 Check out the popular Upcoming Events for August & September
🌵 The BLM - Organ Mountain Desert Peaks has scheduled some interesting and informative Patio chats and pop-up programs in August at the A.B. Cox Visitor Center & Native Plant Garden at Dripping Springs Natural Area. See the Schedule. Click here for Directions
🎷 Tickets for the 2025-2026 Symphony Orchestra are on sale now. Get yours now.
✅ Check our Online Events Calendar for more events.
🎸 Lots of Live Music this weekend. Check out the latest Live Music issue.
⛽ Gas Prices in Las Cruces
👉 Any updates or corrections will be reflected in the online version.
Note: Always check to confirm event details with venue before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.
Friday, August 15th
Belonging: A Brave Women’s Event | Las Cruces First | 7 - 8:30 pm | Hosted by Brave Women’s Ministry. Guest Speaker: Esther Vargas
ASCMV Field Trip Orientation | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 10 am | Take a Shelter dog for a Field Trip.
Estate Sale - In Person | Las Cruces Estate Sales | * August 15th - 17th | The Pueblos - Gated Community | 3 days
Food Truck Friday | Morning Star | 5 - 8 pm
Chef Creates with Chef Armando – Sabor do Brasil | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6 - 9 pm | Tickets $85
BLM Patio Chat - Native Plants Chat with Tom | AB Cox Visitors Center Dripping Springs | 11 am
Haunted Canna-Crawl | Southwest Expeditions w/Monster Cannabis Lounge | 7 - 9:30 pm | $38
Free Nutrition Class - Fridays at Benavidez Senior Center | Las Cruces Senior Programs | 10:30 - 11:30 am
Saturday, August 16th
Surplus Fleet & Equipment Auction | Dona Ana County Auction | 9 am | View Items
Sixth Annual Bug Fest | Museum Of Nature And Science | 10 am
Monster Truck Wars | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | 2 Shows | Tickets
BLM Patio Chat - Nocturnal Animals of the Organ Mountains with Meredith | AB Cox Visitors Center Dripping Springs | 11 am
Urban Farm Stand | Harmony House | 8 - 10 am | Garden produce, plants, seeds, and hand made herbal remedies and crafts.
Star Program | Leasburg Dam State Park | 8 - 9:30 pm | View the planets and distant galaxies through a 16" telescope.
19TH Annual "Play fore the Kids" Golf Tournament | NMSU Golf Course | 7 am | A fun-filled day of community, competition, and life-changing impact.
Guided Bike Tour Mesilla | Southwest Expeditions | 10 am - 1 pm | with Beer/Wine Tasting | $45
Shelter Sweethearts at Petco | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 9 am - 12 pm
Las Cruces Area Lizard Walk | New Mexico Herpetological Society | 8:30 am
Back-to-School Family Craft Day | McCoy's Building Supply | 9 am - 1 pm
Las Cruces Concealed Carry | Precision Movements | 8 am
BACK TO SCHOOL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT | Triple Threat Nutrition | 8 am - 2 pm
Weaving for Justice Maya Textile Sale | First Christian Church Atrium | 10 am - 3 pm | Handwoven and embroidered textiles by Maya weavers.
National Model Aviation Day 2025 | Mesilla Valley Model Aircraft Club | 8 am - 3 pm
V-FAST 4th Annual Golf Tournament | Picacho Hills Country Club | 11:30 am - 5 pm | Support for Las Cruces Veterans
Sunday, August 17th
Tour de Tolerance 50k Bike Ride, 5k Run/Walk, 1mi Family Fun Walk, or 1 mile Dog Walk | Santa Teresa High School | 7 - 10 am | 20th Anniversary of El Paso Holocaust Museum's Tour de Tolerance.
Archery Shoot | Leasburg Dam State Park | 7 - 9 am | 3-D archery fun shoot/ASA Qualifier shoot including 20 targets.
Sagecrest Park Clean-up | Mesilla Valley Audubon Society | 8 - 9 am
Music in the Park | Young Park | 7 pm | Benji Rivas (Country) & Brendan Dawes Band (Country)
Monday, August 18th
Kids Can Business Builders- After School Program | Lynn Community Middle School Cafeteria | 4:15 – 5:30 pm | For kids to build confidence, creativity, and real-world skills | * Every Monday & Wednesday in August
Tuesday, August 19th
Guided MTB Ride | BLM | Doña Ana Mountains Parking Area | 7 pm | Bring your trail ready bike and helmet. | * Every Tuesday in August
Singo Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 7 pm | * Every Tuesday
🌶️ Got Events? We want to share them! Add your events free to our Online Events Calendar.
👉 Check our Events Calendar for more fun things to do such as Line Dancing, Badminton Practice, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Pickleball, Tennis Scramble, Family Bingo, Teen Splash Nights, Chess Club , Computer Literacy and Children's Storytime etc.
Check out the upcoming events in August and September here
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | 8:30 am to 1 pm | Wed & Sat.
Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11 am to 4 pm | Fri & Sun.
Mesquite Street Growers Market | Klein Park | Every Sunday 9 am - Noon | Food Focused Market
Urban Farm Stand | Harmony House | 8 - 10 am | Garden produce, plants, seeds, herbal remedies and crafts.
Wednesday Walks With a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | 9 to 10 am | Every Wednesday thru 11/12/25.
Bird Walk | Tellbrook Park | 8 - 10 am | Every 3rd Wednesday
BLM Guided Mountain Bike Rides | Doña Ana Mountains Parking Area | 7 pm | * Every Tuesday | Riders must bring their own trail-ready bike and helmet. Directions
Cabaret | Las Cruces Community Theatre | August 8th - 24th
Footloose - Youth Edition | A Children's Theatre of the Mesilla Valley | Rio Grande Theatre | August 15-17 | $12
Dear Jack, Dear Louise | NSTC Black Box Theatre | August 15th - 31st
Lend Me a Soprano | Blank Conversations | Rio Grande Theatre | September 12th - 21st
Also check our online events calendar for more.
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