Las Cruces Events May 02nd Issue

Hello Las Cruces

😥 Your weren’t dreaming, Nasa confirms “Worst Dust Storms since Dust Bowl years of 1935 and 1936”. Read Article.

✈️ Las Cruces Airport looking to expand service and looking at Phoenix next.

🚶‍♂️ The Rio Grande Trail is a proposed long distance hiking trail from Colorado to Texas. To learn more about the Rio Grande Trail project, share your thoughts and help shape its future in Doña Ana County there are two meetings planned. Sparky’s in Hatch May 02 and at the Cinco De Mayo Festival in Mesilla. More Info.

Upcoming Events

• The Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival is happening at the Mesilla Plaza this weekend May 3rd & 4th. Check out the Schedule.

• Alma d' Arte Charter High School is having their Spanish Market May 02nd - May 04th.

• Bird Lovers might enjoy some special events coming up at Bosque del Apache on May 2nd through 4th. From Forest Bathing with the Birds to a Birding Caravan. More info.

• The 2025 Las Cruces Tamale Festival has been postponed for this year.

• The Artists of Picacho Hills are having their Art in the Garden event on Saturday May 10th where you can find that perfect Mother’s Day gift.

• Farmesilla is hosting a cooking competition their Inaugural ADOVADA de MESILLA, a celebration of Southern New Mexico's most iconic dish on Saturday May 31st. Get your Tickets now $25.

🎸 Do you enjoy Live Music? We have put together the most wanted list of live music events in town where you can enjoy a glass of 🍷 or a nice meal and listen to local musicians and bands.

Summer Events

Check out the upcoming 2025 Summer Events.

Check our Online Events Calendar for more upcoming events. ✅ 

Pet of the Week

Elaine shared “We adopted these two bonded kitties from The Cats Meow in Las Cruces. Choosing a bonded pair is always a treat because it's so easy to get them settled into their new home. These two are enjoying the cat bed I just crocheted for them. So cozy!”

🐕️ Share your pet photos to be featured in upcoming emails. Submit Pet Photos 

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

Friday, May 02nd

Mesilla Valley Bosque Trail Walk | Meet-up location: 5000 Calle del Norte, Mesilla | 9 am | 1.6 mile walk

First Friday Painting Party at the Museum of Art | Las Cruces Museum Of Art | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fine Arts Flea Market | Downtown Las Cruces | 4 - 10 pm

Public Haunted Courthouse & Jail Tour | 251 West Amador St | 7 - 9 pm

Paul & Carlos Meyer in Store Signing | Zia Comics | 5 - 9 pm

Opening Reception For "Desert Heroines," A Photographic Portrait Exhibit | Madhatter Gallery | 5 - 8 pm

Chip in for the Children | Sonoma Ranch Golf Course | 7 am | Mesilla Valley Casa All proceeds benefit to support children in foster care.

Saturday, May 03rd

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Mesilla Plaza | 11 am to 6 pm + | Sat & Sun

Community Walk through Downtown | Las Cruces Visitors Center | 9 am | Hosted by America’s Walking Club

Kentucky Derby Day | NM Vintage Wines | All Day | No Horses, Just Juleps. Hats & Fascinators Encouraged.

Margarita & Tequila Tasting Event | NM Vintage Wines | 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Kentucky Derby Party | Picacho Hills Country Club | 3 - 6 pm | Tickets $55

18th Annual Transportation Day | Las Cruces Railroad Museum | 10 am - 1 pm

Fire on Arrival Cornhole Fundraiser and Beer Release | Icebox Picacho | 12 - 9 pm

OutsmART: Pewter Sand Casting | NMSU Art Museum | 1 - 4 pm

Kids Can - Jr. Vendors at the FCMLC | Downtown Las Cruces | 8:30 am - 1 pm

HUGE Indoor Yard Sale for Youth and Cub Scouts | St. Paul's United Methodist Church | 9 am - 1 pm

2nd Annual 5K Sombrero Run | Cross Town Boxing | 8 am - 1 pm

Biochar Field Day | Cruces Creatives | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

May the Fur Be With You: Adopt An ASCMV Pet | Petco | 11 am - 2pm

Annual Memorial Stroll | Mesilla Valley Hospice & Palliative Care | 8:30 am | Celebrate and remember your loved ones.

Intro to Electric Cars | NMSU | Sponsored by El Paso Electric | 9 am - 3 pm | Sign up to drive an electric car. More info

Flowerpot Painting Family Craft Day | McCoy’s Building Supply | 10 am - 2 pm | Bring the Kids, all supplies provided. Snacks and Drinks provided

Sunday, May 04th

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Mesilla Plaza | 12 pm to 4 pm + | Sat & Sun

Painting Party | NM Vintage Wines | 12 pm

May the 4th Team Trivia Play | The Game Sports Bar & Grill | 3 pm

Loteria - Star Wars Themed | Little Toad Creek | 6 - 8 pm

Skulls & Such Painting Party | NM Vintage | 12 - 2 pm | Tickets $40-45

Monday, May 05th

Trivia Monday’s | T or C Brewing | 6 to 9 pm.

Bird Walk at Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park | Mesilla Valley Audubon Society | 8 am

Tuesday, May 06th

May DAPC Meeting - Portrait Workshop Using Available Light | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church | 7:15 pm

May the 4th Costume Contest | Las Cruces Public Libraries | 6 - 7:30 pm

Fur-ever Friend Fiesta Yappy Hour | Salud de Mesilla | 5:30 pm

State of Doña Ana County Address | Doña Ana County Government Center | 11:30 am - 1 pm | Youtube Live Stream available.

Singo Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 9 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.

Organ Mountain Market | Plaza Del Rey | Sundays 11 am to 4 pm.

Sunset Stroll At White Sands | White Sands National Park | 4:30 pm | Every day until May 10, 2025.

Wednesday Walks With a Ranger | Fort Selden Historic Site | 9 to 10 am | Every Wednesday.

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.

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar. Also check our online events calendar.

The Doña Ana Senior Games through May 23, 2025. More Info.

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🎸 You won’t find a more comprehensive list of Live Music in Las Cruces!!! Check out our latest Issue.