Las Cruces Events for May 27th Issue

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We enjoyed the Memorial Day hike put on by the Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks at Baylor Canyon lead by Tom Dormody. Tom shared a Memorial Day presentation about the Civil War history of Baylor Canyon and the role that Las Cruces and Mesilla played.

Tom even surprised us by playing harmonica and wearing a civil war cap. I just posted some video and photos on our Facebook page.

I didn’t realize it at the time but this was maybe the last event until the fall weather arrives. We recommend that you sign up for one of these events especially if you love local history and the outdoors.

What's Happening Around Town

🚰 Water from Caballo Lake is scheduled to be released into the Rio Grande on May 30th. There will be a Celebration of Water Event at Leasburg Dam State Park on Saturday. Details below in events.

🌶️ The Inaugural ADOVADA de MESILLA event is Saturday at Farmesilla from 11 am - 4 pm. What is it? It’s a friendly competition between local chefs as they showcase their unique takes on Southern New Mexico’s beloved adovada dishes.

🥗 Taste of Las Cruces is coming up on June 5th at 5-8 pm at the Las Cruces Convention Center. Sample delicious flavors from local restaurants and food trucks and support Casa de Peregrinos food program.

👉️ Local events and things to do seem to be slowing down with the arrival of 95-100 degree days as venues plan around the hotter days. Just an observation.

🎸 Check out the current Live Music Newsletter and get ready for the next issue on Thursday.

✅ Check our Online Events Calendar for additional upcoming events.

Summer Events

Check out the upcoming 2025 Summer Events.

Updates or Corrections

👉️ Any updates or corrections will be reflected online.

✅ I'm rolling out a new approach to sharing events based on your feedback – and I'd love to hear what you think!

The Challenge

One of you reached out about a real problem: many events shared are posted only on Facebook or Instagram, making them inaccessible if you don't use those platforms. I completely understand this frustration!

My Solution

Starting today, here's how I'll handle event sharing:

✅ First choice: I'll always look for official websites, Eventbrite pages, or other direct links outside of social media

📸 When that's not available: I'll create screenshot captures of the Facebook/Instagram posts and save them to a cloud link, giving you all the essential details without needing those accounts.

This way, everyone gets access to the same great event information, regardless of their social media preferences. Click on the image to enlarge and use the download link to save it.

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Note: Always check to confirm event details before attending events for changes or weather cancellations.

Tuesday, May 27th

Free American Sign Language Classes | Mesilla Valley Timebank Group Exchange | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

NAMI-SNM Connection Support Group | NAMI Southern New Mexico | 5 pm - 6:30 pm

Singo Bingo | Icebox Picacho | 5 pm - 7 pm

Singo Music Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 6 pm - 8 pm

Wednesday, May 28th

Rainbow Drinks | Salud de Mesilla | 6 - 8 pm

Dance It Out Spring Recital | Rio Grande Theatre | 6 pm | Tickets $12 | Amazing variety dance show! Jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, acro, Pom, Irish step dance!

Thursday, May 29th

Friday, May 30th

Adopt an ASCMV Pet | Petsmart | 10 am - 1 pm

PFlag Pride Picnic | NMSU Preciado Park | 6 pm

Peter Rivera | Rio Grande Theatre | 7 pm | Original Lead Singer for Rare Earth

Saturday, May 31st

Community Mural with Artist CIMI Alvarado | Las Cruces Public Art | 8 am - 3 pm

Welcome and Celebrate our River and the Water | Leasburg Dam State Park | 8:30 am

Bird Walk | Leasburg Dam State Park | 8 - 10 am

Kids Can - Jr. Vendors at the FCMLC | Downtown Las Cruces | 7:30 am

Studio Programs Summer Class Registration Week 2 Kids/Teens | Museum Of Nature And Science | 8 am

ADOVADA de MESILLA | Farmesilla | 11 am - 4 pm | Experience a friendly competition between local chefs as they showcase their unique takes on Southern New Mexico’s beloved adovada. Live Music. Tickets $30.82

Agave Tasting | Branigan Cultural Center | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Tickets $10

Southwest Brawl | NMSU Pan American Center | 6 pm | Tickets $55-70

Dale Kelly in Store Signing | Zia Comics | 1 pm

Sunday, June 01st

5K Run & Walk | La Llorona Park | 8 am | $ 10 at event | Fundraiser for Boys Soccer Team

Las Cruces Music in the Park Series | Amador Live | 7 pm | with Daniel Sanchez and Fungi Mungle.

ASCMV Drive Thru Vaccination Clinic | 2300 Tashiro Dr | 9 am - 1 pm

The Biggest Cruces Car Wash | Roper's Lubricator & Kar Wash | 9 am - 1 pm

Monday, June 02nd

Build a Bed for Kids in Need | First Presbyterian Church Las Cruces | 5:30 pm

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.

Wednesday Walks With a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | 9 to 10 am | Every Wednesday thru 11/12/25.

Sunset Stroll | White Sands National Park | Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday until August 9, 2025

The Sleeping Beauty by Borderlands Ballet Company | NMSU Center for the Arts | May 30th - June 01st. See Dates and Times. See the Event Graphic

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.

Got a green thumb? The Friends of NM Farm and Ranch Museum Greenhouse Committee is looking for some volunteers.

We stopped by the Spotted Dog Brewery on Memorial Day to enjoy a Green Chile Cheeseburger with beer battered fries. They make their burgers in house and honestly it one of our favorite places to get a burger. The burger was perfectly cooked on a toasted bun and the fries fresh and hot. $12.95 Go and enjoy!

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