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Las Cruces Events for May 13th - 19th
25th Annual Blessing of the Fields, Uke Fest, A Mid Summers Night Play at Rio Grande Theatre and more fun Outdoor Hikes
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Hello Las Cruces
Hang on to your hats for the next two days, it’s going to be windy. Hope you have a great week and get to enjoy some fun things around Las Cruces. Flowers are blooming and the trees are green, I love this time of year.
Upcoming Events
25th Annual Blessing of the Fields
🙏 The 25th Annual Blessing of the Fields is a historical tradition dating back centuries honoring San Ysidro, the Patron Saint of farmers and gardeners. Come experience San Ysidro’s story, which has been passed down through the generations, and still inspires many farmers and their families in the Mesilla Valley today.
The event is Friday May 16th from 10 am to 11 am. Admission is free. More info
🤠 A Midsummer Night’s Western is playing at the Rio Grande Theatre this weekend, May 16th & 17th. Tickets $10
🍷 Coming up on May 24th and 25th the New Mexico Wine Festival returns to Las Cruces and is sure to be a lot of fun.
🎸 Check out the Live Music events this week. Next issue comes out this Thursday.
✅ Check our Online Events Calendar for more upcoming events.
Chick-Fil-A’s Hometown Heros
From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, local Chick-fil-A restaurants will honor teachers, nurses, first responders and veterans with choice of a free sandwich or 8-count nuggets. More Info
Summer Events
Check out the upcoming 2025 Summer Events.
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Note: Always check to confirm event details before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.
Tuesday, May 13th
Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker Dedication | Mesilla Veterans Park | 1:30 pm
Group Run/Demo Run | Tortugas Mountain Trails - Sunset trailhead | Bluebird Running Co | 6 - 7 pm
Wednesday, May 14th
Community Clean Up Event | NM Farm and Ranch Museum | 10 am - Noon | In preparation for Blessing of the Fields
Active Killer Training that EMPOWERS YOU | NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum | 9 am - 4 pm | Tickets $39-59
May Mesilla Valley Timebank Orientation | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Discover how to connect with your neighbors, exchange skills, and build community.
Team Roping - Spring Series | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | 6 pm
Timebank Book Club: Xenoplague | Grounded | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Friday, May 16th
25th Anniversary: Blessing Of The Fields | NM Farm and Ranch Museum | 10 - 11 am
La Cueva Loop Trail Hike | Parks and Recreation Department | Dripping Springs Natural Area | 9 am | 2.9 mile hike
PetSmart Pals | PetSmart | 10 am - 1 pm
Las Cruces UkeFest 2025 | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7 pm | $10 More Info
Food Truck Friday | Morning Star Las Cruces | 5 - 8 pm
Saturday, May 17th
La Cueva Hike | Dripping Springs Natural Area | 8 - 11:30 am | Informational guided hike to visit La Cueva Archeological site. No Dogs. $5 Parking
Ranger Panties/ Silkies Ruck | NMSU’s Horseshoe near Jett Hall | 10:45 am - 1:30 pm | 4 mile walk at NMSU. Rucking is walking with weight on your back, and a more challenging workout.
Bark & Browse: ASCMV Market Adoptions | Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces | 10 am - 1 pm
Kids Can - Jr. Vendors at the FCMLC | Downtown Las Cruces in front of the Museum of Art | 8:30 am - 1 pm | Support young entrepreneurs aged 6-17 have worked hard to launch their very own micro-businesses, and excited to share their handmade creations.
Learn how to Dutch Oven Cook! | Southwest Expeditions | 12 am - 3 pm | Tickets $65
Monthly Writer's Workshops and Roundtables | Downtown Las Cruces Partnership and Arts and Cultural District | 11 am - 1 pm
Las Cruces Veterans Legal Aid Clinic | Thomas Branigan Memorial Library | 1 - 4 pm
FREE Clothing Giveaway | Cross of Christ Lutheran Church-WELS | 9 am - 12 pm
An Intro to Ayurveda with Kandy | Downtown Desert Yoga | 12 - 2 pm | Ayurveda, an ancient Indian holistic system of medicine.
Butterfly Flutterby | Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park | 9 am - Noon | a free, family-friendly event celebrating butterflies and other pollinators.
Maya Textile Sale | Weaving for Justice | 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday, May 18th
Sagecrest Park Clean-up | Sagecrest Park | 8 - 9 am
Breathwork & Yoga Nidra Group Classes | Massage Therapy Training Institute | 5 - 7 pm
Monday, May 19th
Border Tactical Training- Safety & Security for Houses of Worship | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Las Cruces North | 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, May 20th
Public Workshop: Natural Gas Transition Plan | City of Las Cruces | 6 - 8 pm | Join Las Cruces Utilities for a public workshop about the future of energy in our city.
Check our Events Calendar for more local events & happenings 👇️
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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.
Organ Mountain Market | Plaza Del Rey | Sundays 11 am to 4 pm.
Wednesday Walks With a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | 9 to 10 am | Every Wednesday.
A Midsummer Night’s Western | Rio Grande Theatre | May 16th & 17th | Tickets $10
Bloomsday | Black Box Theatre | May 02nd to May 18th | Tickets $12 to $18.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock | Las Cruces Community Theatre | May 30 to June 15. Tickets $12-20
City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar. Also check our online events calendar.
Hacienda de Las Cruces is located downtown Las Cruces and is a historic Airbnb and wedding venue.
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