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May the memories of your mother bring comfort and warmth this Mother's Day as we honor those who are forever in our hearts.

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Upcoming Events

  • 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.

  • The Annual Electric Light Parade on July 03rd. Registration is now open until June 18th. More Info

  • City of Las Cruces Resource Guide is online here.

  • Bridle Up Hope Las Cruces: “The bond between a girl and a horse is something truly special.” Learn More

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Chick-Fil-A’s Hometown Heros

From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, local Chick-fil-A restaurants will honor a different group of public servants (like teachers, nurses, first responders and veterans) by offering them their choice of a free sandwich or 8-count nuggets. More Info

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Friday, May 09th

PetSmart Pals: Adopt an ASCMV Pet | PetSmart | 10 am - 1 pm

Irene Oliver Lewis Gala | Alma d' Arte Charter High School | 5:30 pm

Eggs and Conversations with DENNIS KNOX | Las Cruces Convention Center | 8 am

Hiking & Walking at Veterans Park Dam | Parks and Recreation Department | 9 am

Saturday, May 10th

Fashion Fur Hearts Fashion Show | Grapevine Plaza | 5 - 7 pm | Tickets $10 Benefit for Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley.

2025 Art in the Garden Tour | Artists of Picacho Hills | 10 am - 4 pm | More Info

Border Jazz Orchestra Scholarship Concert | Atkinson Recital Hall NMSU | 7 pm

Migratory Bird Day | Dripping Springs Natural Area | 7 am - 1 pm

History & Haunts, The Ghosts of Old Mesilla, 2 dates! | Southwest Expeditions | 7 - 9:30 pm

Sculpture Demo with Brian Fallstead | Branigan Cultural Center | 10 am - 12 pm

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

Afterschool Program Youth Market & Luau | Mesilla Valley Mall | 12 - 4 pm

Round Up for Love: ASCMV Pet Adoption | Round House Reserve | 11 am - 2 pm

MOTHERS DAY SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR | Guzman Martial Arts | 2 pm

The Next Big Thing | Rio Grande Theatre | 7 - 9 pm | Showcase and Benefit for Mothers in Need. Exciting Lineup of 12 Performers & Bands.

Picacho Peak Hike | Picacho Peak Recreation Area | 8 - 11:30 am | RSVP

Jennings & Keller - Live Performance | Dona Ana Arts Council Gallery | 7 - 9 pm | Award-Winning Nationally Touring Duo. Americana with influences in folk, jazz, and roots music.

Sunday, May 11th ( Mothers Day )

Mother's Day Painting Class | NM Vintage | 12 - 2pm | Don't take mom to yet another boring brunch, come celebrate on our patio and make memories together. RSVP 575-323-0772

Mother's Day Brunch | Picacho Hills Country Club | 10 am - 1 pm

Mother's Day Special | D.H. Lescombes Winery & Bistro | 11 am - 8 pm

Mothers Day Brunch | Salud de Mesilla | 10 am - 3 pm

2025 Mother's Day Brunch | New Mexico State University Golf Course | 10 am

Tuesday, May 13th

Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker Dedication | Mesilla Veterans Park | 1:30 pm

Wednesday, May 14th

Community Clean Up Event | NM Farm and Ranch Museum | 10 am - Noon | In preparation for Blessing of the Fields

Friday, May 16th

25th Anniversary: Blessing Of The Fields | NM Farm and Ranch Museum | 10 - 11 am | The annual Blessing of the Fields procession.

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

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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.

Blue Star Summer | Free Admission to 8 Museums and Historic Sites for Active Duty Military | May 17th - Sept 01st

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

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

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Pet of the Week

Amanda Aguilar shares “This is Waffle, a 3 year old Golden, border collie, Australian Shepherd mix! He can’t get enough of the grass as it’s such a rarity here in LC. He loves a good pup cup, and hikes in the mornings 🙂

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