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That rain was nice wasn’t it. Sometimes we forget what that wet stuff. It’s been way too long since we had a good rain so hope you got some but not too much.
Happening Around Town
Catch the Mesilla Music Series this Friday night at 7 pm at Mesilla Plaza. Plus other music events like Teresa Tudury and Sofia Talvik on Saturday and Music in the Park (Young Park) on Sunday. And be sure to check out our Live Music issue for more music.
Any archers out there? There is a fun shoot at Leasburg Dam State Park on Sunday.
You ready for the Annual Light Parade? it coming up on Friday July 03rd.
Check out the Electric 5k Run and the Summer Youth Running Program also on July 03rd.
Fireworks are at Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park on July 04th so get ready to see the sky light up.
❣ La Casa Inc is hosting their 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament on Sunday June 29th at the East Mesa Sports Complex.
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Friday, June 27th
Food Truck Fridays | Pharmtrue 227 Main Street Downtown | 5 pm | Every Friday in June
Game Development Bootcamp | DACC | 9 am | Learn how to design, build, and launch your own interactive game experiences. Beginner friendly. | $25
Patio Chats | Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks BLM | Dripping Springs | 6 pm | Swing by the A.B. Cox Visitor Center and Native Plant Garden at Dripping Springs for a patio chat or pop-up program about geology, plants, birds, history, and more!
Chef Creates with Chef Armando | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6 - 9 pm - Sold Out but if you are interested you can sign up for the next event in August. $85
18th Annual San Juan Fiesta Golf Tournament | NMSU Golf Course | 8 am – 1 pm
Mesilla Plaza Summer Music Series | Mesilla Plaza | 8 - 10 pm | Dallas David Ochoa playing Indie Rock, Funk, Pop, Acoustic Guitar.
Saturday, June 28th
Teresa Tudury Album Release Party – Perhaps You’ve Heard of Me | Rio Grande Theatre | 7 pm | KTAL Community Radio Fundraiser | Tickets $15
Taylor Shines - The Laser Spectacular | NMSU Pan American Center | 8 pm | Tickets
Sofia Talvik | Cruces Creatives | 7 pm | Tickets $20
Desertfest Stunt & Tumble Weekend | Desert Force Academy | 9 am - 10 pm | Event runs from June 27-29th.
Bark & Browse: Adopt an ASCMV Pet | Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces | 9 am - 12 pm
Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic | Desert Paws | 10 am - 1 pm | No Appointment Necessary
4th of July Celebration | Miller Guns and Ammo | 10 am - 6 pm
Author George R Matthews | Barnes & Noble | 1 - 4 pm | Signing copies of his book "Billy the Kid: The Life Behind the Legend"
NM Concealed Handgun License Class | Sportsman's Warehouse Las Cruces | 9 am - 5 pm | 2 Day Class | Tickets $199
2025 Movie Series | Amador Live Location | 7:30 - 10 pm | Mufasa: The Lion King
Queens of Summer | NM Vintage Wines | 7 pm | LGTBQ 🏳️🌈 Pride Month
Community Yard Sale | Monster House Dispensary & Lounge | 7 am - Noon
Cactus String Art Workshop | Zia Feed & Supply | 2 - 8 pm | Tickets $40 | Learn how to make string art cacti.
Patio Chats | Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks BLM | Dripping Springs | 11 am | Swing by the A.B. Cox Visitor Center and Native Plant Garden at Dripping Springs for a patio chat or pop-up program about geology, plants, birds, history, and more!
Huge Multi-Family Garage Sale | 1920 Craig Ave | 7 am – 1 pm
DACMS June Meeting: Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Prevention | Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine | 10:30 am – 12 pm
Sunday, June 29th
Music in the Park | Young Park | 7 pm | 1st Act: Papayas con Chile - Cumbia, Ranchera, 2nd Act: Claudio Tolousse - R&B, Cumbia
2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament | Sonoma Springs Ave | 8 am - 12 pm | La Casa Inc. support survivors of domestic violence, celebrate resilience, and strengthen our community. There is also a competitive Play on Saturday.
Patio Chats | Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks BLM | Dripping Springs | 11 am | Swing by the A.B. Cox Visitor Center and Native Plant Garden at Dripping Springs for a patio chat or pop-up program about geology, plants, birds, history, and more!
Archery Fun Shoot | Leasburg Dam State Park | 7 - 9 am
Monday, June 30th
Summer Art Camps For Kids 2025 | Wet Paint Art Studio | 9 am – 12 pm | Tickets
Tuesday, July 01st
July DAPC Meeting - Film Photography in 2025 | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church | 7:15 pm
Guided Mountain Bike Rides | Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks BLM | Doña Ana Mountain Trailhead @ Desert Wind Way | 7:30 pm
Wednesday, July 02nd
Despicable Me 4 - FREE Summer Kids Series | Cineport 10 - Allen Theatres | 9 am – 10:44 am
Las Cruces Cruising Council Meeting | Rudy's BBQ | 7 pm
Summer Wednesday Evenings - Art | Museum Of Nature And Science | 5 – 7 pm
Thursday, July 03rd
Electric Light Parade | Apodaca Park (801 E Madrid Ave) | 9 pm
5K Fun Run Electric | Meerscheidt Center | 7:30 am | Kids 14 & under n/c
FREE Summer Youth Running Program - hosted by Las Cruces Running Club | Meerscheidt Recreational Center | 7:30 pm
Let Freedom Ring ASCMV Sleepover | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 9 am – 4:30 pm
GriefShare | Sonoma Springs Covenant Church | 6 – 8 pm
Friday, July 04th
Fourth of July Celebration - Concert & Firework Display | Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park At NMSU | 4 pm
Opening reception for "Trichromographs," a William Moreé Solo Exhibit | The Mad Hatter Gallery | 5 – 8 pm
First Friday Art Ramble | M. Phillip's Gallery | 5 – 7 pm
Mesilla Valley Concert Band | NMSU Atkinson Hall | 10 am
Mesilla Summer Music Series | Mesilla Plaza | 7 pm | Neal McCowan
Patio Chats | Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks BLM | Dripping Springs | 6 pm | Swing by the A.B. Cox Visitor Center and Native Plant Garden at Dripping Springs for a patio chat or pop-up program about geology, plants, birds, history, and more! Call to confirm for the 4th.
Saturday, July 05th
History & Haunts, The Ghosts of Old Mesilla | 251 West Amador St. | 7 – 9:30 pm | Tickets $38
Women's only, 9-mile kayaking Adventure! Robledo River Paddle | La Llorona park | 9:30 am – 1:30 pm | Tickets $83
Shelter Sweethearts at Petco | Petco | 9 am – 12 pm
ZAPA OPENING PARTY | Zia Aerial Performing Arts | 5:30 pm
Sunday, July 06th
Fine Art Flea Market | Downtown Las Cruces | 4 pm
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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.
Mesquite Street Peoples Market | Klein Park | Every Sunday 9 am - Noon
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
Bird Walk | Tellbrook Park | 8 - 10 am | Every 3rd Wednesday

End Game | NSTC Black Box Theatre | June 27th - June 29th | Ghostly Vaudeville Set In A Post-Apocalyptic Purgatory
Cabaret | Las Cruces Community Theatre | August 8th - 24th
Footloose | A Children’s Theatre of Mesilla Valley | August 15th - 17th @ Rio Grande Theatre
Dear Jack, Dear Louise | NSTC Black Box Theatre | August 15th - 31st

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